Mixing vs mastering services

There are two schools of thought when it comes to music production: mixing and mastering. Each has its own set of benefits and drawbacks, and the debate over which is better is ongoing. In this article, we'll take a look at both mixing and mastering services to see which is right for you.

There is a big debate in the music industry about whether it is better to mix or master your tracks before releasing them. Each process has its own benefits and drawbacks, so it really depends on the artist's preference. Mixing is the process of adjusting the levels of each individual track in a song, as well as adding effects like EQ, compression, and reverb. This can be done using software or hardware, and it is a crucial step in the production process. Mastering, on the other hand, is the final step in the audio production process. It involves taking the mixed tracks and preparing them for release. This includes ensuring that the levels are balanced, adding any final EQ and compression, and ensuring that the tracks are properly formatted for release. So, which is better? It really depends on the artist's vision for their song. If they want more control over the individual tracks, then mixing is the way to go. If they want to hand off the final product to a professional for a polished sound, then mastering is the better option.

There are many different opinions out there about mixing versus mastering services. In the end, it really comes down to what works best for the artist and the music they are trying to create. There is no one right answer, so it is important to do some research and figure out what will work best for you and your project.

Top services about Mixing vs mastering

I will professionally record vocals for your song

I will professionally record vocals for your song

The gig:
I will come up with a vocal melody, or use one provided, and record the vocal track for your song with the lyrics you provide. You'll get the tracks in WAVE format, ready for mixing, or already mixed if you get the mixing and mastering extra.

Use the commercial license extra for commercial projects.

Lyrics
If you need lyrics written or modified see gig extras.

Mixing and mastering
I do basic mixing as part of the recording process, for a more advanced version you can use the mixing and mastering extra.

Music
I also produce full songs, everything from composing to mastering, it's a separate gig so check my profile to find it.

Extras
  • Mix/master $10
  • Commercial usage $25
  • Lyrics $20
  • Express delivery $5-$15
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I will professionally master your song in 24h or less

I will professionally master your song in 24h or less

  • Trusted seller with over 9,800 5-Star reviews!
  • Member of Fiverr since March of 2011
  • Offering both Mixing & Mastering 

Packages Offered:

Basic:  Professional Mastering - Plugins ($10) - 1 Day Delivery

Mastering of 1 song that you already mixed together using popular Plugins.

Standard:  Professional Mastering - Analog ($15) - 1 Day Delivery
Mastering of 1 song that you already mixed together using Analog Hardware Gear.

Premium:  Full Mixing & Mastering ($45) - 3 Day Delivery
Mixing & Mastering using Analog Hardware Gear of 1 song using your session stems or separated WAV/AIFF/MP3 Trackouts.  This package also includes creative effects such as Reverb, Delay/Echo, Doubling, Saturation & more!

Gig Extras


$50 - Bulk Discount - Master up to 14 songs with a discount applied (MASTERING ONLY)
$10 - Stems Export - Send back the individual processed stems / trackouts from any mixing project
$10 - Pitch Correction - Apply Melodyne and/or Auto-Tune (MIXING ORDERS ONLY)
$10 - Analog Tape Machine - Process your song through a retro reel to reel tape machine (7.5IPS)
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I will mix and master your song

I will mix and master your song

Mixing of any genre. I have over 10 years experience as a mixing engineer. I currently live in jamaica where we do a lot of reggae and hiphop, afro beats and so on. mixing and mastering
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I will audio production, mastering and mixing

I will audio production, mastering and mixing

Mastering ,Mixing ,Production ,Noise Removal and Additional help/Advising if requested .
Mastering is work on master channel , make sure all stems are same length and synced
Mixing is obviously included in mastering , but for more take premium 
Deliver original BPM
Lets take the example , 20 tracks . It takes a long time to go though every of them and make a balanced song . Hence it needs time .
If you don't have time for your track please take basic or standard gig where you will get only mastering , maybe a bit of work on some channels lets say vocals  
For 50$ i will get 35$ or less when fees are taken from me , so that is the least i can ask , if you want , you can ask for more work on the track ill make a custom additional offer .

If you don't know how to clean your tracks ,THEN DON'T DO IT , i will do it , i have separated gig for cleaning if needed . I'm not talking about Gate FX and EQ , im talking about noise and slappy records 

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I will mixing and mastering your projects

I will mixing and mastering your projects

I propose a mixing and mastering service
for all the songs you would propose for me
 in different styles
of which I guarantee you a satisfaction of the final product

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I will master your tracks is 24hrs

I will master your tracks is 24hrs

A1 mixing and mastering brought to you fast by top engineers, All Pro Tools based. Mastering for just $5 you can't beat it
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I will mix and master your songs for a good price

I will mix and master your songs for a good price

I am a music artist who has been mixing and mastering his own music for 6 years. I use GarageBand for my mixing, and will give you great quality.

Here's my SoundCloud for examples of my mixing. 
https://soundcloud.com/littled831
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I will master your song in 1 day

I will master your song in 1 day

I have been mixing and mastering music for years. Mastering will polish, cleanup and finalize your song. This gig is for only one song. If you need analog mastering or your song to be mixed, please be free to let me know to handle all your specifications.

What I need from you

1 mixed WAV audio file with enough headroom and no compressor, equalizer or limiter on the master channel. Basically, please make sure the output level is not too loud. The ideal output level should be -6dB :) 

This is not a mixing gig so please do not order the standard mastering gig if you have individual stem files.  If you aren't aware of what stems are, they are basically the individual audio tracks for the song - instruments, vocals etc. If there are more than 5, let me know and I will quote you.

Mastering Steps & what you get:

I will send you a mastered WAV file - compression, limiting, EQ, normalization, reverb, stereo widening and harmonic excitement. 
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I will mix and master your song with fast delivery

I will mix and master your song with fast delivery

I have been mixing and mastering music for years. Mastering will polish, cleanup and finalize your song. This gig is for only one song. If you need analog mastering or your song to be mixed, please see the add-ons below!

What I need from you

1 mixed WAV audio file with enough headroom and no compressor, equalizer or limiter on the master channel. Basically, please make sure the output level is not too loud. The ideal output level should be -6dB :) 

This is not a mixing gig so please do not order the standard mastering gig if you have individual stem files. My mixing rates start at $55 per song (5 stems or less). If you aren't aware of what stems are, they are basically the individual audio tracks for the song - instruments, vocals etc. If there are more than 5, let me know and I will quote you.

Mastering Steps & what you get:

I will send you a mastered WAV file - compression, limiting, EQ, normalization, reverb, stereo widening and harmonic excitement. 

Portfolio
You can hear my work on soundmixology.com

Important note
This is for 5 minutes of audio. If it's longer, let me know so I can quote you

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I will do mixing mastering and lyricist by profession

I will do mixing mastering and lyricist by profession

-Contact me for mixing and masteringĀ of your vocals. - I'm totally flexible on the price, so just message me and tell me about your project - My goal is to achieve the best quality possible for every song. I will master your song (Hip Hop genre) . You will receive a professional quality master for low price! This gig applies to completed songs (already mixed) in WAV or MP3 format, your choice. Each song is carefully processed with digital equipment which includes Equalization, Compression, Hiss/Hum Reduction (if necessary), Exciters/Saturation, Multi-Band Processing, Stereo Imaging, Bass Boost & more producing stuff. This 'Master For A Fiverr' service is designed to enable aspiring artists, and those who cant quite budget for pro-quality mastering, to be able to push out some great music.Ā Basic 5$ gig is for mastering of the singleĀ fileĀ (already mixed song).
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