Per-song cost, album packages, break-even streams, Apple Digital Masters included. View rates.
Table of Contents
- 1. Why Published Rates Matter (and Why Most Studios Hide Them)
- 2. 2025 Per-Song Rate Card
- 3. Album & Monthly Packages
- 4. Hidden Extras You Should Never Pay For
- 5. What Apple Digital Masters Actually Costs You
- 6. DIY vs. Pro: Break-Even Stream Math
- 7. FAQ: Rush Fees, Revisions, Tax, Refunds
- 8. Ready to Book? Choose Your Slot
1. Why Published Rates Matter (and Why Most Studios Hide Them)
Published pricing lets you work out your own break-even before you book: divide the price by your own payout per stream. At a commonly cited $0.0033 per stream a $150 mix and master comes back at roughly 45,000 plays, though your real rate varies by platform and territory. Quote-only studios rarely let you do that sum at all.
2. 2025 Per-Song Rate Card (Mastering • Mixing • Mix+Master • Dolby Atmos)
| Service | Price | Apple Digital Masters | Turn-around | Break-even Streams* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mastering Service | $50 | Included free | 72 h | 15.2 k |
| Mixing Service | $100 | Included free | 72 h | 30.3 k |
| Mixing and Mastering | $150 | Included free | 72 h | 45.5 k |
| Dolby Atmos Mastering | $150 | Atmos certified | 72 h | 45.5 k |
| Dolby Atmos Mix+Master | $299 | Atmos certified | 72 h | 90.6 k |
| Stem Mastering (up to 8 stems) | $80 | Included free | 72 h | 24.2 k |
| Rush Order (any service) | +$50 three day, +$150 one day | – | Faster than standard | Add 15.2 k |
*Break-even = price ÷ your own payout per stream. At $0.0033, a $150 mix pays for itself at roughly 45,000 plays.
3. Album & Monthly Packages (Break-Even Math Inside)
| Package | Price | Per-Song Cost | Savings | Break-even Streams |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8-Song Album Mastering | $299 | $37.38 | -25% | 12.2 k / song |
| 8-Song Album Mix+Master | $999 | $124.88 | -17% | 37.8 k / song |
| 8-Song Album Dolby Atmos | $1,999 | $249.88 | -17% | 75.7 k / song |
| Basic Monthly (3 masterings) | $99 | $33.00 | -34% | 10.0 k / song |
| Advance Monthly (6 masterings) | $199 | $33.17 | -34% | 10.1 k / song |
| Pro Monthly (5 mix+master) | $599 | $119.80 | -20% | 36.3 k / song |
| Studio Monthly (10 mix+master) | $1,200 | $120.00 | -20% | 36.4 k / song |
Tax tip: Prices are USD before tax. Most clients recoup within 3–9 months at ~5k streams/month.
4. Hidden Extras You Should Never Pay For Again
| Extra | Our Policy |
|---|---|
| Apple Digital Masters | Included free (normally $50–$75 elsewhere) |
| Unlimited Free Revisions | Standard, not an add-on |
| 72-Hour Delivery | Standard turnaround |
| Stems Export | $25 optional (transparent pricing) |
| Radio Edit / Clean Version | $25 flat, no hourly rates |
5. What “Apple Digital Masters” Actually Costs You in 2025
- Certification fee: $0 (we’re Apple-certified)
- Hardware cost: $0 (fully amortized)
- File prep time: 10 min automated via Pro Tools + ADMBTK
- Playlist curator value: a master that meets spec removes the technical reason to pass on a song
6. DIY vs. Pro: Per-Stream Break-Even Math
- Rough DIY mix: uneven loudness, and often a separate master needed per platform
- Pro mix: -9 LUFS, ADM delivery, ready for every platform without a second master
- Math: $150 ÷ $0.0033 ÷ 1.16 = 39k streams
- At 5k streams/month → break-even in 8 months → profit after
7. FAQ: Rush Fees, Revisions, Tax, Refunds
Q1. Is tax included?
No, prices are USD only; international clients pay local VAT/GST at checkout.
Q2. Can I upgrade from mastering to mix+master later?
Yes, just pay the $100 difference and send stems; no extra rush fee.
Q3. Do you offer refunds?
Before delivery: full refund. After first preview: revision or partial refund at engineer discretion.
Q4. How loud will my master be?
-9 LUFS integrated, -1 dBTP max, streaming-safe.
Q5. What files do I upload?
24-bit WAV, -12 dBFS peaks, dry stems, labelled → choose your service here.
8. Ready to Book? Choose Your Slot
- Pick your service (mastering, mix+master, Atmos, monthly plan)
- Upload stems (dry, -12 dBFS peaks, labelled)
- Get your first version back within 72 hours
- Download final WAV + Apple Digital Masters → release anywhere
Reading Rates Like a Pro
When comparing mixing mastering prices, look past the headline number: what's the mixing cost per track with revisions included, are stems and instrumentals in the delivery, and does the engineer's catalog match your genre? Mixing and mastering rates vary tenfold across the market, but mixing and mastering services prices that include clear deliverables and revision policies are almost always the better value, transparent mixing mastering rates are the sign of a studio that's done this before.