An eMastered alternative for online mastering
eMastered is a subscription mastering service with hands on controls. If you are weighing it against other options, here is how studio.audio compares, with sources, as of Oct 30, 2026.
studio.audio and eMastered side by side
| studio.audio | eMastered | |
|---|---|---|
| Single track | $5 per master: WAV or FLAC, plus an MP3 copy | Not offered on its pricing page |
| Subscription | Artist $12/mo or $99/yr; Studio Pro $19/mo or $179/yr; unlimited masters | $9/mo billed yearly ($108 up front); $14/mo on a 1 year commitment; $34/mo month to month |
| Free option | 1 free full master (MP3), then free 10 second previews | Free previews; a plan is needed to download |
| Download formats | WAV 24 bit, CD WAV, FLAC, MP3, OGG, AAC (.m4a) on Artist and Studio Pro | MP3, WAV 16 bit 44.1 kHz, HD WAV 24 bit up to 96 kHz |
| Controls you set | Set automatically, with genre and feel detection; reference track upload (Artist, Studio Pro); genre choice (Studio Pro) | Strength, EQ, stereo width and volume; reference mastering |
| Sources | studio.audio pricing, studio.audio specs | eMastered pricing, eMastered free trial help, eMastered formats help |
Where eMastered does more
- More controls: strength, EQ, stereo width and volume, plus reference mastering. studio.audio sets these automatically, with reference track upload on Artist and Studio Pro.
- HD WAV up to 96 kHz as a download option.
Where studio.audio differs
- A single master for $5 in WAV or FLAC, plus an MP3 copy, with no plan needed.
- Unlimited masters month to month: Artist is $12/mo and Studio Pro is $19/mo. eMastered lists $34/mo month to month; its plans also include distribution, stem separation and plugins.
- Your first full master is free to download (MP3), then every track gets a free 10 second preview.
- Cancel anytime from your account; your plan stays active through the period already charged.
See every service in one table on the comparison page.
Prices and features of other services are as of Oct 30, 2026, from the linked pages, and can change; check each vendor's site for current pricing. LANDR, eMastered, Waves, Mixea and DistroKid are trademarks of their respective owners; studio.audio is not affiliated with or endorsed by them.
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