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Frequently Asked Questions

Complete Mixing And Mastering

My track is AI-generated. Can you make it sound like a real recording? faq accordion icon

Yes. Add AI Slop Removal ($200 per song): a session musician re-records the part that sounds most generated, usually the lead or the hook, inside your session, and then we mix and master the song. More in our guide: How to make an AI-generated song sound real.

How do I order complete mixing and mastering? faq accordion icon
  1. Export every track as a separate WAV and zip the folder.
  2. Open the order form and pick the number of songs and the track count.
  3. Add notes and a reference song.
  4. Upload the zip with your rough mix, or send the files later.
  5. Choose add-ons if you need them and pay.

We start once the files are confirmed.

What is the price? faq accordion icon

From $133 per song for up to 20 tracks; $168 for 20–40, $242 for 40–60 and $318 for 60–90 tracks. Add-ons are per song. The multi-song discount is applied automatically, and the order page shows the exact total before you pay. Songs longer than 5 minutes cost 50% more.

Do I send stems or the multitrack? faq accordion icon

The multitrack: every channel as its own file, so the kick, snare, bass, keys, lead vocal and each backing vocal arrive separately. A stem is several tracks bounced together, such as all the drums. If stems are all you have, ask in the chat before ordering.

How do I prepare my song for mixing and mastering? faq accordion icon

Export each track as a WAV starting at bar 1, at the session’s sample rate, with nothing on the master bus. Export your rough mix too. Video guides for each DAW:

Load the files into an empty session to check they line up, then zip the folder.

Should I send a demo mix? faq accordion icon

Yes, if you have one. It tells us how the parts fit together and which effects belong to the sound. It is a map of the song, not the target: for the sound, we go by your references.

Should I send a reference track? faq accordion icon

Yes, one or two released songs and a line on what you like in each. In a Complete order the references guide the mix and the tone and loudness of the master. No reference? We will suggest one close to your song.

How many revisions do I have? faq accordion icon

Six rounds on the order, and you can spend them on the mix or on the master. Most songs need one or two. While your notes are clear we don’t count strictly; we would only quote for more if revisions go in circles, and we would tell you first.

Do I approve the mix before it is mastered? faq accordion icon

Yes. You get the mix first and send notes until it is right. The master is made from the version you approved, and you can still ask for changes to the master afterwards.

Which genres do you work with? faq accordion icon

Pop, hip-hop, R&B, rock, metal, country, EDM and more. Pick a genre in the before/after player on this page to hear a mixed and mastered result.

Where are you located? faq accordion icon

Our office is in Rubí, Barcelona, Spain, and our engineers work remotely. The same named people work on every record.

Do you use analog gear? faq accordion icon

Complete is mixed and mastered in the box by default. Add Analog Mastering ($50 per song) and the master goes through our outboard chain. For outboard gear on the mix as well, look at Upgrade Mixing and Mastering.

Can I get a Dolby Atmos version? faq accordion icon

Yes, with the Dolby Atmos Version add-on ($200 per song): an immersive mix of the same song, delivered alongside the stereo master. More on the Dolby Atmos page.

What do Music Editing and Vocal Rescue do? faq accordion icon

Music Editing ($50) repairs or replaces weak parts before the mix: re-programmed drums, re-played parts, cleaned edits, tighter timing on guitars and drums. Vocal Rescue ($100) is manual pitch and timing correction of the vocal, note by note, in Melodyne and Auto-Tune.

What are Mastered for Spotify and Apple Digital Masters? faq accordion icon

Mastered for Spotify ($10) is a version of the master tuned to Spotify’s loudness normalization and encoding. Apple Digital Masters ($10) is a master made to Apple’s technical standard for the ADM badge on Apple Music; we are an official Apple Digital Masters provider. You don’t need either for a normal release, since the standard master works on every platform.

What is Analog Mastering? faq accordion icon

Your master goes through our outboard chain, powered by Access Audio, for extra depth and glue on top of the standard master. The chain: Focusrite 315, Fairman TMEQ, Elysia Alpha Compressor, Manley Variable MU, SSL Bus+ and Manley Massive Passive.

Do you have bulk deals? faq accordion icon

Yes. The more songs in one order, the bigger the discount. It is applied automatically, add-ons included, and you see it on the order page. For an album or an EP, put the release date in the notes.

Can I contact you for additional information? faq accordion icon

Of course! You can contact us via Live Chat on the website,

email: info@majormixing.com

facebook: https://www.facebook.com/majormixing

instagram: @major_mixing

Manual Vocal Editing

How can I place an order for Manual Vocal Editing? faq accordion icon

Export the vocal tracks and the instrumental, zip them and upload the zip on the order page. Choose the number of songs and vocal tracks, add your notes and a demo mix, then pay at checkout.

What is the Manual Vocal Editing? faq accordion icon

Pitch and timing correction done by hand. An engineer works through each vocal note by note in Melodyne or a similar editor, instead of running it through automatic tuning.

How to prepare my song for Manual Vocal Editing? faq accordion icon

Export each vocal track separately and the instrumental as one file, all from the same start point, plus a demo mix. Before uploading, load the files into an empty session to check they line up and run the full length. Then zip them.

