Re Mastering

You have certainly heard about remastered re-issues that fans reported as unlistenable, tiring, distorted, harsh, bright, etc.
The process, commonly not well understood, gained quite bad reputation, unfortunately. Thatʼs because artists/producers/labels on one side of the fence and fans on the other, have quite different expectations and goals, not many heads do really care about.

Fortunately it doesnʼt need to be like this at all. At Sonic Science Lab we, with utmost attention, combine these to an advantage along with an ethical respect to original recordings and already released master files.
We do that at no quality impact even when competitive loudness may be required!

Letʼs reveal the shocking secret- well done remastering can make recordings much more powerful, yet with no compromises fans tend to complain about nor goals missed on any side either. As long as original files were not damaged irreversibly, we can actually put your recordings at a great new spot with loudness levels and subtleties brought skilfully to life, your fans will rave about.

We strongly encourage you to re-think re-issues as yet another way to attract and content your fans!

It usually requires relatively small effort from your side in relation to the level of impact you can gain!

Please note, as remastering sometimes involves transfers from analog mediums, on no account we encourage you to send us these precious mediums over any significant distance. They can be partially or even fully damaged when not handled carefully.

Instead, find reputable engineer as close as possible to your location, some may specialize in just transfers. Then, ask for pure, flat transfer with best equipment possible (if not sure do not hesitate to contact us!), having in mind that some engineers may put specific EQ on the path which sometimes might be desirable. Then send us transferred files, providing detailed info on source format and medium.

We have no issue if you prefer to stay with transfer engineer, however we encourage you to try us at no charge as below, if we can do better.

How To Try

The procedure is as follows, applies only to files already flat-transferred from analog mediums, or just source files if you never recorded out of digital:

• upload your original, flat transferred + already released master files HERE or use any other service of your choice to deliver them
• leave contact details (email/phone no) and short message (our file transferring service allows to do that) that you want to try our Audio Re- Mastering Service
• get ready to get preview of your recording wearing a new suit!

How To Order

For new clients the procedure is as follows:

• contact us first, using our online chat or CONTACT form and:
  • provide us information on:
    • source medium/format
    • destination medium/format
    • original mastered version
    • total number of tracks/total time of all tracks to be re-mastered
  • request a quote based on information provided above
  • ask about current discounts (you can be surprised!)
• let us get familiar with your tracks by uploading them HERE – do not undervalue this step, it will vastly help to get the most out of this service (more on this on our FAQ page, section B).
• upon scope agreement you receive up-front fee invoice and pay to get started
• upon work completion you receive tracks for review
• upon work acceptance you receive remaining-fee invoice and pay to get the professionally mastered tracks and enjoy them!

Existing clients are entitled for individual approach/benefits and already know the process, usually tailored to their specific needs.

Contact us for additional information: