Aftermaster, Inc., an award-winning audio company, has announced a new partnership with premier independent digital music distribution and publishing administration service TuneCore. Under this agreement, Aftermaster will serve as TuneCore's new professional mastering service, enabling and empowering users with direct access to award-winning senior mastering engineers in Aftermaster's state-of-the-art facilities.
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The new partnership builds upon TuneCore's mission to provide independent artists with key tools to build their careers, by granting access to mastering that meets the industry's highest standards. The service is available to all subscribers for $75 per track.
Aftermaster's renowned team of audio experts have produced, engineered and mastered more hit music than any audio company, boasting the world's largest discography of hit records. Together, this partnership provides access to top mastering engineers whose credits span decades and include Lady Gaga, John Lennon, Frank Sinatra, Miles Davis, The Beach Boys, Michael Jackson, Katy Perry, Snoop Dogg, Mariah Carey, Jennifer Lopez, Céline Dion, Josh Groban, Dwight Yoakam,Marilyn Manson, Harry Connick Jr., Willie Nelson, and Sheryl Crow—to name a few.
"The partnership with TuneCore allows us to bring our skill and experience to the next generation of independent artists," says CEO and Founder Larry Ryckman. "We've respected TuneCore's platform from afar for many years, and it's an honor to join forces and be a part of the music created by a new generation of artists."
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TuneCore artists will have direct access to Aftermaster's engineers who are focused on high-quality audio content in the most proficient and cost-effective manner possible. The TuneCore artist will be able to get their tracks mastered and radio-ready, creating competitive sound comparable to any singles released on major labels. Within 72 hours, TuneCore artists will be able to get their tracks mastered and distribution-ready by taking their final mix and finishing it to a professional mastering standard.
"We're very excited to provide our independent musicians with access to Aftermaster," said Scott Ackerman, TuneCore CEO. "Their skill and expertise will be an invaluable asset to the TuneCore community."
For more information, visit aftermaster.com.