Will my voice sound robotic with Manual Vocal Editing? faq accordion icon

Usually there will be no robotic effect on the voice. But it depends on how out of tone you are.

Should I send a demo mix? faq accordion icon

Yes, that would be perfect! We will get an idea of the correct placement.

Can the demo be my reference? faq accordion icon

No. The demo shows us the arrangement and how the vocals sit. A reference is a released song whose vocal sound you like; send one if you have it.

How many revisions do I have? faq accordion icon

Six rounds are included. Vocal notes are usually specific (“keep the slide in the second verse”, “tighten the doubles in the hook”), so one or two rounds tend to cover them. If revisions start going in circles, we tell you before quoting anything extra.

Which genres do you work with? faq accordion icon

Any genre. Rap vocals often need timing work more than pitch; sung pop, R&B and rock usually need both.

Where are you located? faq accordion icon

The studio is based in Rubí (Barcelona), Spain. Our engineers work remotely from several countries; the same named people handle every record.

Do you have bulk deals? faq accordion icon

Yes: 2% off per song in the order, applied automatically. Ten songs come out 20% cheaper.

What is “Recording Background vocals”? faq accordion icon

Sometimes a song needs background vocals that were never recorded. Session vocalists can record them for you; it is an add-on on the order form, $200 per song.

Can I contact you for additional information? faq accordion icon

Sure. Write to us in the live chat or at info@majormixing.com.

Mastering

How can I place an order for mastering? faq accordion icon
  1. Export your stereo mix as a 24- or 32-bit WAV at its native sample rate, with nothing on the master bus.
  2. Choose the number of songs and any add-ons.
  3. Fill in your details. In Notes, add a released reference track and anything we should know.
  4. Upload the WAV, or a zip if you are sending several songs or stems.
  5. Proceed to Checkout.
What is the price? faq accordion icon

Mastering is $79 per song for songs up to 5 minutes; longer songs cost 50% more. Add-ons per song: Stem Mastering $50, Apple Digital Masters $10, Mastered for Spotify $10, Vinyl Mastering $20, Analog Mastering $50. Rush (1 day per song) doubles the price. The order page shows the exact total before you pay.

How to prepare my song for mastering? faq accordion icon

Please bypass all the processing from the master bus. Make sure, that the peak values are no louder than -6dB. Files should be delivered as a 24 or 32 bit .wav file at their native sample rates.

Should I send a reference track? faq accordion icon

Yes, if you can. A released song whose sound you like, ideally in your genre, tells us more about loudness and tone than any description. Please don’t use your own demo or rough master as the reference. No reference? We will pick a released track close to your song.

How many revisions do I have? faq accordion icon

Six rounds, included with every order. We do not count them strictly: if your feedback is clear and we are moving in the right direction, we keep going until it is right. Most projects are finished in one or two rounds. The only time we would quote for extra rounds is when revisions go in circles or arrive without real direction — and we would tell you first.

Which genres do you work with? faq accordion icon

Any genre, from hip-hop, R&B and pop to rock, metal and electronic. A released reference from your genre helps us set the level and tone.

What do I get back? faq accordion icon

A release-ready master for each song: a WAV for your distributor by default, or whatever format your release needs. With Vinyl Mastering you also get a separate cut-ready file. We keep your files for one month from the order date.

Where are you located? faq accordion icon

Our main office is in Rubi, Barcelona, Spain, and our engineers work remotely from a few different countries. It is the same named people on every record – not a marketplace and not a rotating pool of freelancers.

Will mastering improve my sound? faq accordion icon

Mastering is the process of finalization, and preparing the track for distribution. It will definitely help your music sound in industry loudness, equalization curve, etc. In some cases it will help improve your sound, but a mastering engineer can’t fix mixing mistakes. You can choose the Stem Mastering option if you feel that your mix needs help, but you don’t want to change a lot.

What is Stem Mastering? faq accordion icon

Stem mastering is a process where a mastering engineer creates a final master using pre rendered buses as drums, bass, accompaniment, vocals and background vocals.
So in this case mastering engineer has more abilities to fix some mistakes and improve overall sound. However, I would certainly recommend working to get the mix to be as close to finished as possible, rather than adopt the “just fix it in post” attitude.

What is Apple Digital Masters and Mastering for Spotify ? faq accordion icon

Mastered for Spotify: the master is tuned for Spotify’s loudness normalisation and encoding, so it doesn’t come out over-compressed once Spotify turns it down to its playback level.
Apple Digital Masters: Apple’s standard for masters delivered at 24-bit and the session’s native sample rate, with enough headroom that the AAC encode doesn’t clip. Choose it if you want the Apple Digital Masters badge on Apple Music. Only an approved Apple mastering house can deliver ADM masters, and Major Mixing is one of them.

What is Analog Mastering? faq accordion icon

Analog Mastering (+$50) runs your master through our outboard chain for extra depth and glue on top of the standard in-the-box master. The chain, powered by Access Audio:
– Focusrite 315
– Fairman TMEQ
– Elysia Alpha Compressor
– Manley Variable MU
– SSL Bus+
– Manley Massive Passive

Do you have bulk deals? faq accordion icon

Yes. The order form takes a discount off automatically when you add more songs, so an EP or album costs less per song. You see the exact total before checkout.

