CD Mastering Client Testimonials

Testimonials

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	Clients: Testimonials Hear what people are saying about Mike Wells Mastering! When I had my previous recordings mastered at a different place, the final product simply sounded like a louder version of the studio mix. However, this time, with Mike Wells Mastering, the songs have taken on a new life and they definitely sound enhanced and fuller after the mastering. Craig Ness "The Sleeping Horses" Mike Wells Mastering is the Bomb! I brought my band's decent sounding new album to Mike and he made it sparkle like a million bucks! Now our record blows away everything you heard on the radio. Mike not only is the nicest guy in the world but knows pretty much everything about mastering and is so helpful with any question you may have. I will recommend him to anyone who is serious about making their album the best it can be. We love you Mike!!! Lynda Mandolyn "Fabulous Disaster" "Mike really gives the mastering process the extra attention and is very patient. His operation is very boutique-like, and that's what we needed. Mike brings a terrific attitude and fully delivered on the sonics....bringing magic out from the mixes. i personally enjoyed the feeling of ease and trust working with him, and appreciated his organization and attention to detail." Jon Salter Owner, Camera Records "Just wanted to let you know that the songs sound amazing! You're a true craftsman at what you do and it was a real pleasure working with you. I look forward to doing it again soon! Until then, be easy and keep up the incredible work." Edeeq "The Cookers" "I just want to say Thank You very much for mastering our album man! They sound OFF THE HOOK! It makes us sound 300x better. Again, mad props for your work. I'm loving the sound!" Ryan Frias "N.Y.A.S." "Mike heard what we wanted and instantly made it happen. Plus he's lots of fun to talk to! It was a great experience, and we're definitely coming back." Clementine "The House of More" "We came all the way from Quito-Ecuador in South America to work with Mike. Mike was recommended to us by Bill Gould (Faith No More and owner of Koolarrow Records). Our experience was excellent - especially given that we were working with challenging files that had over 11 distinct instruments in one song - Mike worked very professionally, swiftly as to not waste time, but never overlooked any details. All my questions were thoroughly answered and the musical result was exactly up there with our high expectations. Even after we had the master and listened to it for a few days, I called Mike with additional questions and we were very satisfied with the attention and expertise given to our concerns." Jolynn Vallejo "Curare" "Our digitally recorded project came back from Mike Wells Mastering sounding big, richly detailed, and sweet with a super-low noise floor, punchy drums and vocals, and a real 'old school' feel to it. Mike Wells has the gear and the ear to differentiate your CD from the digitally mastered competition. I can finally relax and just listen without a worry in the world. Thanks Mike!" Mark Passell "Dash Kizer" "Mike is a great listener. He makes excellent suggestions based on the music and makes sure he achieves the bands' own goals in mastering. No cookie-cutter mastering presets. Hearing the "before" and "after" clips in a seamless flow undoubtedly showed how well Mike was able to take the sound to the next level. Thanks Mike for your suggestion to try your one-of-a-kind 1" tape machine to give our recording that analog warmth." The Junior Panthers "Our experience at Mike Wells Mastering was incredible. The individual care and treatment that he gave our songs and our project on the whole brought our sound to an entirely new level. His boutique of hand picked equipment provided the warmth that each song needed to reach its fullest potential. Mike's knowledge and guidance from start to finish was incomparable and we will only use him for our mastering needs. Thanks soooo much Mike!" Jill & Susannah "Trusting Calliope" "From when we first talked to Mike on the phone and scheduled the session to the moment we walked out of the door with our mastered CD, Mike was great to work with. His expertise really brought out the best in our mixes and we certainly could hear the difference. He was committed to making all the songs on our EP sound great, and because of that we're definitely recommending him to anyone that needs mastering services." Christian Navarro, "Smith Point" "There's a reason they call this stage mastering.because it takes a professional master to breathe life into a project for a pinnacle of sound to be reached. Mike Wells is indeed of this breed. It's not just the knowledge of gear, but the understanding of sound, good vibes and