CHROMA MASTERING
What we do
At Chroma, we collaborate with engineers and producers who push sonic boundaries to create immersive, emotionally charged soundscapes. We help you overcome the hurdles of familiarity fatigue and enhance the emotional impact of your work to not just meet industry benchmarks, but to shape it into something listeners connect with.
The Process
Learn more about our process and what we stand for at Chroma Mastering ↓
A trusted guide
Over-familiarity is every engineer and producer’s silent struggle. After hours immersed in your mix—meticulously balancing elements, experimenting with textures, and finding just the right vibe—your ears can naturally lose objectivity. Subtle flaws may slip by, and new possibilities can remain unexplored.
That’s why we’re here with fresh ears and an open mind. Think of us as the unbiased friend who isn’t afraid to point out tiny details you might’ve missed while also cheering on everything that’s already incredible. We’ll suggest tweaks if they can dial up the magic, but you’ll always have the final say.
We’ve learned that the right ears on your team can turn “almost there” into that elusive “finished” sound you’re chasing. Choosing to navigate these challenges alone may leave your music’s full potential untapped.
Dedicated to Your Artistic Vision
We get it—no one wants their carefully crafted mix to be flattened by cookie-cutter processes or lifeless automated Ai processing that strips away its character.
At Chroma, we’re dedicated to your artistic vision. Sure, we’ll cover the technical side—EQ adjustments, dynamics control, harmonic processing and stereo imaging—but what truly drives us is capturing the emotional core of your track and enhancing it. Whether your music is a lush blend of acoustic and electronic elements, experimental textures, daring production techniques or dynamic contrasts, we ensure every nuance translates perfectly and serves the song’s emotional core.
We’re here to enhance what makes your sound uniquely yours – not to make your music sound ‘average,’ ‘correct,’ or unnecessarily loud. Every decision in our process is guided by preserving your music’s soul, quirks, and emotional impact.
Crafting 'aha' moments, one master at a time
The final master should feel like coming home – where everything in the mix finds its perfect balance and every sonic detail you’ve crafted shines through–the chorus hits harder, the vocal sits just right, the groove locks in–and suddenly the song feels complete.
That’s the energy we chase at Chroma, creating that moment when you play back the mastered track and think, “Aha, that’s it!”. To achieve this we don’t count revisions or cut corners. Our process is hands-on and detail-obsessed: we won’t stop fine-tuning until your track resonates exactly how you envision.
Explore our portfolio below and discover how we’ve helped other artists achieve immersive, evocative masters that leave a lasting impression.
Masters in the Making
From first contact to final release–Discover how we help our clients achieve their sonic vision.
Artist: Bobby Rush (USA)
Album: All of My Love for You
Producer: Bobby Rush / Dexter Allen
Mix Engineer: Dexter Allen
Mastered by: Cefe Flynn at Chroma Mastering
The Request
When legendary blues artist Bobby Rush approached us, he aimed to craft an album that stayed true to his traditional blues roots while resonating with modern audiences. After a collaborative process and a few mix adjustments with his Producer & Mix Engineer Dexter Allen, the project was ready for mastering.
Our Approach
Understanding Bobby Rush’s vision, we focused on enhancing the soulful essence of his music. Our goal was to preserve the raw emotion and authenticity of his performances while ensuring the sound was polished and impactful with a modern flare. We focused on mastering techniques that helped us to bring warmth, clarity, and depth to the recordings, making sure each track conveyed the intended feel and the album sounded cohesive with a nice flow.
THE RESULT
Hear the results with this before and after comparison of the final mix vs the final mastered track.
In 2024, Bobby Rush’s album “All My Love for You” won Best Traditional Blues Album in the 66th Annual Grammy Awards – 2024. Cefe Flynn was honoured to receive the Grammy Award as the mastering engineer.
Category: Best Traditional Blues Album
Artist: Bobby Rush
Album: All My Love for You
Role: Mastering Engineer
THE FEEDBACK
Had a great chat with Bobby - he's absolutely loving the tracks! You've really outdone yourself on this one - pure magic!
Artist: MAARTE (USA)
Album: Momentum
Producer: Matthew Young
Mix Engineer: Matthew Young
Mastered by: Cefe Flynn at Chroma Mastering
The Request
We have been working with producer Matt Young, aka MAARTE, for a long time. He always comes to us for “some mix feedback, final quality control and album sequencing,” as he puts it. In this project, he had specific ideas about the sonics he was aiming for, describing it as “something sexy, aggressive but chill.” After some back-and-forth tweaking the mixes, we were ready for mastering.
Our Approach
Knowing Matt’s aesthetic preferences, we approached the project with a clear vision: to make the album ‘pop’ by enhancing the groove and bringing clarity to the lead vocal. We aimed to create a rich sonic landscape with depth that flows seamlessly throughout the album, especially since the sequencing included gapless transitions with some track tails “bleeding” into the next track.
THE RESULT
Hear the results with this before and after comparison of the final mix vs the final mastered track.
THE feedback
These sound great! Let's wrap it up 🙂
(a man of few words)
Artist: Civic Video (AUS)
Single: Letters
Producer: Ben Worsey & Civic Video
Mix Engineer: Ben Worsey at Everland Studios
Mastered by: Cefe Flynn at Chroma Mastering
The Request
Long-term collaborator and friend, Ben Worsey—the owner, recording, and mix engineer at Everland Studios—reached out to get this song mastered in an attended session. He had recorded, mixed, and produced the song, so he had specific ideas about how he wanted the final sound. He sent the track online first; we provided feedback on the mix, and we were ready to go after that.
Our Approach
We dived into the session following our usual process: immersing ourselves in the song and listening to the reference tracks provided to get into the desired mood. After the first pass and dialling in all the hardware equipment, Ben sat on the driver’s seat for detailed listening before we made final adjustments. Particular attention was paid to the low-end treatment, especially the kick drum, before capturing the final hardware take.
THE RESULT
Hear the results with this before and after comparison of the final mix vs the final mastered track.
THE feedback
I always trust Cefe with my mixes—they come back enhanced but not changed. They always feel better somehow! This time, I asked him to come in so I could see what the hell he is doing... Still couldn't figure it out, but it sounded amazing! Great excuse to hang out too!
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The Feedback Loop
I've worked with several mastering engineers, but no one as versatile and skilled as Cefe. Quick turnaround, high quality, great communication and great sense of musical direction.
This guys are really good...I have 35 years of experience in the music industry, with 3 Grammy awards...I know what I am talking bout.
Did a shootout with 3 other mastering studios and Cefe won out, 'nuff said! (He's also a nice guy!)
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