Can I contact you for additional information? faq accordion icon

Of course! You can contact us via Live Chat on the website

email: info@majormixing.com

facebook: https://www.facebook.com/majormixing

instagram: @major_mixing

Apple Digital Masters

How do I order Apple Digital Masters mastering? faq accordion icon
  1. Export the final mix from your DAW and zip the files.
  2. Open the Apple Digital Masters order form and choose the number of songs.
  3. Leave a note with references and your release date.
  4. Add Stem Mastering if you are sending stems.
  5. Upload the files, now or after checkout.
  6. Pay on the checkout page.
How should I prepare my mix? faq accordion icon

Bypass all processing on the master bus and keep peaks around -6 dB. Export a 24 or 32-bit WAV at the session’s own sample rate. Do not upsample: Apple asks for the highest native resolution, and converting up adds nothing.

What will I receive? faq accordion icon

The 24-bit WAV master. That file is the deliverable Apple asks for: your distributor uploads it, and Apple makes the AAC and lossless versions from it.

How many revisions do I have? faq accordion icon

Six rounds on every order. Most masters are approved after one or two. If revisions start going in circles, we would tell you before quoting anything extra.

Do I need Apple Digital Masters to release on Apple Music? faq accordion icon

No. Any master can be released on Apple Music. Apple Digital Masters adds the badge and a master checked against Apple’s encoder, so the AAC version sounds like the file you approved.

How does Apple know my song is an Apple Digital Master? faq accordion icon

Your distributor flags it when you upload the release. Tell them it is an Apple Digital Master and who mastered it. The exact field depends on the distributor; if you cannot find it, ask their support.

Can I use the same master on Spotify and other platforms? faq accordion icon

Yes. It is a normal 24-bit WAV and works on every store. If you want a master made with Spotify’s playback in mind, see Mastering for Spotify.

How loud will my master be? faq accordion icon

There is no fixed loudness target: we set it by what suits the song and the genre. The true peak follows what the Apple Digital Masters specification requires, so the encode stays clean. Sound Check turns loud songs down on Apple Music anyway, so pushing harder only costs punch.

Can I order stem mastering for Apple Digital Masters? faq accordion icon

Yes. Add Stem Mastering on the order form for $50 per song and send stems (drums, bass, music, lead vocal, backing vocals) instead of one stereo file. More on our stem mastering page.

Do you have bulk deals? faq accordion icon

Yes. The order form takes 2% off for every song in the order, so an EP of five songs saves 10%.

Can I contact you for additional information? faq accordion icon

Of course! You can contact us via Live Chat on the website,

email: info@majormixing.com

facebook: https://www.facebook.com/majormixing

instagram: @major_mixing.

Mastering For Spotify

How can I place an order for mastering? faq accordion icon
  1. First of all you need to export a mixed track from your DAW.
  2. Then, please zip your files.
  3. Choose the service you’re interested in.
  4. Fill in all fields. Choose the quantity of songs.
  5. Leave a note (any wishes for a master and references).
  6. Upload zipped files and a demo mix (if you have).
  7. Proceed to Checkout
How to prepare my song for mastering? faq accordion icon

Please bypass all the processing from the master bus. Make sure, that the peak values are no louder than -6dB. Files should be delivered as a 24 or 32 bit .wav file at their native sample rates.

Should I send a reference track? faq accordion icon

You may send us a reference track to show us the sound you like. If there are no reference tracks – no worries, we will pick up something similar to your song.

How many revisions do I have? faq accordion icon

Six rounds, included with every order. We do not count them strictly: if your feedback is clear and we are moving in the right direction, we keep going until it is right. Most projects are finished in one or two rounds. The only time we would quote for extra rounds is when revisions go in circles or arrive without real direction — and we would tell you first.

Which genres do you work with? faq accordion icon

We work with any genre. We have a team of mixing engineers, which have a lot of experience in mixing and mastering almost all genres.

Where are you located? faq accordion icon

Our main office is in Rubi, Barcelona, Spain, and our engineers work remotely from a few different countries. It is the same named people on every record – not a marketplace and not a rotating pool of freelancers.

Demo Mix faq accordion icon

We need your demo in order to see the structure of the song, the effects were used. The demo mix CANNOT BE USED as a reference for mixing and mastering.
We accept as references, songs that are relevant to the current industry and have been released on streaming platforms.

Will mastering improve my sound? faq accordion icon

Mastering is a process of finalization and preparing the track for distribution. It will definitely help your music sound in industry loudness, equalization curve, etc. In some cases it will help improve your sound, but a mastering engineer can’t fix mixing mistakes. You can choose the Stem Mastering option if you feel that your mix needs help but you don’t want to change a lot.

What is the Stem Mastering? faq accordion icon

Stem mastering is a process where mastering engineer creates final master using pre rendered buses as drums, bass, accompaniment, vocals and background vocals.
So in this case the mastering engineer has more abilities to fix some mistakes and improve overall sound. However, I would certainly recommend working to get the mix to be as close to finished as possible, rather than adopt the “just fix it in post” attitude.

