Are you happy with the balance and effects of your mix, but do you just want to take it to the next level sonically? Then stem mastering might be the next step for you!

Other than with a normal master, a selection of stems from your mix are used to finalize your record.

With the use of analog and digital tools, i check for any imperfections you might have missed during mixing. At the same time i make sure the track has the proper loudness for streaming and gets a little extra body, punch and analog mojo that takes it to the next level.

In the analog domain i usually use the following gear:

• SSL 4000 for saturation, eq, compression and its summing

• Avalon VT747 for smooth compression and its fantastic EQ

• Tegeler Creme RC for SSL style compression and Pultec style EQ

• Cranborne Carnaby for Harmonic EQ

• Stam 609+ Diode Bridge Compressor

• Tegeler VTC to smooth out harsher vocals

• Neve 1073 for depth, warmth and bite