FAQs about Music Mastering

What is Mastering?

Mastering is the final phase of audio production, where mixed music receives its finishing touches to enhance the overall sound the "icing on the sonic cake"!


What are the benefits?


Is it Free?

Yes! Mastering services are often very expensive, Songbay mastering is free to all Songbay subscribers!


How does your Mastering service work?

Our software analyses the key audio characteristics of your chosen reference song and applies them to the song you wish to perfect. This includes elements such as, EQ, RMS, frequency response, peak amplitude, compression, harmonic distortion, noise, and stereo width.


How should I prepare my song for mastering?

Make sure your mix is clean, with well-balanced instrument and vocal levels, and free from distortion and noise. Avoid excessive use of limiters and compression, as our software will handle those aspects. Your song should be in high-quality MP3 or WAV format.

Maximum file upload size is 50 MB
We accept the following file formats: "mp3, wav, flac, aif, aiff, m4a, mp4"


How should I choose a reference song?

The reference song should be of high quality, professionally recorded, mixed, and mastered. It should also be in a similar genre and style to your song to ensure the best mastering results.


What happens to my uploaded song?

Once mastering is complete and you've downloaded your track, we permanently delete everything from our servers, including all uploaded material.


Do I give up any musical rights when using your mastering service?

Not at all! You retain 100% of the rights to both your original and newly mastered song. Our mastering service is simply a free benefit for our subscribers, with no impact on your music rights.