What is the Mastering for Spotify? faq accordion icon

Mastering for Spotify is a master tuned to Spotify’s loudness normalization and encoding. Spotify turns most tracks down to about -14 LUFS, so we set the loudness by what the song needs, and the master doesn’t come out over-compressed once Spotify turns it down. On the Mastering for Spotify page it’s $79 per song; with regular mastering it’s a +$10 add-on.

Should I master to -14 LUFS for Spotify? faq accordion icon

No. -14 LUFS is the level Spotify plays music at, not a target for the master. Popular music typically sits around -9 LUFS, and real releases range from about -5 to -20 LUFS. We choose the level for each song by how it sounds after Spotify’s normalization.

Do you have bulk deals? faq accordion icon

Sure! We have discounts for bulk deals. The size of the discount depends on the quantity of songs. You can always check it in the order window.

Can I contact you for additional information? faq accordion icon

Of course! You can contact us via Live Chat on the website,

email: info@majormixing.com

facebook: https://www.facebook.com/majormixing

instagram: @major_mixing.

Mixing

My track is AI-generated. Can you make it sound like a real recording? faq accordion icon

Yes — and this is worth doing before release. AI-generated tracks tend to share the same tells: timing that lands exactly on the grid, phrases that repeat identically, and a smeared, washed-out top end. A mix can polish those artifacts, but it cannot turn a generated part into a performance.

That is what the AI Slop Removal add-on ($200 per song, on the order form) is for: you send the multitrack, we find the element that gives the track away most — usually the lead or the main hook — and a session musician re-plays it live inside your session. One real performance changes how the whole record reads: groove, dynamics and tone stop sounding generated, and the track sits like a real recording.

The full breakdown – what gives AI tracks away, what the platforms now do about it, and how the fix works – is in our guide: How to make an AI-generated song sound real.

How can I place an order for mixing? faq accordion icon
  1. Export every track of your session from your DAW as a separate WAV (the multitrack).
  2. Then, please zip your files.
  3. Choose the service you’re interested in.
  4. Fill in all fields. Choose the quantity of songs and stems.
  5. Leave a note (any wishes for a mix and references).
  6. Upload zipped files and a demo mix (if you have).
  7. Choose add ons (optional).
  8. Proceed to Checkout.
What is the price? faq accordion icon

Mixing starts at $113 per song for sessions up to 20 tracks and goes up to $276 for 60–90 tracks. Add-ons and the number of songs change the total, and the multi-song discount is applied automatically. The order page shows the exact amount before you pay. Songs longer than 5 minutes cost 50% more.

What are “stems”? faq accordion icon

For a mix we need the multitrack: every channel exported on its own, so the kick, snare, bass, piano, lead vocal and each background vocal arrive as separate files. A stem is a group of related tracks bounced to one file, such as all the drums or all the backing vocals. Stems are what stem mastering works from.

How to prepare my song for mixing? faq accordion icon

First of all, export your demo mix. Then you need to export the stems from your DAW. We have a list of video manuals:

Double check your audio files before uploading. Reload them into a new Session/Project, checking that they are in the correct placement and length. Finally zip your files.

Should I send a demo mix? faq accordion icon

Yes, please. Your rough mix shows us the arrangement, the balance you’re used to and the effects that belong to the sound. We listen to it before we start, so nothing you rely on gets lost in the mix.

Should I send a reference track? faq accordion icon

Yes, one or two released songs with the sound you’re after. Tell us what you like in them: the vocal, the low end, the width. No reference? No problem, we’ll pick something close to your song.

Can my demo be the reference? faq accordion icon

No. The demo shows us the structure of the song and the effects you used, but we don’t mix toward it. For the sound you’re after, send a song that has been released on streaming platforms as the reference.

How many revisions do I have? faq accordion icon

Six rounds on every mix, and most mixes are done in one or two. Notes like “snare louder in the bridge” or “drier vocal in the verses” are what a round is for. While your feedback is clear and we are moving in the right direction, we don’t count strictly. We would only quote for extra rounds if revisions go in circles or arrive without real direction, and we’d tell you first.

Which genres do you work with? faq accordion icon

Any genre. The before/after player on the mixing page covers more than 20, from pop, country and punk to hip-hop, house and orchestral, and our mixing engineers have experience in almost all genres.

Where are you located? faq accordion icon

Our main office is in Rubi, Barcelona, Spain, and our engineers work remotely from a few different countries. It is the same named people on every record – not a marketplace and not a rotating pool of freelancers.

Do you mix with analog gear? faq accordion icon

Sure! We have an option which is called Upgrade Mixing and Mastering – which is fully analog.
But we work mostly in the box. Basically, we choose an approach for each project (digital or analog). So we choose which will fit better. We’re working for the result, not just for the “analog mixed’ label.

What is the Music Editing and Manual Vocal Editing? faq accordion icon

Music Editing is when we replace some samples (kick, snare, bass, hats, etc) to increase the overall quality of sound. Also we are doing time alignment of instruments such as guitars and drums.
Manual Vocal Editing is pitch correction using a combination of Melodyne and Autotune to create gentle sounding perfect pitch vocals.

Do you have bulk deals? faq accordion icon

Sure! We have discounts for bulk deals. The size of the discount depends on the quantity of songs. You can always check it in the order window.

