Mastering
The final step before release
- Songs, EPs and albums
- Online too
- Streaming-ready
Mastering is the final step before release: it gives your songs the level, balance and consistency they need to sound finished on any platform and any playback system, and makes the whole record hang together as one.
At Séptimo Cielo we master in the studio and also remotely. And when a project calls for it, we work alongside trusted external mastering engineers, so every record gets the treatment it deserves.
A master tailored to your music
Listening and assessment
Before we start, we listen carefully to your mix; if anything would be better fixed in the mix, we'll tell you.
EQ, dynamics and level
We adjust the tonal balance and dynamics and set a suitable level for streaming platforms, without sacrificing the life of the music.
Album consistency
On EPs and albums we match the songs to one another and take care of running order and transitions so the record flows.
How to send us your mixes
- Export the final mixAs a stereo WAV, at the same resolution as the session.
- Leave some headroomNo limiter or maximiser on the master bus, and leave a little headroom so the peaks don't hit 0 dBFS.
- Add a referenceOne or two songs by other artists whose sound you like help us understand what you're after.
- Receive your masterWe send you the mastered files to review and, once you sign them off, we deliver them ready for distribution.
What's the difference?
In the mix, all the tracks are worked on separately to balance instruments and vocals. In mastering, we work on the finished stereo mix to give it its final polish and prepare it for release.
That's why it's best approached with fresh ears and in a different room from the one it was mixed in: it's the last chance to catch details before your music goes out into the world.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to master a song or an album?
Every project is different, so we put together a tailored, no-obligation quote. Message us on WhatsApp or email info@septimocielo.es and tell us what you need.
Do you master mixes done at another studio?
Yes. You can send us your mixes from anywhere; if, when we listen, we spot anything worth adjusting in the mix, we'll let you know before mastering.
Who does the mastering?
We do it ourselves in the studio and, when the project calls for it, we work with trusted external mastering engineers. We'll explain the options when we prepare your quote.
Can you mix and master the same project?
Yes. We can take care of both the mixing and the mastering, making sure they head in the same direction.