Professional Mixing & Mastering
Mixing and mastering services are engineered by Chris Pinset, a recording engineer and producer whose work spans hip-hop, funk, soul, and independent artist releases. His engineering approach combines analog warmth with modern digital production tools to create mixes that translate powerfully across streaming platforms, club systems, and broadcast playback.
Sessions are performed using professional studio monitoring systems, analog outboard processors, and high-end microphones inside the Mood Recording studio environment. The studio workflow centers around an SSL AWS900 console paired with Augspurger monitoring, giving artists the same type of mixing environment used in major commercial studios.
Selected Artist Credits
Chris Pinset has contributed production, recording, and engineering work for multiple respected artists and musicians. Credits documented across Discogs and other music databases include collaborations with:
- Redman – Def Jam recording artist
- KRS-One – legendary hip-hop pioneer
- 38 Spesh – underground hip-hop artist and producer
- Che Noir – Buffalo hip-hop artist
- Oran Juice Jones II – hip-hop / soul artist
- Lettuce – internationally known funk band
- Infamous Billa – independent hip-hop artist
His engineering work includes recording sessions, analog mixing, vocal tracking, and final mix preparation for commercial releases and independent projects.
View Full Discography on Discogs
Studio Equipment & Monitoring
The studio environment combines classic analog recording equipment with modern digital production tools. Key components include:
- SSL AWS900 analog mixing console
- Augspurger Duo 15-SUB18 studio monitoring system
- Yamaha NS-10M reference monitors
- Neve 1073 microphone preamp
- Focusrite Red 7 microphone preamp
- Teletronix LA-2A optical compressor
- Drawmer dynamics processors
- Eventide H3500 Ultra-Harmonizer
- Pro Tools and Ableton Live production systems
Microphones & Instruments
- Wunder Audio CM7S U47-style microphone
- AEA R84 ribbon microphones
- Neumann U47 Fet
- AKG C214 condenser microphones
- Shure SM57 dynamic microphones
- AKG D12 kick drum microphone
- Sterling ST151 condensers
- Roland Juno-60 synthesizer
- Roland JP-08 synthesizer module
- 1881 Steinway grand piano
- Akai MPC3000 production workstation
Book a Mixing or Mastering Session
Artists looking for professional mixing and mastering can submit their project details to begin the process. Sessions are available for singles, EPs, and full album projects.
Professional Mixing & Mastering
Industry-quality mixing and mastering engineered by Chris Pinset.
A great song deserves professional sound. Mixing and mastering transform raw recordings into polished tracks that translate well across streaming platforms, radio, clubs, and live performance systems.
Chris Pinset is an experienced audio engineer who works with independent artists to deliver modern, competitive sound quality. His approach focuses on clarity, punch, balance, and streaming-ready masters optimized for platforms like Spotify, Apple Music, and YouTube.
What Mixing Includes
Mixing is the process of combining individual recorded tracks into a cohesive and balanced song. This stage ensures every instrument and vocal sits properly in the mix.
- Vocal balance and enhancement
- EQ and frequency shaping
- Compression and dynamics control
- Reverb and delay effects
- Stereo imaging and spatial balance
- Instrument clarity and separation
What Mastering Includes
Mastering is the final stage of audio production. It ensures your track meets industry loudness standards and sounds consistent across different playback systems.
- Final EQ and tonal balance
- Loudness optimization for streaming platforms
- Stereo enhancement
- Limiting and final dynamics control
- Exporting distribution-ready masters
Mixing & Mastering Packages
Mastering Only — $250
- Professional stereo mastering
- Streaming platform optimization
- Loudness and clarity enhancement
- Distribution-ready master file
Mixing & Mastering — $400
- Full professional mix
- Vocal processing and enhancement
- Instrument balance and clarity
- Professional mastering
- Streaming-ready final master
Album / EP Package — $699
- Mixing for up to 6 songs
- Professional mastering for each track
- Sound consistency across the project
- Streaming and distribution optimization
Why Professional Mixing Matters
Streaming platforms host millions of songs, and listeners expect professional sound quality. A well-mixed and mastered track increases listener retention, playlist placement potential, and overall impact.
Professional mixing and mastering ensure your music competes with major-label releases in terms of clarity, loudness, and sonic balance.
Start Your Mix Today
Work with Chris Pinset to give your music the professional sound it deserves.
POLICY
- 4 hour minimum
- 24 Hour availability (12:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m. preferred)
- Capacity – 7 people including engineer
- Includes use of facility, equipment, engineer, and mixing.
- 420 friendly – No cigarettes or alcohol
- 50% session deposit required upon booking
- Cancellations/reschedule must be requested 48 hours prior to appointment start for deposit return
- 50% session balance due upon arrival
- Esclave engineer assistance included in all sessions.
Studio Recording & Engineering | $350 per hour
Mixing | $ 250 per song
Mastering | $200 per song