FAQs

Recording

What recording facilities are offered by Plastic Tree Studios?

We offer an acoustically treated room perfect for vocal, voice over and multiple instruments including upright piano, guitar, percussion as well as hardware synth recording. Please refer to the gear list here for more information.

Mixing/Mastering

Where do I upload my files for mastering and what do I include?

Please upload your master files here ensuring the files to be mastered do not have a limiter on. File sizes up to 200gb are allowed. It is always good to include a reference track if possible, along with artwork for the single/ep/album which can be attached to the track and any metadata such as ISRC codes and other song/artist information. Please also feel free to include your own mix references which have been bounced out with the limiter on for playback purposes. If a group of songs are to be mastered, please include the running order, the singles and your favourite sounding mix or mixes.

How do I prepare my song for mixing?

Ensure that all the sounds are correct and the stems are not clipping, export all the audio files as wavs and send them to the studio email address here. File sizes up to 200gb are allowed. Please ensure that any plugins not required, such as compressors and eq’s are removed unless they are necessary to the production/recording such as for creative purposes. Guitars if recorded by DI can be re-amped in the studio. Please see here for more information on our hybrid analog mixing service.

What is the difference between mixing and mastering?

Mixing is where all individual instruments and vocals are balanced and made to sound as good as possible so all the parts sound great together with dynamics, eq and level balancing.

Mastering takes the final stereo mix and prepares the track for distribution in different formats such as cd, streaming and vinyl if required. Mastering also looks at the tonal balance of the mix down adds the final extras to make the product as good as possible on all playback systems.

General

Can you recommend other musicians if they are needed for my project?

We work with a number of other studios and musicians and can can get musicians involved for projects to be completed at extra cost. Prices will vary on individuals so please get in touch with requirements.

Payment/Other Queries

How do I pay?

Bank transfer is the preferred method and details are included on the invoice. Payment can also be made by card/phone in the studio or cash.

Are discounts provided?

Discounts can be discussed based on individual project requirements.