Meet your engineer
I’m here to help you
Finding a great mastering engineer can be difficult. It’s rare to find someone who meets the highest standards in sound quality, professionalism, and personal values. I want to change that!
I founded Sontale Mastering in 2023 with one singular mission: to help artists reach their full potential and release the best possible sounding version of their music. Drawing on my 25 years of industry experience as a music producer and mastering engineer, I combine my comprehensive technical expertise and passion for music to provide a pristine mastering service and first class customer experience.
I’m committed to excellence and bring my unique skills and perspective to every project. With a sharp ear for detail and a deep understanding of the art of mastering, I ensure each track delivers the clarity and impact you need.
TESTIMONIALS
What people say about my work
ANNE MARIE BUSH
Award-winning singer, songwriter and producer
Deeply professional and goes that extra mile to ensure the best possible result. I have found the absolutely perfect studio and technician, like a sparring partner, and I will always recommend others to use them.
MATTHEW CHEESEMAN
Music producer
A mastering service that is reliable and efficient! Offers excellent service and walks you through his work process to get what you desire. The results are punchy and clear, as well as adding that full body warmth to the final result.
FLORIAN KAISER
Label manager at T3K Recordings
It is always a pleasure to work with Thomas at Sontale Mastering. He is very friendly and professional and provides high quality mastering with warmth, depth and dimension. Highly recommended.
BEHIND THE SCENES
Tools of the trade
The heart of the mastering studio is the analog desk that imparts unparalleled depth and warmth to any signal. The analog circuitry, tubes and transistors breathes life into your music, enriching it with a warmth, clarity and punch that is both authentic and captivating.
The studio is equipped with a precise monitoring system, granting me an incredible insight into the overarching feel and musicality of your song, as well as the subtle nuances that makes your music unique. This allows me to meticulously shape and enhance the sonic character of your music, staying true to your artistic vision and preserving the integrity of the original mix.
In addition to the analog setup, I harness the precision of digital processing for surgical corrections and restoration. This blend of analog warmth and digital accuracy ensures that every element of your music is polished to perfection.
Featured equipment
Analog Hardware
SPL Mastering Console based on the SPL DMC, SPL Hermes, SPL Mercury, and SPL Gemini
SPL Iron
SPL PQ
Manley Massive Passive
Manley Nu Mu
Tube Tech SMC 2BM
Audio Tales 1951 EQ
Audio Tales 1953 EQ
Dangerous Music Compressor
Dangerous Music Bax EQ
Gyraf G23-S
Gyraf G21
Elysia nvelope ME
Digital Processing
Pro Tools, Izotope RX Advanced
and HOFA DDP
Weiss EQ1 and DS1 MK3
Leapwing Audio DynOne
FabFilter Pro-L2, Pro-MB and Pro-Q4
Izotope Ozone Advanced
SIR Audio Standard Clip
Unisum , Michelangelo EQ and Kelvin
TDR Kotelnikov GE
TDR SlickEQ Mastering
Oeksound soothe 2
Universal Audio plug-ins
Playback & Analysis
Lynx Hilo Reference AD/DA Converter
Trinnov Nova and 2400 Audio Imperium NG
Neumann KH 310a and Adam A77X
Audeze LCD-X and Beyerdynamic DT-880 Pro
TC Electronic Clarity M
Sonible True Balance | Level
Izotope Insight
ADPTR Metric AB
Voxengo SPAN
TDR Prism
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