Our motto is: “No matter how well done it is, it can be done better!”. 
 
We would like to take you to a musical trip to the land of excellent sound, the land of natural and transparent music which is emotional, the place, which will let you forget about all that surrounds us and will let you integrate into what is the best in a recording - the human emotions. The trip, that will let you feel the music with all your body and mind, and let you hear even the slightest nuances within it, up to the upper limits of thrill and ecstasy.

If you want to get an absolute maximum of quality out of your recording you have hit the ideal spot, for this is what we do and this is our mission.  We do not know the limits of music just like we do not limit ourselves to just one approach to the sound. The world is limitless. limitless should also be the music, which describes and expresses it.  

And so we invite you to our journey to the magical world of Sound- if we in our studio, Emotion Converting Plant, can be helpful to you in anything, if we can put some light onto some musical topic or if we just can help you getting your musical dream real, we consider our role as fulfilled.

Sincerely,
Marius Wojton, Emotion Converting Plant

MASTERING EXAMPLES mp3>>>

Results such as these are possible thanks to unique technology developed and applied only in our Studio. We called it Nona Mastering (NM Master), because it contains nine carefully thought over and meticulously tested over steps of signal processing. Below you can read about this highly successful and superior mastering technique.   

NONA MASTERING
(NM Master)

This mastering technique involves using ANA 3D method and it was developed by ECP Studio.  Nona Mastering  is 9 step sound processing, so we called it Nona Mastering (NM Master). Each of the steps is performed separately from others.  It allows us to concentrate on achieving only one goal at a time, and allows getting much better sonic results than chain processing used in cheaper techniques. The work on each recording can take several hours, but the end result is much better than commonly used “effect chain”. You can read more detailed description of the mastering steps we apply to each recording right below:   


1 Thorough analysis with use of all possible measurement methods. Just listening of the material is not precise enough, because there can be problems in a recording In area where a human ear does not hear eden with use of the best equipment.   Besides, listening sessions can dramatically vary depending on atmospheric pressure, level of humidity, time of the day, temperature, and psycho-physical state of the listener. Therefore, every recording after initial listening is carefully analyzed regarding sonic spectrum, phase inconsistencies, top level, maximum average level, by us here in ECP.  After such analysis the recording is compared to best, reference class recordings of music industry with special attention to analyzed parameters in order to establish what should be done and what should be improved to make it sound like references, or, if possible, to make it sound even better.

2 Transfer of the material to hi definition format of 32 bit 192 khz in order to eliminate all the errors possible during processing. In digital domain resolution in which we work has big importance because of errors, which cumulate when the material of low resolution is being processed. It happens, because the lower resolutions have shorter sequence of zeros and ones (called digital word)  that describe a single sample, therefore low resolution work cuts all of that, what can not be described by short digital words. Cumulating of errors repeats every time  when we do something to the material, even when we just change the volume. Using the highest possible resolution eliminates all the errors and distortion, which could happen during low resolution process.

3 Correction of sound spectrum using such devices as analog eq,  multiband dynamic expander, tube harmonic exciter or top lass reel to reel tape deck.

 

4 Dynamics correlation. Dynamics of the recording is the difference between the most quiet and the loudest moments In this recording, and also between momentary impulses (called transients) and average level.  Our experience show, that typically best results are obtained with use of relatively big dynamic differences, even for the music such as heavy metal rock. Overcompression causes loss of punch and strength of the recording and also the element called “definition”. From the other hand if the differences in dynamics are too big the recording also loses the same elements. Therefore the main aim of this step is is obtaining ideal dynamic coherency.

5 Correction of phase and panorama of the recording’s stereo panorama

6 Spectral touches on ambient content of the recording.  

7 Final decision on sound spectrum and establishing the best sonic balance between the bass, middle and the top.

8 Working up the highest level possible without destroying the sond quality and artistic credo. The level is an important factor in subjective valuating of a recording by an average listener. Even very well arranged and produced song will lose if it is too quiet. Here in ECP we use very advanced methods to reach an absolute level without any sonic compromise.

