How it
works
Here's how it works:
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Upload your Wav Stems: To get started, visit wetransfer.com and upload your Wav stems. Please address the transfer to info@blinkmode.com. In the "Message" section, provide us with your project brief and any links to reference tracks that you'd like us to consider during the mixing and mastering process. This information will help us understand your vision and deliver the best possible result.
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Purchase your desired service: Choose the service that best suits your needs and add it to your cart. If you have multiple songs or require a combination of files, you can add them to your cart as well. Our services include both mixing and mastering, ensuring your music sounds polished and professional.
Turnaround Time:
The duration of the mixing and mastering process varies depending on the complexity of your project. Typically, it takes between 48 hours to 7 days to complete the process, considering factors such as the number of tracks and the length of your project. We strive to deliver high-quality results within a reasonable timeframe.
Revisions:
We understand the importance of fine-tuning your music to meet your expectations. For mixing projects, we offer three free revisions to ensure your satisfaction. If you opt for our mastering service, one free revision is included. This allows you to provide feedback and make necessary adjustments to achieve the desired sound.
At Blink Mode Recording Studio, we are committed to delivering exceptional quality in every project we undertake. Let our experienced team take your music to the next level with our professional mixing and mastering services.
What is Mixing?
Mixing is the process of combining multiple audio tracks together into a single, unified stereo or surround sound mix. The purpose of mixing is to balance the levels, frequency content, and stereo placement of each track to create a cohesive and polished final product.
In the mixing process, a mixing engineer uses tools such as digital audio workstations (DAWs), mixing consoles, and outboard gear to manipulate the audio tracks. This can include adjusting the volume, panning, equalization, and dynamic range of each track, as well as adding effects such as reverb, delay, and compression.
The mixing engineer also uses their creative judgement to make decisions about the overall balance and character of the mix, taking into account factors such as the genre of music, the intended audience, and the preferences of the artist or producer.
The ultimate goal of mixing is to create a high-quality audio mix that sounds great on a variety of playback systems, from headphones to car speakers to professional studio monitors. Once the mix is complete, it is usually sent for mastering, which is the final stage of audio production before the music is released to the public.
What is mastering?
Mastering is the final stage of audio production before a song or album is released to the public. It involves preparing the final mix for distribution by optimizing the overall sound quality, loudness, and consistency across all tracks.
During mastering, a mastering engineer uses specialized tools and techniques to make subtle adjustments to the mix, such as equalization, compression, stereo enhancement, and limiting. These adjustments are made with the goal of achieving a balanced, polished final product that sounds great across a wide range of playback systems.
Mastering also involves the creation of a final master file that is optimized for distribution. This file may be formatted for digital streaming platforms, CD duplication, or vinyl pressing, and will be the final version of the music that is released to the public.
Overall, mastering plays a critical role in ensuring that a song or album sounds its best and is competitive in the marketplace. It is a highly specialized skill that requires both technical expertise and a good ear for music, and is typically performed by dedicated mastering engineers who specialize in this field.