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First-Rate Audio Mastering & Vinyl Lacquer Cutting | Trusted by Artists & Labels Worldwide 🌍 | Clint Holley · Dave Polster · Harrison Hunt | 🎶🎸🎧 🐈

Lifted by @parkerlouis is now available on vinyl t

Lifted by @parkerlouis is now available on vinyl through @soulsteprecords on Oceanwater vinyl! If you aren’t familiar, this album is a smooth blend of soul, R&B, and hip hop that washes over you in a way that feels transcendent.

Vinyl master lacquers were cut here at Well Made Music by Clint Holley @concretecowboy71 and pressed at @gottagrooverecs! We love working on new and exciting music from the trusted curators at Soul Step Records! You don’t want to miss out on this one!
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#rnbvinyl #soulvinyl #soulstep #soulsteprecords #parkerlouis

Lindsay Lou (@lindsayloumusic) is a brilliant Amer

Lindsay Lou (@lindsayloumusic) is a brilliant Americana artist originally from Michigan and now based in Nashville. Well Made Music’s @dave.polster remastered the latest reissue of Ionia + You Thought You Knew. This record features many incredibly talented musicians, including @billystrings @mark.lavengood and more!

Our friend Jeff Oehler of @beehivepro recorded the Ionia record and this latest reissue is available through @heady_wax_fiends

Watch this clip of Dave Polster telling you more about this record and the process of working on it.
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#americana #americanavinyl #lindsaylou #masteringengineer #headywaxfiends

@bellsdeepmusic is an eclectic music project out o

@bellsdeepmusic is an eclectic music project out of LA, venturing into many styles like grunge, alt rock, industrial, synthpop and much more. Well Made Music mastering engineer Harrison Hunt @harrisunno has been working on all of the Bells Deep releases since 2024’s Out to Sea (all of which are available through @portal_of_eels ) and it’s always exciting to hear what the next project will sound like.

Check out this clip of Harrison telling you more about it and keep an eye out for new releases!
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#alternativerock #experimentalrock #grunge #experimentalvinyl #masteringengineer

@dada_dizzkneeland is one of the most interesting

@dada_dizzkneeland is one of the most interesting alternative rock bands of the ‘90s and we’re very happy with the reissues of their material that we’ve worked on. The latest is their third album, El Subliminoso, reissued for @recordstoredayus through @realgonemusic

Check out this clip of @dave.polster telling you more about this one! @joiecalio
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#alternativerock #rockvinyl #masteringengineer #cuttingengineer #dadaband

We love working on projects from our favorite arti

We love working on projects from our favorite artists! Harrison Hunt @harrisunno is a huge fan of Brian Wilson and The Beach Boys, so cutting lacquers for this release was a great and fun opportunity! This one is Brian Wilson - On Tour 1999-2007 released through @oglio and pressed at @hellbendervinyl

This record is a compilation of live rarities in what was arguably Brian’s most inspired live era. Here’s a clip of Harrison telling you more about this release. @brianwilsonlive
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#brianwilson #thebeachboys #thebeachboysvinyl #wellmademusic #masteringengineer

A recent favorite project mastered for digital and

A recent favorite project mastered for digital and vinyl, and cut by @dave.polster is Carolina Mountains by the incredible @therealsparrowsmith from @resonantrogues . This new release, described as a love letter to Appalachia, is a fantastic blend of Americana and Appalachian folk. Mixed by @juliancdreyer, this LP was pressed at @citizenvinyl and it’s available now! Be sure to watch this clip of Dave telling you more about it.

If you would like your mixes to be mastered for all formats and cut to lacquer under the same roof, ask us about Full Revolution Mastering!
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#mastering #vinylmastering #vintagerecording #sparrowsmith #appalachianfolk

A freshly cut lacquer often reveals interesting pa

A freshly cut lacquer often reveals interesting patterns based on groove movement. In this photo is a side of ambient music cut here at Well Made Music earlier this week. Without even hearing the music, you can see sections on each track with their own identity. A trained eye could pick out louder sections, lateral movement, depth modulation and other identifying markings.
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#mastering #vinylmastering #masteredtovinyl #masteredforvinyl #masteringstudio #vinyls #vinylrecords #vinyl #neumann #neumannvms70 #masteringengineer #audioengineer #audioengineering #neumannlathe #recordlathe #audiomastering #vms70 #vintageaudio #audiophile #neumannam32b #vintagerecording #ambientmusic #ambientvinyl

