Every project includes a complimentary consultation, 16 or 24 bit .WAV files, MP3s upon request, tax, revisions for 30 days, and any necessary file conversions (after payment).
Stereo Mastering:
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$50 / track
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Additional Master Versions (Apple Digital Masters, Spotify Masters, Radio Edits, Instrumentals, Acapellas, etc.):
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+$10 / Version
Please provide an extra premaster (if applicable) with the same peak level/mix/automation​​
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WAV, AIFF, & FLAC files preferred
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32 bit-depth preferred; 24 is great as well
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Export your audio at the sampling rate it was recorded at, ≥44.1KHz preferred
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-3 dB headroom preferred (don't normalize anything), if you use 32 bit-depth don't worry about headroom too much!
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Keep automation or processing enabled that's integral to the aesthetic of your track
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In the case you use limiting or clipping on your mix (not individual elements of your mix), please send an additional version without those processes so I can reference and choose what'll serve the final master best
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Check intro/outro and confirm that your transients or tails aren't cut off
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Include/consider references (mastered .WAV/.AIFF files and/or streaming links) - If you have a mix and/or self-master, please send those to me.
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When I load your premaster into my DAW, your track in its current state should play back.
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After payment, any further revisions beyond 30 days of payment) will cost the same rate, minus 50%.​ Mastering typically takes 2-5 working days after payment/consult (if applicable).
If you need your project finished before an upcoming deadline, let me know and I can accommodate your needs.
Stem Mastering:
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Stem mastering involves mixing and mastering grouped or main stems like drums, vocals, and instruments. These stems are exported with the same length and then reassembled in a mastering project, allowing me to adjust specific elements (like EQing the kick or de-essing vocals) without affecting the rest of the mix. Stem mastering gives me extra control to achieve greater separation, clarity, tonal balance, and loudness in mastering, it's not a complete rework of your mix (i.e. Using Dynamic EQ to refine the envelope of a sub bass stem; increasing the level on the drums stem in a chorus to enhance their punch; de-essing + removing clicks from a vocal stem and adding a short reverb).
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$80 / track (up to 8 stems),
$100 / track (up to 16 stems)
≥$120 / track (16+ stems)
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My simplified preference for stem grouping is Kick, Bass, Drums, Leads, Instruments, Vox, BG Vox, and FX. Please separate out additional stems as you see fit or that require extra attention.
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Keep automation or processing enabled that's integral to the aesthetic of your track
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WAV, AIFF, & FLAC files preferred
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24 or 32 bit-depth preferred, export your audio at the sampling rate it was recorded at, ≥44.1KHz
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-3 dB headroom preferred (don't normalize anything)
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Check intro/outro and confirm that your transients or tails aren't cut off​​
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Additional Master Versions:
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+$10 / Version
Please provide an additional set of stems (if applicable) with the same peak level/mix/automation​
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Include/consider references (mastered .WAV/.AIFF files and/or streaming links) - If you have a mix and/or self-master, please send that to me.
When I load your stems into my DAW, your track in its current state should play back.
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After payment, any further revisions beyond 30 days of payment will cost the same rate, minus 50%.​ Stem mastering and mixing typically takes 4-7 working days after payment/consult (if applicable).
If you need your project finished before an upcoming deadline, let me know and I can accommodate your needs.​​​​
File sharing, Deliverables
& Payment
Please send multiple files and/or stems as a .ZIP (compress on your computer).
Use Dropbox, WeTransfer, SoundCloud, Samply, or Google Drive for file sharing.
Note: If sending multiple files and/or stems via Google Drive please make sure to .ZIP beforehand, as the compression function is very slow and unreliable.
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Send to hume@humeaudio.com
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Let me know what format(s) you want your deliverables in - if left unspecified I will provide them as 24 bit .WAVs, at your recorded sampling rate. I can also provide MP3s upon your request, for no additional charge.
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I will invoice you once I’ve prepared and reviewed your project.
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Zelle: +1 (206) 915-8380
PayPal: hume@humeaudio.com
Cash App: $HumeAudio
Venmo: @humeaudio
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Other Countries: Stripe, PayPal, Wise​
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Legal
Hume Audio/Alexander Hume is not liable or responsible for any failure to perform, or delay in performance.
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When you submit an inquiry or order, this does not mean your inquiry or order will be accepted. If Hume Audio/Alexander Hume is unable to supply you with services for whatever reason, you will be informed of this and your project won’t be processed. Refunds will only be issued to projects canceled in this way and you will receive your refund within 5 calendar days. Rates, policies, and equipment are subject to change without displayed, written or verbal notice.
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In the event that we collaborate on a project, both Parties agree that the ownership of the project shall remain the full and exclusive property of the Client, unless disclosed and agreed upon by both parties.
During the course of consulting sessions, confidential and proprietary information may be disclosed. Both the Consultant (Hume Audio/Alexander Hume) and the Client (You) agree to keep all information shared in strict confidence and shall not disclose, promote, sell, or use such information for any purpose other than the intended educational purposes, unless disclosed and agreed upon by both parties.
Client(s) will pay all Hume Audio/Alexander Hume attorney’s and legal fees associated with financial collection processes for any and/or all services rendered by Hume Audio/Alexander Hume, and/or materials purchased for services or booking.
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By submitting a project to/hiring me, you have agreed to and read the above terms and conditions.