Multi-Platinum Mastering. Credits include Kyle, Kehlani, Lil Yachty, Anderson .Paak, Snoop Dogg, Mos Def, Aloe Blacc, Lil Uzi Vert, Kodak Black, J Dilla, Blu & Exile, Dam Funk, Tokimonsta and many more.
VLM / Violet Lantern Mastering is operated by multi-platinum (7x w/ RIAA) mastering engineer Wes Osborne, who started mastering for independent tastemaker labels like Stones Throw Records and has since been heard and hired by industry giants like Atlantic.
His experience with different genres is broad, and his work ethic is second-to-none.
The current rate for mastering through our website is 150 / song for major labels and 100 for indy labels, but we offered 45% off for the first 100 new clients through SoundBetter.
This has now been achieved but we have decided to extend this offer for a limited time, due to all of the amazing artists we have had the pleasure of working with here on SoundBetter.
Each master also includes 3 rounds of revisions, and a PMCD or DDP is included on full-length albums, upon request.
If you have any questions, feel free to message us!!
Send me a note through the contact button above.
Credits
- KYLE
- kehlani
- lil yachty
- anderson paak
- Snoop Dogg
- Mos Def
- Aloe Blacc
- LIL UZI VERT
- Kodak Black
- tokimonsta
- j dilla
- Jon Wayne
- Oh No
- Blu & Exile
- Dam Funk
- Free The Robots
- Ohtoro
- DJ Nobody
- Dag Savage
- Cult Classic
- Strong Arm Steady
- emanon
- Karriem Riggins
- Wolf+Lamb
- Soul Clap
- Bosq
- Chrome Canyon
- Darondo
- Sweet Maya
- CX KIDTRONIK
- Pistol McFly
- Sam Gellaitry
- Crew Love
- Osunlade
- Geology
- Pillowtalk
- Egyptian Lover
- Dandy Teru
- LEFTO
- J Rocc
- Choosey
- Denmark Vessey
- Scud One
- Star Creature
- Sublet
- Shana Halligan
- Black Renaissance
- Circle City Band
- Aposento Alto
- Anikah
- Gavin Turek
- Bronxlyn
- Malz Monday
- Bebo Dumont
- Mark De Clive-Lowe
- Ras-G
- Slow Hands
- Lavashark
- Beat Ventriloquists
- Super Groupers
- Warsaw Afrobeat Orchestra
- Colin Stetson
- Ikebe Showdown
- Pikes Bleak
- Fanetic
- Vex Ruffin
- Sheridan House
- Kusini
- Dave Dub
- statik selektah
- Josh One
- Superlative Ice
- Hermit Kings
- Sebastian Kill
- Gray
- Jesse Gannon
- Oblique Brown
- Losses
- young art records
- Stones Throw Records
- Dirty Science
- Benoit & Sergio
- Punahele
- JAZ
- Afro Latin Vintage Orchestra
- Onra
439 Reviews - 115 Repeat Clients
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check_circleVerifiedWorking with VLM is always a pleasure! He is very professional, and an incredible communicator. He delivers great products, while always taking into account what you ask for. I would highly recommend VLM for your mastering needs, I am always delighted with the quality he produces every time!
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Wes remastered a previous EP for me and the mix felt translated more. All and all, I'll be back
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Working with Wes I just know my tracks are in good hands. Professional and quality work that goes along with a humble willingness to make sure the client gets the results they are really looking for. Much appreciated!!!
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VLM did an amazing job all around. Tailored his work to the genre/style I was going for, executed and delivered in a timely manner, and listened to my feedback to get the the sonic quality I was looking for. Would highly recommend to musician/producer out there and will definitely be using his services again in the future!
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Always does a phenomenal job!
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Attentive to revisions requested which made it easier to dial in on desired sound. If anyone has had anything mastered with no prior connection to the engineer, you realize that attractiveness is rare and appreciated
check_circleVerifiedWes at VLM is absolutely the best around.
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check_circleVerifiedReturning customer and once again Wes knocked it out of the park!!! Highly recommended!!!
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VLM is an incredible person to work with. He is great at his job, and always presents quality work. I’ve enjoyed working with him because he is always open to feedback, and takes it seriously. All around a very welcoming and professional guy.
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Wes is informative. He is the definition of professionalism and a true example of how one should establish a relationship with their client, as well as a great representative of the SoundBetter community. He is a very friendly and all-around awesome person!
