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Mat Leffler-Schulman Mastering / Mobtown Studios Making records consistent, cohesive and complete. Since 2001. Mastering is the process of finalizing music by delicately balancing art and science.

Mastering relies on empirical data, collected through technical analysis. Mastering requires emotional insight, steered by intuition and a deep connection to the music. Great records are born from a balance of both. Since 2001, I’ve mastered audio for an eclectic range of projects. My work includes multiple Billboard #1 and Top 10 charting songs, GRAMMY® Award-winning artists, and over 200 million

streaming plays from more than 62 different countries. I am proud of the trust I’ve earned from the producers, mixing engineers, and artists I’ve worked with along the way. My path with music and sound is uniquely colored by the phenomenon of synesthesia. Specifically, I experience chromesthesia, a state where auditory stimuli manifests itself as colors, shapes, and movement. This sensory perception is interwoven with my passion for music and technology, feeding a nuanced exploration of the marriage between artistry and analysis in every record. For over 12 years, I ran Mobtown Studios, an award-winning Baltimore recording studio which I co-founded. I then pivoted to focus solely on mastering, designing and building a dedicated mastering studio in 2018. In 2023, I co-created the Speaks Volumes podcast with mastering engineer, Dan Coutant. We talk about supporting our fellow engineers, work/life balance, and maintaining good mental health in a stressful and competitive industry. I occasionally work with iZotope / Native Instruments and Steinberg (WaveLab Pro) on their software development. I’ve previously worked with Warner Bros. Records, Discovery Channel, The Kennedy Center, and DC101-FM. When not working in music, I love making egg creams and listening to Prince.

It's an honor working with the legend, Jim Ebert. He's in need of some help. Help out if you can!
17/09/2024

It's an honor working with the legend, Jim Ebert. He's in need of some help. Help out if you can!

Hello everyone. Our good friend, beloved music producer, and founder of Canc… 38NorthStudio LLC needs your support for Help Us To Support Jim Ebert's Recovery

19/07/2024
Selling my Dangerous Compressor with extras/mods. $2,400 + shipping on reverb.Or $2,000 + shipping off reverb. If you li...
04/07/2024

Selling my Dangerous Compressor with extras/mods. $2,400 + shipping on reverb.

Or $2,000 + shipping off reverb. If you live in Baltimore I will hand deliver.

The Dangerous Music Compressor is a two-channel dynamics processor with insane amounts of control and audiophile-grade components.

I did a thing with Marc Matthews Producer / Inside The Mix Podcast
26/03/2024

I did a thing with Marc Matthews Producer / Inside The Mix Podcast

‎Music · 2024

You don't know what mastering actually is? That's cool. I wrote an article about it.
20/03/2024

You don't know what mastering actually is? That's cool. I wrote an article about it.

It all begins with an idea.

I started mastering with Wavelab in 2014. With v8. I didn't really dig in until 5 years ago with v10.Now we are at v12. ...
08/02/2024

I started mastering with Wavelab in 2014. With v8. I didn't really dig in until 5 years ago with v10.

Now we are at v12. And I've achieved a goal of mine. To have my own presets in Wavelab!

So if you go in to the Rainbow View Settings. You'll see 4 of my presets in the Factory Presets!

Box - for low mid heft
Ice - for the extreme top end
Rash - for that 3k presence
Sub - for the subway

Thanks as always to Steinberg and to Justin Perkins for all the motivation, patience, and knowledge.

Yet another reason you need to separate mastering from mixing. They are two discrete stages for two different engineers....
22/01/2024

Yet another reason you need to separate mastering from mixing. They are two discrete stages for two different engineers.

In the intricate tapestry of music production, two essential stages stand out as pillars of sonic excellence: mixing and mastering. While these processes are intimately connected, the wisdom of keeping them distinct cannot be overstated. Here we will explore the nuanced reasons behind the separation

19/12/2023

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/speaks-volumes/id1711451408?i=1000638993532

EP5 - Jonathan Wyner - “Mediocrity is a Drag”

Our guest today is Jonathan Wyner - a mastering engineer and educator based out of Boston, Massachusetts. He is the chief engineer at M-Works Studios in Somerville and teaches at Berkeley College of Music. In 2021 he was president of AES, The Audio Engineering Society. He’s worked with Jean-Claude Risset, James Taylor, David Bowie, Aimee Mann, and Miles Davis, among many others.

We talk with Jonathan about transferring and mastering reels of David Bowie records, spawning creativity in a world of limitless possibilities, AI and getting beyond the lowest common denominator, conversations and expectations with mixing engineers, deconstructing what loudness actually is, and caring about yourself and your craft.

This episode’s music is brought to you by nxtime from New York City produced by Mike Rogers. For more information on nxtime, point your web electrons to https://nxtimemusic.com

For more information about Jonathan:
https://college.berklee.edu/faculty/jonathan-wyner�https://www.aes.org/aes/jonathanwyner
http://www.m-works.com

Jonathan Wyner
Dan Coutant
Mat Leffler-Schulman
nxtime
Mike Rogers

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/speaks-volumes/id1711451408?i=1000638993532

Stellar new video from NYC's nxtime.Produced by the legendary Mike Rogers (Deee-Lite, Erasure, Cro-Mags)Mastered here.
20/11/2023

Stellar new video from NYC's nxtime.

