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For
example, an 11-track album is $485. The mastering rate covers
everything - even FedEx overnight delivery to replication
if needed. There are no hidden charges. I am happy to embed
CD-Text, ISRC codes, and UPC codes upon request. Individual
tracks that are not part of a CD project are billed at $60
each. If for any reason you request changes after approving
final masters, you will be billed a flat rate of $100 to
cover the cost of preparing and mailing new masters.
Payment
in full is required before I begin work. If that poses a
problem, let me know and we'll work something out. I prefer
a check, but also accept all major credit cards through
PayPal.
Standard
turnaround is one week, and your project is guaranteed to
be completed within two weeks.
 1.
You submit your tracks (either via mail or the internet),
payment for mastering, and the following information:
- Artist
name
- Release
title
- Track
order
- Information
on any fades, with specific times if possible
- CD-Text
information, ISRC codes, and UPC codes (optional)
2. I
review the materials. If the mixes aren't properly prepared,
I may ask you to render the files again. If I hear glaring
problems in a number of the tracks, I may suggest mix consultation.
If you can't make changes to the mixes, I'll just do the
best I can.
3. I
master the tracks and post the files online. If I hear any
mix problems that would best be corrected on your end, I'll
let you know.
4. You
download the mastered tracks and audition them on several
playback systems. Try to compare them to major label releases
in the genre, rather than your unmastered versions.
5. Any
adjustments you request are made.
6. I
post new versions for your review and approval. If necessary,
I'll make further adjustments.
7. Once
you approve the mastering, I create a reference burn and
production master. The reference burn is identical your
replication master and should be used for your reference
playback, and for any CD-R copies you'd like to make for
yourself, band members, family, friends, press, radio, etc.
If I'm doing the replication, I'll send you the reference
burn and an invoice for your records. If not, I'll also
include the production master and cue sheet to pass on to
your replicator.
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