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Frequently
Asked Questions
Why
do I need mastering?
Every
audio file that goes out to the public needs mastering. This is
a crucial step to making your tracks sounds as good as what people
buy in the stores—even if you're not going to sell your music
at Tower Records. Professional studios spend hundreds—even
thousands—on a record to get it mastered. This is because they
know that without mastering their products won't be competitive
in the market.
Why
should I choose Cyclotron Records for my mastering needs?
The engineers at Cyclotron Records have been in the music business
for the past 15 years. In that time, their focus has always been
on advancing the underground music scene. Because we believe that
great music should be heard, we're always eager to help new artists
get the edge they've been looking for. Our rates are some of the
most competitive around. And we make sure to not sacrifice quality
for quantity. Check out our samples page
for examples of how we've taken good tracks and made them great.
Can't
I just master my music myself?
While
you could, no doubt, find mastering plugins to work with your current
setup, to do so would be avoiding two very important steps. First
of all, you need a trained mastering professional to listen to your
track and compare it objectively to other commercially available
records. Secondly, if you're not experienced in the art of mastering,
you could actually be hurting your music instead of helping it.
Overly-processed recordings are taxing on the ears and many A&R
reps and reviewers know the difference when they hear it.
Do
you provide editing services?
Yes. See our rates page for information
on special editing.
How
long will it take for me to get my CD back?
It
all depends on the length of your CD. But, typically you should
get your CD back within a week. It could take up to two weeks if
your tracks require special editing.
What
if I don't like what you've done? Can I get a redo?
Absolutely.
If you're not 100% satisfied with our services, we'll redo it to
your specifications once without incurring additional charges. If,
after a redo, you are still not satisfied, we will work out a discounted
rate with you to make sure you get what you're looking for.
Can
I get a sample of your services?
Yes. Please use the order form to send
us one of your tracks. Make sure to indicate that it's a sample,
and send us a money order for $10 (or your credit card information)
and we'll send you back a CD-R within a couple of days. The sample
will include your original file and a short version of our mastered
file.
Do
you master for vinyl releases as well?
Yes.
When you place your order, make sure to indicate that it's for a
vinyl release. Our engineers will make sure the signal level is
compatible with the vinyl production process. Because of the delicacy
of vinyl production, signals cannot be as hot as with CDs so don't
be surprised if the tracks aren't as loud as you might expect. Trust
us, they'll sound just fine once their cut to wax.
For
any additional questions, please feel free to send us an e-mail:
mastering@cyclotronrecords.com
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