Our mixing and mastering services at Playback Los Angeles are built to refine and elevate your music. Skilled engineers balance levels, apply EQ and compression, and position tracks to create polished stereo or 2-track files. Each mix is shaped to match your genre, ensuring clarity and depth with a professional finish. Afterward, our mastering process optimizes dynamics, EQ, and stereo imaging, preparing your songs for consistent playback across all formats. The result is a competitive, radio-ready sound with impact and precision.

MIX & MASTERING SERVICES

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FEATURED PACKAGES

Basic Mix

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Per Song

  • Mixing a stereo two track instrumental

  • Vocal cleanup: EQ, compression, de essing

  • Level balancing and light automation - Creative vocal effects

  • 2 free revisions

  • Additional revisions: $50 each

  • WAV and MP3 delivery

  • Turnaround: 2 to 4 days

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Premium Mix

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Per Song

  • Full multi track stem mixing

  • Detailed balancing, automation, and tone shaping

  • Enhanced clarity and spatial depth

  • WAV, MP3, instrumental, and performance mix

  • 2 free revisions

  • Additional revisions: $50 each

  • Turnaround: 3 to 6 days

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Elite Mix

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Per Song

  • Full stem mix

  • Analog chain: Neve 1073, Tube Tech CL1B, Bettermaker, SSL, Portico

  • Harmonic coloration and dynamic shaping

  • Premium automation

  • Instrumental, clean, acapella, and TV version

  • 2 free revisions

  • Additional revisions: $50 each

  • Turnaround: 4 to 7 days

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UPGRADE OPTIONS

Optional add-ons to enhance or customize your existing mix. These services are ideal if you need specific adjustments, additional vocal work, or deliverables for licensing and distribution.

MIXING ADD ONS

Options:

  • Option 1: Lead vocal tuning. (Request Pricing)

  • Option 2: Background vocal tuning. (Request Pricing)

  • Option 3: Harmony vocal tuning. (Request Pricing)

  • Option 4: Stem prints for sync or licensing. Per stem group. (Request Pricing)

MASTERING SERVICES

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  • Digital Mastering: Clean, punchy, streaming ready mastering for $75

  • Hybrid Analog Mastering: Warm, rich, analog enhanced mastering for a commercial finish for $125

  • EP & Album Projects: For EPs or full albums, please inquire for a custom quote. Pricing depends on number of tracks, mix tier, deliverables, and timeline.

Per Song:

SERVICE OPTIONS

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Included in all Production Sessions with engineer + production team.

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Call or fill out the form with your project details, and our team will get back to you with a personalized quote tailored to your needs.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What do you need from me to begin mixing or mastering my music?
For mixing, please send clean and clearly labeled stems or a Pro Tools session, along with your rough mix and one to three reference tracks that match your creative direction. Wet and dry vocals are helpful if you printed effects during tracking. If you have the BPM and key, include those too.

For mastering, we ask for a final 24-bit 48 kHz WAV file, ideally without limiting or heavy compression on the master bus. We will also provide an export checklist to ensure your files arrive correct the first time.

What type of mixing do you offer: digital, analog, or hybrid?
We offer all three based on your sonic goals.

Digital mixing creates a clean, modern sound with efficient workflow.
Analog mixing adds warmth, saturation, punch, and musical character with high-end hardware.
Hybrid mixing combines the best of both worlds and is our most popular approach for commercial releases.

If you are unsure which direction fits your style, we help you choose based on your references.

How long does mixing and mastering take, and what does the review process look like?
Mixing typically takes three to five business days depending on track count, vocal tuning, and editing needs.
Mastering typically takes forty-eight to seventy-two hours after the final mix is approved.

Review process:

  1. Mix review sent for your notes

  2. Updated mix delivered for approval

  3. Mastering begins after mix approval

  4. Master review provided for final approval and delivery

We keep scheduling aligned with your release deadlines and communicate every milestone clearly.

Can you mix and master music recorded somewhere else?
Yes. We work with artists who record at home, in other commercial studios, or remotely worldwide.

We elevate clarity, balance, and tone even when the original recording is imperfect. If we notice anything that may impact the final quality such as room echo, noise, or clipping, we let you know immediately and offer solutions.

Do you offer bundle pricing for mixing and mastering together?
Yes. Bundle pricing offers better value and stronger results.

Benefits include:
• More consistent sound
• Lower cost than purchasing separately
• Faster workflow with fewer revisions
• One engineer overseeing every stage of the process

This is the preferred approach for most professional releases.

How does mixing and mastering tie into production and recording at Playback The Valley?
We offer support from idea to release including songwriting, production, recording, mixing, and mastering.

This ensures your vision stays consistent, eliminates technical hand-offs, and saves money through bundled service options. Whether your project is a single, EP, or full album, our integrated workflow keeps everything aligned for a polished, release-ready master.

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