Mastering

Who this is for

Independent artists releasing singles or EPs, producers who mix themselves but want a second room, small labels with tight catalogues and podcast producers who need consistent music beds: our mastering fits projects where the mix is already solid and mainly needs level, translation and format polish.

We master pop, hip-hop, electronic music, jazz and spoken-word with musical backing. Very long ambient pieces or surround jobs need a upfront conversation — hourly or bespoke pricing may fit better than per-track rates.

• Streaming singles and album tracks
• EPs up to five songs on the EP rate
• Attended fine-tuning when you want to listen in the room
• Broadcast or download-specific targets on request

Unattended vs attended

Unattended mastering means you upload the mix and receive a master for review within a few working days. Pricing is per track or via the EP package. Revisions are written with timestamps — you do not need to travel to Amsterdam.

An attended session reserves two hours at Haarlemmerweg 239. You hear every move, A/B against references and decide final loudness on the spot. The attended rate is €155 incl. VAT; extra time is billed in 15-minute steps after agreement.

Not sure which fits? Use contact with a short note — we will suggest an option without obliging you to book.

What to deliver

Prefer a stereo mixdown in WAV or AIFF, 24 bit, 44.1 or 48 kHz — same rate as your session. Leave roughly 3 to 6 dB peak headroom unless your sound relies on a bus limiter you want to keep.

Delivering stems? Follow stem files before mastering: grouped stems, identical length, no heavy limiter on every stem. Include tempo, key and fade notes. Put ISRC and title in filenames or a short readme file.

Loudness and platforms

Streaming services normalise playback; pushing level rarely helps and often hurts. We aim at common integrated targets (around −14 LUFS for many streamers) unless you specify club, broadcast or other goals.

Download or Bandcamp releases can keep a little more peak room. Broadcast deliveries may require strict true-peak caps — we note the values we used so your distributor or cutting engineer can continue.

Revisions and turnaround

Each track or EP price includes 2 revision rounds: email timestamps and what you want changed (more air, less sibilance, different fade). Extra rounds beyond that are quoted per quarter hour or per track.

Typical unattended turnaround is three to five working days after complete delivery, depending on the calendar. Rush may be possible for a surcharge — ask ahead via [email protected]. Attended slots are offered during Tuesday–Friday 09:30–21:00, Saturday 10:00–17:00, closed Sunday and Monday..

Included and excluded

Included: critical listening on two monitor pairs, EQ and dynamics where needed, EP sequencing notes, export to delivery formats, and project storage for 24 months. Not included: mixing, editing raw recordings, forensic restoration, CD DDP, vinyl cutting or rights registration — those sit outside Mastering.

Need an instrumental master or TV mix? Mention it in the brief; we can often deliver in the same cycle for a small add-on.

Rates incl. VAT

Listed prices are consumer rates incl. 21% VAT. Business invoicing via Molgulaxeno B.V. with 14-day payment terms is available.

Ex-VAT reference per track: €67.77. Bookings require a 40% deposit on the quoted total; free cancellation up to 7 days before the session — see terms and conditions.

Studio access

Molgulaxeno is in Westerpark, Amsterdam, in a 3-room facility operating since 2020. Attended mastering happens in the control room; reach us via We are at Haarlemmerweg 239, a short walk from the Haarlemmerweg stop (GVB bus 22 towards Indische Buurt). From Amsterdam Sloterdijk station, allow about twelve minutes on foot via Haarlemmerweg. On-street paid parking is available; you can park bicycles in front of the building. The studio entrance is at street level beside the wide front windows.. Parking or load-in questions: 020 261 3844 or [email protected].

Recording before the mix? See vocals and speech recording or ensemble live room for earlier stages in the chain.

Included

• Critical listening on calibrated monitors
• Loudness and true-peak check for your platform
• WAV delivery plus short technical note
• 2 revision rounds per track or EP price
• File storage for 24 months
• Attended option with engineer in the room
• Coordination via [email protected] within 2 working days