Mastering

Stereo master vs. stem master

Stereo mastering starts from your final two-track mix — best when the mix is done and you need loudness, last EQ moves and export specs. Stem mastering uses grouped tracks (drums, bass, vocals, rest) when the balance should still move without reopening a long mix session.

Stem mastering is €95 per song and suits dense productions or when individual elements need a final nudge in the master. Stereo entry is €65.

LUFS, true peak and platforms

Streaming services normalize differently; we agree target LUFS and true-peak ceilings with you — usually conservative enough that the track still feels full after platform encoding. Download-only releases can leave a little more headroom.

We note chosen values in the handover email so the next release stays consistent. Deeper format and naming tips are in mastering formats and delivery.

Album package up to twelve songs

The album package (€220 gross, incl. 20% VAT) covers up to twelve tracks of one release. All songs are mastered in one session relative to each other: gaps, relative loudness and tone should feel like one work, not twelve separate uploads.

More than twelve tracks or EP plus bonus material is quoted by track count or time. When mixing happens at our studio, handover formats are coordinated with the mix engineer.

What we expect from your mix

• Stereo WAV, 24-bit, project sample rate (48 kHz common)
• No brickwall limiter on the mix bus — about 3–6 dB headroom helps
• No permanently clipping tracks; DC offset removed
• Stems: same start point, consistent names, short note on reference level

If the mix is already limited, tell us — sometimes a touch-up works, sometimes we recommend a short mix pass before mastering.

Revisions and feedback

Up to 2 revision rounds are included per job when changes stay within the agreed loudness and tone frame. Completely new references or a fresh mix count as a new pass and are billed separately.

Please bundle notes (timestamp or section) rather than drip feedback — that keeps scheduling predictable. Timing details are in the terms; general questions also in the FAQ.

Price overview

Net figures orient business clients (20% VAT). B2B payment: 14 days when agreed. 30% deposit on larger album jobs after written confirmation.

Delivery formats and metadata

Default: 24-bit WAV master; optional dithered 16-bit for CD manufacturing by arrangement. MP3 preview for approval only, not a substitute for WAV. DDP or Red Book layouts are not automatic — say so before we start if you plan physical media.

ISRC, UPC and credits are entered at your distributor; we do not provide legal advice on rights. Data processing: privacy policy and optional DPA for B2B.

How this differs from mixing and production

Mastering does not replace mixing: weak separation, harsh vocals or bass issues are only treated within mastering limits, not as a full remix. Titles mixed here often go internally to our mix & master engineer — you may also send any external mix.

Still arranging and tracking? Start with music production or vocal recording; mastering belongs at the end of the chain.

Visits, hours and invoicing

Most mastering is remote; if you prefer to discuss a master in person, book a slot during Mon–Fri 10–20, Sat 10–16 at Lerchenfelder Straße 14, 1080 Wien — Take U6 to Josefstädter Straße, then walk about 6 minutes along Lerchenfelder Straße toward the inner city to number 14. Alternatively tram line 5 to Lerchenfelder Straße/Neubaugasse, then a short walk..

B2B invoices come from Nobodyluno GmbH with UID ATU67188759. Site content dated 15 October 2026. Delivery questions: 01 890 4523; contract topics in writing to [email protected].

Included

• Analysis of mix or stems
• Agreed LUFS/true-peak targets
• Stereo master WAV export
• Up to 2 revision rounds
• Secure download delivery
• 24-month archive
• Short handover note with technical values