Make a plan.
Choose a single, EP or album. Set a working release date and plan digital, vinyl, CD or cassette products. See the deadlines work backward from the date you need.
ARTISTPRO MASTER / INDEPENDENT SOUND
You made the music.
Finish the record.
Your mixes are finished. What happens next? Learn what mastering does, finish the sound, and follow a guided path through your single or album—from the first listen to the delivery package.
Your audio stays on your computer. No track uploads required.
LISTEN & MASTERPLAN & SEQUENCEARTWORK & CREDITSPREPARE & DELIVER
NO SECRET HANDSHAKE
What is mastering,
and do I need it?
Mixing is where you balance the vocals and instruments. Mastering is the last listening, adjustment and quality-control stage for the finished recording. It helps the sound hold together, the songs flow, and the delivery files match their destination.
You may need a little EQ, gentler peaks, a cleaner ending—or very little at all. You don’t have to understand a rack of controls to begin. We explain what each decision is for and help you compare before you commit.
My distributor or pressing plant offers mastering. Is that the same thing?
Ask what the offer includes. Audio mastering, vinyl cutting, CD authoring and manufacturing setup are different services. A finished master does not automatically need another round of audio processing. Confirm what your supplier needs for the exact product you are ordering.
ONE RELEASE. ONE WORKSPACE.
A next step
you can understand.
Listen and finish.
Bring your mixes. Learn when to adjust the master and when to return to the mix. Hear changes while playing, compare fairly, then save and approve the version you want.
Build the release.
Sequence the tracks, listen across the gaps and plan physical sides. Gather the artwork, credits and liner notes. Track what is ready and what still needs your attention.
Know what to send—and what happens after.
Review your destination’s requirements, prepare a package, and keep the schedule and checklist with it. Record submissions, proofs, receipt of stock and live-store checks. Download the plan, calendar and a complete project backup.
Walk through your releaseThe guide prepares and organizes your work. You submit through your own distributor or manufacturer. Supplier acceptance, print proofing, DDP authoring and physical production remain separate steps.
YOUR RECORD STAYS YOURS
Less uploading.
More listening.
Audio processing runs on your computer. The preview stores project information and selected files in this browser. Keep your source files and download project backups—browser storage is not a permanent archive.
Listening simulations are approximate tone and bandwidth checks. They don’t replace auditioning on real equipment.
APPROVED LAUNCH PRICING
The full studio.
No per-track bill.
One plan for local mastering, WAV and MP3 exports, album planning, and listening tools.
Monthly
$9.99/month
Monthly billing. Cancel renewal from your account.
Annual
$79/year
Billed yearly. Save $40.88 compared with twelve monthly payments.
FOUNDING MEMBERS
Your first year
$59first year
Then automatically renews at $79/year unless you cancel before renewal.
Subscriptions are not on sale yet. These are the approved launch prices in USD; applicable taxes will be disclosed at checkout. Optional future cloud audio services are separate. No card is needed for the studio preview.
Explore the previewBEFORE YOU PRESS PLAY
A few straight answers.
Do I need to upload my songs?
No. The current studio reads files you select and processes them locally. Moving to another computer requires your audio files and a project backup.
Is this a replacement for a mastering engineer?
It gives you tools to make and compare your own decisions. Complex mix problems, critical releases and physical manufacturing can still benefit from an experienced engineer.
What does the reference feature match?
It compares broad frequency balance and suggests EQ. It does not copy another song or reproduce its complete mastering chain. Use reference audio you’re entitled to access.
Can I send the package straight to a pressing plant?
Confirm the supplier’s requirements first. The current studio prepares audio, side plans, credits and artwork files; it does not certify a lacquer cut, DDP image, cassette master or print-ready package.
Is it Apple certified?
No. Delivery checks are preparation aids. Apple Digital Masters has a separate approved-studio and delivery process.
What computer and files do I need?
The current preview accepts mono or stereo WAV files at 8–96 kHz, up to 10 minutes and 512 MB per track. Use a current desktop browser. Large high-resolution albums require more memory; the launch browser and hardware support matrix is still being tested.
What happens when I cancel?
The planned subscription lets you cancel future renewal while retaining access through the paid period. Downloaded masters remain yours.