Song Mastering
Reggae & Dub Mastering by Dubmatix
$50 USD per track · 24–48-hour delivery · Two revisions included
Give your track the low-end weight, space and punch it deserves, from headphones to a full sound system. Get personal mix feedback and mastering from a two-time JUNO Award-winning producer with 20+ years of experience.
Email a private listening or download link, your track count and your release deadline. I’ll listen and discuss your project before we get started.
Personal attention, from mix to master
Reggae and dub are my specialty: weight in the low end, space in the mix, and punch that translates. I also master soul, jazz, funk, hip hop, rock, electronic, folk and world music.
I listen closely to every track and suggest mix improvements before mastering, so we start with the strongest possible source.
“Mastering a song with Dubmatix is not only his professional and heavy sound which is guaranteed but his suggestions on the mix have often lifted some pieces that needed that extra spice. A kind man with a great heart for creating sound and always being clear on what could be added to some frequencies or instruments! After a year of working with Dubmatix I can say I learned a lot as a producer. So thanks brother!!!”
— Arky Starch
Pricing (USD)
| Project | Price |
|---|---|
| Single track | $50 |
| EP (up to 4 tracks) | $175 |
| Album (up to 12 tracks) | $400 |
| Stem mastering | +$25 per track |
| Instrumental / version master | +$15 per track |
| Same-day turnaround | +$25 per track |
The $50 single-track price is the current offer. EP and album package prices remain as listed; email me to discuss which option suits your project. Larger projects, vinyl and restoration work are quoted individually.
How it works
- Send your track. Email a WAV download link via WeTransfer, Dropbox or a similar service, along with any reference tracks and your deadline.
- Mix feedback. I listen for anything that needs attention and let you know before mastering.
- Test master. I send a test master so you can hear the direction. If the mix needs a tweak, we take the time to get it right.
- Final delivery. Get your finished master within 24–48 hours, with two revisions included.
What’s included
- Mix analysis and feedback before mastering
- Dynamics, tone and EQ shaping
- Mid/side stereo optimization
- Loudness optimized for streaming, radio and club play
- Clean start and end points
- Metadata embedding
- Two revisions
Delivery formats
- 24-bit WAV master for streaming and digital distribution
- 16-bit/44.1 kHz WAV master for CD
- MP3 reference copy
- Vinyl-ready masters available on request
What to send
Send a WAV at your session’s native sample rate and highest resolution, peaking between -6 and -3 dB, with no limiter or clipper on the master bus. Share it through WeTransfer, Dropbox or a similar service.
Stems are optional. Grouped drums, bass, keys, guitars, vocals and FX allow more detailed adjustments. Export all stems from the same start point, at the same length.
Payment
A 50% deposit is required to start, with the balance due on completion. For a $50 single-track master, that’s $25 to start and $25 on completion. PayPal and Interac e-Transfer are accepted.
Frequently asked questions
How loud will my master be?
Loud enough to compete, but not crushed. I master for impact and translation, not just volume. Send a loudness target or reference track if you have one.
Stereo mix or stems?
A stereo mix is standard. Stems give me more control if there’s an issue that’s hard to fix at the stereo stage.
What if I need changes?
Two revisions are included so we can refine the master together.
Do you work outside reggae?
Yes. I also master soul, jazz, funk, hip hop, rock, electronic, folk and traditional Indonesian recordings.
Selected mastering credits
- Sly & Robbie meet Dubmatix: #1 reggae album worldwide; 2019 JUNO Award, Reggae Recording of the Year
- Bob Marley – “Is This Love” (Dubmatix Remix): Billboard’s #1 Bob Marley remix pick (2016)
- Morgan Heritage (remix): Grammy Award winners
- Dreadzone & Dubmatix: Dread Lockdown
- OKAN: 2020 and 2021 JUNO Award nominees
- Jay Douglas: 2020 JUNO Award nominee
- La Munai Records (Jakarta, Indonesia): restoration and mastering of 1960s–70s Indonesian artists, reggae and rock, including several vinyl albums
- All Dubmatix releases, featuring Alton Ellis, Sugar Minott, Mykal Rose, Mighty Diamonds, Eek-A-Mouse, Horace Andy and many more
- Ram Goat Records: Junior Cat, Joseph Cotton, Dignitary Stylish, Speng Bond, Pad Anthony, Parly B, Peppery and more
Ready to get started? Send your track link, track count and deadline, and let’s talk about your master.