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— The Master of Audio Wizardry

Rock Mastering

Rock mastering is where the rubber hits the road. Now we’re really having some fun! Be it hard rock mastering, rockabilly, indie mastering, jam band, folk rock, punk, progressive or classic, instrumental or vocal, my years of experience in the world of rock music mastering is second to none. I’ve cut vinyl and mastered CDs for the Rolling Stones, Flaming Lips, REM, Lou Reed, Stevie Ray Vaughn, Paul McCartney, Elvis Costello, Metallica, and the GratefulDead. Along with that list, there have also been countless projects done for singer/songwriters, independent artists of all types, and some of the most rocking regional and local bands from all over the world. I’m a professional who can be trusted to get the right sound for your album or single tracks, digital download, or analog (on vinyl).

Rock Mastering Client List

Don provided CD and vinyl mastering, and complete album mastering for some of the most demanding rock musicians, including:

  • Brian Wilson-Smile LP & 7″ 

  • The Rolling Stones- England’s Newest Hitmakers 

  • The Rolling Stones- Aftermath 

  • The Rolling Stones- 12 x 5 

  • The Rolling Stones- Between The Buttons 

  • The Rolling Stones- Beggar’s Banquet 

  • The Rolling Stones- Their Satanic Majesties Request 

  • The Rolling Stones- Get Your Ya-Yas Out 

Classical Music Mastering

Mastering classical music is done with special care. Your classical recording will be mastered with delicacy and precision. The instruments will sound “right” and natural with uncompressed dynamics. My mastering orchestral music will respect room tone and analog sensibilities so the sound will reflect the sound of the venue and will be appropriate to the size of the ensemble. If your project is one where different size and style groups are all on one CD, care will be taken to ensure smooth transitions along the entire program. Levels will be consistent for enjoyable listening. I specialize in classical mastering for school groups.

Classical Music Mastering Client List

Don provides digital audio mastering, CD and vinyl mastering, and complete album mastering for some of the most demanding classical musicians, including:

  • Brooklyn Symphony Orchestra

  • Women’s Voices Of Bulgaria 

  • Kronos String Quartet 

  • Stephen Reich 

  • Elliot Fisk- Scarlotti For Solo Classical Guitar

  • Cleveland Symphony

  • John Adams- Nixon In China

EDM (Electronic Dance Music) Mastering

EDM mastering moves me. Mastering EDM makes my day. I have owned the dance music charts, working for producers such as Armand Van Helden, Roger Sanchez, Little Louie Vega, Peter Rauhoffer, Erick Morillo, Sasha and Digweed, and many more. I mastered Sandstorm, I Like To Move It Move It, The Witch Doktor, Love & Happiness, the Venga Boys, and Planet Soul. My dance music mastering was used by Strictly Rhythm, Eight Ball, Ultra Records, Groovalicious, Nervous, AV8, Orange Records, and up to 34% of Billboard’s weekly charts.

My EDM mastering service can do the same for you, digital download or the best vinylcutting in the business.

EDM Mastering Client List

Don provides digital audio mastering, CD and vinyl mastering, and complete album mastering for some of the most demanding dance musicians, including:

  • Kelly Clarkson- Miss Independent 

  • Annie Lennox- 1000 Beautiful Things 

  • Annie Lennox- Pavement Cracks

  • Annie Lennox- Wonderful

  • Maroon 5- This Love 

  • Franz Ferdinand 

  • Christine Aguilera-Beautiful 

  • Mariah Carey with Elephant Man 

  • Def Jam Records / David Moralis

  • Saw Recordings / Satosho Tomi

  • Yellow Orange Records / Tony Humphries

  • Men At Work / Little Louie Vega

  • Salsoul Records / Tom Moulton

  • Vicious Muzik / Angel Morais

  • Tommy Boy Records

  • Madonna- Holiday 

  • Venga Boys- We Like To Party & all other songs 

  • Real To Reel- I Like To Move It & others

  • India- Love And Happiness

  • Planet Soul- All releases

  • Jellybean Benitez

  • Arthur Baker

  • Erick Morrillo

  • Nile Rogers 

Hip-Hop Mastering

I am always impressed with the tracks that come to my studio from the world of hip-hop mastering. Always pushing the boundaries in sound and vocals. Mastering hip-hop allows me to get the message out and feet moving. Lots of bottoms. Just enough on top. The right sound, with respect. Mastering vocals so the words are not lost. TV tracks, remixes, acapella, and instruments are priced at discounted rates, so you can get all your versions completed. My hip-hop mastering services and vinyl cutting have been used by Ghostfaced Killah, Run DMC, Jay Z, Cypress Hill, NWA, Public Enemy, KRS1, and many independent producers from all over the US to all over the world. Affordability is also key.