“Sibilance” refers to the harsh “s” sounds on voca

“Sibilance” refers to the harsh “s” sounds on vocals, and it’s critically important to watch out for as an engineer if you know your project will be going to vinyl. Masters that haven’t been properly de-essed can lead to poor performance on the vinyl format and even damage to equipment. Watch this clip of Clint Holley explaining a bit more.
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#mastering #vinylmastering #masteredtovinyl #masteredforvinyl #masteringstudio #vinyls #vinylrecords #vinyl #neumann #neumannvms70 #masteringengineer #audioengineer #audioengineering #neumannlathe #recordlathe #audiomastering #vms70 #vintageaudio #audiophile #neumannam32b #vintagerecording

Every lathe has its own unique sound, and we love

Every lathe has its own unique sound, and we love the sound of this one! This is a Neumann VMS66 from the golden age of vinyl. A machine just like this one was used at @sterlingsound in 1968, on which Bob Ludwig cut an iconically loud version of Led Zeppelin II. You can't beat the clear, vintage sound of a 60s Neumann lathe, and this one's still sounding phenomenal after 60 years in the industry. When you're placing an order for your next project, it's important to know what kind of lathe is being used to cut it so you can have control over the sound of your music.
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#mastering #vinylmastering #masteredtovinyl #masteredforvinyl #masteringstudio #vinyls #vinylrecords #vinyl #neumann #neumannvms70 #masteringengineer #audioengineer #audioengineering #neumannlathe #recordlathe #audiomastering #vms70 #vintageaudio #audiophile #neumannam32b #vintagerecording #numannvms66

Rippin’ Chicken is an archival recording from Delv

Rippin’ Chicken is an archival recording from Delvon Lamarr, who you may know from the Delvon Lamarr Organ Trio. This project is a blend of funk, soul jazz and more. This is available through our friends at @heady_wax_fiends and it was pressed at @pourhousepressing

Check out this video of @dave.polster as he tells you about this exciting release.
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#funkvinyl #delvonlamarr #jazzvinyl #rippinchicken #masteringengineer

New review from @trackingangle : Marta Sanchez - F

New review from @trackingangle : Marta Sanchez - For the Space You Left 💯

For the Space You Left is a truly innovative solo jazz record that takes the listener on an emotional journey. It deservedly received a 10 for both music and sound on Tracking Angle, so we’re thrilled that it’s reaching the right ears. Lacquers for this release were cut by @dave.polster here at Well Made Music. Here is an excerpt from the article:

“ I listened to the CD a couple times before receiving the LP and thought it sounded very good, but the vinyl pressing—cut at Well Made Music—is extraordinary, revealing way more detail. On the CD, when the hammers strike the prepared elements, you hear some metallic color; on the LP, you hear the full transients of the objects struck and their resonances with the keys around them.”

This record is available now through @outofyourheadrecords and it was mixed / mastered by @davedarlingtonbasshitrecording

Check this one out and grab a copy while you can!
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#solojazz #jazzvinyl #pianojazz #pianovinyl #masteringengineer

Simulathe is a piece of software designed to optim

Simulathe is a piece of software designed to optimize a set of masters for the vinyl format by simulating groove performance, and offering built-in effects and parameters. We've been receiving more masters prepared with Simulathe, so it's important to understand what it's good at and what its limitations are. Check out this clip of Clint Holley @concretecowboy71 as he tells you more about this interesting software.
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#mastering #vinylmastering #masteredtovinyl #masteredforvinyl #masteringstudio #vinyls #vinylrecords #vinyl #neumann #neumannvms70 #masteringengineer #audioengineer #audioengineering #neumannlathe #recordlathe #audiomastering #vms70 #vintageaudio #audiophile #neumannam32b #vintagerecording #simulathe

Well Made Music was honored to play a small role i

Well Made Music was honored to play a small role in creating this exclusive 7” for @nodoubt! Recent VIP concert ticket holders at The Sphere in Las Vegas are being gifted this 7” as part of their experience.

The release was mastered by Stephen Marsh at Marsh Mastering. Vinyl master lacquers were cut by Dave Polster at Well Made Music and pressed at Pour House Pressing in Raleigh, NC! 🏁 Go team!

