How does it work?
Down below you will find all our services explained to details. If you have any Questions or you want to request a Service from ARCN Lab, please keep in touch with us and send us an Email to studio@arcnlab.com or fill the form in the Contact Page.
How does it work?
It all begins with an idea.
Stereo Mastering
With Analog Outboard and Digital Precise instruments.
From 40€
Stereo mastering is the standard form of mastering. The client provides a stereo, uncompressed audio file (WAV or AIFF format), commonly referred to as a "mixdown", in which all elements of the track are mixed together.
The mastering engineer then works on the stereo file with the goal of enhancing clarity, correcting any technical issues, and ensuring a cohesive, well-balanced sound. This process includes gluing all the sounds together, expanding the so-called “3D space,” achieving the right loudness to compete within a specific genre, and ensuring optimal translation across various listening systems.
The final master is designed to sound consistent and professional, whether played on an iPad, phone, hi-fi system, or in a club.
Stem Mastering
With Analog Outboard and Digital Precise instruments.
From 99€
Stem mastering is a more modern approach to mastering. Instead of providing a single stereo file, the client exports groups of instruments that have already been mixed. This gives the mastering engineer more control over the final sound, allowing them to make additional decisions such as compression, equalization, and fine-tuning of individual stems. The goal is to achieve the best balance of volume, spatial perception, and overall cohesion.
The most common formats are 8-stem mastering and 16-stem mastering, which give the engineer the flexibility to refine the mix in a properly acoustically treated room. This process typically results in higher-quality sound compared to traditional stereo mastering.
Mixing
With Analog Outboard and Digital Precise instruments.
From 150€
Mixing is the art of blending raw instrument recordings and sound files to create a polished final product, commonly referred to as a "song" or "track."
The mixing engineer takes your pre-arranged recordings—sequenced drums, guitars, synthesizers, acid basslines, hard kicks, and more—and processes them through high-end analog gear to achieve optimal clarity for each instrument. The goal is to ensure that every element "sits tight and loud" in the mix, creating what we call "instrument separation"—where all sounds are distinct yet cohesive, without clashing or interfering with one another.
Finally, the track is summed in analog and mastered to perfection for the best possible sound quality.
Production
With Analog Outboard, Analog Drum Machines, Desktop and Modular Synthesizers with the addition of some of the best Virtual Instruments available in the market.
From 250€
Have you ever envisioned a song in your head or imagined the perfect track blasting in a club, but felt like you didn’t have the right tools or skills to bring it to life? We can help YOU.
With our Production services, we aim to help young and talented artists shape their sound. We assist with arrangement, sound design, composition, song structure, and melodies. Whether you need help fixing your drops, crafting an outro, designing an introduction, or creating movement and climax throughout your track, we provide the guidance to make your vision a reality.
Our goal is to ensure your musical vision translates into reality—helping you create music just as you imagined. Mixing and mastering are included in the service.
Online Classes
(One of our most popular Service!)
75 Minutes of 1:1 Masterclass about whatever topic you want to learn!
From 35€
Online Classes are the perfect tool for artists who want to learn directly from professionals. Whether you’re looking to improve your mixing, mastering, composition, arrangement, sound design, or even how to create a powerful Techno kick, we've got you covered.
Using Zoom, we can tailor the lessons to your needs. We can open one of your projects to identify mistakes, correct the mix, improve your kick, or enhance any element needed to make your track more powerful. Additionally, we offer focused sessions on compression, equalization, and gear selection, covering topics such as:
Which compressors to use in different situations
The difference between Dynamic EQ, Passive EQ, Transistor EQ, Parametric EQ, and more
Types of compression: Vari-Mu, FET, and how to properly set up attack and release
How to create an effective sidechain for a punchy mix
This is one of our most popular services, helping artists refine their skills and bring their music to the next level!