TERMS & CONDITIONS

Thank you for trusting me to mix and/or master your music. My goal is to create a comfortable environment where we can communicate effectively to achieve the best possible results for your music. Outlined below are some easy-to-implement requirements for a seamless collaboration so I can spend more time working on your songs and less time fixing potential problems.

By purchasing mixing and mastering services through EdThorne.com, you acknowledge and agree to be bound by the following Terms and Conditions.

MIXING REQUIREMENTS

  • A rough mix/vision of your song(s). This helps me dial in your intended levels, panning, and placement.

  • A link to at least 1 reference track which represents your sonic vision for the project.

  • The tempo of each song.

  • Key signatures.

  • Time signatures (if not 4/4).

  • A tempo map if tempo, key and time signatures are variable.

FILE PREPARATION FOR MIXING

  • PLEASE NOTE(!): All editing, quantising and vocal tuning must be done prior to file delivery! I charge £75/hour for additional work like this, which may delay the estimated project delivery date and increase the project price. This work does not fall under my mixing quote!

  • All audio files delivered as .WAV files - not Mp3s!

  • All tracks at the same bit-depth (24-bit) and sample rate (44.1/48/96kHz).

  • All tracks at the same tempo.

  • All tracks in the same key.

  • All tracks exported as audio files and not regions!

  • All tracks start at the same bar/position!

  • All MIDI instruments bounced as audio files.

  • Audio files must not be clipped (exceeding 0dB sample peak).

  • Audio must be of a good recording standard, free of noise, buzzing, clipping, and artefacts.

  • Instrument effects can be printed with the audio, for example, if you have a specific sound integral to the production, such as a guitar reverb/delay, or synth effect. Alternatively, the effects bus can be printed separately, labelled accordingly and sent with the audio files.

  • Vocal effects must be printed separately and not baked into the vocal parts!

  • Label all files concisely and accurately with any useful additional descriptions. For example:

    • Lead Vocal, Lead Vocal Double Left/Right, Chorus Harmony 1/High,  Snare Top, Snare Bottom, Bass Amp, Bass DI, Guitar Rhythm, Guitar Lead, Guitar Solo, etc.

    • Please avoid track numbers, “Artist Name - Song Title - File Name”, “Take 7_01bip”, or generic names like “Tops Stem”.

  • Place all files into one folder. Please don’t split them up into different instrument group folders!

  • All files must be checked for the above. I reserve the right to refuse a project if the above standards are not in place!

MIX INCLUSIONS*

  • Unlimited Revisions of the stereo mix (within 30 days). NOTE: This does not include auditioning production decisions!

  • Full stereo mix.

  • Alternative mix versions (direct bus prints; this process does not include the mix bus processing):

    • Instrumental

    • A Capella

    • Backing Track (full mix minus lead vocal, but including backing vocals)

  • Individual instrument/bus stems (direct bus prints, no mix bus processing):

    • Drums, Bass, Acoustic Guitars, Electric Guitars, Lead Guitars, Organs, Synths, Strings, Brass, SFX, Lead Vocal, Backing Vocals.

  • All files delivered at 24-bit/48kHz.

OPTIONAL EXTRAS

  • Alternative mix versions (as above) WITH mix bus processing (+ £50 for all three)*

  • Mastering of these alternative versions (+ £50 for all three)

  • Individual instrument/bus stems WITH mix bus processing (+ £50 for all)*

*NOTE: Instrument/bus stems and alternative versions of the mix will be delivered after the main stereo mix has been signed off! Any revisions after this will be chargeable at £75/hr (1-hr minimum charge).

MASTERING REQUIREMENTS

  • A stereo .WAV of your mix.

  • Clearly labelled “Artist Name - Song Name - Mix for Mastering”.

  • Audio files must not be clipped (exceeding 0dB sample peak).

  • Audio must be of a good standard, free of noise, buzzing, clipping, and artefacts.

  • If I am mixing your song(s), there is no need to worry about this as I will have the file(s) on my system.

MASTERING INCLUSIONS

  • Stereo master of the main mix.

  • Two (2) revisions per master.

  • Versions included (all .WAVs):

    • Hi-Resolution (32-bit/96kHz)

    • Streaming (24-bit/48kHz)

    • CD (16-bit/44.1kHz, 16-bit Dither)

    • Radio (16-bit/48kHz)

    • YouTube Music Video (16-bit/48kHz, -14LUFS Integrated, -1dB Peak)

    • Vinyl Master (24-bit/48kHz, -1dB Peak)

  • Stem mastering available (£200)

LIMITATIONS & EXPECTATIONS

  • Swapping or adding files after your quote has been accepted and work has commenced on the project will be chargeable per hour of additional work required to get the project back to its preceding state.

CREDITS

  • All mixing and/or mastering credits must be included in metadata and social media posts. Please tag @TheEdThorne.

SUGGESTIONS

  • I suggest recording at 24 bits with a sample rate of 48kHz. This is not essential; if you have already recorded at 44.1, this is not a problem, merely something to consider for future projects.

If you have any doubts or questions, please ask; I am more than happy to help.

I look forward to helping you bring your musical vision to life.

Ed

www.EdThorne.com