Now we’re ready to add the final polish, mastering. This is where final adjustments are made to the stereo track of the songs (various types of EQ, compression, imaging, limiting and others) so they all have a cohesiveness as a group and are “radio ready”. Once the songs are mastered and you have approved the final mastered mix, there are many choices for next steps. They are ready to publish, distribute for CDs, albums, upload to your favorite streaming platform, or just play for your friends and family. Of course you may also wish to have the songs mastered at a specific mastering studio. Either way is fine and totally up to you. Rates are $50-100 per song, depending on the number of songs.