Press the online mastering button to start mastering your tracks: Mastering your music has never been so easy!
Below a summary of frequently asked questions about mastering
Is mastering really needed?
The majority of tracks need mastering in some degree, Sometimes they only need a little like basic leveling and some minor EQ details. Others need extreme eq and compression and anything in-between…
Do I need mastering?
If you make music just for the fun of it and not for commercial release than you might not want to master. But if you are planning to have a career in the music business…
Why shouldn’t I master my music myself?
Nowadays technically it would be possible to master your tracks yourself. However you should carefully consider if this is what you want to do…
Read more about why you shouldn’t master your music yourself
What is online mastering?
Online mastering is a way of handling your mastering where you do not have to leave your studio to get your music mastered. By using our unique web interface you can order the online mastering in no time…
What is e-mastering?
E-mastering is just another word for online mastering. There is no difference. In both cases you send your songs to a mastering company using the internet…
Is online mastering the same as conventional mastering?
There is no technical difference between online mastering and conventional mastering. The quality of the mastering remains the same. However there are two differences in the mastering process…
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Why is online mastering a good investment?
Online mastering is a good investment because it is also a learning experience for you as a music producer. Especially when you do not have a lot of experience yet…
What types of mastering do you offer?
We offer three types of mastering…
What is stem mastering?
Stem mastering is a way of mastering were you can deliver your tracks in a few layers (busses, stems).
Each bus contains a part or some combined parts of your mix…
Do you also have an online mixing service?
Yes, Arjan Rietvink Online Mastering also provides an online mixing service. This service includes free mastering. To use the online mixing service you need to…
How do I place an order for online mastering?
We have developed a special web interface for ordering online mastering. Placing an order for online mastering is simple…
How do I pay for the mastering?
We have various payment options. Among them are Paypal, Credit Card, Ideal, Mr Cash, Giro Pay, Direct E-banking.com and a Bank money Transfer…
Why is your online mastering so affordable?
Our mastering is so affordable because the mastering session is unattended. Therefore we can work more efficiently and keep the overhead costs low…
What is the turnaround time for online mastering?
The turnaround time for online mastering varies a little. For conventional stereo mastering it takes 3 to 5 working day (Monday – Friday) to master your track. If you are in a hurry we can sometimes do it the same day, or the next day…
How can I communicate with the mastering engineers about the mastering?
While uploading your tracks for online mastering using our web interface you can enter comments for each track. Also after uploading you can place comments in the forum of your project…
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