CD
MASTERING by
Wiptrax Studios
Why
is CD Mastering necessary?
In
the recording studio, you record one song at a time,
and the focus of the recording or mixing engineer
is to make each song great. The result, however, is
generally a collection of songs that all peak at different
levels and may have different EQs. In the post-production
phase (called mastering), a professional engineer
unifies the CD by using EQ, compression, and other
dynamics processing to give it a consistent sound
from track to track.
In addition, post production can raise your album's
overall level through the careful use of compression,
so your album can compete with any major label release.
The mastering engineer also ensures that your music
will sound great - whether it's being played through
a car stereo, a portable CD player, or a top-of-the-line
stereo system. In CD Mastering, the
sound of your CD will be optimized, making it sound
punchy, warm, and full, while raising the overall
level (volume) and highlighting details that aren't
already apparent. Post production is also helpful
for addressing issues such as "pops," out-of-phase
tracks, and overall noise reduction.
A fresh pair of ears can be the difference between
a good-sounding CD and a great one. A real advantage
of post production is that an unbiased sound professional
has the opportunity to evaluate your master and determine
how to get the most out of your production. After
you've spent weeks or even months in a recording studio
listening to your CD over and over again, a fresh
pair of ears can put the project into perspective
for you and let you know whether or not your CD will
benefit from post production. After all, you only
have one chance to make your music sound its best.
The choice is up to you. The
mastering engineer, to improve your recording, can:
 •
Raise the overall level.
•
Even out song levels and EQ individual tracks for
cohesion.
•
Correct minor mix deficiencies with equalization.
•
Enhance flow by changing the space between tracks.
•
Eliminate noises between tracks.
Free
preview!
We're so confident that mastering can make a huge
difference in the majority of recordings, that we
are offering a FREE Mastering review - upon request
- when you place a new CD replication order. As part
of our mission to make your CD project a success,
the Wiptrax Studios engineer will preview your master
to determine whether or not your CD would benefit
from post production. Call us and we'll give you our
honest opinion with no sales pitch.
CD
Mastering Rates
During
mastering, a professional engineer optimizes your
CD by using EQ, compression, and other dynamics
processing, so your album can compete with any
major label release. In other studios, this service
can cost you thousands of dollars. The SoundLab
delivers professional quality at prices indie
artists can afford.
Includes
signal processing with equalization
and compression to optimize levels
to radio and commercial standards.
Also includes tune-up. |
| 1-6
songs |
$390 |
$590 |
7-12
songs |
$490 |
$690 |
| 13-16
songs |
$590 |
$790 |
| 17-20
songs |
$690 |
$890 |
| 21+
songs |
Call
for quote |
Add
3-5 business days to your CD manufacturing
time. For post production without
CD manufacturing, add $200. |
Adjust
spacing and clean up gaps, fade to
black between tracks, resequence,
and normalize levels. Does not include
compression or equalization. |
| 1-6
songs |
$150 |
$350 |
7-12
songs |
$250 |
$450 |
| 17-20
songs |
$350 |
$550 |
| 21+
songs |
Call
for quote |
Add
one to three business days to your
turnaround. For post production without
audio manufacturing, add $200. |
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Free
Preview!
We're so confident that mastering can make a huge
difference in the majority of recordings, that
we will review your master for free. As part of
our mission to make your CD project a success,
a Wiptrax engineer will preview your master (at
no cost to you) to determine whether or not your
CD would benefit from post production. Call us
and we'll give you our honest opinion with no
sales pitch.
Hear
The CD Mastering Diference
What
better way to show you the difference Wiptrax
CD Mastering can make than to give you a listen?
The online audio files below contain before and
after samples of some of our post-production work.
Some differences will be immediately obvious.
Others are more subtle. With post production,
much depends on the master we receive. Sometimes
a master needs significant work, other times a
minor tweak is sufficient. We provide the engineer's
perspective, as well as the artist's. Take a listen
and follow along. The example is grouped in 2,
with the “before” track playing first
and the "after" sample is below.
CD
Mastering Gear
Wiptrax
Studios at The Graphic Studio has consistently
remained at the forefront of technology so your
album will sound its best. Our industry-leading
Sonic Solutions CD Mastering
Studio Hardware and Software offers
you access to some of the most advanced mastering
gear ever produced, at a fraction of the price
of the world's other leading mastering houses.
After CD Mastering, your project will have the
professional edge needed to compete with major
label releases.
Why
should you use our Mastering Studio?
Quality.
TGS's Wiptrax Studio offers world-class CD
Mastering that makes your music ready
for commercial release. Our industry-leading mastering
studio offers you access to some of the most advanced
audio cd mastering gear available.
Care.
Your job will receive the individual care and
attention it deserves. Since 1985, The Graphic
Studio has been committed to quality and customer
satisfaction, and our work is 100% guaranteed.
Rates.
Our rates are targeted and set for our customers
- independent artists. TGS's Wiptrax Studio gives
you access to the same industry-leading equipment
at a fraction of the price of the world's other
top CD mastering houses.
Free preview!
We're so confident that mastering can make a huge
difference in the majority of recordings, that
we are offering a FREE Mastering review - upon
request - when you place a new CD replication
order. As part of our mission to make your CD
project a success, a Wiptrax engineer will preview
your master to determine whether or not your CD
would benefit from post production. Call us and
we'll give you our honest opinion with no sales
pitch.
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