FAQ/How To
FAQ/How to
General
• What Is Mastering?
• Can I Do My Own Mastering?
• What Kind Of Difference Can Mastering Provide?
• What Analogue Gear Do You Use?
• Does Analog Really Make A Difference?
• How Many Revisions Are Allowed?
• Do You Just Make It Louder?
• Can I Attend A Session?
• What Is Your Turnaround Time?
• Do You Just Master one Kind of Music?
• Can I Do My Own Mastering?
• What Kind Of Difference Can Mastering Provide?
• What Analogue Gear Do You Use?
• Does Analog Really Make A Difference?
• How Many Revisions Are Allowed?
• Do You Just Make It Louder?
• Can I Attend A Session?
• What Is Your Turnaround Time?
• Do You Just Master one Kind of Music?
Payment
• What Form Of Payment Do You Accept?
• Are Alternate Mixes An Extra Charge?
• Do You Offer Discounts For Multiple Orders?
• Do You Offer A Free Sample Master/Mixdown?
• Can I Get A Rush Order?
• What Is Your Refund Policy?
• Are Alternate Mixes An Extra Charge?
• Do You Offer Discounts For Multiple Orders?
• Do You Offer A Free Sample Master/Mixdown?
• Can I Get A Rush Order?
• What Is Your Refund Policy?
Preparation And Transferring
• What Formats Are Accepted?
• How Do I Upload Material?
• How Will I Receive My Tracks?
• Do I Need To Turn Off Any Effects?
• How Much Headroom Is Needed?
• Can I Send A Reference Of How I Want The Master To Sound?
• Should I File Compress My Tracks Before Uploading?
• How Do I Upload Material?
• How Will I Receive My Tracks?
• Do I Need To Turn Off Any Effects?
• How Much Headroom Is Needed?
• Can I Send A Reference Of How I Want The Master To Sound?
• Should I File Compress My Tracks Before Uploading?
Privacy
Support
• How Can I Contact You?
GENERAL
Q: What Is Mastering?
A: Mastering has two main goals. The first is to audition the different mixes on the compilation (which may have been mixed under different mixes on the compilation or vary in production technique) and produce a balanced sound character for the entire compilation so thath listening experience is consistent and pleasing.
The second goal is to make sure thath the program is compatible with the distribution media and with reproduction systems.
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A: Mastering has two main goals. The first is to audition the different mixes on the compilation (which may have been mixed under different mixes on the compilation or vary in production technique) and produce a balanced sound character for the entire compilation so thath listening experience is consistent and pleasing.
The second goal is to make sure thath the program is compatible with the distribution media and with reproduction systems.
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Q: Can I Do My Own Mastering?
A: There are three main reasons to go with a professional mastering studio .
First fresh ears! It's difficult to stay objective after production/ work for so long on a project.
Secondly the equipment that mastering engineers uses (most producers don't have).
Finally the experience! Doing mastering every day of a wide range of music gives an edge for knowing what treatment is needed.
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A: There are three main reasons to go with a professional mastering studio .
First fresh ears! It's difficult to stay objective after production/ work for so long on a project.
Secondly the equipment that mastering engineers uses (most producers don't have).
Finally the experience! Doing mastering every day of a wide range of music gives an edge for knowing what treatment is needed.
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Q: What provides a Mastering?
A: Mastering has become a production tool that plays a definitive role in the sonic character of music. It’s often used in an exaggerated manner to generate a listening experience that is objectively more exit icing and impressive than the original mix.
It will be louder, more balanced, punchier, wider and fuller with more depth.
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A: Mastering has become a production tool that plays a definitive role in the sonic character of music. It’s often used in an exaggerated manner to generate a listening experience that is objectively more exit icing and impressive than the original mix.
It will be louder, more balanced, punchier, wider and fuller with more depth.
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Q: What Gear Do You Use?
A: Dangerous Music for Monitoring(Clipping),EQ and Comp, Pultec EQ, Tube-Tech COMP,Console One for SoftTube and UAD Plugins, Amphion Two18,Auratone 5c,
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A: Dangerous Music for Monitoring(Clipping),EQ and Comp, Pultec EQ, Tube-Tech COMP,Console One for SoftTube and UAD Plugins, Amphion Two18,Auratone 5c,
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Q: Does Analog hardware make A Difference?
A: It depends on each project. Some projects fits more Analog gear some less.
I always add Analog-EQ (that helps round and smooth digital tracks).
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A: I will keep making revisions until you are happy!
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A: I will keep making revisions until you are happy!