Concert photos by John Shearer for Rolling Stone.
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@dave.polster @wellmademastering @pourhousepressing @nodoubt @stephosonic #nodoubt #nodoubtsphere #vinyl #vinylmastering #lasvegas

Today we want to highlight a very special release

Today we want to highlight a very special release by the late @realwilliecolon! Willie Colón was one of the most significant musicians and performers in all of salsa music, and it’s been a pleasure to work on some of his records. This one is a collaborative album called Willie Colón presents Ruben Blades, cut AAA analog from the original master tapes. It is available through @faniarecords and @craftrecordings

Check out this clip of Clint Holley @concretecowboy71 as he tells you more about this excellent reissue.
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#mastering #vinylmastering #williecolon #rubenblades #salsavinyl @concordofficial

12" Reference lacquers can be played on your home

12" Reference lacquers can be played on your home turntable, and they're made of the same material we cut the masters on. We offer these so that you can listen to how your masters are translating to the format prior to the production process. However, there are a few important details to keep in mind before playing these. Check out this clip of @dave.polster telling you more about it!
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#mastering #vinylmastering #masteredtovinyl #masteredforvinyl #masteringstudio #vinyls #vinylrecords #vinyl #neumann #neumannvms70 #masteringengineer #audioengineer #audioengineering #neumannlathe #recordlathe #audiomastering #vms70 #vintageaudio #audiophile #neumannam32b #vintagerecording #referencelacquers #referencelacquer #testpressing

There's nothing like winding some tape on a Friday

There's nothing like winding some tape on a Friday morning. We've been doing a lot of cuts from tape this year, and it's always a rewarding experience to work with these masters in a more hands-on way. If you have a project that you'd like to be cut from tape, give us a call or fill out the contact form on our website!
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#mastering #vinylmastering #masteredtovinyl #masteredforvinyl #masteringstudio #vinyls #vinylrecords #vinyl #neumann #neumannvms70 #masteringengineer #audioengineer #audioengineering #neumannlathe #recordlathe #audiomastering #vms70 #vintageaudio #audiophile #neumannam32b #vintagerecording #tapecut #tapecuts #analogvinyl #analogaudio

To anybody interested in placing an order or getti

To anybody interested in placing an order or getting a quote from us, we have two contact forms on our website! With these, you can quickly and easily get us all the information we need to know so that we can get a quote together for your project. Check out this clip of mastering engineer Harrison Hunt @harrisunno telling you more about these forms and how to use them.
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#mastering #vinylmastering #masteredtovinyl #masteredforvinyl #masteringstudio #vinyls #vinylrecords #vinyl #neumann #neumannvms70 #masteringengineer #audioengineer #audioengineering #neumannlathe #recordlathe #audiomastering #vms70 #vintageaudio #audiophile #neumannam32b #vintagerecording

There are a ton of pressing plants out there today

There are a ton of pressing plants out there today, and while many of them are great, there are red flags to watch out for when thinking about your next project. We suggest locations that prioritize transparency and communication, as well as quality work. In this clip, Well Made Music founder Clint Holley @concretecowboy71 gives some tips on what to look for when it comes to problematic pressing plants. If you have any questions or need any recommendations, give us a call!
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#mastering #vinylmastering #masteredtovinyl #masteredforvinyl #masteringstudio #vinyls #vinylrecords #vinyl #neumann #neumannvms70 #masteringengineer #audioengineer #audioengineering #neumannlathe #recordlathe #audiomastering #vms70 #vintageaudio #audiophile #neumannam32b #vintagerecording #pressingplant #pressingplants #vinylpressing

Inner groove distortion is a phenomenon where audi

Inner groove distortion is a phenomenon where audible distortion happens as you approach the center of a disc. This occurs more often with louder or mid-heavy sections, which is why we recommend quieter songs at the end of a side. This can be especially problematic with 7" records at 33 1/3 RPM. Check out this clip of mastering engineer Harrison Hunt @harrisunno to learn more about why inner groove distortion can occur.
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#mastering #vinylmastering #masteredtovinyl #masteredforvinyl #masteringstudio #vinyls #vinylrecords #vinyl #neumann #neumannvms70 #masteringengineer #audioengineer #audioengineering #neumannlathe #recordlathe #audiomastering #vms70 #vintageaudio #audiophile #neumannam32b #vintagerecording #innergroovedistortion

