LEVEL UP WITH MASTERING
I’m here to help you grow. Not just to process files.
I’ve spent three decades making electronic music, releasing on foundational labels like Metalheadz, R&S, Reinforced, Exit Records, Renegade Hardware, and Over/Shadow – and for the past 15 years, I’ve also been helping other artists bring their music to life through mastering.
Being both an artist and engineer helps me understand exactly what matters in getting your music where it needs to go.
This isn’t conveyor belt mastering.
Every artist walks their own path.
Some need ground-level help with getting their first release to stand tall next to their influences. Others just need the last 5% to refine their signature sound and make sure everything is ready for prime time.
Whatever stage you’re at, I’m here to help you move forward.
It’s about understanding where you are, where you want to go with your music and helping you get there. Through careful mastering. Through honest feedback. Helping you improve the mix if needed. Through endless conversations about mixing and production, and yes – probably about that one plugin we both can’t stop using.
Ilpo Kärkkäinen
TRUSTED BY TOP LABELS AND INDEPENDENT ARTISTS
Ilpo brought my premaster to life in a way I didn’t think was possible. Clean, precise, and powerful are a few words to describe it.
Dubflex
This is a personal recommendation to labels/artists out there. Very impressed with the finished products, attention to detail is high, the tracks are 10x more alive. Big up Ilpo, technician!
Antagonist
Ive worked with Ilpo on various projects and they have always been excellent. The results have been fantasic but more than that, hes incredibly knowledgable, open and easy to talk to. Would 100% recommend
Modal
HOW WE’LL WORK TOGETHER
Step 1: Let’s Connect
Reach out. Tell me about your music. I’ll make sure you have everything you need to get started.
Step 2: First Listen & Feedback
I dive deep into your mix. Both technical aspects and overall sound.
If something might hold back your master, you’ll know before we start. Your choice then: adjust your mix (no extra cost) or let me work with what we have.
Step 3: Crafting Your Master
I’ll begin the mastering processing. Working carefully with your music. Always keeping your vision in mind.
Step 4: Delivery & Fine-Tuning
Your masters arrive through a secure platform. Download or stream in perfect lossless quality. We’ll work together until it feels exactly right to you.
MY COMMITMENT TO YOU
Making music is personal.
I adjust my approach according your situation.
All formats you need for release? Included.
Something needs adjusting? We adjust it.
No extra charges. No questions asked.
Need technical feedback on your mix? Just ask.
Want to understand why something works or doesn’t? Let’s dive in.
I’m here to help you grow. Not just to process files.
Every project gets the same care I give to my own releases.
State-of-the-art equipment. Careful attention to detail. And yes, probably too many plugins. But hey, sometimes you need all three versions of that classic compressor, right?
Questions along the way? Technical issues? Production advice? I’m here for all of it
MUSIC AND RESPONSIBILITY
1% of every master goes toward developing new carbon removal technologies through Stripe Climate.
It’s a small step. But if everyone took steps like this, imagine where we could be. Learn more here.
LET’S CONNECT
Have questions about mastering?
Want to geek out about music production?
Got a compulsive need to discuss which compressor plugin really is the best one? (Yes, I’m that kind of nerd.)
Join our wonderful Discord community. Share experiences. Discuss music. Talk plugins and gear.
Or reach out directly via email.
I’m here to help, chat, and probably learn something new from you too.
Ilpo Kärkkäinen
LET’S MAKE YOUR MUSIC SHINE
Ready to take the next step?
Or just curious about the process?
Drop me a message.