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F.A.Q.
Answers to frequently asked questions.
If you still have a question after reading the FAQ, feel free to CONTACT
If you still have a question after reading the FAQ, feel free to CONTACT
General
Where is your studio located?
I am located in Guatemala City, Central America. But through the wonder of the Internet, I am able to work with clients and artists all over the world.
Can i record on your studio?
No, unfortunately my studio rooms are primarily focused for mixing & mastering, but I know good recording studios word wide that can support you!, contact me!
You save and backup my files?
Yes i do, all mixed and mastered sessions are save for long time term, so in case you need the files, make small adjustments or need a different version of your project, simply contact me and ask for them!.
What equipment do you use?
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Monitors:
KRK Rokit 5 Gen 3 BareFoot Footprint1 BareFoot MicroSub 45 Conversion: Prism Audio Lyra 2 Lynx Studio HILO Universal Audio Apollo Twin SSL 2 + Equalization: AVALON VT-373 WEISS EQ (Digital) 2 x API AUDIO 550B Band EQ MASSELEC MEA-2 Compression & Limiting: API Audio 2500 Compressor Tegeler Audio Vari Mu Louder Than Liftoff Silver Bullet |
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Mastering
HOW SHOULD I PREPARE MY audio files?
It depends a bit on the song and the service, but in general:
Export a stereo bounce of your mix at 24bits, and make sure it doesn't clip. It's best to keep the highest peak at -6dBfs.
After confirming your service, I will send you in detail how to export your files and transfer it to my studio.
Export a stereo bounce of your mix at 24bits, and make sure it doesn't clip. It's best to keep the highest peak at -6dBfs.
After confirming your service, I will send you in detail how to export your files and transfer it to my studio.
Can i get mASTERED stems?
SURE YOU CAN!, Ask for them
does Good mix really needs a mastering'
Yes, mixing can do some thing that mastering can´t and mastering can do thing that mix can´t. Imagine mix and mastering as a couple, each other complements to create a real top hit song.
WILL MY MASTER BE PRFECT THE FIRST TIME OUT?
I hope so yes!, but if not, you have up to 3 chances of revision. After that I`ll have to ask you for an extra charge including it on your second invoice if you choose the 50/50 payment option. Otherwise, I will just simple ask you to pay a new invoice with the amout of extra revision.
WHITCH OF YOUR SERVICES SUITS MY NEEDS?
If you're not sure about which services you track need, feel free to contact me I prefer to be honest and prevent you to pay something you don´t need.
WHAT IS A DDP FOR CD MANUFACTURING
A DDP correspond to (Disc Description Protocol) is a file that is sent to CD manufactures that includes the entire image of the disc with all songs in order including any metadata like track titles, ISRC codes, album title, etc.
The benefit of sending a DDP file is that you can be sure in a 100% that everything is exactly as you want and doesnt have any issues. I will set the spacing between songs in the DDP and they will then be printed to CD exactly as intended.
DDPs are only needed if you are making CDs and if the distribution company or you are using. Please verify with them to see if they prefer to receive a DDP or WAV files directly.
The benefit of sending a DDP file is that you can be sure in a 100% that everything is exactly as you want and doesnt have any issues. I will set the spacing between songs in the DDP and they will then be printed to CD exactly as intended.
DDPs are only needed if you are making CDs and if the distribution company or you are using. Please verify with them to see if they prefer to receive a DDP or WAV files directly.
DO YOU OFFER A SAMPLE OF MASTERING?
Unfortunately, at this time, I am not offering any sample service.
ARE YOU AN APPLE DIGITAL MASTERS (MFIT) CERTIFIED?
YOU DO VINYL MASTERING?
Yes!, This service, I only work on request, please contact me either by email or phone. A3G Studios only works pre-mastering for vinyl, since in my studio we still do not have the required special machine for the manufacture of physical vinyl.
Production & pitch Correction
Ordering Questions
WHAT ARE YOUR PAYMENT TERMS?
50/50 Payment: Pay 50% before and 50% after. If you choose this method, then when I send your reference mix or mastering, it will simply have a few short dropouts throughout the song. This simply ensures that the project is not suitable for distribution, and just for reference. Once you are satisfied with the service, simply make the remaining 50% payment, and I will then bounce your project in the terms mentioned below without the dropouts.
Full pay upfront: The most requested by the clients, you pay the total amount of the service before starting working on your project, for sure, clients that select this type of payments, have some extras, as unlimited revisions, NO short dropouts, etc.
Full pay upfront: The most requested by the clients, you pay the total amount of the service before starting working on your project, for sure, clients that select this type of payments, have some extras, as unlimited revisions, NO short dropouts, etc.
WHAT ARE YOUR PAYMENT METHODS?
Currently, I am working with PayPal as my main payment methods. When you request a service, I will generate a cart for you with all the selected items and the selected payment term. In the cart there will be a button that says "Pay Now" which will take you to a PayPal page where you can pay with any credit / debit card or PayPal account.
NOTE: For any service paymenet, it is not necessary to have a PayPal account.
NOTE: For any service paymenet, it is not necessary to have a PayPal account.
What are your prices?
Take a look in the service page, each of the services have there own price there.
CAN I GET A DISCOUNT?
Sometimes, I have sales of small discounts or giveaways on services even if its a single, Ep or album. I recommend follow me on instagram or subscribe to my newsletter for that!. otherwise, you can send me a contact form and I will take a look at it!.
What is your refund Policy
A full refund is only possible BEFORE start processing (working) in your project).
There is NO REFUNDING when I have delivered the first full version of the track. thats why you get up to 3 free revisions, of course.
There is NO REFUNDING when I have delivered the first full version of the track. thats why you get up to 3 free revisions, of course.
i found a cheaper option for my project
Well, great!, go for it , but remember, You receive what you pay. Cheap price = Cheap Results.
Delivery My Files
HOW I CAN SEND YOU MY FILES?
After confirm your service, you will receive an e-mail with all details regarding how to export your tracks and where to upload them. At this point and time, I am using Dropbox as the main file transfer service.
You do not need to have a Dropbox account to use it. If you do have an account, I will give you access to your project folder in which all delivered files will sit during project time.
You do not need to have a Dropbox account to use it. If you do have an account, I will give you access to your project folder in which all delivered files will sit during project time.
A&R Scout
I AM AN ARTIST AND I NEED HELP WITH MY CAReER
Catch you!, for sure as a person inside Music business for around +10 years, I will be more than happy to help and guide you in your daily career journey, for more info and discuss your needs, please fill This form!.
CAN YOU SEND MY TRACK TO indie or MAJOR LABELS?
Yes I can!, you would have a 50% chances to get sign with one of the major label (Warner Music, Sony Music, Universal Music) and also the EDM label such (Armada Music, Spinnin Records, Protocol Recordings, etc). Contact me here!
Can you get my track on a TV film or commercial?
Yes I can!, you would have a 50% chances to get deal with a publisher so they can give you chances to get on board!. just hit me up Here!