Can I contact you for additional information? faq accordion icon

Of course! You can contact us via Live Chat on the website,

email: info@majormixing.com

facebook: https://www.facebook.com/majormixing

instagram: @major_mixing

Beat Mixing

How do I order beat mixing? faq accordion icon

Zip the separate tracks of the beat together with a rough bounce. On the order form, choose how many beats and the track count, write a short note with a reference, tick Music Editing or Rush if you need them, upload the zip and pay.

What is the price? faq accordion icon

$95 per beat for up to 20 tracks, $120 for 20–40, $150 for 40–60 and $220 for 60–90. Music Editing is $50 per beat and Rush doubles the price. Several beats in one order get a discount automatically, and you see the final amount before checkout. Beats longer than 5 minutes cost 50% more.

Do I send stems or separate tracks? faq accordion icon

Separate tracks: every sound as its own file, so the kick, 808, snare, hats and each melody layer arrive apart. A stem groups several tracks, such as all the drums, and leaves us less control over the balance. If the beat only exists as a few stems, show us in the chat first.

How do I export the beat from my DAW? faq accordion icon

Bounce each track to its own WAV, all from the very start of the project so they line up, with no processing on the master channel. Guides for each DAW:

Then zip the folder.

Should I send a rough bounce? faq accordion icon

Yes. It shows us the arrangement and the effects you built into the sound. We use it as a map of the beat, not as the target.

Should I send a reference? faq accordion icon

Yes, one released track with the sound you want. Say what you like about it: the 808, the drums, the width. No reference? Tell us the genre and the kind of artist the beat is for, and we will pick one.

Will the mix leave space for a vocal? faq accordion icon

Yes, if a vocal will go on top. Tell us in the notes whether the beat is for an artist to record on or a finished instrumental release, and we will mix it for that.

How many revisions do I have? faq accordion icon

Six rounds, and most beats are done in one or two. Notes like “808 a bit louder” or “less reverb on the melody” are what a round is for. Extra rounds are quoted only if the notes go in circles, and never without asking you first.

Which styles of beats do you mix? faq accordion icon

Trap, drill, boom bap, R&B, afro, pop, house, EDM and more. If it is an instrumental, we mix it.

Do you master beats? faq accordion icon

Beat mixing is the mix only. For a mastered beat, order Complete Mixing and Mastering (from $133), or send the finished mix to mastering ($79).

Do I get the stems back? faq accordion icon

Yes. With every mix you get the final instrumental WAV and the mixed stems for trackouts, at no extra cost.

Who owns the mix? faq accordion icon

You do. Once paid, the mix is yours outright, worldwide and in every format, with no royalties or revenue share. A credit is welcome but never required.

Do you have bulk deals? faq accordion icon

Yes, the discount grows with each beat you add to the order, and you see it on the order page before you pay.

Can I contact you for additional information? faq accordion icon

Of course! You can contact us via Live Chat on the website,

email: info@majormixing.com

facebook: https://www.facebook.com/majormixing

instagram: @major_mixing

Music Editing

How can I place an order for Music Editing? faq accordion icon

Export stems or the multitrack, zip them with a demo mix and upload the zip on the order page. Choose the number of songs, describe what you want replaced in the notes, and pay at checkout.

Should I send you midi files? faq accordion icon

Yes, if you have them – that will be perfect.

Will this option make my song sound different? faq accordion icon

No, we improve the sound, not rearrange it.

What are “stems”? faq accordion icon

A stem is a group of related tracks bounced down to a single file – all the drums as one stem, all the backing vocals as another. A multitrack is every channel exported on its own: kick, snare, bass, piano, lead vocal, background vocal and so on. For mixing we want the multitrack; for stem mastering we want stems.

How to prepare my song for Music Editing? faq accordion icon

First of all, export your demo mix.
Then you need to export stems from your DAW. We have a list of video manuals:
Logic Pro X – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=frKZ1YQ-No0&t=9s
Pro Tools – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iFC-_U_Qp7U&t=23s
Garageband – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M0vCDyqqM6g&t=1s
Ableton Live – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OiN_ovVsp40&t=22s
FL Studio – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y_YB2RVcusc&t=5s
Cubase – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OSwd1f81ZD0&t=31s
Reaper – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KLltl2nvsR8&t=1s
Double check your audio files before uploading. Reload them into a new Session/Project, checking that they are in the correct placement and length.
Finally zip your files.

Should I send a demo mix? faq accordion icon

Yes, that would be perfect! But no problem if you don’t have it.

Is the demo used as a reference? faq accordion icon

No. The demo shows us the arrangement and the sounds you chose. For the sound you want to end up with, send a released song.

Should I send a reference track? faq accordion icon

You may send us a reference track to show us the sound you like. If there are no reference tracks – no worries, we will pick up something similar to your song.

How many revisions do I have? faq accordion icon

Six, included. If a replacement kick turns out too bright or too heavy for the song, tell us and we try another one. If revisions start going in circles, we say so before quoting anything extra.

Which genres do you work with? faq accordion icon

Any genre. In electronic and hip-hop productions it is usually the drums and bass that get replaced; in band recordings it is more often the timing of guitars and drums.

Where are you located? faq accordion icon

We are based in Rubí, Barcelona, Spain, and our engineers work remotely from a few countries. It is always the same named people, not a pool of freelancers.

