Track editing covers everything from removing clicks and noise to comping the best vocal takes — work that happens before mixing sounds expensive or “invisible.” At GigTunes, pricing depends on how much material you have and how deep the edit needs to go.
Short answer: track editing starts at €39
Track editing at GigTunes starts at €39 (Starter tier).
| Tier | Starting price | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Starter | €39 | Single track / simple cleanup, 1 revision |
| Studio | €79 | Podcasts, comping, multi-section edits, 2 revisions |
| Pro | €139 | Multi-track sessions, heavy cleanup, 3 revisions |
Your exact total is in the order builder. Compare all services on pricing.
What is track editing?
Track editing is technical and structural work on recordings:
- Trimming, fades and crossfades
- Removing clicks, pops, hum and noise
- Comping the best phrases from multiple takes
- Tightening timing on speech or instruments
- Leveling and preparing files for mixing
It is not mixing (balance and tone across the full song) and not mastering (final loudness on a stereo mix).
What is included?
Each tier includes:
- Engineer-led editing in a professional workflow
- Revision rounds (1, 2 or 3 by tier)
- Cleaned files delivered for your next step (mix, tune, or release)
- GigTunes workspace for files and notes
What affects your editing cost?
1. Tier (scope of work)
Starter (€39) — one track or stereo file, basic noise/click cleanup and trims.
Studio (€79) — podcasts, vocals, or instruments needing comping, section edits and more detailed fades.
Pro (€139) — multi-track sessions, podcasts with many mics, or productions needing deep cleanup and alignment.
2. Enhancements
Common options:
- Deep noise & room reduction — persistent hum, fan noise, room tone
- Session prep / file cleanup — organize and align stems before mixing
- Extra tracks — multi-host podcasts, extra mics
- Silence & filler word cleanup — ums, long pauses (spoken word)
- Extra revision round
- Express / priority delivery
3. Length and complexity
A 3-minute song with light fixes costs less engineer time than a 90-minute raw podcast with four microphones. Tier choice should reflect scope, not only duration — mention complexity in your project notes.
4. Relationship to other services
Editing often pairs with:
| Next step | Service |
|---|---|
| Vocals need pitch fix | Vocal production from €49 |
| Full song balance | Mixing from €199 |
| Podcast → publish | Editing may be enough alone |
The Release Package bundles editing with vocal polish, mixing and mastering for full music releases.
Track editing vs mixing vs mastering
| Stage | What it does |
|---|---|
| Editing | Fix takes, noise, timing, comping |
| Mixing | Balance all parts into one stereo mix |
| Mastering | Final polish on the stereo mix |
Skipping editing when vocals are noisy or drums need comping often makes mixing more expensive in revisions.
Who books track editing?
- Podcasters — noise, pacing, filler words
- Artists — comp vocals, fix timing before tuning/mix
- Producers — stem prep before sending to a mix engineer
- Labels — batch cleanup on sessions
Tips to save money
- Send raw files with clear labels
- Note timecodes for problem sections
- Tell us the goal (podcast episode vs stem prep vs vocal comp)
- Pick the right tier upfront
- Combine with tuning/mixing in one order if the full chain is needed
Get your exact price
- Start your order
- Select Track editing
- Choose tier and enhancements
- Confirm total before payment