“Working with Chris is always an absolute delight. Not only because he does an exceptional job or because he takes every song to the next level, but because he knows how to give emotional importance to each project that I present to him.
Chris treats each song as if it is as important to him as it is to the creators, which I think is incredibly valuable. I couldn't have imagined finding anyone better than Chris to fill the role.
Looking forward to working with him on future projects, I know he will nail every single one of them!”
— DETERESA
“Chris Pavey Mastering came to me as a recommendation from a friend whose ear and choices I trust. I didn’t question it and when I came to Chris for my first piece of work I already trusted the outcome. I still did my research though!
Firstly the masters are always deeply considered - Chris knows exactly what to do to give the music more life and shape. I can honestly say that I learned so much about what my music can be/do from hearing CPM’s mastered versions of my work.
Secondly the process of getting things is truly always smooth and straightforward (these virtues are imperative for me) and I can always rely on Chris to get me some beautiful masters back in good time.
Thank you for your ears, your professionalism and the wonderful personal touch and service.”
— ZOLA MARCELLE
“Mastering with Chris is one of the highlights of my creation process as a producer. Not only is he one of the kindest and most professional people I have worked with in this industry but he is very good at what he does.
Chris is always willing to go the extra mile to get the result I want. I trust his judgement and musical taste.”
— FEMI TEMOWO
"Chris was fantastic to work with when mastering our single. From start to finish, Chris was great at communicating with us, which really helped achieve great results with our music. We initially sent over some reference tracks to give him an idea of the sound we wanted, and Chris used his mastering magic to really bring our track to life.
Not only was the turnaround time very quick, but Chris also provided us with some very useful information about the different file formats (something we had not even considered when sending music to streaming services).
We're so happy with the results - the track sounds bigger and better than we could have imagined, and would highly recommend CPM to anyone looking to take their recordings to the next level!"
— MATT & HOLLY, PEACHSTONE
“As someone with little clue about the dark wizardry that is audio mastering, Chris has been absolutely wonderful to work with and I was totally over the moon with the results he produced.
He is incredibly professional and has a wide ranging expertise of different musical genres and styles, not to mention being a very lovely guy.
Everything I have thrown at him so far he’s nailed on the first pass. I’d recommend Chris to anyone looking for top quality mastering services, especially if you are new to the process of working with a professional mastering engineer.”
— JOSEPH STEVENSON, ARTIST & COMPOSER
"I had the pleasure of working with Chris Pavey on my debut album. As sensitive and nerve-wracking as an album can be, having Chris in my corner put my mind at ease.
Chris is timely, detailed and careful in the way he masters songs and communicates his thoughts with the artist. He is genuinely more than happy to address any notes, questions, and requests, both large and small. It truly feels like a collaborative process with zero ego when you work with him.
The heart of the matter is, Chris puts the artist first and simply wants the best final product of the record possible, and that feels good as an artist. He understands the precious regard we hold for our music and he is determined to deliver a fantastic master every time."
— ISAIAH VARGAS, MUCH MORE
“Chris Pavey was recommended by our mixing engineer, and as musicians, we are always skeptical when working with mastering engineers due to how much of perfectionists we are, but Chris definitely exceeded our expectations. Since the first song he mastered for us, we never looked back. He’s our go to guy, very thoughtful if any changes are needed (which rarely happens), and is extremely considerate with the music he’s working on.
It’s not just a job for him, you can tell it’s what he is made to do. As well as generally just being an incredibly nice guy, he’s also in it for the music, which we are always looking for in engineers. Our tracks have never sounded better, cleaner or so shaped and full. He’s also a great influence when it comes to wanting to get involved in the music tech industry. Hearing his work on our tracks just inspires us to do more!
When writing a song, we always imagine the finished result and get excited to hear what we have made at its full potential, with Chris involved, I can assure you it will sound even better than anticipated.
Great process, communication, professionalism and most of all - great ears! We recommend CPM always.”
