Mastering + Mix Insight
A service of The Mix Academy
Get a release-ready master plus a focused video mix critique that gives you clarity on what mattered most — so future mastering passes are cleaner, faster, and more predictable.
This is mastering plus perspective. You don’t just get a finished song — you gain clarity that carries into your next mixes and future mastering submissions.
What happens after purchase
You’ll upload your mix using our Dropbox request link.
Upload instructions appear on the next page. This keeps everything fast, clean, and organized so mastering and review can begin immediately.
Handled personally. No AI. No canned feedback.
You’ll receive your final master plus a short Mix Insight video critique reviewing your mix at a high level.
How the process works
- Checkout → lock in your spot and access upload instructions immediately.
- Upload your mix via the Dropbox request link (notes and references welcome).
- Mastering + QC → your song is mastered and verified for translation.
- Mix Insight video → a focused critique highlighting the most impactful mix priorities.
- Delivery → final masters plus your Mix Insight video.
What’s included
- One professionally mastered song
- Master optimized for translation and musical loudness
- Final master delivery (WAV + streaming-ready version)
- Mix Insight video critique (high-level, actionable)
- Quality control checks for clicks, distortion, harshness, and balance
Mix Insight focuses on priority decisions — not a full mix breakdown, revision pass, or mastering walkthrough.
What you’ll hear & learn
- A polished master that translates confidently everywhere
- The biggest mix factors affecting clarity, balance, and impact
- Why certain elements don’t translate the way you expect
- What to prioritize before your next mastering submission instead of guessing or overprocessing
Before you upload: quick file prep checklist
• Export a stereo WAV at the same sample rate as your session (24-bit preferred).
• Leave headroom — avoid clipping on the mix bus.
• Remove limiters used only for loudness (or upload both versions and label them).
• If distortion or lo-fi texture is intentional, note it.
• Include 1–3 reference songs if available.
FAQ: Is this a full mix breakdown or coaching session?
No. Mix Insight is a short, focused video critique, not a full mix walkthrough, revision round, or coaching call. It highlights the most impactful priorities so future mastering passes go smoother.
FAQ: What if my mix isn’t ready for mastering?
If something major is holding the song back, we’ll flag it clearly so you don’t waste money mastering a problem. Mix Insight helps explain why and what to address before resubmitting.
FAQ: Can I revise and submit again?
Yes. Many clients use Mix Insight to refine their mix and return for a fresh mastering pass once improvements are made. Additional mastering passes can be added after purchase.
Who this is for
- You want a great master and clearer perspective on your mix
- You value direct, honest feedback — not vague notes
- You release worship, CCM, pop, rock, indie, country, gospel, or singer/songwriter music (all genres welcome)
- You care about long-term improvement, not just shipping one song
Ready to release — and move forward with clarity?
Complete checkout on the right, then follow the upload instructions on the next page to send your mix and receive both your master and Mix Insight video.
What artists say:
“The master sounded great right away — but the Mix Insight video is what really set this apart. It showed me exactly what was holding my mixes back and what to prioritize before sending anything to mastering again. That clarity alone was huge. I released the song with confidence and now my entire mixing approach is better going forward.”
— Kevin, Producer & Mixer