9 Final dithering of the highest quality.
Contrary to popular opinions, the dithering quality has very big influence on sound. That is why the dithering is performed at all. The right dithering lets us make the digital sond more transparent and maximize the details especially in quiet passages, reverb tails and sonic nuances like distant backgrounds, for example synthesizer pads. It gives significant improvement of the quality of your recording.   

Depending on type of project from ...................................25 € or $30U.S. per hour of studio time*
 

*There also is a possibility to establish "flat rate", a steady fee for recording and producing one song. We can negotiate a satisfactory price with the customer. In such a case please call or write: +48 666113330  info@studiomastering.net

PREMASTERING

This is just less expensive version of our full version, NM Master. It gives almost the same sound quality and leaves the option for final master at the later time, thanks to not using dithering at that stage. Premastering is very competitively priced at just 55 € or $60U.S a piece.

MASTERING

Master from a single stereo mixdown* .............................................................55 € or $60U.S
Master from 3 track groups (separate bass and up to 2 other tracks)...................85 € or $105U.S
Master from our remix of all the tracks...........................................................115 € or $125U.S
 

*The prices apply to single recording up to 5 minutes in length. If the recording is over 5 minutes please add  3.50 € or $4.25U.S for each started minute. When ordering more than 3 songs the price is reduced further, e.g.:
 

3 and more.......................... - 5 %

5 and more......................... -  8 %

8 and more........................... -10 %
 

MIX

Mix of a song performed from scratch using all the separate tracks of the project, including compression, reverb and ambience effects, and all the other procedures improving the sound and preparing the material for mastering:

If the song does not exceed 6 tracks and 5 minutes in length ............................ 65 € or $75U.S

If the song exceeds 6 tracks ......................................................................... 5 € or $6U.S each track over

If the song does exceeds 5 minutes in length .................................................  5 € or $6U.S  each minute started

Mix+Master (PACKAGE)

Mix performed at our Studio as preparation for mastering ........... 110 € or $125U.S

(*). All other services as listed in "Studio" page are priced individually according to client's needs.

We invite you to read some of the reactions of our customers to hearing their material mixed or mastered in our studio:

Opinions on our services

NEWS:

15 September 2011: We have introduced the new, superior method of digital tracks processing, called Analogization 3D (ANA 3D). This technology gives outstanding analog sound both during mixing and mastering.   

12 August 2011: We have published the Reaper Tutorial for Polish users 

5 July 2011: We will soon make the Reaper Polish Tutorial available! ;-). We plan to issue an English Tutorial soon.

11 July 2011:  We get a lot of questions about various music production topic. Thank you all for them - many are very inspiring to us.

16 May 2011:  We have finished recording Pavel Czekalski's (Aldaron) jnew album "Consciousness". The album is in mastering phase and will be available in stores shortly. 

8 April 2011:  Recording of great singing poet, Paweł Czekalski (Aldaron) just started. 17 songs are planned.

25 February 2011:  Our Speakers TUNING is getting popular. We have tuned various renowned brand speakers, like JBL, B&W, Canton, Klipsch, Paradigm, KEF, Dali, Focal, Tannoy and others.  Karadigm, B&W, Canton, JBL, Dali, KEF, Focal czy Tannoy. Every pair of speakers, regardless the original price can be pushed to much higher level of performance. The difference in quality is huge.  
 

10 January 2011:  Starting jingle, sweep, commercials and radio ads production. This includes bigger recordings like audio books with lector voice.

3 November 2010:  We now have great and very unique CD for sale. The album is Stanisław Kubaszak's "Gong Massage",  which was mastered at ECP. The sound is full and all the gong vibrations get to you with absolute fidelity. I recommend the album to all interested in healing, alternative or just pure relaxation music. 

