Mixing

Who mixing is for

Mixing suits artists and producers who lack time or facilities for a final mix, bands wanting a coherent sound after a live session, and labels looking for a neutral second pair of ears. We mix pop, hip-hop, rock, electronic and jazz when stems are technically usable.

Vocals plus a beat from a sample pack? Possible, as long as beat rights are clear; commercial clearance is outside our service but we can still mix technically.

Delivering stems

Consistent naming saves hours. Export each track as WAV, all files starting at the same timecode (bar 1), without a limiter on the master bus of your export. Our guide deliver stems for mixing covers folder structure, headroom and reference mixes.

• 24 bit / 48 kHz preferred; other rates only by agreement
• No dither on silence-only tracks
• Note BPM, key and any tempo changes
• Send dry and lightly processed vocal if unsure

Workflow in the control room

We mix on monitors in the 20 m² room and check regularly on headphones and a second speaker set for consumer context. Automation lifts choruses and opens bridges — not the same preset chain on every song.

Outboard and plug-ins are chosen per project; we note vocal and bass approach so revisions stay focused rather than selling a gear list.

Revisions and feedback

Each mix includes 2 revision rounds. Bundle feedback per song: timestamp or bar, what should be louder, quieter or brighter. Scattered messages over weeks count as one round.

Alternative versions (e.g. TV mix without explicit lyrics) are possible as extra work. Unlimited revisions are not standard — see terms and conditions.

Delivery formats

You receive a stereo mixdown WAV (24 bit), usually without heavy limiting so mastering keeps headroom. On request: instrumental, a cappella, or printed stems from our mix at a separate rate.

Files go via download link and stay on our servers for 12 months. Keep local copies — see privacy policy for retention.

Turnaround

A single song with clean stems is usually scheduled within five to ten business days after receipt, depending on the calendar. Four-track EPs can be mixed in one block for consistent sound — that is what the EP rate €720 incl. VAT is for.

Rush is sometimes available at extra cost; ask via 020 737 0842 or [email protected]. Remote mixing on location uses the hourly rate €95 when we work outside the studio on your project files.

Outside the mix scope

Mixing does not include recording new parts (book vocals or band), mastering, sample clearance or building beats from scratch. Heavy repair of weak performances (full-song live drum quantise, line-by-line pitch fix) may add hours — we flag that at stem check.

More than 48 tracks per song? Discuss upfront; very large sessions may need a custom quote above the standard track price.

Rates

All amounts include 21% VAT. Business invoices: 14 days payment term.

The per-song rate covers mixing plus 2 revision rounds. EP pricing applies when four songs are commissioned together. 30% deposit at start; cancellation per terms. More questions: FAQ or services.

Included

• Mix engineer in the control room
• Balance, EQ, compression and space
• 2 revision rounds per song
• Stereo mixdown WAV 24 bit
• Checks on multiple monitor systems
• Stem check before start
• Archive stored 12 months