Do you have bulk deals? faq accordion icon

Yes. Each song in the order takes 2% off the price, so 5 songs save 10%. The order form applies it for you.

Can I contact you for additional information? faq accordion icon

Of course. Ask in the live chat on the site or email info@majormixing.com.

Stem Mastering

How can I place an order for stem mastering? faq accordion icon

Export the stems, zip them and upload the zip on the order page, together with a demo mix if you have one. Choose the number of songs and any add-ons, add your notes and a reference, then pay at checkout.

What is the Stem Mastering? faq accordion icon

Mastering from a handful of grouped stems instead of one stereo file. We still treat the song as a whole, but we can also change the level, EQ or compression of one group, the lead vocal for example, without touching the rest. Problems inside a stem, like a muddy guitar in the accompaniment, still belong in the mix.

How to prepare my song for stem mastering? faq accordion icon

Export Drums, Bass, Accompaniment, FX, Lead Vocal and Background Vocals as separate WAV files, 24 or 32 bit at the native sample rate of the session. Every stem starts at the same point and runs the full length of the song. Bypass the master bus and keep peaks around -6 dB.

Should I send a reference track? faq accordion icon

It helps. Send one or two released songs whose loudness and tone you like. Without one, we choose a reference in your genre ourselves.

How many revisions do I have? faq accordion icon

Six rounds are included. Stem mastering notes are usually short (“vocal up a touch”, “less bright on top”), so most songs are done in one or two. If revisions start going in circles, we tell you before quoting anything extra.

Which genres do you work with? faq accordion icon

Any genre. Stems make the biggest difference on vocal-led songs, where vocal level is the most common note, and on dense rock or EDM mixes where the drums react to heavy compression.

Do you need my demo mix? faq accordion icon

Yes, if you have it. A bounce of your mix shows us the balance you approved, so we know what to keep. It is not a sound reference: for that, send a released song.

Where are you located? faq accordion icon

Our office is in Rubí, near Barcelona, Spain. The engineers work remotely from several countries, and the same named people work on every record.

Will stem mastering improve my sound? faq accordion icon

Compared with a stereo master of the same mix, usually yes, because a problem in one element can be fixed where it is. If the mix is already balanced the difference is small, and stereo mastering is the cheaper choice.

Can I get Apple Digital Masters, Spotify or vinyl versions? faq accordion icon

Yes, as add-ons on the stem mastering form: Apple Digital Masters $10 (Major Mixing is an Apple-certified mastering house), Mastered for Spotify $10, and Vinyl Mastering $20 per song.

Do you have bulk deals? faq accordion icon

Yes. Every song in the order takes 2% off: 3 songs 6%, 10 songs 20%. It is applied on the order form automatically and stacks with a coupon code.

Can I contact you for additional information? faq accordion icon

Yes. Use the live chat on the site or email info@majormixing.com. If you are not sure your mix needs stem mastering, send it for a free track review first.

Upgrade Mixing And Mastering

My song was made with AI. Can Upgrade make it sound recorded? faq accordion icon

Yes. Add AI Slop Removal ($200 per song) on the order form. We find the part that gives the track away most, usually the lead or the main hook, and a session musician re-plays it live inside your session. One real performance changes the groove, the dynamics and the tone of the whole record.

More detail in our guide: How to make an AI-generated song sound real.

What is the difference between Complete Mixing and Mastering and Upgrade Mixing and Mastering? faq accordion icon

Both include mixing, mastering and six revision rounds. Upgrade adds three things. Our chief engineer handles the mix, the master and every revision. The song goes through our analog console and outboard instead of being mixed in the box. And we review your recordings before the mix and tell you what could be recorded better. Upgrade costs $270 to $460 per song and takes up to 4 days; Complete costs $133 to $318 and takes 2 to 3 days.

How much does Upgrade cost? faq accordion icon

The price per song depends on the number of tracks in your session: $270 for up to 20, $336 for 20 to 40, $400 for 40 to 60 and $460 for 60 to 90. Add-ons are priced per song on top. The order form takes 2% off for every song in the order, and Rush doubles the price. You see the exact total before you pay.

How can I place an order for Upgrade Mixing and Mastering? faq accordion icon
  1. Export every track of the song as a separate WAV and zip the folder.
  2. Open the Upgrade order form and choose the number of songs and tracks.
  3. Write your notes: references, what you like in the demo, what should change.
  4. Pick add-ons if you need them.
  5. Upload the zip and your demo mix, now or after checkout.
  6. Pay on the checkout page.
Multitrack or stems: what do you need? faq accordion icon

The multitrack: every channel exported on its own, from bar 1 to the end. Stems are groups of tracks bounced together, such as all drums in one file. They work for stem mastering, but for Upgrade we need each channel separately, because each one gets its own processing.

How do I prepare my session? faq accordion icon

Bypass everything on the master bus and keep peaks around -6 dB. Export each track as a 24 or 32-bit WAV at the session’s sample rate, then load the files into an empty project to check that they all line up. Export guides for each DAW:

Zip the folder when the check is done.

Should I send a demo mix? faq accordion icon

Yes. The demo shows us the structure, the effects and the balance you had in mind. We treat it as a map of the song, not as the sound to copy.

