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Make tracks translate.

Hands-on mix sessions or stem-based support to get your tracks loud, clean and label-ready – and to teach you how to do it yourself next time. Not a black-box service.

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Pioneer CDJ setup for mixdown and mastering at The Sound Lab
What we cover

Two ways to work.

Most students start with mix coaching – sitting next to your session, fixing what's in the way. Some need a track finished urgently for a deadline; for those, we offer stem-based support too.

01

Mix coaching

1-to-1 sessions on your project. Gain staging, EQ, compression, glue, stereo image and translation. You drive – we coach.

02

Stem-based mixdown

Send stems, get a finished mix. Ideal when you've got a deadline. Includes one round of revisions and full session export.

03

Pre-master polish

Loudness, headroom, stereo width and low-end glue. We'll get the track to streaming spec – and walk you through the why so the next one's easier.

Mixed by an artist

Your engineer.

Ben Elding — founder and lead mentor at The Sound Lab
Founder · Producer · Engineer
Your mentor

Ben Elding

Ben's sound sits at the intersection of hypnotic grooves, intricate rhythms and emotive melodies – crafted to create a narrative that mirrors the intensity of the moment. Releases on respected labels including Shen have earned widespread recognition.

As a DJ, he's shared line-ups with globally respected artists including Sasha, John Digweed, Franky Wah, Maceo Plex, Cristoph, Nick Warren and Ivory – performing across the UK and internationally, including Ibiza.

Sessions and pricing

Per track or block.

Mix coaching is priced per session. Stem-based mixdown is priced per track and includes one revision pass. Get in touch with the track and we'll send a quote.

  • Mix coaching – 60 minutes, in studio or online
  • Stem mixdown – 1 revision included
  • Pre-master polish – streaming and club spec
  • EP and album block discounts available
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Common questions

FAQ

24-bit WAV, all bounced from the same start point, with effects baked in (or dry plus an FX bus – your call). We'll send a checklist before you bounce.

For most students, the pre-master polish on a strong mix gets you where you need to go. For high-stakes releases we partner with a dedicated mastering engineer and are happy to refer.

Coaching sessions are booked into the calendar like any other session. Stem mixdowns typically come back in 7 to 10 days. Rush turnarounds are available on request.

Mostly we work in electronic music because that's where the real-world experience sits. For adjacent genres – lo-fi, ambient, experimental – get in touch and we'll have a conversation.

Ready to
make it translate?

Book a free 20-minute call or send a track. We'll listen and tell you exactly what it needs.