Mastering: CD / DDP

(Professional Album & CD Mastering — $50 per song)

Description

Mastering: CD / DDP is a precision mastering and album assembly service for artists releasing professionally on CD or creating a replication-ready archive.
Every project runs through the same calibrated analog mastering chain used for our streaming and vinyl masters — but specifically optimized for Red Book CD standard (16-bit / 44.1 kHz) delivery.

This service focuses on CD playback tone and dynamics, with slightly higher RMS levels and denser limiting than streaming masters. Typical delivery loudness is –10 to –12 LUFS integrated, providing the perfect balance of clarity, volume, and headroom — without digital clipping.

If your album was previously mastered for streaming, this DDP service reformats and rebalances it to meet the CD standard for duplication or replication.
And if you plan to release your project on vinyl as well, Vinyl Mastering (Side A / Side B) is included free with every DDP purchase.
Your vinyl master can be delivered to spec for any pressing or cutting house, matching target EQ curves, peak levels, or groove spacing requirements as specified.

What You Get

• Full album mastering from original 24-bit WAVs or approved streaming masters

• Red Book–compliant DDP image (error-checked and replication-ready)

• PQ-coded sequencing with ISRC and CD-Text metadata

• Reference WAV and MP3 masters

• Vinyl Master (Side A / Side B) included free — delivered to spec for any pressing or cutting house

• Organized delivery folder with all final assets (DDP, WAVs, artwork, metadata)

PQ Sheet Requirement

All mastering projects require a detailed PQ sheet before final assembly.
This document defines track order, spacing, fade times, and metadata — ensuring accurate sequencing and alignment for your DDP and vinyl sides.
If you don’t have one, we can help build it from your mix notes prior to mastering.

(Think of it as the blueprint for your record’s layout — track order, spacing, and fades.)

Workflow

1. Send stereo mixes or approved streaming masters (24-bit WAV preferred).

2. Provide your PQ sheet, ISRCs, and CD-Text info (artist, album, and track titles).

3. Receive your verified DDP master with reference WAV + MP3, plus your vinyl-ready Side A/B masters.

Pricing

• $50 per song

• Vinyl Mastering (Side A/B) — included free with DDP purchase

Turnaround

7–14 business days
Rush services available upon request

Result

A professional, replication-ready DDP master that meets Red Book standards — properly sequenced, PQ-coded, and metadata-embedded.
Includes a matched Side A/B vinyl master, delivered to spec for any pressing or lathe-cutting facility.
Ideal for duplication, archival preservation, and artists bridging physical and digital formats.