My primary goal in my entire career in audio production has always been to help artists make records they are proud of, excited to share, and that their fans will love. I have been working in production for over 15 years, and have had the opportunity to master for artists around the world, many of whom come back again and again with every new record they release. I work quickly and utilize the highest quality equipment and software to give your songs the love and polish they deserve. I am proud of every release that I get the chance to work on, and love taking on new projects. I have experience mastering for all formats including mastering for streaming, CD, vinyl, radio, and anything else you can think of that isn't a wax cylinder.
My background is primarily in mastering, though I also have substantial experience working in all stages of production: from composition, to arrangement, to recording, and to mixing as well. I am available for remote editing, mixing, and of course mastering. I am also available for on location or in studio recording in Edmonton, Canada. I have access to a variety of well equipped studios outside of my private mastering suite, and would be happy to talk about making some music with you!
Send me a message and lets get your music sounding its best.
EQUIPMENT
Converters:
Lynx Hilo
Processing:
SSL Fusion
API 2500+
Manley Nu Mu
Kush Clariphonic
GSSL Comp
Bettermaker Mastering EQ
Monitoring:
Audeze LCD-X
Focal Solo 6 BE
Software:
DAWS: Reaper, Logic, Ableton, WaveLabs, Custom DDP Editor
EQs: Fabfilter ProQ3, Bettermaker EQ232D, Knif Soma, Amek EQ 250, UAD Pultec, DMGAudio EQuilibrium
Limiters/Compressors: Voxengo Elephant, Fabfilter ProL2, BlackBox HG2, Fabfilter C2, Fabfilter Saturn, DMGAudio Limitless, HUM Audio LAAL
I do my best to keep my equipment lists relatively up to date. Regardless, I always aim to use only the best tools possible to work on your music.
AVAILABLE SERVICES
MASTERING
I will optimize your music for streaming, CD, vinyl, and or cassette, and make sure it sounds even better than you thought your music could.
STEM MASTERING
I am wary of ever doing stem mastering, as its likely a sign that the mix is not finished, but I can stem master on request.
Mixing
Whether you tracked at home or in a professional studio, I can do custom mixing for your next single, EP or album.
Recording
If you are in Edmonton, are willing to travel, or to fly me to your location, I would be delighted to engineer your recording sessions. I have access to several professional studios in Edmonton with very cool gear (not listed on my page) with killer acoustics for drums, guitars, vocals, and more.
CONTACT ME
I can be reached using this form, via e-mail at francis.clay.m@gmail.com, or on my phone at (780) 909-9409. Don't hesitate to reach out if you have any questions! I am happy to chat or answer questions and will get back to you as soon as I can.