ABOUT
Ste Kerry
Monitoring & Accuracy
Mastering is the search for absolute clarity. My workflow is built around a high-resolution monitoring environment centered on the Chord DAVE and Audeze LCD-5. This setup allows me to hear every micro-detail with absolute certainty, ensuring your music translates perfectly across all playback systems.
The Signal Path
Technical precision must serve the song. By anchoring my entire system to a singular, high-resolution clocking reference, the transient integrity of your music is preserved directly onto the digital file. This ensures the final master isn’t just a technical delivery, but a high-fidelity preservation of your original emotional intent. This approach provides the clarity of the digital age alongside the tactile, rhythmic soul of precision hardware.
Collaboration vs. Automation
In an era of automated mastering, loudness is easy to achieve. However, an algorithm cannot understand intent; it cannot feel the vulnerability in a vocal or the cultural weight of a specific drum texture. I master for emotion rather than mathematical averages.
My role is to be your final creative collaborator, providing the human perspective that turns a good mix into a career-defining record. AI provides a result; I provide a signature.
Background & Credits
My perspective is built on over twenty years of high-stakes listening, including managing sonic energy for headline festival and stadium stages worldwide. This experience provides a unique understanding of how music needs to move—ensuring your records retain their impact and emotional resonance on every playback system.
Since shifting focus fully to mastering in 2015, I have earned the trust of major labels and world-class artists, providing a dedicated specialist service that prioritises the long-term career goals of the artist.
SELECTED CLIENTS & LABELS Universal Music Group / Sony Music / BMG / Warner Bros. / Sleep Token / Evanescence / Lea Salonga / Pixie Lott / While She Sleeps
Mastering is as much about trust and interpretation as it is about technology.
My suite is designed for one thing: The absolute truth of your music.
Currently accepting bookings for independent artists and labels.
To discuss your project or request a quote, please get in touch.