— TIZANE
"I've had the pleasure of working with Chris Pavey as my mastering engineer since 2020. He has mastered almost every single release of mine since then, and together, we've amassed over 20 million streams on Spotify.
Chris has an incredible attention to detail and an unwavering dedication to getting things 100% right.
Thank you, Chris, for your hard work and for making my music sound better than ever. You've become an invaluable member of my team!"
— MORITZ WANGER, COMPOSER & MUSIC PRODUCER
“Mastering is that little cherry on top. The icing on the proverbial cake.
Whenever I get a master back it’s the small leap from sounding amazing to being an actual record. Chris delivers this feeling on steroids. Every time I get a master back it’s beaming from ear to ear and so much satisfaction.
His talent and ear is clearly apparent, but not only that, he is a lovely guy to communicate with. Highly recommend using his skills.”
— GUY PRALL
“Chris is one of the most attentive and personable people I have worked with in the professional music industry. His ear for detail, accuracy and excellence are a cut above so many others and to top it off he's such a nice guy!
Chris recently worked on my debut album (O Wide World), a very personal and emotionally charged project. Not only did Chris make the tracks sound fantastic, he was also available to chat and consult about the sounds my producer and I were going for. Chris took time to deeply understand the purpose and emotion of the album before making choices in the master and the result is an album that ebbs and flows, takes you on a journey and dishes you up different flavours along the way - Chris has put so much effort into this project, I can't thank him enough!
Make this guy your go to mastering engineer - you won't be disappointed.”
— BEN LAWRENCE, ARTIST
“I’ve had the pleasure working with Chris for 5+ years as my mastering engineer.
He has mastered every single release of mine since the beginning of my music career.
Chris has the most impeccable attention to detail, his dedication and caring nature shows through his work and he is a joy to collaborate with.
There is no other mastering engineer I’d go to for my releases.”
— HAMU, ARTIST & COMPOSER
"When you pour as much into your productions and mixes as we do, you need a failsafe method to ensure all that hard work gets the best chance to captivate your audience.
Chris' attention to detail begins with the utmost care he takes in answering every query, then that care carries directly over to his exacting mastering process.
The sonic clarity and precision in his masters are unmatched. Thanks to Chris' expertise, we've never sounded better; he elevated our music to its highest potential."
— GANG VIOLINS
“I’ve had the pleasure of working with Chris on multiple projects now, and he certainly is an exceptional mastering engineer who has brought out the best in my music.
His attention to detail and keen ear elevated the quality of each track, ensuring a polished and professional sound.
I highly recommend his expertise for anyone seeking top-notch audio mastering.”
— CHARLIE CREESE, MAGPIE STUDIOS
“Every master I hear from Chris is always clean, tight and sensitive to the sonic information in the mix. He takes the track just that little bit further, and it’s always a joy to hear.
Chris is a consummate professional; he goes to extra distance to make sure the mastering process is collaborative. An absolute pleasure to work with!”
— HARPAL MUDHAR, ARTIST & COMPOSER
“Chris is a great mastering engineer. He was very easy to work with and turned around the master quickly.
His sound and treatment complimented my mix, taking it to another level, without pushing it in a different direction.”
— MATTY MOON, RECORDING ENGINEER, MIXER & PRODUCER
“Chris very kindly agreed to do a sample master for our most recent single, from the moment we heard it we knew we wanted to work with Chris going forward.
He brought out the best in our songs and made them competitively loud, ready for the streaming world we live in. Chris consequently mastered our debut EP and we couldn’t be happier with the results. He made our songs sound the way we always imagined them to sound.
I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Chris. Thank you so much, KLAE”
— KLAE
“Since working with Chris towards the end of 2022, he has now become my go-to Mastering Engineer.
The quality of his work, as well as his communication and initiative with my songs always goes above and beyond my (annoyingly high) expectations.
I can't recommend Chris enough- the perfect set of skills/ears to take your music to that next level, and help give your audience that warm gooey feeling when they press play.”
— JOHN SEATON, PRODUCER & ARTIST
“Chris is a mastering engineer that I can wholeheartedly trust with my mixes.
