
Revisions / Re-Runs / Add Ons

Revisions FAQ
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What Is A Master Re-Run?
A Master Re-Run can be ordered if you need to update your mix and re-submit the song for mastering after the master has been completed and returned to you. We will then re-run the updated mix through the exact same mastering chain as the mix had previously been mastered through. Resulting in an identical mater as before but using the new updated mix.
What Is A Master Revision?
A Master Revision can be ordered if you have exceeded the 2 revisions included in your mastering package. Once ordered we will make all requested changes to the master and return you back an updated master for approval.
What Is A Vinyl Master?
Add a Vinyl Master to your existing order if you haven’t already done so when placing your initial order. By adding vinyl mastering you will receive back an additional version of your master optimised ready to be pressed to vinyl.
What Is Are Additional Stereo Master?
By adding Additional Stereo Masters to your order, you will receive back all additional mixes provided mastered through the same mastering chain as the original mix.
- Instrumental
- Acapella (vocal bus only)
- Performance Mix (version with lead vocal removed)
- Radio Edit (additional stems must be supplied)
- Extended Edit (additional stems must be supplied)
What Is An Apple Digital Master?
By adding Apple Digital Master to your order, you will receive back both the stereo master as well as the Hi Res 96k Apple Digital Master. This master can then be released on Apple Music as an official Hi Res Apple Digital Master that is optimised specifically for Apple Music and plays back at high resolution 96k. All Apple Digital Masters receive a badge and are marketed as an official Hi Res Apple Digital Master on Apple Music.
What Is A 1 Working Day Master Turnaround?
A 1 Working Day Master Turnaround can be ordered if you have previously ordered a 5+ working day turnaround and want to upgrade your order to 1 working day. This option is to only be used to upgrade your previous order and should not be ordered without an active order in place.
What Is A 2-5 Working Day Turnaround?
A 2-5 Working Day Master Turnaround can be ordered if you have previously ordered a 5+ working day turnaround and want to upgrade your order to 2-5 working days. This option is to only be used to upgrade your previous order and should not be ordered without an active order in place.
What Is A Dolby Atmos Master Re-Run?
A Dolby Atmos Master Re-Run can be ordered if you need to update your stems and re-submit the song for Dolby Atmos mastering after the Dolby Atmos master is completed. We will then re-run the stems through the exact same mastering process as the mix had previously been mastered through. Resulting in an identical mater as before but using the new updated stems.
What Is A Dolby Atmos Master Revision?
A Dolby Atmos Revision can be ordered if you have exceeded the 2 revisions included in your Dolby Atmos mastering package. Once ordered we will make all requested changes to the Dolby Atmos master and return you back an updated master for approval.
What Are Additional Dolby Atmos Masters?
By adding Additional Dolby Atmos Masters to your order, you will receive back any of the following additional mixes mastered in Dolby Atmos.
- Instrumental
- Radio Edit (additional stems must be supplied)
- Extended Edit (additional stems must be supplied)
What Is A Dolby Atmos Master?
By adding a Dolby Atmos Master to your mixing order, you will receive back the Dolby Atmos ADM master. The Dolby Atmos ADM master can be released alongside your stereo master.
Dolby Atmos mixing and mastering is performed in Studio B, our primary Dolby Atmos 9.1.4 PMC mastering studio by Paul Ashmore. Dolby Atmos mixing and mastering is a process that allows us to mix your song in a 3D space and transform it into a fully immersive 3D masterpiece that can be released on streaming platforms such as Apple Music, Amazon and Tidal.
Dolby Atmos masters are returned in the following formats:
- 48kHz 24bit wav ADM
- 96kHz 24bit wav ADM
- 96kHz 24bit wav binaural mix
- 96kHz 24bit wav re-renders
- 768kbs mp4
What Is A Mix Revision?
A Mix Revision can be ordered if you have exceeded the 3 revisions included in your mixing package. Once ordered we will make all requested changes to the mix and return you back an updated mix for approval.
What Are Mixed Stems?
By adding Mixed Stems to your order, you will receive back all stems as they are mixed in the session. Mixed stems will include all mixed buses as well as any reverb and delay sends. Playback of the mixed stems will playback as the finished stereo mix does. Mixed stems can be used for remix purposes and further production.
What Are Additional Mixes?
By adding Additional Mixes to your order, you will receive back the mixes for any of the following additional file types in stereo.
- Instrumental
- Acapella (vocal bus only)
- Performance Mix (version with lead vocal removed)
- Radio Edit (additional stems must be supplied)
- Extended Edit (additional stems must be supplied)
All additional mixes are mixed in the exact same session as the original mix.
What Are Mastered Stems?
By adding Mastered Stems to your order, you will receive back all processed stems provided mastered through the exact same mastering chain as the stereo mix. Mastered stems can be used for film and TV licensing as well as remix purposes and further production.
What Are Mixed Stems Mastered?
By adding Mixed Stems Mastered to your order, you will receive back all mixed stems mastered through the exact same mastering chain as the stereo mix. Mastered stems can be used for film and TV licensing as well as remix purposes and further production.