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Q: Do You Just Make It Louder?
A: No, its not only turn up the Master-fader! I understand thath getting a good loud level is very important (these days), but making the track better overall is the main aim! When making your music louder it should be done in a way that does not damage it. Generally I clean up the track before I push it to the limit.
Q: Can I Attend A Session?
A: Of course, we can talk via Skype and look together in a project!
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A: Of course, we can talk via Skype and look together in a project!
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Q: When do i get my track back?
A: I aim for 2/3 business days from receiving the files to completion. Sometimes this can change, however, due to my current workload.
If you need something done by a certain time please let me know so I can accommodate.
Mixdowns usually take longer, about a week.
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A: I aim for 2/3 business days from receiving the files to completion. Sometimes this can change, however, due to my current workload.
If you need something done by a certain time please let me know so I can accommodate.
Mixdowns usually take longer, about a week.
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Q: Do You Just Master Dance/Hip Hop Music?
A: I have a wide range of experience in all types of music. Other genres are all welcome!
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A: I have a wide range of experience in all types of music. Other genres are all welcome!
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PAYMENT
Q: What Form Of Payment Do You Accept?
A: I accept Paypal or Western Union if PayPal is not allowed in your country
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A: I accept Paypal or Western Union if PayPal is not allowed in your country
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Q: Do You Offer Discounts For Multiple Orders?
A: Yes, the more you purchase the greater the discount, up to 30%.
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A: Yes, the more you purchase the greater the discount, up to 30%.
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Q: Do You Offer A Free Sample Master/Mixdown?
A: I can provide a free sample master of a part of your song so you may check out the quality before purchasing.
Unfortunately, for completing a mix down no samples are available because it must be prepaid before work is started.
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A: I can provide a free sample master of a part of your song so you may check out the quality before purchasing.
Unfortunately, for completing a mix down no samples are available because it must be prepaid before work is started.
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Q: What Is Your Refund Policy?
A: I can give one free mastering sample (partial song) before ordering to check out the service before committing but once paid refunds are not given, I will work on the track still it fits for you! For mixdowns, unfortunately samples and also refunds can't be given due to the time involved.
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A: I can give one free mastering sample (partial song) before ordering to check out the service before committing but once paid refunds are not given, I will work on the track still it fits for you! For mixdowns, unfortunately samples and also refunds can't be given due to the time involved.
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Preparation And Transferring
Q: What Formats Are Accepted?
A: Usually it's best to send files in 24-Bit in 44.1k/48K/96K. I also accept files in 16-Bit in 44.1k/48K/96K
For mix down projects, I accept: Pro Tools and FL Studio.
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A: Usually it's best to send files in 24-Bit in 44.1k/48K/96K. I also accept files in 16-Bit in 44.1k/48K/96K
For mix down projects, I accept: Pro Tools and FL Studio.
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Q: Do I Need To Turn Off Any Effects?
A: You should turn off all master effects on the stereo mix such as compressors and limiters. You can provide me a reference to your master so I can see what you were aiming for though.
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A: You should turn off all master effects on the stereo mix such as compressors and limiters. You can provide me a reference to your master so I can see what you were aiming for though.
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Q: How Much Headroom Is Needed?
A: Just make sure there is no clipping on export, 3-6db is a safe range to aim for. Simply lower the master fader enough to achieve this. Don't touch the track levels as this could upset the mix.
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A: Just make sure there is no clipping on export, 3-6db is a safe range to aim for. Simply lower the master fader enough to achieve this. Don't touch the track levels as this could upset the mix.
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Q: Can I Send A Reference Of How I Want The Master To Sound?
A: Yes, sending a few songs of your favourite artists/tracks can be helpful to show me the type of sound you are after.
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A: Yes, sending a few songs of your favourite artists/tracks can be helpful to show me the type of sound you are after.
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Q: Should I File Compress My Tracks Before Uploading?
A: The best one I've found so far is WinRar, you can also just drop all files in the WeTransfer- Box.
Privacy
Q: Are My Tracks Safe?
A: Yes, I do not share any music from clients. Wetransfer is encrypted so that no one other than me or the client will have access to the files.
In addition, I provide a Backup file for the next 24Month.
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In addition, I provide a Backup file for the next 24Month.
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Q: Will I be added automatically on your Portfolio?
A: I will ask you, if you want I would list you up with your homepage link
Support
Q: How Can I Contact You?
A: You can either use the contact form or email me directly at: service@gohst.eu
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A: You can either use the contact form or email me directly at: service@gohst.eu
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