Produced by the legendary Mike Rogers (Deee-Lite, Erasure, Cro-Mags)
Mastered here.

The End by nxtime.performed by nxtime.Producer - Mike RogersMastering - Mat Leffler-SchulmanDirectors - Grace NevittEditor - Ray RubioDirector of Cinematogra...

In recent years, the music industry, for better or worse, has witnessed a surge in the use of automated “mastering” serv...
18/10/2023

In recent years, the music industry, for better or worse, has witnessed a surge in the use of automated “mastering” services. These AI-driven so-called machine-learning platforms promise convenience, affordability, and speed in the finalization of music tracks. While they certainly have their merits, it's important to understand their limitations and what they can't do for you. Here, I’ll delve into the aspects of audio mastering that automated services may struggle with or are often unable to accomplish.

In recent years, the music industry, for better or worse, has witnessed a surge in the use of automated “mastering” services. These AI-driven so-called machine-learning platforms promise convenience, affordability, and speed in the finalization of music tracks. While they certainly have their me...

https://open.spotify.com/show/0V1ND9bqaQBhbJeQd9QhXz?si=b6ffdb21bfc34ac5Dan Coutant and I started a new podcast. We talk...
11/10/2023

https://open.spotify.com/show/0V1ND9bqaQBhbJeQd9QhXz?si=b6ffdb21bfc34ac5

Dan Coutant and I started a new podcast. We talk about supporting our fellow engineers, work/life balance, and maintaining good mental health in a stressful and competitive industry.

Our first guest is Maor Appelbaum. Please take a listen and subscribe!

Listen to Speaks Volumes on Spotify. Speaks Volumes is a podcast hosted by mastering engineers Mat Leffler-Schulman and Dan Coutant. We talk about supporting our fellow engineers, work/life balance, and maintaining good mental health in a stressful and competitive industry. For more information abou...

23/09/2023
Public Service Announcement.We need to stop calling Landr (and now Waves Online Mastering) a mastering service. Because ...
19/09/2023

Public Service Announcement.

We need to stop calling Landr (and now Waves Online Mastering) a mastering service. Because by definition, it is not.

Landr and other automated stereo buss processing services should not be called mastering. Full stop. That said, I am not here to trash on Landr and it’s stereo buss processing algorithms. They certainly have adequate presets and appear to be successful. But what actually is Landr? I thought

The more you know.
24/08/2023

The more you know.

Mastering is the last stop your record makes before it’s released into the world. It’s the last chance to get everything right. If done well, mastering is the piece of the recording puzzle the listener never thinks about . They just… feel it. Generally speaking, mastering is composed of three ...

This Friday , Dan Coutant and Mat Leffler-Schulman will go live (on IG Live) with Justin Perkins of Mystery Room Masteri...
01/08/2023

This Friday , Dan Coutant and Mat Leffler-Schulman will go live (on IG Live) with Justin Perkins of Mystery Room Mastering to talk some shop. Please tune in and join the conversation!

Dan Deacon - King Of ClonesProduced by Dan DeaconEngineered by Craig BowenEdited by Chester Endersby GwazdaDigital Score...
26/06/2023

Dan Deacon - King Of Clones
Produced by Dan Deacon
Engineered by Craig Bowen
Edited by Chester Endersby Gwazda
Digital Score Recording by Alex Silva
Mastered by Mat Leffler-Schulman




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The Manley EQP-1A Stereo Pultec is back from my tech and sounding better than ever!
22/06/2023

The Manley EQP-1A Stereo Pultec is back from my tech and sounding better than ever!

Every wanted to know what makes a passive eq passive?
03/05/2023

Every wanted to know what makes a passive eq passive?

A passive EQ is an equalizer that utilizes only passive components, such as resistors, capacitors, and inductors, to modify the frequency response of an audio signal. It is a type of analog signal processing that has been used in audio engineering for decades, and it is still widely used in modern m

Hi.
02/05/2023

Hi.

I got a new plugin. Thanks
02/05/2023

I got a new plugin. Thanks

Happy 421!
21/04/2023

Happy 421!

So proud of Jackson Dean performing with Sean Mercer, Brandon Aksteter, & Rich Kolm on the The Kelly Clarkson Show!
19/04/2023

So proud of Jackson Dean performing with Sean Mercer, Brandon Aksteter, & Rich Kolm on the The Kelly Clarkson Show!

Rising country music star Jackson Dean performs his new single "Fearless." to The Kelly Clarkson Show: https://bit.ly...

