For artists
Release decisions, service choice and what to expect from a studio session.
4 guides
Learn
Learn for labels & managers
Consistent masters and clear artist handoffs
A&R, managers and indie labels need repeatable quality — loudness targets, mastering specs and realistic expectations when briefing artists before a mix or master.
These guides help you standardize what you ask for and what you receive from studios.
17 guides curated for labels
Featured
Essential labels guides
Start with what our engineers recommend most — cornerstone reading for this topic.
Problems
Common struggles
Guides picked for labels — symptom-first entry points.
Curated
Collections for labels
Curated guide sets matched to how you work in the studio.
Release-ready
From finished mix to distributor-ready master — the full prep checklist.
3 guides
Streamingplatforms & loudness
LUFS, streaming targets and why your track sounds quiet on streaming platforms.
4 guides
Library
All guides for labels
Every guide matched to this audience — curated and auto-tagged.
Mastering
Do you need mastering?
When mastering is essential before release, when you can skip it, and how to tell if your mix needs work first.
2 min readBeginnerFor artistsUpdated May 2026
Mixing
Fiverr vs professional mixing
Compare budget marketplace mixes with studio workflow — revisions, communication, translation and when each is worth it.
2 min readBeginnerFor labelsUpdated May 2026
Mastering
How to prepare a track for mastering
Step-by-step — approve your mix, export WAV with headroom, add references and notes before uploading for mastering.
1 min readBeginnerFor artistsUpdated May 2026
Mastering
LANDR vs professional mastering
How LANDR-style automated mastering compares to engineer-led mastering for releases, revisions and album projects.
1 min readBeginnerFor labelsUpdated May 2026
Mastering
Mastering for streaming platforms
Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube and more — loudness normalization, file specs and how to master once for multi-platform release.
2 min readBeginnerFor labelsUpdated May 2026
Release
What makes a track release-ready?
Balance, clarity, loudness, technical specs and mastering — the full checklist before you upload to Spotify or Apple Music.
2 min readBeginnerFor labelsUpdated May 2026
Mixing
Why does my song sound quiet?
Mix headroom vs mastered loudness, streaming normalization, and fixes when your track feels quieter than references.
2 min readBeginnerFor artistsUpdated May 2026
Mastering
Mastering for Spotify
How Spotify loudness normalization works, what to send your engineer, and how to get a master that translates on the platform.
3 min readBeginnerFor artistsUpdated May 2026
Mastering
What dB should I master to?
Mix headroom, peak levels, LUFS and true peak explained — what to aim for before mastering and what engineers target on the final master.
4 min readBeginnerFor artistsUpdated May 2026
Pricing
How much does track editing cost?
GigTunes track editing prices from €39 — cleanup, podcast editing, session prep and what changes your final quote.
3 min readBeginnerFor labelsUpdated May 2026
Pricing
How much does mastering cost?
GigTunes mastering prices explained — tiers from €69, enhancements, and what changes your final quote before checkout.
4 min readBeginnerFor labelsUpdated May 2026
Pricing
How much does mixing and mastering cost?
See how GigTunes prices mixing + mastering bundles, the automatic discount, and what your full release workflow costs.
4 min readBeginnerFor labelsUpdated May 2026
Pricing
How much does vocal production cost?
GigTunes vocal production pricing from €49 — tiers, natural vs modern tuning, enhancements and when it is worth booking.
3 min readBeginnerFor labelsUpdated May 2026
Mastering
Mastering loudness explained
LUFS, true peak, streaming normalization and why louder masters are not always better — before you upload or book mastering.
4 min readBeginnerFor artistsUpdated May 2026
Release
What makes a track release-ready?
From balance and clarity to loudness and delivery — the checklist that separates demos from tracks ready for Spotify and Apple Music.
4 min readBeginnerFor labelsUpdated May 2026
Pricing
How much does mixing cost?
A clear breakdown of GigTunes mixing prices, tiers, enhancements and what affects your final quote before you pay.
5 min readBeginnerFor labelsUpdated May 2026
Fundamentals
Mixing vs Mastering
Understand the difference between mixing and mastering, when your track needs each stage, and how to choose the right GigTunes service.
4 min readBeginnerFor artistsUpdated May 2026
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