Official Apple Digital Masters provider. Worked with Eurovision and Grammy-nominated artists.
• Hi-quality online mixing & mastering.
- Top-End Hardware Processing
- Official Apple Digital Masters provider.
- Worked with Eurovision and Grammy-nominated artists.
• Stuff:
- AD/DA: Linx Hilo Black
- Control: Adam S3V, Different shit controls
- Gears: SPL Tube Vitalizer, Maselec MEA-2, Chandler EMI TG12345 Curve Bender EQ, Shadow Hills Mastering Compressor, Chandler Limited EMI TG12413 Zener Limiter, Tube-Tech SMC2B Stereo Multiband Compressor, Thermionic Culture Phoenix Mastering Plus + some DIY gears.
• My works charted on iTunes & Beatport Tops, DJ MAG & BBC Radio, Sziget, Tomorrowland & BPM Festivals...
• My 'mixes and masters' played by Pete Tong, Carl Cox, Solardo, Maceo Plex, Jamie Jones, Latmun, Steve Lawler, Prok & Fitch, Todd Terry, Duke Dumont, Ramon Tapia, Darius Syrossian, Chris Lake, Amine Edge & Dance, Justin Martin, Will Taylor and other...
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12 Reviews - 3 Repeat Clients
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check_circleVerifiedPaul did a fantastic mastering of one of our cover songs for a Depeche Model tribute sampler.
He was on point, fast to respond and in general very easy to work with - the result speaks for itself.
check_circleVerifiedIt is a pleasure working with Paul as he does his best to understand your vision with your track and keeps working until you are happy with the result. It only took two changes before we were on target. Very nice at giving pro tips and a professional service. I will absolutely recommend!
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Having worked with him previously, my expectations were understandably high, yet he managed to surpass even those lofty standards. He has an incredible ability to strike the perfect balance between technical mastery and artistic sensitivity. He's also very cooperative, so you can't go wrong by letting him master your works. If you seek mastering services that go beyond technical proficiency and elevate your recordings to new heights, look no further.
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Professional quality work delivered, incredible clarity and punch. I will definitely work with him again in the future.
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I cannot recommend this mastering engineer highly enough. His work was outstanding, delivering impeccable sound quality while truly understanding the artistic vision. He has a rare gift for bringing out the best in recordings while respecting creative intent. If you want professional polish that maintains artistic integrity, look no further - an exceptional talent and absolute pleasure to work with.
check_circleVerifiedYou can feel the love and passion for the music in his work. Paul is a Outstanding Mastering Engineer! World class! BIG THX
check_circleVerifiedGreat mastering engineer!
Fast turnaround and amazing service
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This is the 2nd song Pavel has mastered for us and again we are over-the-moon with the results. The sound is flawless, very nicely balanced and as clear as a bell.
Pavel is efficient, intuitive, accurate, communicative and has a good sense of humour too.
We look forward to working with Pavel in the near future because it's 1 less thing to worry about in the creative process of making music.
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Pavel is attentive to detail and takes in account all your feedback. Great experience
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Super helpful and professional ! Works with you through out the whole process !
Working with him has been an incredibly fresh experience.He knows what’s best for the music, while still knowing what to do in order to get what you want from it! I will definitely work with him again and again in the future. Cheers from Cologne (MODF) & Zürich (EN)
Pavel is a great guy to work with!
He pointed out some big problems in our mix that we totally missed, and gave us solutions on how to fix them in a clear and concise way, his communication was always prompt, as was delivery.
Pavel made our track crystal clear, so happy with the results.
Interview with Paul (Baikonur Mastering)
Q: Tell us about your studio setup.
A: AD/DA: Linx Hilo Black Control: Adam S3V, Different shit controls Gears: SPL Tube Vitalizer, Maselec MEA-2, Chandler EMI TG12345 Curve Bender EQ, Shadow Hills Mastering Compressor, Chandler Limited EMI TG12413 Zener Limiter, Tube-Tech SMC2B Stereo Multiband Compressor, Thermionic Culture Phoenix Mastering Plus + some synths & DIY gears. Work Station: Mac Pro M1 16, 512 DAW: Logic Pro X
Q: What are you working on at the moment?
A: I’m finishing the EP note for a 'Dругой'. Great mix with electronic synths & live instruments.
Q: Tell us about a project you worked on you are especially proud of and why. What was your role?