patience. Mike works with you and not just for you. He strives to achieve the quality of sound that your project deserves, and he takes pride in what he does. What can I say? He's a true professional in every aspect, not to mention a very personable guy. Mike is by far the best choice for your mastering needs. We can't thank you enough my friend, cheers!" Adam Video "The June Sun" "Mike is very knowledgeable and easy to talk with about what we wanted to hear. The amount of focus and sincerity he had with our music made us feel like he was part of the band. The true testimony came when I blasted the reference cd in the car and three times after I got home." Alex Hillmer "Anaura" "Mike - man, what you did is amazing. There's too many details to go into but we are blown away. seriously. it's fantastic. Thanks again." Conor Jonathan [the] caseworker "Mike Wells Mastering gave us the detail orientated, professional edge we require for our projects. It was comfortable working with Mike and he understood our personal needs for the sound we wanted. We definetly will use Mike Wells Mastering again. Thanks Mike!" Ken Will "Atomic Lucy" "We couldn't be happier with the results we got from Mike Wells Mastering. Mike went above and beyond what we have experienced from past mastering experiences elsewhere. Everything sounded perfect from the first go. He really takes an interest in the project. Thanks again!" Jason Lakis "The Red Thread" "I've been comparing the master with some of my favorite mastering jobs of records I've mixed and it sounds fantastic. The warmth is there along with some shine and smoothness - the levels are great - the taming of some certain guitar notes is great - the kick and bass are tight yet oomphy - overall it's a bang up job - made the record better, indeed." Monte Vallier Ruminator Audio "Thanks for mastering our release, it sounds great! We really appreciate the work you did." Billy Riordan "My Revolver" "I got the cd today and it sounds AWESOME! Much warmer and a huge improvement with regards to the stereo imaging and field. I'm really happy! Thanks!" Jay Fields "Exillon" "The service at Mike Well Mastering was impeccable - not only did Mike answer all our queries promptly he also took the time to understand what we wanted from our release and ultimately made the production quality of the release superb and exactly how we wanted. I think his participation as an artist himself gives him the edge over many mastering studios we have tried before." Couchblip! Records Sydney, Australia "As an indie label with a limited budget, we (Zod Records) have found a true asset with Mike Wells Mastering. With the music we release we hold audio quality, and quality of vinyl pressing above all else: before design, packaging or advertising. Mike has consistently pleased us with every project that we've given him, from hard noise core,to subtle found sound projects. He has given our independently owned and operated record label an audio quality to match huge budget major labels. And for that we say ...thank you!" Ben Derikson ZOD Records "The degree of transformation between the harsh, thin mix I gave to Mike and the rich, lush, deep, professional master he gave back to me is staggering. Surely some material can test the limits of any mastering engineer's abilities, but in the realm of ordinary man, Mike Wells is a wizard with sound." Bryan Konietzko "Ginormous" "Since n5MD releases mainly electronic music, artists can be a little skeptical and apprehensive of analog mastering . When they receive their approval copy they are flabbergasted at the aural difference and quality it adds to their recordings. I wouldn't trust any other mastering facility, Mike Wells Mastering hands down has the ear..." Mike Cadoo n5MD Records "Mike's mastering work on Heat Slick's compilation and Motochrist's record is amazing! Affordable, a great guy to work with, and he has an ear for music!" Scott Beebe Heat Slick Records I had a great experience working with Mike Wells during the mastering of my album. First off the final product sounded excellent! But more importantly I truly got the feeling that Mike's main concern was the fact that 'I' would be happy with the final product. He made sure of that with several emails and phone conversations... offering and explaining different methods of mastering for me to choose from, and asking several questions to ensure he knew what I was after. I definitely plan on working with Mike Wells again! Mike Savelli "Tekniq" I came to Mike with one of the more difficult projects - 15 tracks all from different studio setups. Being a picky person, I had 2 changes to the mastering requested, and Mike happily obliged and was very prompt with the changes. And you cannot deny the floor-stompers on the disc were significantly improved! Rob "hEADaCHE"