Online mastering from €29

Optionally AI-supported or fully manual

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Your mix will get loudness, balance, and punch for release.

You decide how intensive the work is. With Smart Mastering, I use an analysis as a starting point and listen to the result myself. With Studio Mastering, every decision is made by my ear.

  • Smart mastering from €29.00, manual studio mastering from €49.00
  • No export without my inspection, even for the cheapest package.
  • WAV in 24 and 16 bit as well as MP3 at 320 kbit/s included
  • One to two bundled rounds of changes included

Switching to studio mastering is possible at any time until release.

Smart or Studio: what is the difference?

Smart Mastering starts from an analysis, and I listen to the result and refine it personally afterwards. It includes one round of revisions. With Studio Mastering I build the entire process by hand, tailored to your song, with two rounds of revisions. For a release on streaming services I recommend Studio Mastering. For a demo, a first impression, or if you simply want to hear what mastering does at all, Smart is enough. Stem Mastering is something else: it assumes you send me several grouped tracks instead of one finished stereo file.

  • Smart mastering or fully manual studio processing

    With Smart Mastering, I use an AI-powered analysis as a starting point and then personally refine the result with selected professional tools. Studio Mastering and all Stem Mastering do not use an automatically generated AI mastering chain. Every sonic decision is made individually by me.


    *Which mastering style suits your song?

    Studio mastering for €49.00 is my recommendation for official releases. Smart Mastering is the affordable entry point. All stem packages are fully handcrafted.


    *Where would you primarily like to release your song?

    This information helps me to adjust dynamics, loudness, and technical output appropriately.


    What sonic focus is important to you?

    Choose exactly 1 orientation or leave the musically appropriate decision to me with the first option.


    *When do you need your Master's degree?

    The processing time begins once all files and information are complete.


    *Do you need additional rounds of revisions?

    Smart includes 1 bundled change round. Studio and Stem include 2 bundled change rounds.


    *Is your material ready?

    Uncertainty is no problem. I will review your materials before we begin and give you guidance if needed.


    Does your material require any additional preparation?

    The basic technical inspection is already included. Simply select additional processing here.


    Do you need additional master versions?

    WAV with 24 bit, WAV with 16 bit and MP3 with 320 kbit/s are already included.


    Link to your files

    Include a link from WeTransfer, Google Drive, Dropbox, pCloud, or a similar service. You can also send the files after placing your order.


    Reference song or previous rough mix

    Optional. A reference song helps me to better understand your desired sound style.

    Sound preference and further information

    Briefly describe the genre, its effect, and what is particularly important to you.

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Description

Online mastering from the Leipzig recording studio

Two professional paths to your completed Master's degree

Your mix is finished. Now your song needs the right balance of sound, dynamics, loudness, and technical reliability. With me, you can consciously choose between an affordable AI-supported hybrid process and a completely manual studio production.

Regardless of the package you choose, you won't receive an anonymous file from an automated platform. I personally review your material, check the result, and remain your direct contact person.

Smart Mastering for €29.00

AI-powered, personally controlled, and refined with selected tools.

An intelligent audio analysis creates the initial foundation for mastering. I then listen to the result myself, check the suggested adjustments, and selectively add professional tools for frequency balance, dynamics, stereo imaging, limiting, true peak, and technical playback reliability.

  • AI-powered analysis of your finished stereo mix
  • Personal hearing check by me
  • Targeted manual fine-tuning with selected mastering tools
  • Control of loudness, dynamics, stereo imaging, clipping and true peak
  • 1 bundled amendment round
  • WAV with 24 bit, WAV with 16 bit and MP3 with 320 kbit/s

Ideal for: Demos, first releases, social media, independent artists with smaller budgets and well-prepared stereo mixes.

No unchecked AI export: I only deliver a version that has passed my personal quality control.

Studio mastering for €49.00

Completely handcrafted and individually designed by me.

This package does not involve an automatically generated AI mastering chain. I personally analyze your mix, build the processing individually, and make every sonic decision to suit your song, your genre, your references, and your release goal.

  • Detailed personal mix check before the start
  • Individual processing of frequency balance, dynamics and transients
  • Targeted control of spatiality and stereo imaging
  • Reference orientation according to your sound preference
  • Loudness tuning for the intended purpose
  • Quality control on multiple playback systems
  • 2 bundled rounds of changes
  • WAV with 24 bit, WAV with 16 bit and MP3 with 320 kbit/s

My recommendation for: Official singles, Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube, major artist releases and songs with a specific sound goal.

For just €20.00 more than with Smart Mastering, you get a completely manual and significantly more detailed edit.

Stem mastering from €79.00

All stem mastering is done entirely manually. By separating groups like vocals, drums, bass, instruments, and effects, I can control individual areas more precisely than with a finished stereo file.

  • Up to 5 stems: 79,00 €
  • 6 to 10 stems: 99,00 €
  • 11 to 20 stems: 129,00 €

Projects with more than 20 stems are priced individually. Stem mastering does not replace a full mix, but offers significantly more control over elements that are already sensibly grouped.

