Mixing is the process of shaping, balancing, and blending all individual tracks of the project into one cohesive stereo mix. This is the most detailed and creative stage, where every track is treated individually.

Stem mastering is ideal when a mix is nearly finished, but still needs some work across specific elements. Instead of working with one stereo file, I work from a set of grouped stems (like drums, bass, vocals, synths, keys etc). This allows for more control between elements than with than stereo mastering, without returning to a full mix session.

Stereo mastering is the final step before release, where the stereo mix is processed with subtle moves for improving tonal balance, dynamics, loudness, and translation across all playback systems

Book your mixing or (stem)mastering project with me to receive a streaming-ready mix/master of your song(s) with a quick turnaround time. I will ensure you are 100% satisfied with the end result.

Turnaround times vary week by week based on my work load; however if you have a rush on a project you booked feel free to shoot me a message and let me know the deadline. I will be happy to see if we can make it work!

Yes! Please contact me on info@paulgaastra.com for your custom offer.

You can send over the files using any file transfer system, like dropbox, we.transfer, google drive etc.

I accept both multitrack and/or session files in Pro Tools. If you worked on your song in Logic, FL Studio, Ableton, Reason etc. Please bounce your tracks from beginning to end fully processed.

If the track includes vocals: please include tracks of the dry vocals with only tuning applied as well.

The delivered material must meet the following requirements:

• The filetype of the files is WAV or AIFF in 24-bit

• The files are exported in the original project sample rate and bit-depth

• The BPM & key of the song are mentioned in the folder

• A demo/rough mix is included in the folder

After completion of V1, you will get a link where you can listen to your mix, place comments on the timeline and be able to compare to previous versions in real time.

Each mix and/or master includes an amount of 2 revisions. Clear communication about any changes ensures efficient progress. My turnaround time for revisions depends on the scope of the changes, but can generally be done within a few days.

No need to worry. Project files and finals are saved and periodically backed up.

Please contact me on info@paulgaastra.com if you need access to your files.