As a mixing engineer, when listening back to a master I’m looking for it to FEEL the same as the mix. Chris delivers that for me. In reality he may have shaped the sound of the music, but in a way that is respectful to it and to the mix.
I initially came across Chris via a client, and we haven’t looked back. Having worked on many projects since, we’ve also become good friends!
I believe Chris goes above and beyond for his clients with the service, his attention to detail and the experience they get working with him.
I cannot recommend Chris highly enough.”
— ASHLEY KRAJEWSKI, MIX ENGINEER
“Where to start… Chris is the whole package! Putting aside the stellar sounds (which with him is a given), from the very beginning of working together Chris has approached every conversation with the highest degree of professionalism.
Not only is he a super fun guy to work with, he delivers on his commitments time after time. He knows how much goes into writing/ producing/ recording songs and gives every track just what it needs to get it ready for release, and he’s more than happy to work on it together until it’s just right (although my feedback has always been limited/ nonexistant).
I have trusted Chris with my most intimate tracks and can comfortably say that he’s now my go-to mastering engineer - we’ll be working together for many years into the future (as long as he’ll continue to have me…).”
— WALTON BROWN, ARTIST
“Chris and I have worked together on countless songs over the last few years and what started as a simple email has morphed into a valued friendship.
His attention to detail is second to none; he nurtures each song as though it were his and to crown it all, he is such a good communicator. I mean what more can a producer ask for.
Chris is always efficient & brings his best to the table; I highly recommend his services.”
— FÉZ, PRODUCER & SONGWRITER
“It was an absolute pleasure working with Chris on the mastering of my EP.
He mastered my songs with such delicacy and attention to details, which is exactly what the project needed!
He is passionate, talented and professional, and above all that he is also an amazingly nice guy with a warm, caring attitude.
I have no doubt I will work with him again in the future.”
— NOA MARGALIT, ARTIST & COMPOSER
“Chris has great ears, and total respect for the mix. He really brings out the best in a mix without forcing it to go places it can’t. Moreover, he is a joy to work with, with a very positive attitude.”
— RALEGH LONG, ARTIST & COMPOSER
“Chris is the talent you want at the end of the production line. His work is not heavy-handed; it is precise, professional, and reassuring in its quality.
Beyond his professional abilities, Chris is just awesome to work with. He is friendly, easy going, and a great communicator. I am consistently impressed with how he manages to decode my idiosyncratic direction into sonic sense... Truly a great industry find, if you have the chance to work with him - take it.”
— KAT, PRODUCER
“As a mix engineer, working alongside Chris is always a dream. He is clear with what audio he requires, he always keeps me updated with the process if he needs anything, and his masters always compliment and enrich my mixes!
I’ve also never met a nicer guy in the industry.
Chris is a legend and my go-to mastering engineer!”
— LIAM GUNNING, RECORDING/MIX ENGINEER
“Chris has the upmost respect and care for every track he works on. He is a consummate professional and a really lovely guy.
I am honoured to say he is an integral part of my team, and although we have never even met in person (due to the whole global pandemic vibe) I feel that I can truly confide in him and I always value his opinion on all musical matters.
He is incredibly gifted at what he does and his meticulous detailed approach means that as the artist you can really get the sound that you had in your head when you were creating the music.
Mastering has always been a mysterious art (in my opinion) but when you find someone who has got the understanding of it all to the level of Chris, you’ll truly understand the difference it can make.”
— STEVE KNIGHT, ARTIST
“I have known and worked with Chris on various projects for the last few years. Time and time again I come back to Chris for my mastering as I know I’m going to get a transparent and dynamic master, whilst maintaining the sonic vision of my mix.
His open communication and willingness to make any minor tweaks I might have (which is rare) makes it a smooth and pleasant process.
I highly recommend Chris’ services to anyone looking for a timely and polished master.”
— CHRIS PEARSON, MIX ENGINEER
“Chris came through to be a highly valued recommendation to do the mastering for my new album 'MILK'.