27 October 2010:  Thanks for all great comments sent to us. In short time many new articles will be released! ;-)

21 September 2010: The spectrum of our services widens to an extremely loud and aggresive style: the trash metal
thanks to advanced mix and mastering techniques that are used at ECP the genre sound almost as clear and beautiful as sweet ballads, not loosing its impact and energy.

12 September 2010: We receive many comments and encouragements on everyday basis. Whoa, you are gorgeous. Thank you all for this, we will successively build this site to make it one of the best.

17 August 2010: The number of our clients has rose again. In comparison to last year it is the rise by at least 1\3! Almost 300 000 people has benefited, one way or another from our site. Hundreds of them are happy and returning former clients. Thank you, we can function only because of you!

25 lipca 2010: The new offer for clients of budget - PREMASTERING. Premastering is inintial improvemnet of sounf quality of the recording and removing all the unwanted artifacts like noise, crackle, or tonal problems.Premastering does not contain dithering, which should be used only as final step  during mastering process. Premastering uses similiar steps as the full mastering, but uses slightly simpler, less time consuming process. The quality of premastering is only slightly lower then the full mastering.

12 luty 2010: Our offer is widened! starting from today we launch Free Mailing List for Polish musicians containing various articles and tutorials helping to achieve better results in home studio. Many secrets of compressor use, mastering, history of synthesizers and famous albums will be contained in the Free Mailiing List.

26 listopad 2009: We are starting cooperation with young and very promising artist from Sanok, Britnn. She is a talented composer and lyrics writer. We have started production oof 3 studio albums, demo versions will be available on You Tube. Britnn (http://britnn.muzzo.pl/). 2 first albums will be called "Britnn" and "Hypnose".

17 listopad 2009: The number of clients using our service grew twice since the last year. We thank you all and promise that the quality of our services will be always second to none.  L

06 November 2009: Now we offer producing whole new music projects from scratch, including recording, mixing and mastering. All that at unbelievably low prices and great quality. We use the newest Pro Tools HD3 studio system along with the whole array of superior microphones, preamps and instruments. If you choose to record at our facility we are able to deliver absolutely superior sound at unbelievably low price!

20 July 2009: Summer holiday break in our studio takes place between July 24-th and August 5-th. During this period we will not answer e-mails. Please be patient and have a nice summer;-).

30 November 2008: A new, interesting article "Is Arranging an Important Factor in Music Production" will be added to our "Articles" page- read it and send us some feedback.  

28 May 2008: Thanks for all your visits and comments. Currently we are preparing the whole section of articles, from mastering history to mixing, improving the sound and tips on various studio devices use. 
 

20 May 2008: In the near future we will be happy to include the whole new section, containing reviews and articles on sound on classic and legendary albums of groups such as Pink Floyd, The Doors, Eric Clapton, Jimi Hendrix and other classics and also articles on sound on current albums of groups like Green Day, Ziggy Marley and much more! Special attention will be directed at equipment use to produce those albums and also on studio techniques of recording and mixing. Articles are currently being prepared.

18 May 2008: Also in the near future you will find a free manual on home recording issued for all of those, who want to record their own music at home and want to make it as close to hi budget world class productions as possible. The Manual will be in PDF format, stay tuned!

12 March 2008: Very soon we are going to post the whole series of various articles on music production, problems of mixing and all the associated subjects. We realize that there is a great need for clear and professional info on music production, operating the most popular and needed devices such as compressor, synthesizer, reverb unit etc. Therefore we wrote a series of interesting articles aiming to help small and project studios and also young home musicians to understand secrets of the profession. Thanks to those articles they will be able to greatly improve the sound of their productions!

05 January 2008: Our clients' opinions are very important to us.  They build our creditability and demonstrate the level of quality of our services. As for today, our site is provided with opinions section.

30 November 2007: Thanks to all of you for interest in our services. Thanks to your opinions we can realize that our existence and work is needed and appreciated. We can also realize, that our Internet presence is also needed. The Studiomastering site will grow and serve the music community and we will be very satisfied with every form of help we can provide to musicians, producers and composers. Let the good times roll!