Reliable Ears and Experience

The Mastering Engineer’s role in music production is to polish the final mix so it is aligned with the artist’s vision, well-balanced and consistent with other works in the same genre.

After spending weeks recording and mixing, living and breathing every note and effect from every angle every day, you’re too familiar with it to have perspective on how it sounds overall. After slaving and sweating over each individual element, you lose sight of the work as a whole.

You need fresh ears and a fresh perspective to rebalance, tighten, focus and adjust it so that the whole really is greater than the sum of its parts.

That’s what we do.

We are the mastering specialists with over 20 years of experience in the industry, with the specialized skills necessary to deliver a master that is true to your artistic vision and presents your work in its best possible light.

Before and After Mastering Examples

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Our Services

  • High Quality Audio Mastering

    Your tracks, only better– better balance, tonal depth/richness, stereo width and better overall quality and consistency.

  • Hi-Res Analog & Digital Processing

    The warmth of analog and the precision of digital, designed to deliver maximum impact, depth, power and complexity.

  • Recording & Mixing Tutorial Services

    Learn what you need to know to record and mix high-quality tracks optimized for mastering in individual or group sessions.

  • Home Studio Set-up Consultation

    Get recommendations on the gear and the setup you need for professional-grade recording in your home studio.

To order audio mastering, visit our Order page. For any of our other services, please contact us for current pricing based on your particular needs.

Experienced with all genres of music

We have worked with producers and artists in many different musical genres, so you can have confidence that it will receive the proper treatment and sonic footprint appropriate to the genre and the artist’s vision.

  • Rock

  • Pop

  • Metal

  • Hardcore

  • Alternative

  • Americana

  • Jazz

  • Singer/ Songwriter

  • Hip Hop

  • Classical

  • R&B

  • Cape Verdean

  • Calypso

  • Reggae

Why Choose Us?

Here’s what our clients have to say:

5 stars

“I have relied on Dave’s great ears for over a decade. I trust him as a professional and as a friend.”

5 stars

“Dave Locke is by far the most trustworthy and talented mastering engineer in the business today.”

5 stars

“Dave Locke is about the only guy I trust mastering my clients’ work– he is my first choice for clients to consider. He’s fast, reasonable, musical and never a hint of EGO in the final product.”

5 stars

“Dave Locke is my top choice for mastering engineers… I recommend him to all of my clients with great confidence…”

5 stars

“WOW… thrilled doesn’t do what we are feeling justice… Thank you again for adding your magic to our tracks!”

5 stars

“I am very happy with the result and will recommend JP Masters at any future date.”

5 stars

“Great mastering service at a very reasonable price. Fast response to change requests. Can clearly recommend their service.”

Major Label Credits

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