The job he has done is absolutely incredible, he will without doubt be my main go to for mastering here on in, and I will be recommending him to my fellow musician friends.
Thank you for your hard work and being a top guy!”
— EWAN MACFARLANE, ARTIST
“Chris Pavey is an amazing mastering engineer who I have trusted with every track I've produced since February 2020.
He puts 100% in every time, and only produces high quality work.
Not only does he demonstrate absolute professionalism, but he is also such a polite and genuine person.”
— WUNMI 'SUNSET' ODUSINA AKA SUNSETDRVER, PRODUCER
”Working with Chris was an absolute pleasure. He is extremely kind and so professional it would pleasantly surprise anyone, especially us from the Balkans!
We loved how his master polishes and compliments our album, and are looking forward to the opportunity for us to work with him again.”
— URŠKA SUPEJ, ARTIST (3:rma)
“I was very nervous about releasing my debut single EMPIRES, and I had the last hurdle to master the track. Chris made my life ten times easier with his professionalism, reliability and punctuality.
He gave the track what it needed and I was very happy with the master the first time around, will definitely be using Chris Pavey’s services again in the near future, would definitely recommend.”
— MAHALIA FONTAINE, ARTIST
“Having trust in a mastering engineer is essential for a mixing engineer.
Chris has this respect for your mixes and worked on improving where it is necessary but leaves things untouched where needed. He polished and lifted my mixes to the next level and was more than happy with his work. A friendly guy as well. What more could you ask for?”
— THOMAS LEMMER, PRODUCER & COMPOSER
“I heard of Chris as I knew many artists personally who he had worked with before, so I trusted that he would be a great choice, and he did not disappoint.
Chris is a brilliant engineer, an extremely prompt replier, and a super nice person!
I'm really grateful that he was willing to listen and make amendments until I was completely happy, and all with such a kind attitude. Really happy with the result and can't wait to release and work with him again! 10/10.”
— HANNAH BARNETT, ARTIST & COMPOSER
”Chris is such a great guy to work with and always delivers! In times of uncertainty through the pandemic he was always on hand and was a true professional. His communication was amazing, his masters sounded awesome, can’t recommend him enough!”
— GEORGE FARRAR, DALMAS (BAND)
“It was such a good experience working with Chris on my album. He took to the time to listen to the tracks and to what I wanted and I completely trusted him with my work after spending so long working on the project myself.
The mastered tracks shine that little bit brighter without losing any of the fire. Chris is also very organised and sent all the files I needed for a digital and physical release which has made the next step easier.”
— LOUSIE EATOCK, FLAMING JUNE (ARTIST)
“Chris has the ear, the personal skills, and the commitment to pulling the extra 110% out of a record that you want to make stand out and shine. My band’s first debut record wouldn’t be the complete journey that it is, without Chris’ finishing touches to bring out the best in each song.
He provided the space to hear my thoughts and requests and was always 2 steps ahead of every question I had moving forward, with my first masters ever, making sure I had everything I needed.
Thank you Chris, I look forward to making more records to give to you!”
— ERIC REYES, ARTIST & PRODUCER
“Chris is such a pleasure to work with. We worked together on few projects including my debut EP.
As a new artist I didn’t know much about the art of mastering, but every time, Chris did a beautiful work on my records and always kindly offered his support!
A positive energy with an amazing ear; I highly recommend his service.”
— I.R.I.S, ARTIST
“If you want your project to sound crisp, clean, and up to par with the industry, Chris is your guy for mastering. He made sure every track was sonically sound and was up to commercial standard.
I also wanted to make CDs for my project and he knew exactly how to format the project to fit as well as giving me an example of how it would sound in chronological order when pressed. Not only that, I was able to get my 7 song EP project back within a week amidst all his other clients. I will definitely be working with him for more of my future projects.”
— BENZER, ARTIST
“A friend referred me to Chris and I was not disappointed. I reached out to him and from only the first few emails I understood what he would do with my track and gave me mixing tips. His customer service is such high quality with a very personal approach taking care of my project as if it was his own song. This resulted in the crispest mastering I’ve experienced to date. I will be working with him regularly from now on.”
