Mark Galup Mastering on SoundBetter

Ultra-Fidelity Custom & Rare Analog Chain, with a Pinch of State-of-the-Art Digital. Radio/Stream-Ready. Stereo & Atmos Mastering. Mark's work has been featured on critically-acclaimed major label record releases and national television networks. Galup Mastering is an ADM (Apple Digital Masters) certified studio.

Galup Mastering is the private facility of award-winning Mastering engineer, Mark Galup. In keeping with the history and lineage of the world’s best Mastering facilities, Mark brings his passion for sound to every part of the process - combining custom and modified equipment with his love for incredible sound.

With ear-chosen custom and rare equipment, he finds the essence of each project, bringing out the magic and impact in the recording, and making sure it sounds the best it possibly can at every listen.

Mark has Produced, Engineered, Sound Designed, Mixed, and Mastered countless works for Artists, Major Labels, Publishers, and Industry-leading Commercial Clients, such as Sony, Audible, Kobalt, The Bus, Ole, Big Yellow Dog, and more. Recent highlights include Steve Earle, Quincy Jones, Mariah Carey, Kevin Griffin, Claire Guerreso,Viktor Krauss, Frank Romano, Daniel Tashian, Parker Gispert, Andrew Petroff, Ian Fitchuk, Lincoln Parish, Jeremy Ivey, Margo Price, Lily Hiatt, The Nobility, Wes Bailey, Sid Sriram, The Explorers Club, The Inscape, Secret Sisters, Natalie Prass, K.S. Rhoads, Andrew Jackson Jihad, Deer Tick, and more.

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Credits

AllMusic verified credits for Erik Thompson

Jeremy Ivey
The Nobility
The Explorers Club
The Explorers Club
The Explorers Club
The Explorers Club
Connie Smith
Astral Doors
Dave Rawlings Machine
Creatures
Lo-Fi Chorus
Jeremy Ivey

41 Reviews - 6 Repeat Clients

Endorse Mark Galup Mastering

by R.G.Deguire
Verified
Mark is a total pro!! He delivered a truly impressive mastering with incredible definition, depth, and dynamics. You can trust him with your mix without hesitation; he’ll take it a step further. Thank you, Mark. See you soon for my next song!
by anthony g.
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Really happy with Mark's master of my new track, which kept the original warmth of the final mix. Quick, professional and friendly service.
by Jordan B.
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Thanks Mark, another happy customer :)
by Noah P.
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Mark is a pro! Quick responses, great revisions, and all around amazing quality. Thank you Mark!
by Plamen Dereu
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Mark is exceptional! He's attentive, professional, and truly dedicated to getting the best sound. He patiently answered all my questions, explained the process clearly, and made sure every request was met. I highly recommend him and will definitely return for future projects!
by Plamen Dereu
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Absolutely thrilled with Mark's work! From the start, it was clear that he is passionate about his craft and genuinely cares about delivering an outstanding product. He is super professional and nailed the project on the first go. The attention to detail was impressive, and the final result exceeded all expectations. It’s rare to find someone so committed to customer satisfaction these days. I can't recommend Mark enough for anyone looking for top-notch mastering work. I'll definitely be back.
by Austin D.
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Mark was fast, friendly, and communicative. Even sent my files as a WAV and MP3. Would collaborate again!
by Sarah E.
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Mark did a brilliant job with our recording. He understood the brief perfectly. He is passionate about what he does, and has a can-do attitude which is rare. Highly recommended.
by Jordan B.
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Professional job, would use again
by Sean Carney
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Had a great first experience with Mark. Helped my track feel more competitive in the modern market while only adding to the character that was already there. Hope to work with him again soon!
by Jordan B.
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Mark was professional and easy to work with, and followed our brief well. Would collaborate again :)
by Laoise L.
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Mark was a pleasure to work with. Super professional and stunning end result - thank you Mark!
by TC T.
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Mark used a tailored approach and demonstrated to be keen in understanding what I wanted for the song. It was a pleasure to work with him and the tune sounds great!
by Elvic K.
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Mark Galup did an excellent job. My song is well-polished and ready for release. The mastering result is great. Thank you.
by Eric C.
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Mark was great, solving some of my problems with the sound and even helping me with some special requests. Would definitely recommend for anyone looking for a master!
by Eduardo L.
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It was great working with Mark on getting two tracks mastered. He is very knowledgeable and responsive, and he adjusted the initial masters based on some feedback I provided to realize the vision I had in mind for the songs.
by Jake G.
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Mark made the mastering process a breeze. He exceeded my already high expectations. Everything instantly sounded better on every sound system. Working with him was essential in getting that professional, album ready sound!
by Laoise L.
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We were thrilled with the mastering job Mark did for us. He was brilliant to work with, job & revisions were fast and top quality. Highly recommend!
by JoJo N.
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Loved his work! Super fast and Super Kind!
by Andy M.
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Mark is responsive and positive. He did a great job on my music, it sounds great. Highly recommended.

Interview with Mark Galup Mastering

Q: What's your 'promise' to your clients?
A: I promise that you will be blown away with the quality of my masters, and I will not stop working until you are.
Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?
A: What are your hopes for your project? Did you struggle with anything in the mix? What kind of sound do you love?
Q: What advice do you have for a customer looking to hire a provider like you?
A: Make sure that you have heard and enjoyed other projects that the mastering engineer has done. Don't simply make a decision by the names they have worked with, you should really like the work they do.
Q: If you were on a desert island and could take just 5 pieces of gear, what would they be?
A: My Strauss MF-4 Speakers and Amp, JFL CLF6, JFL Barry Porter, JFL VSS, Neve 32087
Q: What was your career path? How long have you been doing this?
A: 30 years experience, over 20,000 hours in the studio.
Q: What do you bring to a song?
A: The finishing polish to bring it over the top sonically, and sound amazing anywhere your fans listen.
Q: What type of music do you usually work on?
A: I work on a wide variety of genres from Americana to Indie Rock to Pop to Hip Hop. I pride myself on my ability to get into the head space of each project we work on. Take a listen to my sound samples to hear examples of diversity.
Q: What's your strongest skill?
A: I bring out the individuality of each artist I work with. I take the time to fully understand the artist's vision and work very hard to ensure that it's realized.
Q: Tell us about your studio setup.
A: I run full-range, state-of-the-art Strauss Elektroakustik MF-4 monitors with the SE PA-100 amp, along with dual Rythmik E15-HP2 subs. The majority of my chain is a suite of Custom Analog pieces made by the great Frank Lacy, with Lavry Gold ADC and numerous other options for conversion. Additionally, I have numerous other color pieces to fit the master at hand.
Q: What other musicians or music production professionals inspire you?
A: Bernie Grundman, Greg Calbi, Big Bass Brian Gardner, Mike Bozzi, Tom Coyne, Manny Marroquin, Tchad Blake, Dave Fridmann…
Q: Analog or digital and why?
A: Modern music production is about understanding the strengths of both analog and digital tools. It is not as black and white as people want to make it out to be. A successful engineer/mixer will know the correct tool for the job without being concerned with what medium it is.
Q: What do you like most about your job?
A: Getting to listen to great music all day and having an integral role in the artist's dream coming true.
Q: How would you describe your style?
A: Many mastering engineers have a very audible style that can be picked out by the discerning ear. I strive to be elusive and somewhat transparent in my style. My goal is to mold my techniques to what's best for the song rather than molding the song to fit inside my techniques.
Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.
A: I specialize in mastering with a focus on analog equipment. I get inside the head of each project, and enhance the essence of the artistry, resulting in a completely unique sound.