"Working with Chris was an absolute delight and I strongly recommend him, he's a master of the mastering craft.

Most of us musicians and producers are constantly in a quest for the ideal mastering engineer - until you work with Chris, that is. He really listens to the tracks to begin with, which is surprisingly rare in the mastering world. Besides actively listening to the tracks, he listens to what the tracks need and gives them exactly what you expect from the perfect mastering.

We worked together on a Flare Voyant project, and I recommended him straight away to my band Karma Sheen, to which he did a brilliant vinyl mastering of our debut album.

Furthermore, besides being very professional and talented, he's truly lovely and a joy to work with!"

“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.”

"Working with Chris Pavey was an absolute pleasure. His attention to detail is second to none, and it’s clear that he truly cares about understanding the essence of your music. His eclectic taste means that no genre is beyond his grasp, making him a versatile and insightful mastering engineer.

Chris is not only incredibly professional and punctual, but also friendly and approachable, making the whole process seamless. Each track receives the same level of meticulous care, ensuring that every piece sounds its absolute best. He’s always open to feedback and is relentless in his pursuit of perfection—never stopping until everything is exactly right.

If you’re looking for someone who is as passionate about your music as you are, Chris Pavey is your guy. Highly recommended!"

"Chris went above and beyond as a mastering engineer, not only doing an incredible job with the master, but also by being so supportive and encouraging about the music.

His attention to detail, professionalism and not least his kindness make him an absolute dream to work with."

"Chris has an excellent ear.

He was very approachable, knowable and generous with his expertise and was genuinely engaged in my work. The process felt collaborative and he was very responsive to what I was seeking to enhance through the mastering process. 

Chris was very professional, quick and I look forward to working with him again.”

"Chris has been a pleasure to work with. As well as getting a great end product, the quality of service and communication is excellent.

Showing initiative and offering advice throughout the process to work with us in detail, which in our estimation puts him above anyone else we have worked with before.

On top of that he's a great guy who always has a positive energy, and also helps to promote the music after release. The all round level of effort and attention to detail is brilliant to work with, and we would thoroughly recommend to anyone."

“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.”

“We’ve worked with Chris since the early days of our band. There’s a reason we haven’t used another mastering engineer and that’s because we think it would be hard to match the level of enthusiasm, professionalism and communication that Chris has shown.

We very much look forward to working with Chris on future projects and recommend that interested gets in touch for their own projects.

Thanks for everything!”

"Mastering is a deeply important (often mysterious) process in all music; and as a producer, you want those finishing touches to be in the hands of an engineer who truly understands their craft, and who can fully appreciate your intentions as an artist. Chris Pavey is that engineer!

He has taken my mixes to the next level, and me and my band couldn't be happier with the results. Chris not only provided helpful advice; but also delivered masters that were transparent and dynamic, yet tastefully loud and dense when they needed to be, supporting every intention we had with the music.

This guy is a true professional with a clear passion, undeniable talent, and a great attention to detail. We'll definitely be working with him in future!"

"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."

"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!"

"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!"

“Chris worked on my album 'Breathe Again' and has been amazing to work with.

He's thorough, always happy to help if you have questions and on time with the finished product. I would definitely recommend him to people and will be coming back to him with more work in the future.”

“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!”

“Chris is an amazing mastering engineer. Brings the life to all of our songs and at such a great price, especially for unsigned artists like us!”

“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.”

“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.”

“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.”

"I've had the pleasure of working with Chris on three of my projects and can confidently say he is an exceptional engineer.

His attention to detail is unmatched; every master was carefully crafted & communication with him is seamless. He is approachable, receptive to feedback, and always willing to go the extra mile to ensure that the final product exceeds all expectations.

Really looking forward to working with Chris again!"

“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.”

"We loved working with Chris. From the moment I made first contact to communicating about the last details Chris was so quick to respond, making it a really stress-free project and easy to keep making edits. Chris was professional and did a great sounding job with our album, offering advice where helpful. He also provided a lot of encouragement along the way. 

Being the first album I had made it was so helpful working with Chris who on a number of occasions helped me understand the process. Thanks Chris!"

“Chris is a great mastering engineer! He is understanding and patient, and delivers just what you need. His turnaround times are very convenient and delivers quality material.

Would highly recommend Chris Pavey Mastering Services. 5/5, top guy!”

"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."

"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."

“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.”

“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.”

“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.”

“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.”

“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!”

“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!”

“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.”

“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.”

“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.”

“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.”

“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”

“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.”

“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…).”

“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!”

“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.”

“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.”

“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.”

“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!”

“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.”