Direct comparison

Performance Smart Mastering Studio mastering Stem Mastering
Price 29,00 € 49,00 € from €79.00
AI-supported foundation Yes No No
Personal hearing check Yes Yes Yes
Manual preparation Targeted fine-tuning Detailed and individual Detailed breakdown by stem group
Change rounds 1 2 2
Recommendation Price-conscious entry Official Releases More control

Upgrade without paying twice

You chose Smart Mastering but after the first version you'd prefer full manual studio mastering? You can upgrade until the final release. Your existing payment will be fully credited, and you'll only pay the price difference.

Mix check and preparation

Before starting, I check whether your material can be technically mastered effectively. I look for things like clipping, heavy distortion, problematic frequencies, excessive compression, and noticeable balance issues.

If a new mix version would be significantly more suitable, you'll receive honest feedback first. Brief export instructions are included. Extensive mix corrections, editing, or restoration will be discussed and agreed upon transparently as an additional service.

Processing time

  • Standard: 5 to 7 working days, including
  • Prioritized: 2 to 3 working days, €19.00 surcharge
  • Express delivery: 24 to 48 hours, €39.00 surcharge

The processing time begins as soon as all required files and information are complete. Express processing is only possible with technically suitable and fully prepared material.

Change rounds

Smart Mastering includes one round of revisions. Studio Mastering and all Stem Mastering include two rounds of revisions. You review your master at your leisure and then send me your requests all at once.

New mix files, new stems, a fundamentally new sound direction, or additional versions are not considered normal changes and are agreed upon transparently in advance.

Additional Master Versions

  • Instrumental Master: 15,00 €
  • Acapella Master: 15,00 €
  • Alternative loudness version: 15,00 €
  • Vinyl premaster: 25,00 €

I need a separate, suitable mix file for both instrumental and acapella tracks. 24-bit WAV, 16-bit WAV, and 320 kbps MP3 files are already included in the standard package.

Here's how to prepare your files

  • Please send your stereo mix preferably as WAV or AIFF.
  • 24-bit or 32-bit float are well suited
  • Keep the original sample rate of your project.
  • Remove a final loudness limiter if possible.
  • Avoid digital clipping and audible distortion.
  • A general headroom value is not required.
  • All stems must have the same starting point and the same length.
  • The sum of the stems should match your shared stereo mix.

This is how your online mastering works

  1. Select package: Choose Smart, Studio, or the appropriate stem mastering.
  2. Send files: Enter your download link directly or send it after ordering.
  3. Check material: I'll check your mix before we start.
  4. Create master: I will edit your song according to the chosen package.
  5. Check version: You hear the result and can use your revision round if needed.
  6. Received files: After you approve, you will receive WAV and MP3 files.

What is not automatically included

  • Complete mixing of individual tracks
  • Vocal editing, timing correction or manual tuning
  • Extensive restoration of strong background noise
  • Arrangement changes
  • Additional master versions without booking
  • DDP authoring for a complete CD production

Multiple songs, EP or album

For projects with 3 or more songs, an individual package price can be agreed upon. This allows for consistent loudness, timbre, and overall impact across the entire release.

Confidential processing: Your files and unreleased songs will be used exclusively for your order and will not be published or shared without your consent.

Frequently Asked Questions about Mastering

Smart or Studio, which suits me best?

Smart Mastering at €29.00 suits demos, first releases and social media. Studio Mastering at €49.00 is done entirely by hand and is what I recommend for official singles and anything that really matters to you. The difference is €20.00.

Is anyone even involved with the cheap package?

Yes. Even with Smart Mastering, no file leaves the studio unchecked. The analysis only provides the foundation; afterwards, I listen to the result myself, check the adjustments, and manually fine-tune frequency balance, dynamics, stereo imaging, and true peaks.

Can I switch to studio mastering later?

Yes, until final approval. Your payment will be fully credited; you only pay the difference.

Which files will I receive?

WAV with 24 bit, WAV with 16 bit and MP3 with 320 kbit/s. Smart mastering includes 1 bundled round of changes, studio and stem mastering include 2.

What does my mix need to be able to do?

Mastering ist der letzte Schliff, kein Ersatz für einen Mix. Nicht enthalten sind das Mischen einzelner Spuren, Vocal-Editing, Timingkorrektur, Tuning und die Beseitigung starker Störgeräusche. Wenn dein Mix noch nicht steht, sag mir das. Dann zeige ich dir den passenden Weg.

I have several songs for an EP or an album.

A separate package price can be arranged for 3 or more songs. This is also worthwhile from a sound quality perspective, because loudness and timbre will then be consistent throughout the entire release.

Choose your suitable mastering now.

For an affordable, personally controlled result, choose Smart Mastering. For an important release, I recommend fully manual studio mastering.

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Lukas Luft
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The atmosphere in the Leipzig recording studio is super relaxed, we only had 1 hour and I'm very happy with the result of my recording...
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