The goal is simple: make the music feel right. That’s what lasts.
At Neptune Mastering, we work with producers, artists, and labels to give music the final polish it needs, without losing the character of the mix. Neptune is run by Patrick Gharapetian, also known as Patrick DSP. His background as a DJ, producer, and engineer shaped the way he hears music, especially how it translates on real systems and in real spaces.
The studio is built around a carefully curated blend of high-end analogue and digital tools, including a finely tuned analogue chain, so the small details get the attention they deserve. That focus carries through everything we do, from mastering to restoration when a project needs careful cleanup, always with the intention of the music in mind.
Your music already has a point of view. Our job is to help it translate and land the way you meant it to.
Mastering is often treated like a sterile final step, but it shouldn’t be. It’s about connection, keeping the life of the mix intact while the intention of the music reaches the listener. We’ve spent over 30 years listening to what makes a record work, not just what measures well, but what moves. Every project gets real attention, and the master is shaped around the style and intention of the music.
You’ll be in direct contact throughout, so communication stays clear and nothing gets lost.
There are plenty of quick options now: presets, one-click tools, automated chains or AI. But mastering isn’t a shortcut. It’s a trusted room, a fresh perspective, and the experience to know what your track needs, not what an average setting suggests.
Mastering is still a tailored set of decisions, made for your music. People don’t just hear a great master. They feel it.
Masters that hold up everywhere, from earbuds to big systems.
Punch, weight, and movement that suits your music.
Polish without sanding off what makes it yours.
The studio has a carefully curated analogue and digital chain, chosen for tone, control, and translation.
It works because it’s paired with experience, a trained ear, and thousands of small decisions made in service of the music. Browse the full equipment list below.
Neptune Mastering offers mastering, stem mastering, mixing, post-production, restoration, studio design, and consulting.
We love all aspects of sound, and we enjoy working with independent artists and labels. We keep communication clear, the process straightforward, and the experience solid from start to finish.
We provide high-fidelity mastering for local and remote artists, focusing on translation, punch, clarity, and musicality. We also offer full album CD mastering and lacquer disc cutting. With a carefully tuned room, a focused selection of gear, and years of experience behind every decision, we deliver high-end results at fair, accessible rates.
Stem mastering gives us more control when a stereo file isn’t enough.
We work from a small set of grouped stems so we can make targeted adjustments without pulling the whole mix apart. It’s best used when there are mix issues that can’t be solved with standard mastering alone. If you can’t revisit the mix, stem mastering is the cleanest way to get the track where it needs to be.
Mixing takes time, and sometimes a track just needs more than mastering can give.
If you’re close but not quite there, we can help shape it into a tight, punchy, well-balanced mix with a solid low end, clear space, and the right stereo width, so the song hits the way you meant it to.
Lacquer cutting is where a recording becomes something physical.
We cut your master into real grooves on a lacquer disc using our lathe. That lacquer then becomes the source used to create the metal parts for pressing. If you love our sound but you’re handling the pressing elsewhere, we’re happy to cut the lacquer for your release.
Sound is emotional, but rooms can get in the way of it.
We offer acoustic measurements, consultancy, and custom studio and home cinema design tailored to your space and your setup. Whether you’re building from scratch or trying to make an existing room feel more honest, we’ll help you understand what you’re hearing, why it’s happening, and what to change to get the biggest improvement.
A process built around the music, with clear steps and direct contact throughout.
Select a service below to get started. If you have a special request or project in mind, get in touch through our contact section. We’ll work with you to get exactly what you need.
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