Universal Mastering Studios Professional Mixing
TuneCore has partnered with Universal Mixing Studios to provide you with the "True Artist Experience" professional mixing package. This package includes a 48 hour review of your music, an on the phone consultation with your mixing engineer, and a sample mix of the completed music for your approval. Our goal is to give TuneCore customers the same experience a major label artist would have when getting their music mixed professionally. UMS' veteran staff, of world-class mixing engineers, has worked with some of the industry's top recording artists and producers over the last 30 years. You can take advantage of this offer from anywhere in the world. Please send any questions to mixing@tunecore.com or call 646-651-1062.
To get started, select your package from the drop down menu below:
Rates
| Have any number of songs mixed | Cost per song |
|---|---|
| 1-40 tracks per song | $725.00 |
| A “track” is one instrument or vocal (mono or stereo). | |
| Optional physical copies | Cost per project |
|---|---|
| Mail me an audio CD of the final mixes (16 bit/44.1 kHz) | $25 (shipping included) |
| Mail me a data DVD of the final mixes for mastering (24 bit) | $35 (shipping included) |
About Universal Mixing Studios
UMS is a full-service professional mixing and mastering facility, serving our clientele in three locations throughout North America. UMS is part of the Universal Music Group family, with studios in Los Angeles and Monterey Mexico. Their veteran staff of world-class mixing and mastering engineers have worked with some of the industry's top recording artists and producers over the last 30 years. With years of experience, and cutting-edge technology, their commitment to the highest quality of audio services is what distinguishes UMS from other facilities in the industry. Their expert staff will assist you from the start of your project through the final stages of the mixing process.
Peter Doell
Senior Mastering/Mixing Engineer
Peter has mastered over 100 albums since coming to Universal, but he has also recorded and mixed many award winning film scores and television spots since beginning his engineering career in 1981. During that time, Peter has been on staff at some of Hollywood's most prestigious studios — including Sunset Sound, Capitol Records Studios, Sony Pictures Studios, and now Universal Mastering.
Equipment List
- * Protools HD workstation
- * Sonic Studio HD workstation
- * PMC Speakers/Bryston Amps (Doug Morris Suite)
- * Genelec 1038B Monitors (The Ritz Studio)
- * Manely Mastering Console
- * Weiss EQ-1 DS-LP Equalizer
- * Weiss DS1-MK2 Compressor/Limiter
- * Atomic Clock digital clocking
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How do I submit my tracks?
Once you’ve completed payment, you will receive an e-mail with upload instructions and contact info from Universal Mixing Studios. BEFORE UPLOADING AUDIO, PLEASE CONTACT mastering@tunecore.com or call 347-694-4915.
Once I submit my tracks, when will I receive the mixes? How long will it take?
Turnaround time is at least 15 business days after you have uploaded your files to the UMS eFolio folder, depending on the amount of songs included in your mixing project.
I have a few specific ideas for the mix. Can I discuss these with the mix engineer?
Absolutely! You will have an on the phone consultation with the mixing engineer working on your project. Then you will be able to discuss all your ideas in an open dialogue between you and the engineer. This is to ensure that all parties will be completely on the same page and aware of what to expect from the final product.
After I receive the mix, can I make comments or ask that something be changed?
Yes! An MP3 of the mix will be sent to you for reference. The mix engineer will work with you to address any changes or suggestions you have for the mix. A second MP3 reference will then be sent to you for approval before the mix is final. The mix engineer will do everything possible (within reason) to make sure you are happy with the mix!
If you have any questions or to begin, please write mixing@tunecore.com.