A: I working with 'Little Big' band. I did mastering for their latest tracks and did ALL concert masters for this band. Video with a track that I mastered reached 54 Million views on YouTube: youtube.com/watch?v=FBnAZnfNB6U
Q: Is there anyone on SoundBetter you know and would recommend to your clients?
A: No, I am here for the first time...
Q: Analog or digital and why?
A: Only in tandem. It is foolish to share it. It is necessary to take the best of their two worlds: the warmth and harmonics of the analog and the accuracy and the possibility of digital technologies.
Q: What's your 'promise' to your clients?
A: I promise 'free demo'
Q: What do you like most about your job?
A: I love to help people and make their dreams come true with music!
Q: What questions do customers most commonly ask you? What's your answer?
A: Customer: "Thank you, your free demo sounds great to me! My track now sounds just fine! How can I pay for it?" Me: "Happy to help you!.... "
Q: What's the biggest misconception about what you do?
A: I believe that Santa will give me new monitors)
Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?
A: Hello, how can I help you, dear %client name here% :-)
Q: What advice do you have for a customer looking to hire a provider like you?
A: Ask me for a free demo.
Q: If you were on a desert island and could take just 5 pieces of gear, what would they be?
A: 1. Mac Book, 2. Control Monitors 3. DAC (Audio Cart) 4. Satellite Internet 5. Solar panels
Q: What was your career path? How long have you been doing this?
A: I started working as a sound engineer since I was 18 years old. Then I graduated 5 years at the best university in my country (University of Trade Unions in St. Petersburg) under the guidance of Irina Aldoshina (honorary member of the AES) After that I opened my studio in which I work for the last 5 years ...
Q: How would you describe your style?
A: Solid and Wide sound. Attentive and sincere attitude to customers and their music.
Q: Which artist would you like to work with and why?
A: I do not "reach for the stars", because I do not like to brag. I just want to be useful for people who have problems with their tracks.
Q: Can you share one music production tip?
A: "Try to listen to music, not as a professional Engineer, make it as a listener... Switch your mind, kick away all your 'dB & Hz's'... Open mind, ears, and soul. Feel it like a listener..." (c) Me
Q: What type of music do you usually work on?
A: EBM (Electronic Body Music) EBM Rock, Hip-Hop, EDM & etc...
Q: What's your strongest skill?
A: 'Golden Ears'
Q: What do you bring to a song?
A: Soul & Presents, Deep & Warmth
Q: What's your typical work process?
A: Coffee & Analog Warmth)
Q: What other musicians or music production professionals inspire you?
A: - Dave Pensado, Luca Pretolesi - Jozef Skrzek, Anders Trentemoller, Jon Hopkins.
Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.
A: 1. Mastering 2. Stem Mastering 3. Mixing
I was the Mixing, Mastering in this production
- Mastering EngineerAverage price - $30 per song
- Mixing EngineerAverage price - $150 per song
• 48 hours turn-around
• 2 free revisions,
• Apple Digital Masters: + $10
- Little Big
- Betoko
- Booka Shade
- Adam S3V
- Lynx Hilo
- SPL Tube Vitalizer
- Maselec MEA-2
- Chandler Curve Bender EQ
- Chandler Zener Limiter
- Tube-Tech SMC2B Stereo Multiband Compressor
- Thermionic Culture Phoenix Mastering Plus.
Discounts for bulk orders, regular customers & record labels.
- 'LITTLE BIG' 54 Million views on YouTube!Feb 04, 2019
'LITTLE BIG - LollyBomb' Mastered by Pavel Ivlev (Baikonur Mastering)
Video: youtube.com/watch?v=FBnAZnfNB6U - Big up from Joris VoornFeb 04, 2019
Maestro 'Joris Voorn' dropping Betoko & Haze-M - Trittonia (Monastetiq Remix)
Mixed and mastered by Pavel Ivlev (Baikonur Mastering)
Video: facebook.com/monastetiqmusic/videos/vb.176708643053498/1969072783182061/?type=2&theater
- Biggest support of my work - Carl Cox b2b Maceo Plex!Feb 04, 2019
Carl Cox b2b Maceo Plex dropping track Monastetiq, Key M - ‘Lume’ at Resistance Ibiza!
Mixed and mastered by Pavel Ivlev (Baikonur Mastering)Video: facebook.com/monastetiqmusic/videos/282544665718749