— GEORGE COWLEY, ARTIST
“We found Chris to be very helpful right from the first phone call, offering advice & recommending courses of action to take as we finished the recording process.
As a result we have been inspired to make more music as the end sound we get from chris just pushes it that extra yard. Looking forward to working with him again.”
— JAMES & ALLIX, ARTISTS
“Chris was incredibly professional in both communication & delivering the master itself! I really enjoyed how passionate he was about the music and I’m looking forward to mastering more music!
A very good experience and I will recommend to other musicians. Thanks Chris!”
— AQUASHII MUSIC, ARTIST & PRODUCER
“Chris is very talented, skilled, with a great ear and sense for music. He approaches your work with great respect but still with stable confidence about what it needs and what needs to be enhanced for getting the full potential out of it.
Communicating with Chris is a pleasure - fast and on point replies, always nice, ready for effective and nice discussions about the result and any comments - but you'll probably end up with the first version anyway 'cause it will just sound so fantastic.
Most importantly - I really got the feeling that Chris cares about the music and artists he gets involved with. He's happy to help, and you really feel like you just got a very cool guy on the line, who will not just grab your money for a standardised service, but who commits to delivering the best care once you agree to cooperate. He works fast like a rocket and is very professional, too.
Last but of course not least - he did some super nice work on our new EP, he brought the sound to a whole new level. Thanks a lot, 150% satisfaction here.”
— KRISTINE JANDEČKOVÁ, ARTIST, BLOOME (BAND)
"Chris was recommended to me by a couple of different sources I trust deeply, so I wasn't surprised when the final product sounded amazing.
What I really loved about Chris was the process in its entirety.
From start to finish this guy is a professional!
His communication is wonderful, his turnaround time is great for my workflow, and the quality plus attention to detail was exactly what I was looking for.
As a producer I like to get things done and it's nice to know that I have someone like Chris in my corner that I can depend on."
— BRDGES, PRODUCER & ARTIST
“Chris was such a pleasure to work with, and to have him master my River Soul EP.
I can fully recommend trusting him with your music. Creating music is always such a vulnerable process, and with Chris by your side you have someone who treats the 'musical babies' with so much care, valuable advice and with a keen and sensitive ear.
The communication and the advice given was always wonderful. The results are amazing and I am looking forward to working with him again in the future.”
— VALESKA RAUTENBERG, ARTIST & COMPOSER
“What I love about Chris' mastering is how he retains dynamics and makes everything translate perfectly. His ear for balancing is fantastic and I'll always use Chris for any work I have.”
— AARON FOSTER, PRODUCER & MUSICIAN, THE MARDLERS (BAND), PRS GUITARS EUROPE
“I have worked with Chris on several projects now, and he is such a pleasure to work with. Efficiency, excellence, professionalism, patience and passion are a few words that come to mind with Chris. He really goes the extra mile to make sure he can deliver the best outcome for what your project needs, and strikes a perfect balance between giving you his expertise whilst ensuring your creative desire is heard and produced. I always feel safe and secure in terms of scheduling and final product and you cant ask for more than that.”
— CHRIS MORRIS, PRODUCER
“It was an absolute pleasure to have Chris master my album ‘A State of Falling’. The whole process was incredibly smooth, and having his ear for details meant I could trust him to spot things that needed cleaning up that I would have otherwise missed. Chris genuinely cares for you as an artist, and that even comes through after he’s handed over the finished masters. So a big thank you from me and I will continue to recommend him!”
— JACOB HILTON, ARTIST
“Being a new record label there were some areas that were outside our knowledge, that we didn’t even realise until we got down to the nitty gritty of turning the masters into physical formats.
Chris is without doubt not only one of the nicest and helpful people we have ever had the pleasure to work with, but his knowledge, professionalism and mastering ability is superb.
We are delighted with the end result of the new album and we will be forever grateful for his work ethic, of truly above and beyond the call of duty.
