Give your final mix the polishing it deserves!.

Cyclic Law Audio Mastering is open to all recording artists and record labels.
The studio was founded by in 2002 and is located in Quebec, Canada, yet we mainly work with international artists and labels.

The brief mastering FAQ below contains all the information you need to submit your material. Don't hesitate to contact us for further information.


FAQ
1. What is Mastering?

Mastering is the last step before sending your mixed musical/audio project to a pressing plant to be put to compact-disc or vinyl.
It ensures that the material is cohesive and that the sound quality is absolutely optimized.

2. What does it include?
- File transfer, bit/sample rate conversion (if required)
- Equalization
-Noise reduction
-Stereo enhancement
- Compression, limiting
-Volume fluidity between all tracks
- Editing (in/out fades, cross-fades, gaps, song order)

We deliver two duplication-ready CD-R (Red Book)

3. How are the tracks processed?

-Our mastering process is entirely done in the digital domain with Analog modeled softwares, all operations are done in 24-bit,
and we use the most recent and professional computer-based equipment and high quality reference monitors.

4. What kind of music do you accept?

-We're open to any style of music, but do have a wider knowledge of all styles of Electronic music, Metal and Acoustic, folk etc...

5. How shall I provide the source material?

-Material can be provided on an audio CD-R or a data CD-R/DVD-R/DVD+R with .WAV, .AIFF, .SD2 or quality MP3 files.
16 or 24 bit at 44 or 48 khz.
Prepare a clear track-listing for the final product (with the order of the tracks),
and your specific instructions (time of silences between tracks, fades, noises you'd like to remove, EQ preferences etc...)
Simply contact us by e-mail to schedule a Mastering and to discuss your project and needs.

6. How can I pay?

We accept all major credit cards (via PayPal), Wire Transfers and Money Orders.
Please note that payment must be received in full before the delivery of the final master.