Professional Mix & mastering

Take your sound to the next level with high-quality tools and services. Made for artists who care about detail.

Tom Dickau is a cologne-based producer, mixing and mastering engineer.

Tom is a producer, mixing and mastering engineer with over a decade of professional experience in music production and audio engineering. His work has contributed to more than 1.8 million streams across released projects and has been featured on respected labels including Magnifik, Unreleased Records, MAJA Records, Bar25, Titanic’s End Records, Ikigai Records, and Copyright Control.

Tom combines formal training with years of hands-on studio expertise. His engineering work placed him in the Top 10% of Mixing Engineers (Week of January 16–22, 2026), a recognition reflecting technical precision, consistency, and client satisfaction.

As the founder of Loveless Youth, Tom has developed a distinctive sonic identity rooted in hip-hop while expanding across genres with a refined and contemporary production approach.

Listen to My Work

Check out a selection of my mixes and masters via the spotify playlists and tracks below.

My Services

    • Vocal & instrumental processing

    • EQ, compression, reverb, and FX

    • Delivered in 24-bit & 16-bit WAV

    • 2 revisions included

    • 3–5 day delivery

    • Professional stereo mastering

    • Delivered in 24-bit & 16-bit WAV

    • 1 revision included

    • 2-day delivery

    • Up to 8 stems (e.g., drums, bass, vocals, FX, instruments)

    • Precision mastering with stem-level tweaks

    • Delivered in 24-bit & 16-bit WAV

    • 1 revision included

    • 2–3 day delivery

    • Complete mixing of all stems/tracks

    • Professional stereo mastering

    • Delivered in 24-bit & 16-bit WAV

    • 2 revisions included

    • 5–7 day delivery

What People Are Saying

FAQ

    • Mixing is the process of balancing and blending individual tracks (vocals, instruments, effects) to create a polished, cohesive song. It involves adjusting levels, EQ, compression, reverb, and other effects.

    • Mastering is the final step, where the mixed track is optimized for loudness, clarity, and consistency across all playback systems (streaming platforms, speakers, headphones, etc.). It ensures your song sounds professional and competitive.

    • If you have individual instrument and vocal tracks that need balance and processing, you need mixing.

    • If you already have a finished mix and just need it enhanced for release, you need mastering.

    • If you're unsure, send me your track, and I can recommend what’s best for your project.

    • Export each track (vocals, instruments, drums, effects, etc.) as separate WAV or AIFF files in the highest quality (at least 24-bit, 44.1kHz or higher).

    • Make sure all tracks start at the same timestamp (so they align properly).

    • Remove any unnecessary effects (like limiters or heavy compression) unless they are crucial to the sound.

    • Label each file clearly (e.g., “Lead Vocal.wav,” “Kick Drum.wav,” “Guitar.wav”).

    • Put all stems into a ZIP folder and upload them via WeTransfer, Google Drive, or Dropbox.

    • Export your final mix as a WAV or AIFF file at 24-bit or 32-bit, 44.1kHz or higher.

    • Remove any master bus limiters or compressors unless they are part of the creative sound.

    • Make sure your mix has headroom (the loudest peak should be around -6dB).

    • Avoid clipping or distortion.

    • Send reference tracks if you have a specific sound in mind.

    • Mixing: Typically 3-5 business days per song, depending on complexity.

    • Mastering: Usually 1-2 business days per song.

    • Rush orders may be available for an extra fee.

  • Yes! I offer two free revisions for both mixing and mastering to ensure you’re happy with the final product. Additional revisions may come with a small fee.

    • Yes, I offer bundle deals for EPs, albums, and multiple-song projects. Contact me for details.

    • I accept PayPal, bank transfers, and other digital payment options. Details will be provided upon booking.