online services for Mixing and Mastering Project

Discussion in 'Mixing and Mastering' started by Hakim1973, Jan 23, 2015.

  1. Hakim1973

    Hakim1973 Newbie

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    Hello all,

    I'm composing, and I have no clue about mixing/mastering I don't even know the difference.

    I'm looking for some services online to mix and master my project(s). ( 1-15 tracks - no vocals - most of them orchestral - kind of dramatic/epic music for movie trailer/teaser )

    Does anyone here have used such a service online to mix/master their project,

    Some feedback and website reference will be much appreciate.

    Thank you.
     
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  3. lyric8

    lyric8 Producer

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    a Lot of us Here Can Mix and Master i have been mixing and Mastering My Music for over 10 Years

    Post a Link to one of you songs and give us a chance to do one :wink:
     
  4. Sonar Sounds

    Sonar Sounds Ultrasonic

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    To answer with more accuracy, budget & expectations (if it'll be a professional mix or an amateur one, and it looks like we're talking about the 2nd here) are key, I'd suggest to stay away from online mastering since it's only about applying a weighting curve EQ to give it a boost in the low and high end regions of the spectrum and probably some highs widening... Nothing more most of the times. If you, however, want to make a truly professional mix, or you just don't care about paying more, there are plenty of professionals who mix and master your productions for a variety of prices. :wink:

    Hope this helps, PM me if you need more info! :bow:
     
  5. uber909

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    If you're into Tech, Electro, House, Minimal or that kind of genre, I would recommend Rob Acid Mastering.
    The guy is nice, professional and he's a legend for the acid headz.

    Just listen to his sound… the best advertisement possible :wink:

    https://soundbetter.com/profiles/3952-robert-babicz-mastering


    Cheers.
     
  6. Doctor Doubledrop

    Doctor Doubledrop Noisemaker

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    Hello, u are free to have a free test here, then u can compare the work with the others and choose your favourite one. ;)
    http://drdoubledrop.altervista.org/mastering-service.html
     
  7. fuad

    fuad Producer

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    Hello Hakim,

    Sent you a private message with some details.
     
  8. zero-frag

    zero-frag Producer

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    I'm always skeptical of online mastering services. I feel like they just put an instance of Ozone on the track, load a preset and tweak a few knobs here and there and charge me for 37 seconds of their time.

    That's not all of them of course...

    If you're doing amateur composing, I suggest you take care of that yourself.
     
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  9. Zeus

    Zeus Moderator

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    LOL.. Rob Acid....

    If you talk with him again, ask him if he was a member of Technorulez group hehehe...

    He used to hang on our group's chan. Indeed he is a really nice guy. :wink:
     
  10. twinny123

    twinny123 Noisemaker

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    Here is a free specialist audio mastering service that is said to fatten up your mix. Once you have selected your mix enhancements(7mins max length)and so on, you then enter you email address and upload your mix. Once Uploaded it will take a few minutes, depending on how busy the server is and then you will receive an email with a download link to your mastered mix (a 128kbps Mp3). If you want a file mastered at a higher resolution, you can obtain one by paying £2.29 per master.

    http://www.masteringexpress.com/index.php/upload-mix
     
  11. Hakim1973

    Hakim1973 Newbie

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    Hello all,

    Thank you for your feedback.

    I will try to answer to all of you here.


    First a little about me, I'm starting my own business, most of my work is music for video projects for advertising agencies.


    @ Lyric8 - I'd like to try here, I can upload the stems, let me know if you are interested of course.

    @ Sonar Sounds - I'm looking for a professional mixing/mastering. To be honest, I have no clue about the market prices, I guess I will have to do some research.

    @ Zero Frag - About to do the mix myself, what hardware/software I will need to start, (you can check my list of hardware/software in my profile).

    - Anyone is leaving in New York?, it will be nice to have a dedicated mixer/master engineer.

    Thank you very much for all your contribution.
    Hope you all a great weekend.
     
  12. Gulliver

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    Hello Hakim,

    I do mixing and mastering myself, for reasonable prices.

    I did the mastering for the AudioSexed album, which you can find here on the site.
    http://audiosex.pro/index.php?/topic/14545-the-audio-sexed-album-is-finally-here/

    Unfortunately, I don't live in New York, but we could easily communicate via Skype and e-mail, of course.
    If you are interested, just write me a PM *yes*
     
  13. domagtom

    domagtom Newbie

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    Hi all

    We have a two songs to mix and master.
    Does anybody interested ?

    Our music is some kind of dirty-electro-rock (I hope :-] )
    I think it's a good practice material.
    Rough mix mp3 is attached

    ok, here is the first song /stems, demo/:
    https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B7RSRLodFCH8eUVsQng4V05yVEE/view?usp=sharing

    Interested ?, please PM

    Thanks
     
  14. Marek1000

    Marek1000 Noisemaker

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    Check this out. A very good list of mastering services - you can choose by characteristics, country etc. I think there's about 300-400 studios
    audio-mastering-online.com
     
  15. Erik Veach

    Erik Veach Newbie

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    I agree with the comments about being cautious about using online mastering services. But, the real ones to be careful of are AUTOMATED online mastering services. These are mostly just super cheap, crank your volume up to 11 and call it good systems.
    But many "online mastering studios" are actually real mastering studios that simply allow you to send in your material online with all the work being done exactly the same as if you brought it there in person. But, as was noted by @zero-frag there's always the fear that it's just someone sitting in his bedroom applying a master plug-in preset (which he probably pirated) and charging you for it.
    Just like with any other service purchase, it pays to do your homework. Reviews don't always tell the whole picture either, as anyone who's bought anything from Amazon can attest to. Make sure they have samples to listen to. Do they offer you a free mastering sample of your own music? Do they list some of the artists they've worked with? How long have they been in business? What is their mastering system or method? Do they do other audio services as well, such as editing, mixing, recording, etc.? You ask a few questions and you'll get a good feel for how they are.
    I've been a mastering engineer for nearly 20 years for Crazy Daisy Mastering. We were doing "online audio mastering" before most people even knew it was possible. In my experience over the years since online mastering became a thing, I've learned from my clients that the most telltale way to know if an online mastering studio is legit is to simply call them up. If they answer, or if you leave a message and they call back in a reasonable period of time, that's a good sign. I'm still amazed at the number of people I pick up as clients simply because I was the first place they called to actually answer the phone. I always keep the studio phone right next to me while I'm working on projects for this very reason.
    And back to the original post, an experienced audio engineer used to working by online correspondence will be able to help you with both mixing and mastering. Same questions apply for mixing as for mastering when you begin your search for someone to help you.
    You're welcome to check out our online mixing and mastering services - https://www.crazymastering.com
    But there's many others out there also very capable.
    Good luck!
     
  16. PAskaperse

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    If I were to ask members to mix & master a track, where should I request? Should I just PM individuals or make a post on this thread?
     
  18. The Pirate

    The Pirate Audiosexual

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    Better to create a thread. This thread has nothing to do with what you are seeking from members here. Explain what your are looking for, whether you are willing to compensate for it or want a spec job or a bone thrown your way. You have dozens of members that will jump at the opportunity. Good luck.
     
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