Notes
NOTESFROM THE STUDIO
Practical things worth knowing before you send a song to anyone — including to this studio.
21 September 2026 · 7 min read
AI mastering vs a human engineer: what actually differs
AI masters are fast, cheap and often fine. Here is the part nobody selling either option will tell you: what you are actually giving up, and when it matters.
Read more →21 September 2026 · 5 min read
Mixing vs mastering: what the difference actually is
They get sold together so often that most people assume they are one service. They are two different jobs with two different goals, and knowing which you need saves you money.
Read more →21 September 2026 · 6 min read
What does it cost to record and produce a song?
Nobody can give you a number without hearing the song, but everybody can tell you what moves the number. Here is what actually does.
Read more →21 September 2026 · 8 min read
How to commission music for your short film
Most short films end up with library music, and usually not because anyone decided that. Here is what the alternative actually involves.
Read more →20 September 2026 · 6 min read
How to prepare your demo and stems for a producer
Half the problems in an online mix are created before a single file is sent. Fifteen minutes of preparation saves days and usually saves money too.
Read more →20 September 2026 · 7 min read
How loud should a master be for Spotify and Apple Music
Every platform turns your song down to the same level as everyone else's. Which means the loudest master no longer wins — it just arrives quieter and flatter than it should.
Read more →20 September 2026 · 6 min read
Recording a band in Rome: what to bring and how a studio day works
A studio day costs you time and money in a room you do not know. Here is how to arrive so that none of it is wasted.
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