We are very much looking forward to working with him on our future projects and are blessed to have him on our team.
Thanks for everything Chris you’re a star - From all the Team at Royale Stag Records!”
— ROYALE STAG RECORDS, LABEL
“I have worked with tonnes of mastering engineers over the years, but none have been as professional, skilled or quick as Chris. He offers that personal touch to the whole experience which I feel is lacking with the bigger mastering organisations. Chris is now my go-to mastering engineer for everything!”
— AUBREY WHITFIELD, PRODUCER & ARTIST
“Working with Chris has been an absolute pleasure. His mastering work always enhances my music and he knows exactly what treatment each individual track requires in order to get the best out of it.
A first version is usually available within one or two days, and I don’t recall having to ask him for a second version. Communication with Chris is always easy and from what I’ve experienced, he’s an all around lovely guy!”
— MARC DOUDIN, ARTIST (AUTUMN GLOW)
“Chris Pavey is a great person to work with as he is communicative, knowledgeable and keen to get you the results that you want. We had some great conversations leading up to the mastering of my recent EP 'Alas'.
Chris took a lot of care to find out exactly what I was aiming for - and for someone who isn't so tech minded like myself, I was very grateful for having Chris on board. Highly recommended.”
— MARK ELLIOTT DRIVER, ARTIST
”Chris is the most professional and down to earth man I’ve ever worked with, he’s always got time for you and his masters are perfect every time. Since working with Chris I haven’t considered anyone else. I can’t recommend him enough.”
— BEN SHELDON, SHELDON STUDIOS & BUNKBED (BAND)
“Put simply, Chris elevates our mixes every time. We don't have to ask, he just gets what each song is going for.
He shows genuine enthusiasm, is extremely prompt and the price is more than reasonable. We wouldn't consider working with anyone else.”
— PRIME PANDA, (BAND)
“10 individual mixes were transformed into a living 10 track album. Anyone serious about the music they've poured weeks and months cannot miss this final critical step. Chris knows which knobs to twist and which to leave be. All the ugly lumps were beaten out; thin milk became butter. A gentleman to work with. Consider this a strong recommendation."
— PATRICK WHITE, KIND HABITAT (ARTIST)
“Chris is exactly what I want from a mastering engineer - always responsive, easy to work with, takes time to help me perfect my mix and listens to my preferences as an artist. He has passion for his craft and his masters are always on point. Very highly recommended.”
— Antony O’Loughlin, Artist & Producer (Magisterium & The Games We Play)
“I’m incredibly impressed with the flair Chris has added to my track! Due to the instrumentation, the track relies heavily on atmosphere and he’s done an excellent job taming this while keeping the crucial dynamics intact. Not only that, but he handled the project professionally, with an excellent turnaround time.
It’s also great to see the genuine support he gives to the artists he’s working with when they release their projects. Can’t wait to work with him again!”
— MATT HAMMOND, ARTIST
“Chris has been incredible throughout the entire mastering process from start to finish. This was my first professional project and Chris took the time to explain each stage and answer my many questions!
He created a gorgeous sounding final track for me, and I can’t wait to start working on the next one with him.”
— NATASHA PETROU, CASUAL WEDNESDAY (ARTIST)
“It’s an absolute pleasure working with Chris. He is a true professional with the intuition for what’s needed (and importantly, not needed!) at this critical last stage.”
— JEREMY NUNN, LION HOUSE PRO (STUDIO)
“A great many people don’t grasp what mastering a song really is, or why we master after mixing. It may be the last step in the creation of a song but in modern day production, it may be the last stage but without question, the most important especially in the digital age. What I like most about Chris mastering my music is that he doesn’t try to recreate my music.
He seems to have uncanny insight into what I’m trying to accomplish in my music. I once told him he isn’t trying to make the steak, just bring out all the flavours that are there, but just hidden and that he does admirably. Mastering is about baby steps, not giant leaps and Chris has done that with my work.
I cannot foresee myself turning to anyone else in the near future.”
— GERALD DUCHENE, ANTIQUITY (BAND)