Should I send a reference track? faq accordion icon

Please do. One or two released songs whose sound you like tell us more than a paragraph of adjectives. If you have none, we will pick references close to your genre.

What does the consultation include? faq accordion icon

Before the mix, we go through your recordings and send you notes: takes that clip, parts that are out of tune or time, sounds that would work better re-recorded. If a fix needs a new recording, we explain what to do so you can send a better take. During the mix you can ask questions at any point.

How many revisions do I have? faq accordion icon

Six rounds, and the chief engineer handles all of them. We do not count strictly: when your notes are clear and the song is moving in the right direction, we keep going until it is right. Most songs are done in one or two rounds. We would only quote for extra rounds if revisions start going in circles, and we would tell you before doing anything.

Which genres suit Upgrade? faq accordion icon

Any genre. The choice between Upgrade and Complete depends less on the style than on the recordings and the release. If you are unsure, send us the track for a free review and we will tell you which tier fits.

Who will work on my song? faq accordion icon

Our chief engineer, Max Rayden. On Upgrade orders he mixes, masters and answers every revision. Our main office is in Rubí, Barcelona, Spain.

Is Upgrade fully analog? faq accordion icon

Upgrade is the tier with the most analog hardware in the chain: the Rupert Neve Designs 5088 console and the outboard listed on this page. The same equipment list also names the plugins we use. If you need to know exactly which stages of your song will be analog, ask us in the live chat before ordering and we will answer for your session.

Can I get a Dolby Atmos version? faq accordion icon

Yes, as an add-on: $250 per song on the Upgrade form. The details are on our Dolby Atmos mixing and mastering page.

What is Music Editing and Manual Vocal Editing? faq accordion icon

Music Editing ($100 per song on Upgrade) replaces or reinforces samples such as kick, snare, bass and hats, and tightens the timing of guitars and drums. Vocal Rescue ($200 per song) is manual pitch and timing correction, note by note, with Melodyne and Auto-Tune.

What are Apple Digital Masters and Mastered for Spotify? faq accordion icon

Both are extra masters, $20 per song each on the Upgrade form. Apple Digital Masters is Apple’s program for masters checked against its own AAC encoder. Only approved mastering houses can deliver it with the badge, and we are one. Mastered for Spotify is a master made with Spotify’s playback in mind.

Do you have bulk deals? faq accordion icon

Yes. The order form takes 2% off for every song in the order, so five songs save 10% and ten songs save 20%. The discount appears in the order window before you pay.

Can I contact you for additional information? faq accordion icon

Of course! You can contact us via Live Chat on the website,

email: info@majormixing.com

facebook: https://www.facebook.com/majormixing

instagram: @major_mixing.

Dolby Atmos Mixing and Mastering

My track is AI-generated. Can you make it sound like a real recording? faq accordion icon

Yes. Choose the AI Slop Removal add-on ($200 per song): a session musician re-plays the element that gives the track away, usually the lead or the main hook, live inside your session, before we start the stereo and Atmos mixes.

More in our guide: How to make an AI-generated song sound real.

After I place my order, what will the working process look like? faq accordion icon

The working process will be similar to getting a regular stereo version. We make a stereo mix, you listen to it and suggest edits if needed. After confirming the stereo version, we make a Dolby Atmos Mix.

How can I listen to the Dolby Atmos file? faq accordion icon

We provide you with a binaural file for listening with headphones. This is the best way for you to check out how your Dolby Atmos mix sounds if you don’t have access to a speaker set-up 5.1 or 7.1.4. If systems like 5.1, 7.1.4 are available to you, we can provide a downmix for listening in these formats.

What files will I receive if I order a Dolby Atmos mix? faq accordion icon

You will receive 2 files for distribution. A stereo version wav file, and a Dolby Atmos ADM BWF file.

What is the difference between a stereo mix and a Dolby Atmos mix? faq accordion icon

A stereo mix places everything between two speakers. In Dolby Atmos each sound can sit anywhere around and above the listener, either in fixed speaker channels (the bed) or as an object. Apple Music and TIDAL play the Atmos version where the device supports it; everywhere else the stereo version plays.

Do you need my stereo demo? faq accordion icon

Yes, if you have one. It shows the arrangement, effects and balance you intended. For the sound you are aiming for, send a released song as a reference instead.

What is a binaural mix? faq accordion icon

Binaural audio is an immersive 2-track mix that can be listened to using headphones or earbuds. It reproduces the way we hear the sound with our ears in the real world, that is why it creates the illusion of space and sounds coming from different directions. For Dolby Atmos, it creates a similar sound in your ears as if you would listen to a Dolby Atmos mix using a proper 3D speaker set-up. Binaural mixes are created directly from the Dolby Atmos mix.

What format is Dolby Atmos? faq accordion icon

Dolby Laboratories developed an object-based and channel-based hybrid sound format. It is capable of assigning sounds to specific speakers, it also allows to pan sound objects in space around the listener. All this information is encoded in the ADM BWF (Audio Definition Model Broadcast WAV Format) file, you will receive this type of file ready for distribution when you order a Dolby Atmos mix from us.