THE PRODUCER / ENGINEER'S GUIDE TO PREPARING YOUR MIXES FOR MASTERING
12/04/2023

THE PRODUCER / ENGINEER'S GUIDE TO PREPARING YOUR MIXES FOR MASTERING

Preparing your record’s mixes for mastering is an important step in the music production process. Mastering requires a lot of attention to detail and specialized technical knowledge. Before you can have your record mastered, you must make sure that it is prepared and ready to be mastered. Here are

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https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/speaks-volumes/id1711451408?i=1000638993532 EP5 - Jonathan Wyner - “Mediocrity is a Drag” Our guest today is Jonathan Wyner - a mastering engineer and educator based out of Boston, Massachusetts. He is the chief engineer at M-Works Studios in Somerville and teaches at Berkeley College of Music. In 2021 he was president of AES, The Audio Engineering Society. He’s worked with Jean-Claude Risset, James Taylor, David Bowie, Aimee Mann, and Miles Davis, among many others. We talk with Jonathan about transferring and mastering reels of David Bowie records, spawning creativity in a world of limitless possibilities, AI and getting beyond the lowest common denominator, conversations and expectations with mixing engineers, deconstructing what loudness actually is, and caring about yourself and your craft. This episode’s music is brought to you by nxtime from New York City produced by Mike Rogers. For more information on nxtime, point your web electrons to https://nxtimemusic.com For more information about Jonathan: https://college.berklee.edu/faculty/jonathan-wyner�https://www.aes.org/aes/jonathanwyner http://www.m-works.com Jonathan Wyner Dan Coutant Mat Leffler-Schulman nxtime Mike Rogers https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/speaks-volumes/id1711451408?i=1000638993532

https://www.workingclassaudio.com/wca-422-with-matt-leffler-schulman/ I sat down with Matt Boudreau from Working Class Audio to nerd out for an hour. Props to those mastering engineers who have been so kind to me in lending their ear and knowledge: Bill Wolf, APS Mastering, Sun Room Audio: CD & Vinyl Pre-mastering, Mystery Room Mastering.

@eli_waltz @jphester322 @seanrussell @38northstudio

The bass is crushing some dope NYC club jams.

land_scape - Stay Here Forever Recorded by Nick Hughes Mastered by Mat Leffler-Schulman @enhues @junomat

Michaela Betts - Outsiders Produced and mixed by Jon Griffin Mastered by Mat Leffler-Schulman @mikbetts @workingvoicereels

The House You Grew Up In - Spooky Times Produced by Damon Effingham Mastered by Mat Leffler-Schulman @thygui_dc

L.E.S.S. - “Straight” Girl Produced by Mantra Mixed by Danny Vinton Mastered by Mat Leffler-Schulman @dannyvyntxge

Rumour - Small Produced by Mantra Mixed by Garrett Atkinson Mastered by Mat Leffler-Schulman @rumourt7 @gda_productions_

Leslie Hudson - Reset To Factory Specs Produced by Leslie Hudson and John Argentiero Mastered by Mat Leffler-Schulman @lesliehudsonmusic @mario_and_or_luigi

Daphne Eckman - ghost Produced by Shea Springer Mastered by Mat Leffler-Schulman @daphneeckmanmusic @sweetfootstudios @joeymitchellmusic @gngr.wlf @grahamfurniss
@robin.eckman

Lesane - After The Club Produced by Casey Serna Mixed by Tim Wolf & Maddox Chhim Mastered by Mat Leffler-Schulman @lesanesouf @caseyserna @timuthyv @maddmix @junomat

Fozzy Mare - Old Ohio Produced and mixed by Sam Gibbons Mastered by Mat Leffler-Sculman @fozzymare @samgibbons6 @lutzjon

Moraine - Life In This Haunted House Engineered by Matt Redenbo Mixed by Phillip Odom Mastered by Mat Leffler-Schulman @moraineband @mattredenbo @phillip_odom @speedwhore @themusicspace

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Bad-ass since 2006.

We’ve worked with The National Symphony Orchestra, Ice Cube, Future Islands, Waka Flocka Flame, HBO, ESPN, & 2k Games. Mixing and mastering music everywhere. Baltimore recording.

Mobtown Studios is the studio of Mat Leffler-Schulman and a small team of folks providing artist-friendly recording, mixing and mastering services since 2006. We work in a variety of recording studios as well as our own production room where we take a hybrid analog-digital approach to gear and music-making. We’re proud to be an integral part of the Baltimore music scene. We also work with artists from Maine to Spain to Ukraine. We pride ourselves on knowing our craft, tuning in to what the music needs, and just being nice, helpful people.

Artists we’ve worked with include American Pleasure Club, The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, Jon Batiste (The Late Show), Ken Bethea (The Old 97s), Mark degli Antoni (Soul Coughing / David Byrne), The Dismemberment Plan, Future Islands, Ice Cube, Julia Brown, Kishi Bashi (Of Montreal), Lauren Ruth Ward, The National Symphony Orchestra, Owen Pallett (Arcade Fire/Frank Ocean), Starlight Girls, Sun Club, Teen Su***de, Waka Flocka Flame, and will.i.am.

Our clients have released records on 4AD, ATO, Bar/None, Friends, Glacial Pace, Interscope, Joy Void, Merge, Tender Loving Empire, Thrill Jockey, Topshelf, Tzadik, Run For Cover, Universal Music, and Warner Bros. Records and have been featured on MTV, mtvU, Saturday Night Live, The Late Show, American Idol, The Voice, and The Colbert Report.