How It Works

First listen

I start by listening to the entire mix before doing anything. I want to hear what the song is already doing well, and then try to enhance it. If I feel like something could be better fixed in the mix, I will get in touch.

Mastering starts

This is where EQ, compression, saturation, level, stereo work, and limiting come in - but only when they help the music. I'm not trying to stamp a sound on top of the mix, but to bring out the energy that is already there.

For EPs and albums, I think about how the record feels as a whole. Levels, tone, gaps, fades, and energy all matter because the listener experiences the release as a journey. You will most likely already have the EP or album sequence figured out yourself.

Alternate mixes and formats

Once the main masters feel right, I prepare any extra versions you need: instrumentals, clean edits, vinyl pre-masters, DDP images, or other release formats.

Quality check

I check that the files open properly, the starts and endings are intact, and nothing unwanted has slipped through.

Review and delivery

You listen through a private Samply approval link. If you'd like something changed, please let me know. Once approved, the final masters are delivered to your private project page as release-ready files.