Mixing

Who this service is for

Singer-songwriters balancing acoustic guitar and voice after vocal recording. Bands that tracked in the rehearsal room and need drum punch and depth. Producers merging beats and live elements without the kick swallowing the bass. Teams releasing an EP who want a coherent tone without re-explaining every song.

If takes or arrangement still feel unfinished, a recording or production session may come first. We say that plainly so your budget goes into results, not rescue work.

Remote mix vs studio time

Remote mixing: export WAV stems (24-bit, 48 kHz, all from bar zero). We work async; feedback by email or phone (+43 1 546 78 90). The per-track flat rate is €280 including 20% VAT, covering the workflow and 2 revision rounds.

Studio hours (€85) suit live listening, A/B references, or swapping tracks during the session. You book blocks; an engineer stays at the desk. Hours: Monday to Friday 10:00–19:00, Saturday by appointment 11:00–16:00, closed Sunday..

The EP package (€890, up to six tracks) aligns several songs under one sonic goal — useful when release order and vocal presence should feel consistent. Scope is confirmed via our contact form before booking.

What to prepare before upload

Name tracks clearly: Kick, Snare_Top, Vox_Lead instead of Audio 47. Export without master-bus limiting on individual tracks unless agreed otherwise. Include a rough mix MP3 or reference link so we understand intent — not to clone it, but to place balance and energy.

• All tracks from the same start point (sample-accurate)
• Tempo, time signature, and key in a short readme
• Notes on planned fade-outs or crossfades
• Flag deliberately rough takes you do not want polished away

See plan your mix budget and stems for a checklist on stem counts and cost planning.

How we work on your session

We start with gain staging and routing: buses for drums, bass, harmony, vocals, effects. Dynamics land where they help musically — not on every track by default. EQ moves stay traceable so revisions stay targeted.

Parallel compression, send reverbs and delays, sidechain ducking — all as the song needs. Vocals get de-essing checked on several playback systems. Electronic productions get mono compatibility and sub-bass checks on small speakers.

When you attend in studio, we switch between nearfields and headphones so you quickly hear if a BGV sits too far back or the snare has too much 3–5 kHz.

Delivery formats and mastering handoff

Default delivery: stereo WAV 24-bit / 48 kHz with headroom for mastering (typically −6 dBFS peak, no brickwall limiter on the mixdown). 44.1 kHz or 96 kHz on request — please specify upfront.

Optionally we deliver stem groups (e.g. drums+perc, bass, guitars/keys, lead vox, BGV, FX) for remixes or instrumentals. Stem exports are included when agreed at brief; very large stem counts may add effort — we quote transparently.

We can attach a quiet reference MP3 for streaming previews. That is not mastering; platform loudness targets belong in mastering.

Revisions, timing, and communication

Each online track includes 2 feedback rounds after the first draft. Bundle notes per round (e.g. “chorus guitar −1 dB, lead vocal drier”) so we stay efficient. Extra rounds are available at hourly rates or add-on blocks.

Typical turnaround for one song: about five to ten business days after complete material, depending on track count and studio load. Rush slots are sometimes possible — ask via [email protected] or +43 1 546 78 90.

Studio bookings require a 30% deposit per our terms and conditions; free cancellation up to 5 days before the date under the rules listed there.

Rates and VAT

B2B net invoices on request; payment terms in terms (14 days). Consumer prices include VAT. Standard exports have no hidden “studio fees”.

What mixing does not cover

New recording, heavy editing (every snare hit timed, full-take pitch correction), beat production from scratch, or music licensing are outside mixing. Pre-mix editing can be quoted separately — just ask.

Streaming, vinyl, or broadcast mastering is a separate service (mastering). We deliver mixdowns ready for that step, not platform-loud masters unless explicitly booked.

Archives beyond 24 months, physical media shipping, or courier express goes to the client unless agreed otherwise. See terms and FAQ for more.

Included

• Technical stem check before mixing
• Reference and goal alignment
• 2 revision rounds per remote track
• Stereo mixdown WAV 24/48 (other rates on request)
• Grouped stems when agreed at brief
• Project backup for 24 months
• Handoff notes for mastering