Hot Like Lava is an incredible release from Don Ti

Hot Like Lava is an incredible release from Don Tiki out of Hawaii. This record has a high brow blend of jazz instrumentals with the traditional sounds of Hawaii. This is available through @alohagotsoul and each copy includes a pair of custom Don Tiki 3D glasses! Check out this clip of @dave.polster telling you more about this one-of-a-kind release.
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#dontiki #jazzvinyl #alohagotsoul #masteringengineer #masteringstudio

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wellmademastering

First-Rate Audio Mastering & Vinyl Lacquer Cutting | Trusted by Artists & Labels Worldwide 🌍 | Clint Holley · Dave Polster · Harrison Hunt | 🎶🎸🎧 🐈

Lifted by @parkerlouis is now available on vinyl t

Lifted by @parkerlouis is now available on vinyl through @soulsteprecords on Oceanwater vinyl! If you aren’t familiar, this album is a smooth blend of soul, R&B, and hip hop that washes over you in a way that feels transcendent.

Vinyl master lacquers were cut here at Well Made Music by Clint Holley @concretecowboy71 and pressed at @gottagrooverecs! We love working on new and exciting music from the trusted curators at Soul Step Records! You don’t want to miss out on this one!
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#rnbvinyl #soulvinyl #soulstep #soulsteprecords #parkerlouis

Lindsay Lou (@lindsayloumusic) is a brilliant Amer

Lindsay Lou (@lindsayloumusic) is a brilliant Americana artist originally from Michigan and now based in Nashville. Well Made Music’s @dave.polster remastered the latest reissue of Ionia + You Thought You Knew. This record features many incredibly talented musicians, including @billystrings @mark.lavengood and more!

Our friend Jeff Oehler of @beehivepro recorded the Ionia record and this latest reissue is available through @heady_wax_fiends

Watch this clip of Dave Polster telling you more about this record and the process of working on it.
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#americana #americanavinyl #lindsaylou #masteringengineer #headywaxfiends

@bellsdeepmusic is an eclectic music project out o

@bellsdeepmusic is an eclectic music project out of LA, venturing into many styles like grunge, alt rock, industrial, synthpop and much more. Well Made Music mastering engineer Harrison Hunt @harrisunno has been working on all of the Bells Deep releases since 2024’s Out to Sea (all of which are available through @portal_of_eels ) and it’s always exciting to hear what the next project will sound like.

Check out this clip of Harrison telling you more about it and keep an eye out for new releases!
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#alternativerock #experimentalrock #grunge #experimentalvinyl #masteringengineer

@dada_dizzkneeland is one of the most interesting

@dada_dizzkneeland is one of the most interesting alternative rock bands of the ‘90s and we’re very happy with the reissues of their material that we’ve worked on. The latest is their third album, El Subliminoso, reissued for @recordstoredayus through @realgonemusic

Check out this clip of @dave.polster telling you more about this one! @joiecalio
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#alternativerock #rockvinyl #masteringengineer #cuttingengineer #dadaband

We love working on projects from our favorite arti

We love working on projects from our favorite artists! Harrison Hunt @harrisunno is a huge fan of Brian Wilson and The Beach Boys, so cutting lacquers for this release was a great and fun opportunity! This one is Brian Wilson - On Tour 1999-2007 released through @oglio and pressed at @hellbendervinyl

This record is a compilation of live rarities in what was arguably Brian’s most inspired live era. Here’s a clip of Harrison telling you more about this release. @brianwilsonlive
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#brianwilson #thebeachboys #thebeachboysvinyl #wellmademusic #masteringengineer

A recent favorite project mastered for digital and

A recent favorite project mastered for digital and vinyl, and cut by @dave.polster is Carolina Mountains by the incredible @therealsparrowsmith from @resonantrogues . This new release, described as a love letter to Appalachia, is a fantastic blend of Americana and Appalachian folk. Mixed by @juliancdreyer, this LP was pressed at @citizenvinyl and it’s available now! Be sure to watch this clip of Dave telling you more about it.