Hip Hop Mastering Client List

Don provides digital audio mastering, CD and vinyl mastering, and complete album mastering for some of the most demanding hip-hop musicians, including:

  • GhostFaced Killah

  • Fantasia

  • Monica feat. Missy Elliot

  • Heather Headley

  • Angie Stone – Bottles & Cans

  • Dana Dane

  • Ray Cash

  • Arsonist

  • Public Enemy – It Takes A Nation Of Millions to Hold Us Back

Jazz Mastering 

In Jazz mastering, attention must be paid to the proper tonality of the instruments and (if any) clarity of the vocals. Acoustic instruments must have the right sound. I call upon years of doing live sound reinforcement for artists like Dexter Gordon, McCoy Tyner, CarmenMcRae, Elvin Jones, Milt Jackson, Dizzy Gillespie, Cecil Taylor, Joe Pass, and many, many more, to get it right. Your music will be uncompressed and natural, with enough level to become competitive. The presentation will be very comfortable. Jazz with electric instruments will be treated in much the same way: to bring out all the emotion of the music.

Jazz Mastering Client List

  • Antibalas – Who Is This America

  • Miles Davis – Star People, Live 

  • Charlie Parker & Dizzie Gillespie – on Roulette Records 

  • Pat Metheny 

  • Ella Fitzgerald 

  • Woody Allan’s Dixieland Jazz Band

  • Milt Jackson

  • Joe Pass

  • Dizzie Gillespie Big Band 

  • Branford Marsalis

  • Frank Sinatra 

  • Count Basie 

  • Lambert, Hendricks & Ross 

  • Duke Ellington 

  • Sade – Diamond Life (1st Album) 

Folk Music Mastering

There is nothing like the elegant simplicity of a guitar and voice. Even though it seems simple, it often takes the touch of a mastering engineer in a studio to get the guitar to sound just right and in balance with the vocals. The piano creates its own challenges. Not everyone has a Steinway Grand to create. When I’m done, the audio will sound just right. Bluegrass (and all its variations) is an area of special interest, but there are no limitations to the many variations of music I can improve. I also do sampler CDs for radio stations from various live recordings.

Folk Mastering Client List

Don provides digital audio mastering, CD and vinyl mastering, and complete album mastering for some of the most demanding folk musicians, including:

  • Richard Thompson 

  • Fairport Convention – House Full

  • Nick Drake – Hannibal Reissues

  • Joni Mitchell – Chalk Marks In A Rainstorm, Night Ride Home 

  • Steve Goodman

  • Laura Nyro – Live At The Bottom Line

  • Shawn Colvin – Steady On (1st Album) 

  • Loudon Wainright III 

  • Tracy Chapman 

  • Suzanne Vega

Latin Music Mastering

 Latin music mastering is easy for me. Language is not a barrier in music. I have worked on projects from all over the world (from some 20 countries), sometimes not understanding the language being sung. Audio quality and instrument sounds are truly international. Clarity and “drive” are important. Mastering vocals is crucial. Emotion must come across. The music must sing! I can bring out the best in your songs, no matter the style.

Latin Music Mastering Client List

Don provides digital audio mastering, CD and vinyl mastering, and complete album mastering for some of the most demanding Latin musicians, including:

  • Gloria Estefan

  • WEA Mexico

  • Polygram Argentina

  • Polygram Mexico

  • Mercedes Sosa 

  • Fran Ferrer

  • Joe Herbek – Sambossa

Island Music Mastering

Island music mastering must strike a balance. Calypso to Zouk, Reggae, Reggaeton, Soca, andBouyon: each music has its own sound. I have worked with some of the best: Ziggy Marley, The Mighty Sparrow, Arrow, Black Uhuru, Gregory Issacs, and Rita Marley. Bring your drops and tracks, I am an expert at mastering vocals to match. I can master singles or full CDs and vinyl. My friend Peter Tosh called me “a real brother”. You will too.

Island Music Mastering Client List

Don provides digital audio mastering, CD and vinyl mastering, and complete album mastering for some of the most demanding island musicians, including:

  • Arrow

  • Mighty Sparrow 

  • RAS Records- Reggae

  • Gregory Issacs

  • Michigan & Smiley

  • Rita Marley

  • Freddy McGregor

  • Ziggy Marley & The Melody Makers 

  • Eddie Grant 

  • Augustos Pablo

  • Black Uhuru