Process

Getting Started:

If we have earned your business start by filling out the Mastering Request Form by clicking Here. Once we receive it you should hear back from us in less than 24hrs.

Once you have filled out the Mastering Request Form you will receive a user name and password to Tone Proper's in house server. Once logged in you can upload your audio. We will be placing previews and final masters in the same account for you to hear and download. You can access the server by going to the "Client Login" page. You mail also mail a disc to:
PO BOX 174 West Linn, OR 97068

Next starts the fun! After a time has been scheduled to talk via email, phone, or even Skype I can get a sense for what your project is needing and your own thoughts on the process. Once we are all on the same page the work begins. After payment has been made your master disc or your digital files will be sent to you in a time frame you request. If minor adjustments are request typically they can be done at no cost. However, if major changes are requested they will billed at the hourly rate of $95/hr.

// File Check List: Before Uploading PLEASE READ //

(1) The mixes you send for mastering need to have no sample rate conversion or dithering (bit reduction). If your mixing session is at 24bit 48Khz the mixes should be the same.
(2) If you have a limiter or heavy compression on your mix please consider not doing so as this drastically effects the mastering process. If your not sure always print two mixes, one with compression/limiting one without. A good rule of thumb is to have at least 6db of headroom on your mixes.
(3) Always include a text file with your mixes with correct song order and spelling for track, artist and album.
(4) When you upload files please put ALL files in ONE folder and .zip the folder so your uploading one zipped file instead of multiple files. Also include your name/artist name with your upload so that we can easily associate your files with your project.
(5) Still not sure? email Tone Proper here

FAQ:

What format should I deliver my audio in?

You should either upload via our upload page or it should be delivered on CD/DVD or Hard Drive. Wave or AIFF stereo (or split mono) files are preferred. No conversion to change the sample rate or bit depth should be attempted.

My Track names don't appear on iTunes, what gives?

CDtext (which is what the studio adds) is only compatible with certain types of CD players. You can submit your track names via iTunes using Gracenote or CDDB database.

What are ISRC codes?

You can get the scoop here: http://www.riaa.com/whatwedo.php?content_selector=whatwedo_is_r_c_codes

What if my files are on different formats and sample rates?

Not a problem. Send everything let us convert things, it's what we do :)