Studio KMJ45
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What I offer
Choose a service based on the files you have and the work your track needs. Mastering includes two rounds of revisions; mixes include three.
"The most reliable and efficient mastering engineer I have come across. Incredibly quick turnarounds without compromising quality."
Hilts, Artist
You send Stereo mix
The final stage for a finished stereo mix, preparing it for digital release. Full album mastering (up to 15 tracks) is £315.
You send 2 stems
Mastering from two stems: the instrumental and the vocals. This gives me more control over their balance while keeping the character of your mix.
You send Instrumental + vocals
I mix your vocal recordings into a finished instrumental, balancing the performance with the music. Mastering is included.
You send All stems
A full mix from your separate instrumental and vocal parts. I balance and process each element, then master the finished mix for release.
Beyond the mix
Production, alternate versions and other services to support your release.
Help with drums, basslines, instrumentation and arrangement when a track needs more than a mix.
Run your track through a Tascam tape deck for lo-fi analogue colour and texture.
Alternate versions for club and DJ playback, live performance instrumentals and clean edits.
Editing, noise reduction, restoration and mastering for spoken-word recordings, with original theme and intro/outro music also available.
Cover art and release visuals for singles, EPs and albums, prepared for your chosen platforms.
Street scenes, portraits and everyday moments. Browse a selection of my photography.
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Five common mixing problems and practical ways to address them.
Before we begin
Mixing brings the individual parts of a recording together, adjusting levels, panning, EQ, dynamics and effects. Mastering works on the finished mix, refining its tonal balance and loudness and preparing it for release.
Typical turnaround from receipt of files is 2–3 days for mastering, 2–4 days for a vocal mix and master, and 3–5 days for a full mix and master. Whole albums normally take around a week. Mastering includes two rounds of revisions; mixes include three.
Share your final mix or a zip folder of stems via WeTransfer, Google Drive or a similar service. I supply an invoice on completion and accept bank transfer or PayPal. Full payment is required before finished files are delivered.
A familiar room and signal chain help me work efficiently. I’ve been mixing and mastering since 1999, and that experience helps me keep the process focused. Every master gets my full attention and two rounds of revisions.
Send your final mix or separate parts, a rough mix and any reference tracks that show the sound you have in mind. For mixing, use the checklist below to prepare your files.
All stems start from bar 1 / the very beginning of the track
Export stems as WAV (16- or 24-bit); any sample rate is fine
Avoid clipping and leave headroom on the master output
Supply dry vocals without reverb or delay; keep creative effects on instrument parts
Reference / rough mix included alongside the stems
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My work spans hip-hop, soul, electronic, rock, jazz, pop and spoken word. The selected work and before-and-after players give you a sense of that range.
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