Mastering intake

Let's master it properly

These answers let me master with precision instead of guesswork. Nothing here commits you to anything — you'll get a quote and a free 30-second before/after first.

2–3 minutes to complete No payment at this stage Free 30-second before/after included

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Question 1 of 20

Your name *

So I know who I'm writing back to.

Question 2 of 20

Your email *

Where your quote and free preview will be sent.

Question 3 of 20

Artist / Project Name *

Question 4 of 20

Release Type *

Single EP Album

Question 5 of 20

Target Release Date (if scheduled)

Helps us prioritise and pace correctly.

Question 6 of 20

Primary Distribution Platform

Question 7 of 20

If this master hits exactly right – what does it feel like?

Energy, emotion, impact – describe in 1–2 sentences.

Question 8 of 20

Which direction best represents your goal?

This is your sonic vision.

Choose as many as apply.

Question 9 of 20

What matters more for this release?

Note: we optimise for musical impact first, then loudness.

Choose as many as apply.

Preserving musical dynamics Balanced loudness & clarity Maximum competitive loudness

Question 10 of 20

Primary Reference (Title + Artist)

We'll use the reference track as our anchor to shape the final master and match the desired sound direction.

Question 11 of 20

What specifically stands out to you in this reference?

This helps me understand what elements you want us to match or take inspiration from.

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Alignment & expectations

Clear communication here speeds up turnaround and protects your vision.

Question 12 of 20

(Optional: Secondary reference)

References help us align expectations and avoid unnecessary revisions.

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How confident are you in the current mix?

This helps determine whether we refine the mix further or move straight to mastering.

Final and approved Strong but open to improvement Open to professional feedback

Question 14 of 20

Anything I should listen for immediately?

Low-end concerns, vocal level, harshness, transitions, etc.

Question 15 of 20

How closely should we follow the reference?

Match as closely as possible Use it as guidance Trust your mastering discretion

Question 16 of 20

If small mix revisions would significantly elevate the result, are you open to adjustments before final mastering?

Yes – prioritise best result Possibly – case by case Prefer mastering only

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Final confirmation

To ensure your master is release-ready, the goal is not chasing loudness alone — we aim for competitive, musical, fully release-ready results.

Question 17 of 20

Fades & Silence

Proper fades protect transitions, clarity and first impressions.

Clean fades and silence are already handled Please apply professional fades during mastering Specific fade notes are provided below

Question 18 of 20

Delivered master — file format

This is what you get back, not what you send. A streaming-ready MP3 is included either way. Not sure? Take the first option, or tell me where the release is going and I will match that platform's spec.

24-bit WAV — the usual choice for streaming and distribution 24-bit AIFF 32-bit float WAV 16-bit WAV, 44.1 kHz — CD standard FLAC or ALAC — lossless, compressed Other

Question 19 of 20

Metadata (release info)

Accurate metadata ensures seamless distribution across platforms.

I will provide final track title(s), artist name, ISRC and album details now I prefer to embed metadata after mastering

Question 20 of 20

Anything else before we start?

Mastering works best when technical prep and creative vision are aligned. This step prevents avoidable revisions.

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Sending your audio

Once this is in, send your files via WeTransfer, Google Drive or Dropbox to gelvs@gwaverecords.site — or just paste a link in the last question.

Files are checked for technical integrity before any work begins, and you'll get confirmation once your session is scheduled.

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