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Audio Mastering Services
CD Mastering
  
While many people think that the mixing of the separate audio tracks is the final step, a recording must be mastered well in order to sound good. CD mastering is the last chance for creative input when creating a compact disc. After a disc is mastered, it can be printed, reproduced, and sold.
The process of mastering a CD includes several steps. The first step is putting the songs, called tracks at this point, in order. Next, the volume is leveled for all of the songs. This is the most important step, the music should be brought to a level that is competitive with other releases in the same genre. Any final compression or equalization, noise filtering, tonal shaping etc. is added at this point. The length of time between songs is also adjusted, and any editing on the intros and ends of the songs (such as fades and crossfades, etc.). Also, any unlisted, secret songs, usually known as hidden tracks, are added at this point.
There are several ways to master a CD. First, the mix can be sent to a professional CD mastering engineer, which is what professional musicians with major recording contracts usually do. Mastering can take use analogue or digital gear, and often a combination.
Alchemy uses a combination of digital mastering techniques to bring your songs to a sound and level ready for radio and broadcast, and competitive with other professional releases in your genre..
The difference between a professional sounding CD and an amateurish recording is often found in the mastering. All of the songs played on the radio are extensively mastered in order to sound louder, slicker and more listenable.
Mastering Special
- Free mastering with your recording session. Book your recording session with Alchemy Studios and recieve mastering at no additional charge.
Recent Mastering - Yer Bird Records ( folk )
 Yer Bird Records Compilation
Before Mastering / Nic Garcia - Into The Deep Blue Night
After Mastering / Nic Garcia - Into The Deep Blue Night
Recent Mastering - Co ( hip hop )
 Up Coming release, Co - One Mind
Before Mastering / Co - One Mind
After Mastering / Co - One Mind
Mastering Pricing - Current Specials
Per Song, Individual Track- $50
Full CD ( up to 12 songs ) - $395
Alchemy Mastering Services
Here is a mastering
example from SATORI LIFE. First the Raw Mix
file, this is how it sounds BEFORE mastering. Second example is from
capitol records mastering and the third from Alchemy. The fourth is
from Dave Horrocks at Infinite Wave, this was the final master for the
Planet Music CD. That way you can
compare easily and hear what Alchemy can do for your mixes, for alot
less than you pay the big guys (all audio files original volume and
tone,no retouching or processing)
Holdin
my own, (before mastering)
Holdin
my own, (Capitol records mastering)
Holdin
my own, (Alchemy Studio mastering)
Holdin my own, (Infinite
Wave mastering)
Alchemy Mixing Services
  
Alchemy also offers complete mixdown and
re-mix services. Hear what an experienced engineer, 120
tracks of automated 24bit mixdown and an accurate listening environment
can do for your sound! - Mixing Page
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Disclaimer - Alchemy Studios Inc. has no affiliation with world re-nowned mastering studio, Alchemy Mastering, located in London England. Alchemy Studios Inc is located in Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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