A mix built around your song
You have recorded the parts and know the direction of the song, but the vocal feels disconnected, the low end gets crowded or the arrangement lacks depth. Mixing works on the individual tracks: levels, EQ, dynamics, panning, effects and automation shape how the parts fit together. Once the mix is approved, analog mastering refines the finished stereo file for release. Your rough mix and reference songs guide the work, so the production keeps its character.
How much does mixing and mastering cost?
Mixing and mastering are quoted together for your project. The quote depends on:
- Number of songs and individual tracks
- Condition of the recordings and any editing or vocal tuning needed
- Your rough mix, reference songs and creative direction
- Instrumentals, alternate versions and delivery formats
- Deadline and agreed revision scope
Get a quote for your song
Start with a rough mix, one or two reference songs, the track count and your deadline. Tell Carlo what you want to improve and whether the project is a single, EP or album. You do not need to export the full session just to make an enquiry. The price, work and delivery plan are agreed before payment.
Work directly with Carlo Camera
Your references and feedback go directly to Carlo Camera at Solid Mastering in Bergamo, Italy. The service is available online worldwide: you do not need to attend the studio to discuss the sound you want.
How the online service works
- Send a rough mix, reference tracks, the track count and your deadline with your quote request.
- Agree the scope, deliverables, revision plan, timing and price before payment. Highlight any editing or vocal tuning you need.
- Provide the agreed project files. Carlo handles the mix and analog mastering, with your feedback throughout the agreed revision process.
Timing, revisions and delivery
Mixing is quoted per project rather than given a fixed mastering turnaround. The quote sets the delivery schedule, revision scope and requested versions. Instrumentals, vocal edits and alternate mixes should be discussed before the work starts.
The project includes mixing and analog mastering. The final file formats and any additional deliverables are agreed in your quote; there is no payment before the scope and price are confirmed.
Discuss your mix with the engineer
Send a rough mix and explain what is not working yet: vocal balance, low-end clarity, depth or the overall direction. Your references help define the work and the quote. The mastering comparisons elsewhere on this site are not presented as full mixing examples.
Send your project for a mixing quote →How to prepare your tracks for mixing
Once the quote is confirmed, agree the file export with Carlo. These steps help preserve the timing and production choices in your session:
- Export individual audio tracks as WAV or AIFF files, all from the same start point and at the same sample rate.
- Use clear names for vocals, drums, bass and instruments. Include the BPM, any tempo changes and the song version.
- Avoid clipping and normalising tracks separately. Keep effects or processing that define the sound; agree which tracks also need a dry version.
- Include your latest rough mix and highlight production choices to preserve. Discuss editing, tuning and instrumental versions before work begins.
Do you need a full mix or just mastering?
Choose mixing when vocals, instruments and effects still need individual attention. If you are already happy with the mix, there is no need to start again:
- Online stereo mastering: to refine a finished stereo mix.
- Stem mastering: to rebalance separate groups when the mix is already close to the intended result.