I already have my stereo master distributed and I would like to order only a Dolby Atmos mix, can I do it? faq accordion icon

Yes, you can order a Dolby Atmos mix. The work will be similar to a normal Dolby Atmos mix creation, you will send us your multitrack and receive a Dolby Atmos file for distribution.

Can I make a song in Dolby Atmos from my stereo master record? faq accordion icon

A Dolby Atmos file can be created from your stereo record with some illusion of immersive audio, but to create a perfect 3D song, we will need to use your initially recorded multitrack for the song.

How many speakers do I need to listen to Dolby Atmos? faq accordion icon

The smallest true Atmos layout is 5.1.2 – five speakers around the room, a subwoofer, and two height speakers overhead. The height pair is what makes it Atmos rather than ordinary surround.

However, you can listen to a song in Dolby Atmos using any number of speakers or with headphones, you just need to make sure that your device supports Dolby Atmos

My track is AI-generated. Can you make it sound like a real recording? faq accordion icon

Yes. Add AI Slop Removal ($200 per song): a session musician re-records the part that sounds most generated, usually the lead or the hook, inside your session, and then we mix and master the song. More in our guide: How to make an AI-generated song sound real.

How do I order complete mixing and mastering? faq accordion icon
  1. Export every track as a separate WAV and zip the folder.
  2. Open the order form and pick the number of songs and the track count.
  3. Add notes and a reference song.
  4. Upload the zip with your rough mix, or send the files later.
  5. Choose add-ons if you need them and pay.

We start once the files are confirmed.

What is the price? faq accordion icon

From $133 per song for up to 20 tracks; $168 for 20–40, $242 for 40–60 and $318 for 60–90 tracks. Add-ons are per song. The multi-song discount is applied automatically, and the order page shows the exact total before you pay. Songs longer than 5 minutes cost 50% more.

Do I send stems or the multitrack? faq accordion icon

The multitrack: every channel as its own file, so the kick, snare, bass, keys, lead vocal and each backing vocal arrive separately. A stem is several tracks bounced together, such as all the drums. If stems are all you have, ask in the chat before ordering.

How do I prepare my song for mixing and mastering? faq accordion icon

Export each track as a WAV starting at bar 1, at the session’s sample rate, with nothing on the master bus. Export your rough mix too. Video guides for each DAW:

Load the files into an empty session to check they line up, then zip the folder.

Should I send a demo mix? faq accordion icon

Yes, if you have one. It tells us how the parts fit together and which effects belong to the sound. It is a map of the song, not the target: for the sound, we go by your references.

Should I send a reference track? faq accordion icon

Yes, one or two released songs and a line on what you like in each. In a Complete order the references guide the mix and the tone and loudness of the master. No reference? We will suggest one close to your song.

How many revisions do I have? faq accordion icon

Six rounds on the order, and you can spend them on the mix or on the master. Most songs need one or two. While your notes are clear we don’t count strictly; we would only quote for more if revisions go in circles, and we would tell you first.

Do I approve the mix before it is mastered? faq accordion icon

Yes. You get the mix first and send notes until it is right. The master is made from the version you approved, and you can still ask for changes to the master afterwards.

Which genres do you work with? faq accordion icon

Pop, hip-hop, R&B, rock, metal, country, EDM and more. Pick a genre in the before/after player on this page to hear a mixed and mastered result.

Where are you located? faq accordion icon

Our office is in Rubí, Barcelona, Spain, and our engineers work remotely. The same named people work on every record.

Do you use analog gear? faq accordion icon

Complete is mixed and mastered in the box by default. Add Analog Mastering ($50 per song) and the master goes through our outboard chain. For outboard gear on the mix as well, look at Upgrade Mixing and Mastering.

Can I get a Dolby Atmos version? faq accordion icon

Yes, with the Dolby Atmos Version add-on ($200 per song): an immersive mix of the same song, delivered alongside the stereo master. More on the Dolby Atmos page.

What do Music Editing and Vocal Rescue do? faq accordion icon

Music Editing ($50) repairs or replaces weak parts before the mix: re-programmed drums, re-played parts, cleaned edits, tighter timing on guitars and drums. Vocal Rescue ($100) is manual pitch and timing correction of the vocal, note by note, in Melodyne and Auto-Tune.

What are Mastered for Spotify and Apple Digital Masters? faq accordion icon

Mastered for Spotify ($10) is a version of the master tuned to Spotify’s loudness normalization and encoding. Apple Digital Masters ($10) is a master made to Apple’s technical standard for the ADM badge on Apple Music; we are an official Apple Digital Masters provider. You don’t need either for a normal release, since the standard master works on every platform.

What is Analog Mastering? faq accordion icon

Your master goes through our outboard chain, powered by Access Audio, for extra depth and glue on top of the standard master. The chain: Focusrite 315, Fairman TMEQ, Elysia Alpha Compressor, Manley Variable MU, SSL Bus+ and Manley Massive Passive.

Do you have bulk deals? faq accordion icon

Yes. The more songs in one order, the bigger the discount. It is applied automatically, add-ons included, and you see it on the order page. For an album or an EP, put the release date in the notes.

Can I contact you for additional information? faq accordion icon

Of course! You can contact us via Live Chat on the website,

email: info@majormixing.com

facebook: https://www.facebook.com/majormixing

instagram: @major_mixing

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