preparation

headroom

Leave a few dB's of headroom on your final mix (peaks at -3dBFS or lower), to ensure there is no digital clipping or overloads.
Double check your mixes before delivery!

dynamics

If you want to use compression or limiting on the masterbus, please send two versions of the mix:
one version with compression / limiting, one version with all effects on the masterbus bypassed.

resolution

A resolution of 24 bits leaves more headroom to work with than 16 bit.
Avoid dithering your mixes, this should be the last step in mastering, after all processing.

data compression

When transferring .WAV or .AIFF-files (no MP3!) over the internet, use WinRAR or WinZIP to ensure no data loss.

stem mastering

When rendering stems of your mixes, keep the same length for all stems.
This avoids aligning problems in my DAW and lets me rebuild your songs fast.

project sheet

Complete this project sheet to provide me with all the necessary information
like track titles, ISRC-codes, notes on individual songs.

reference

Feel free to send your favourite tracks as a reference. High quality MP3s are ok!

transfer

online

Mixfiles can be uploaded through YouSendIt, Dropbox, ...
After a first session, a high quality marked MP3 preview will be uploaded.
You get the chance to listen to your master on every soundsystem available (iPod, MP3 player, CD).
One revision is possible, free of charge, based on your feedback.
You can download your premaster in the required format(s).

attended

If you're attending a session, files are preferably burned on a data CD / DVD for easy transfer.
You can also bring them on external storage devices..
After the session you'll receive a copy of your master, to check in your listening environment(s).
One revision is possible, free of charge, based on your feedback.
You'll receive your premaster in the requested format(s), either online or by mail.