If you would like your mixes to be mastered for all formats and cut to lacquer under the same roof, ask us about Full Revolution Mastering!
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#mastering #vinylmastering #vintagerecording #sparrowsmith #appalachianfolk

A freshly cut lacquer often reveals interesting pa

A freshly cut lacquer often reveals interesting patterns based on groove movement. In this photo is a side of ambient music cut here at Well Made Music earlier this week. Without even hearing the music, you can see sections on each track with their own identity. A trained eye could pick out louder sections, lateral movement, depth modulation and other identifying markings.
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#mastering #vinylmastering #masteredtovinyl #masteredforvinyl #masteringstudio #vinyls #vinylrecords #vinyl #neumann #neumannvms70 #masteringengineer #audioengineer #audioengineering #neumannlathe #recordlathe #audiomastering #vms70 #vintageaudio #audiophile #neumannam32b #vintagerecording #ambientmusic #ambientvinyl

“Sibilance” refers to the harsh “s” sounds on voca

“Sibilance” refers to the harsh “s” sounds on vocals, and it’s critically important to watch out for as an engineer if you know your project will be going to vinyl. Masters that haven’t been properly de-essed can lead to poor performance on the vinyl format and even damage to equipment. Watch this clip of Clint Holley explaining a bit more.
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#mastering #vinylmastering #masteredtovinyl #masteredforvinyl #masteringstudio #vinyls #vinylrecords #vinyl #neumann #neumannvms70 #masteringengineer #audioengineer #audioengineering #neumannlathe #recordlathe #audiomastering #vms70 #vintageaudio #audiophile #neumannam32b #vintagerecording

Every lathe has its own unique sound, and we love

Every lathe has its own unique sound, and we love the sound of this one! This is a Neumann VMS66 from the golden age of vinyl. A machine just like this one was used at @sterlingsound in 1968, on which Bob Ludwig cut an iconically loud version of Led Zeppelin II. You can't beat the clear, vintage sound of a 60s Neumann lathe, and this one's still sounding phenomenal after 60 years in the industry. When you're placing an order for your next project, it's important to know what kind of lathe is being used to cut it so you can have control over the sound of your music.
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#mastering #vinylmastering #masteredtovinyl #masteredforvinyl #masteringstudio #vinyls #vinylrecords #vinyl #neumann #neumannvms70 #masteringengineer #audioengineer #audioengineering #neumannlathe #recordlathe #audiomastering #vms70 #vintageaudio #audiophile #neumannam32b #vintagerecording #numannvms66

Rippin’ Chicken is an archival recording from Delv

Rippin’ Chicken is an archival recording from Delvon Lamarr, who you may know from the Delvon Lamarr Organ Trio. This project is a blend of funk, soul jazz and more. This is available through our friends at @heady_wax_fiends and it was pressed at @pourhousepressing

Check out this video of @dave.polster as he tells you about this exciting release.
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#funkvinyl #delvonlamarr #jazzvinyl #rippinchicken #masteringengineer

New review from @trackingangle : Marta Sanchez - F

New review from @trackingangle : Marta Sanchez - For the Space You Left 💯

For the Space You Left is a truly innovative solo jazz record that takes the listener on an emotional journey. It deservedly received a 10 for both music and sound on Tracking Angle, so we’re thrilled that it’s reaching the right ears. Lacquers for this release were cut by @dave.polster here at Well Made Music. Here is an excerpt from the article:

“ I listened to the CD a couple times before receiving the LP and thought it sounded very good, but the vinyl pressing—cut at Well Made Music—is extraordinary, revealing way more detail. On the CD, when the hammers strike the prepared elements, you hear some metallic color; on the LP, you hear the full transients of the objects struck and their resonances with the keys around them.”

This record is available now through @outofyourheadrecords and it was mixed / mastered by @davedarlingtonbasshitrecording

Check this one out and grab a copy while you can!
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#solojazz #jazzvinyl #pianojazz #pianovinyl #masteringengineer

Simulathe is a piece of software designed to optim

Simulathe is a piece of software designed to optimize a set of masters for the vinyl format by simulating groove performance, and offering built-in effects and parameters. We've been receiving more masters prepared with Simulathe, so it's important to understand what it's good at and what its limitations are. Check out this clip of Clint Holley @concretecowboy71 as he tells you more about this interesting software.
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#mastering #vinylmastering #masteredtovinyl #masteredforvinyl #masteringstudio #vinyls #vinylrecords #vinyl #neumann #neumannvms70 #masteringengineer #audioengineer #audioengineering #neumannlathe #recordlathe #audiomastering #vms70 #vintageaudio #audiophile #neumannam32b #vintagerecording #simulathe

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