Question 1

What is studio.audio online mastering?

Accepted Answer

studio.audio is an online mastering service built on adaptive studio grade mastering. Upload a mix and get a release ready master with warmth, natural dynamics and professional loudness, built for musicians and engineers who want a finished, human feel.

Question 2

How much does online mastering cost on studio.audio?

Accepted Answer

Free gives you 1 free full master (MP3), then free 10 second previews of every track. Single Track is $5 per master: a WAV or FLAC master, plus an MP3 copy. Artist is $12/month or $99/year for unlimited masters in every format. Studio Pro is $19/month or $179/year and adds stem splitting, custom reference profiles, batch album upload and priority processing.

Question 3

Can I preview for free, then choose only if I like it?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Your first full master is free (MP3), one per person, with no sign in needed. It goes through the same mastering process and automated checks as every other master, for tracks up to 7 minutes. After that, every track gets a free 10 second preview of its loudest part, mastered and with no watermark, so you can A/B compare original and master before you get a Single Track or subscribe. Nothing is charged until you choose a plan or a single master.

Question 4

Why do I sometimes wait in line for a free preview?

Accepted Answer

Free previews and free masters are made in the order they arrive. When many people are trying at once you will see your place in line and an estimated wait. Keep the page open and it updates on its own.

Question 5

Do WAV masters cost extra? Which formats do I get?

Accepted Answer

Single Track is $5 for a WAV or FLAC master, plus an MP3 copy. Artist and Studio Pro include all delivery formats with every master: WAV, CD WAV, FLAC, MP3, OGG and AAC (.m4a). The 24 bit WAV is the master. MP3, OGG and AAC are lossy copies for convenience.

Question 6

Is there an unlimited mastering subscription?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Artist ($12/mo or $99/yr) and Studio Pro ($19/mo or $179/yr) include unlimited masters in all formats. Annual billing saves $45 a year on Artist and $49 a year on Studio Pro.

Question 7

Can I cancel a subscription anytime?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Artist and Studio Pro are month to month, or annual if you choose. Cancel anytime from your account and keep access through the period already charged.

Question 8

Can I master an album or batch of tracks?

Accepted Answer

Batch album upload, up to 30 tracks at once, is included with Studio Pro, along with the priority processing queue. Free, Single Track and Artist master one track at a time.

Question 9

Do you support reference mastering?

Accepted Answer

Yes, on Artist and Studio Pro. Upload a reference track with your mix so studio.audio can aim for a similar tonal balance and loudness character. Studio Pro also saves custom reference profiles you can reuse on any master or across a whole album.

Question 10

Can I split a song into stems?

Accepted Answer

Yes, with Studio Pro. Upload a track and download separate vocals, drums, bass and other stems as WAV files, for tracks up to 6 minutes.

Question 11

Does studio.audio detect genre automatically?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Genre and feel are detected automatically and the master is adjusted to fit the material. On Studio Pro you can also choose the genre yourself before mastering.

Question 12

How is my audio protected?

Accepted Answer

Customer uploads and masters are encrypted at rest. Audio is processed to create and deliver your master, then kept only as needed for download, plus encrypted backups kept for up to 30 days. See the Privacy Policy at https://studio.audio/privacy for processors and retention details.

Question 13

Who is studio.audio for?

Accepted Answer

Musicians, producers and engineers who want fast online mastering with a warm, studio quality sound, without a heavy subscription just to try a single. Start with 1 free full master, then free 10 second previews, and get a master per track or subscribe.