How I can help: free Mastering during Covid-19 quarantines

[jpanderson80]

Like many others around the world, I'm holed up in my studio. I know that there are folks out there making music during this time. Great! Make something awesome!

I would genuinely enjoy helping people make some beautiful music during this time. If you're in need of mastering, let's talk.

This might be crazy... I'm sincere... For right now, I'm willing to offer digital mastering for free. If this gets crazy or too much to handle, or if I feel like folks are taking advantage of this offer, I'll change my stance. But for now, it's on the table. I put this in the Collaboration forum to have folks hopefully understand my intention with this idea. Shoot me an email if you're curious or have questions.

Arguments can be made for this devaluing the mastering service. I get that. So many are out of work or will not be working, so I thought that I could do something to help those who are in that situation.

I want to help music get out there. Let's make this planet better!

Jeremy

[kaylec]

Good for you, Jeremy. I don’t see it as devaluing at all. Very kind of you.

[dug dog]

Originally Posted by jpanderson80

For right now, I'm willing to offer digital mastering for free.

Thanks, but I think I'll hold out until you offer up the analog stuff.

[jpanderson80]

Originally Posted by dug dog

Thanks, but I think I'll hold out until you offer up the analog stuff.

To be more specific, I will offer digital mastering, as in please don't send me tape. I will still use hardware in the chain if warranted.



Thanks for the kind replies. I'm glad that this has been warmly welcomed.

[jpanderson80]

Sounds like we might have some folks interested. I'm really glad!

I was able to help one gentleman with a rock track already. I thought that he had a great mix and the master was solid.

I'm here to help.
PM or email is fine with me.

Jeremy

[Timothy Lawler]

Listened on your site, Jeremy. Fine work.

[jpanderson80]

Thank you sir.

I'm still getting folks sending tracks here and there and from all over the world. It's been fun to be able to help in this way. And I hope that it does help, truly.

Jeremy

[timothys_monster]

What a generous offer! Wow...

I sent you a message )

Thank you kindly, dear Sir.

[jpanderson80]

Originally Posted by timothys_monster

What a generous offer! Wow...

I sent you a message )

Thank you kindly, dear Sir.

You're very welcome.
Offer still stands to those interested.

Jeremy

[Ricky Reject]

I would jump on the offer, if I thought my music was on par for a pro master, which I dont think it is

However, it's still might kind of you for offering the time. I hope maybe someone with a bit more confidence in their work can take up your offer.

[jpanderson80]

Hi Ricky,
Thanks for the kind words. You could look at this way: You don't have anything to lose.

If the mix doesn't hold up well, maybe that could a good lesson for you to improve. If it does hold up, it still may be a good lesson. Don't let that get in the way.

Make beautiful music and put it out there for the world to enjoy!

Jeremy

[Burnsjethro]

Most generous of you Jeremy. What format should the tunes be sent in?

[jpanderson80]

Originally Posted by Burnsjethro

Most generous of you Jeremy. What format should the tunes be sent in?

You're very welcome. I'm happy to help.
WAV Files at your original resolution and preferably at 32 bit.
Feel free to email me further.

[Burnsjethro]

Thanks for your reply. I thought you might want the stems or something!

[jpanderson80]

Originally Posted by Burnsjethro

Thanks for your reply. I thought you might want the stems or something!

I would prefer a finished stereo mix, rather than stem tracks. If you think that the stems are lacking in some way and would benefit from stem work and you've exhausted your resources, feel free to send me a message and we can have a conversation about that too. I'm happy to offer my opinions and suggestions about it.

I have done stem work in the past. It does sometimes change the balance of a mix, so that's always a consideration and I'd like to avoid disrupting your mojo in that way.


Hope to talk soon!

Jeremy

[Burnsjethro]

Thanks.

[kirk1701]

I took advantage of this. I'm so glad I did. It was so worth it. Can't recommend highly enough.

[VANTROVANTROVANTRO]

Yeah, I too has had a track mastered by Jeremy. He did great work and was a pleasure to work with.

[jpanderson80]

Thank you both for your kind words. I appreciate working with you two as well.

It's an honor to help folks; it's something that I realize is special.


Anyone else interested? If so, send me an email and we can get the conversation started.

Jeremy

[Beat Machine]

Jeremy is very friendly and responsive !

[jpanderson80]

Originally Posted by Beat Machine

Jeremy is very friendly and responsive !

Thanks Beat Machine.

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I should add too... some people have concerns or have asked if their mixes are ready for mastering. Feel free to send an email and we can talk about that too. I don't mind doing a preliminary listen and then having a conversation, in case there are questions.

It's all about developing a relationship where parties can get on the same page.

Jeremy

[Beat Machine]

what jeremy did for me would benefit anyone doing self production
its a simple process and 'reletively painless'

Jeremy i think theres a simple process you could set up for people
and still recieve some compensation

[ivansc]

Not sure what happened to my original thankyou post, but Jeremy very kindly did a mix in a big hurry for me yesterday.
Much appreciated that you stepped outside your usual remit for me. bud.

[azimuth]

Jeremy,

Even though I don't have need to take advantage of your generous offer at this time, I just wanted to say thank you for your generosity.

[g4greg]

thank you so much for your generosity!

I might just PM you

[jpanderson80]

Originally Posted by Beat Machine

what jeremy did for me would benefit anyone doing self production
its a simple process and 'reletively painless'

Jeremy i think theres a simple process you could set up for people
and still recieve some compensation

Thanks. I do have a process for paid work, which I've continued through the Covid-19 situation. This post was more an easy and limited "Reaper crowd" offering to help others. It seems that many have been without gigs and this is serving a good purpose in helping them get their music released during the quarantines.

Originally Posted by ivansc

Not sure what happened to my original thankyou post, but Jeremy very kindly did a mix in a big hurry for me yesterday.
Much appreciated that you stepped outside your usual remit for me. bud.

Thanks Ivan; that was a fun one.

Originally Posted by g4greg

thank you so much for your generosity!
I might just PM you

Greg, Got it! I look forward to it.



If anyone else is interested, please reach out via email. I'm going to have to bring an end to the offer before too long. I'm very glad to be able to help folks. I can't save the world, but I can try help make it a little better of a place to live.

[jpanderson80]

I will be closing this offer today. It's been two months, and I've talked with and worked with many fun and exciting people/groups. Thanks to all. I hope I've done a tiny bit to help.

I wish you best during this weird time and hope that you and yours stay safe.

[timothys_monster]

Thanks again, Jeremy!

Hope to finish my album soon so we can get on with it seriously

All the best to you and your loved ones. There are some karma points for you waiting!