How much should you charge to mix and master a song?

$2000 to $10,000/song This is where mixers top out. Many major label projects, particularly from the largest artists, will employ mixers in this range. Today, the price range is more likely to be $2,000-$5,000, but rates as high as $10,000+ were not uncommon in the past and are not unheard of today.

How much does it cost to get a song professionally mixed?

Someone with better mixing chops than you but starting out professionally might charge around $200-300 per song. For $400-600 you can get a fantastic mix from an engineer with some recognized credits. This is a sweet spot for many serious indie musicians who want quality, but are self-funding and price sensitive.

How do you price a mixing service?

Mixing engineer’s typically price their services in one of three ways;

1. Hourly Rate. Hourly rate’s are attractive up-front for a buyer; because the $ tag typically looks less at face value.
2. Set Rate.
3. Project Rate.

How much should I pay for mastering?

You’ll be able to upload your song and an engineer will master the song according to a package you’ve chosen. This usually costs between $50 and $200, depending on the extensiveness of the mastering package you’ve chosen.

How much should I charge to record vocals?

The cost can be anywhere from $30 to $200 per hour or can be a rate of $25 – $200 per song. However most cases musicians charge first two hours and then flat hourly rate.

Should I pay to have my song mixed and mastered?

A plain answer to whether it’s worth paying for professional mixing and mastering comes down to figuring out what you’re planning to do with your music tracks. If you’re planning to release an album, then yes – by all means pay a professional studio to mix and master your track.

How much does mastering audio cost?

The cost of music mastering can vary depending on who does it and where you live. In general, you can expect to pay between $50 and $200 for each song if you want to receive a quality end product. When you master an album, 10 tracks will run between $500 and $2,000.

How much should a solo musician charge?

For example, a solo performer playing 2 one-hour acoustic sets would usually be paid $200 for their time as a base rate. For a full 5-piece band playing two 45 minute sets would be given anywhere between $700-$800 as a base rate, also factoring in amount of equipment needed.

How much do gigs pay?

Local gigs during the week: $100 or better. Local gigs on weekend: $200 or better. Session work: $500/day or $100 / track. Gigs involving travel days: $300 or better per gig plus accommodations and per diem.

How much does it cost to mix and Master a song?

The average cost for professional mixing and mastering services varies from $150 to $700 per song to receive a good quality product. When working with top-producers, the pricing can get into the $1,000’s. But, with any other studio, you can still obtain a radio-worthy product with a budget of $200 per song.

How long does it take to master a song?

That being said, a mix can take anywhere from 2 to 8 hours (per song) to be finished and passed on to the mastering engineer. Mastering is not as time-consuming, and the engineer should be able to finish with the song in a lesser amount of time. While mastering can be done in stereos and stems, we prefer to master your song in stems.

What is the difference between mixing and mastering?

When looking at mixing and mastering you have to look at them as a pair, one cannot be without the other or the sound of your track will be off. First comes mixing, then comes mastering. In the mixing stage, the engineer focuses on each individual instrument in the song. He (or she) will add effects and adjustments where needed.

Do you offer discounts for multiple songs or express mastering?

In addition we have discounts for multiple songs and express mastering services when a faster turnaround is required for your project. Stereo mastering is the final process before a song is released to the public. This is where levels are balanced, frequencies receive finishing touches, and any other problems with the mix are ironed-out.