Online Mastering: How It Works and What to Look Out For

The way music is created and released has changed dramatically in the last decade. Artists no longer need to book expensive studios for every step of the process. Today, you can record in your bedroom, collaborate with producers across the globe, and even get your tracks mastered entirely online.

But what exactly is online mastering, how does it work, and what should you watch out for when choosing a service? Let’s break it down.

What Is Online Mastering?

Online mastering is the process of sending your finished mix to a mastering engineer via the internet instead of attending a session in person. This makes it possible to work with any mastering engineer worldwide. 

Traditionally, artists would sit in the studio during mastering. Now, thanks to fast file transfers and high-quality processing, you can have your music mastered from anywhere in the world with no compromise on quality.

Why Choose Online Mastering?

• Global access: Work with top engineers worldwide without leaving your home.
  
• Convenience: Send your mix online and get results within days.
  
• Analog quality: At Lunar Studio, every master is processed 100% analog — no sterile, “in-the-box” shortcuts or AI mastering.
  
• Collaboration: We believe mastering is a creative partnership. Your input matters, and revisions are always included.
  
• Artist-first approach: We don’t believe in charging extra for revisions. The only goal is that you’re happy with the final result.
  
  

What to Look Out For in an Online Mastering Service

Not all online mastering services are the same. Here’s what to check before sending your music:

1. Human vs. Automated Mastering

AI-based mastering platforms may be fast, but they can’t compete with a human ear and creative judgment. At Lunar Studio, every track is mastered by an engineer who listens carefully, adapts to the genre, and works with you directly until the song feels exactly right. AI-based mastering doesn’t come close to what’s really needed to bring your music alive. 

2. Analog vs. Digital Chains

Many online services use only digital plug-ins. While they can be useful, they often sound flat and clinical as saturation works differently in the box. At Lunar Studio, we use a unique analog mastering chain, packed with the worlds finest gear, to give your track depth, warmth, and power. It’s the kind of character streaming platforms and radio demand and the reason the biggest artists worldwide choose us.

3. Communication and Revisions

Clear communication is key when you’re not in the same room. Always choose a mastering engineer who values collaboration.

We don’t just send you one version and call it done. We involve you in the process, listen to your feedback, and make revisions until the master feels exactly the way you envisioned it. And revisions are always free because the only thing that matters is to do the job right and have a master exactly how the artist imagined it.

How Online Mastering Works at Lunar Studio

Working with us online is simple:

1. Upload your mix on Dropbox, WeTransfer or any other cloud platform.
2. We process it through our analog mastering chain.
3. You receive your mastered track within a few days. Want us to make a change? We don’t believe in ‘charging extra for revisions’, the only thing that matters is the artist being 100% happy with the results. Just let us know what you would like to have different and most of the time we’ll make the change within 24 hours.
   
   

Throughout the process, we stay in touch with you. Mastering is about shaping the feeling of the track, and we make sure your vision always guides the final result.

Final Thoughts

Online mastering has made professional audio quality more accessible than ever. But not all services are equal. Choose a mastering studio that:

• Works with real engineers (not algorithms)
  
• Uses high-end analog gear for authentic sound
  
• Collaborates with you until you’re 100% happy
  
• Offers unlimited revisions without hidden costs
  
  

Every track we master is 100% analog, made to your vision, and perfected until you’re proud to release it.

👉 Send us your mix today and get started.