Contact
Your files can be emailed to aw@alexanderwright.com
For detailed instructions on mix preparation, please refer to this blog post. In general, I can work with any unlimited, lossless file that isn’t clipping. To ensure the best results, avoid mix bus processing solely for loudness purposes.
I will deliver a CD-quality 16-bit / 44.1 kHz WAV master, as well as a 24-bit version at the native sample rate. Most distributors now accept high-resolution audio at 24-bit / 48 kHz or higher. Additionally, I provide a reference MP3 with every master for convenient sharing and listening.
When working with Apple Digital Masters (aka Mastered for iTunes) your source material should be recorded and mixed at the highest bit depth and sample rate possible. Some distributors such as DistroKid, TuneCore, and CD Baby openly support ADM but check ahead of time with your distributor. When I deliver your masters I will provide my unique authentication key which compatible distributors can use to ensure the files are played back correctly.
If you plan to have your masters pressed to compact disc, reputable pressing plants will accept a DDPi production master. This file format contains all the necessary information for accurate CD creation, including your mastered audio, precise track spacing, naming, and song order.
For vinyl, having a dedicated pre-master specifically tailored for vinyl cutting addresses the medium’s physical limitations. This provides the cutting engineer with an optimized master for creating a high-quality record.
If you are sending an album or EP for mastering, please provide the correct song order along with their exact titles, including proper spelling and capitalization. If any songs overlap, are gapless, or require specific spacing, fade-ins, or fade-outs, be sure to include detailed notes with timestamps for clarity.
If you’d like to share your previously released music or reference tracks, feel free to include streaming links. My job is to help you achieve your creative vision, so let me know if you have a specific vibe, loudness target, or any other artistic goals in mind.
Please note: Alternate mixes must be submitted simultaneously with the main mix. Separate submissions will be billed at full price. Price remains fixed regardless of project size. Full payment is required before mastering begins.
A maximum of 3 free revisions are permitted per song. Additional revisions will incur standard pricing. Mix revisions requiring re-mastering are billed at 50% of the initial price.
By engaging Alexander Wright Mastering to master your music you hereby undertake to ensure that all mastering credits are correctly given wherever the masters are shared across all media platforms, along with the distributor and/or label responsible for credit attribution.
Upon submission of this form, I will contact you via email within 24 hours (usually on the same day) with an invoice, mix feedback, and scheduled master delivery date.