Wes mastered 7 songs for my Hip Hop album, and I will be returning to work with him in the future.
If you want your music brought to the next level for a good price—look no further! Wes is the man for the job! - check_circleVerified
Wes did an incredible job on my project! He achieved exactly what I was looking for with a quick turnaround and multiple options to choose from. He was extremely helpful and informative throughout the process and clearly shows a great attention to detail. Highly recommend Wes for anyone looking to get their tracks mastered!
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Wes kills the mastering everytime!! Highly affordable with unmatched quality. This is my go to guy for the job. And he’s just all around professional.
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Vlm is passionate about his work and I love it!! He makes sure your satisfied with your work and goes the extra mile to do so
check_circleVerifiedI am very pleased with the process and the services that I was provided from start to finish. Wes was very professional from day one to the end, he went the extra mile to make sure I was pleased with my final product. I recommend him to anyone that serious about their music sounding great.
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I believe this is my second review for VLM, and it's always a pleasure to entrust them with my mastering! The result is top-notch, always. Wes takes the time to understand the needs during our exchanges, offers different options, and pays great attention to detail to ensure the result is optimal and aligns with the artist's need. Additionally, the completion times are quick, and Wes is a very friendly and pleasant person. I highly recommend VLM a thousand times.
check_circleVerifiedAlways great working with Wes very helpful and thorough. I truly appreciate the hard work and attention to detail. Will be back with another project!
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Always does an amazing job!
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Wes is an incredible mastering engineer and so easy to work with. I was only provided quality products that exceeded my expectations! His attention to detail is incredible, and he thoroughly explains everything. Every question I had was answered in a timely manner, and I was given many options to pick from. I would definitely recommend working with him!
check_circleVerifiedAfter doing 2-3 singles with Wes, it was a no brainer for me to choose him again to master my entire album. He goes above and beyond what you could ever imagine someone could do for you & your music. Not only that, he is patient and accommodating to smaller artists. Please trust that if you go with Wes, you will not be disappointed and he will take your music to the next level with stellar communication throughout the whole process. I will be choosing him again for my next album!!
Interview with VLM
Q: What was your career path? How long have you been doing this?
A: Started off as a DJ in the early 90's, performing for promoters like Pasquale Rotella / EDC and Gary Richards / HARD Festivals, among many others. Also headlined festivals overseas with acts like Air Liquide and Jamie Lidell. I was also a buyer for three very popular record shops in Los Angeles during that time and in total, my collection reached well over 15,000 titles. This covered many different genres as well, which has been key to what I do (decades of living, breathing, and listening to music). During this this time I also started producing, with my first original release coming out of Berlin in '99. This then led to remixing as well (The Mars Volta, Salvador Santana, Almunia, Kelpe, The Stepkids, Hanni El Khatib, Free Blood, West Indian Girl). While all of this was going on, I guess there was a buzz happening too, because I was then asked to master music for (I would say legendary) tastemaker label Stones Throw Records / Los Angeles. This was back in 2011, and mastering has been a full-time job since.
Q: What's your 'promise' to your clients?
A: To deliver professional-quality masters each and every time.
Q: What do you like most about your job?
A: Making my clients happy by providing them with a professional-quality master that will bring out the best in their music.
Q: What are you working on at the moment?
A: An amazing full-length album from beatmaker / multi-intrumentalist / vocalist Evan Geesman.
Q: Analog or digital and why?
A: Both. I'd be a fool to tie my hands in either domain.
Q: Can you share one music production tip?
A: Give yourself headroom.
Q: What's your strongest skill?
A: Giving my clients what they want, which includes in-depth communication and personal attention to detail.
Q: What advice do you have for a customer looking to hire a provider like you?
A: Make sure you hire someone with knowledge and experience.
Q: Tell us about a project you worked on you are especially proud of and why. What was your role?
A: Kyle & Lil Yachty's 'iSpy'on Atlantic - this was my first single for a major label that went multi-platinum (4x) and in turn led to mastering 4 other songs on Kyle's latest full-length album 'Light Of Mine'
Q: What's the biggest misconception about what you do?
A: Mastering is a dark art. I disagree. To me, it is a labor of love.
Q: What type of music do you usually work on?
A: My experience is broad concerning genres.
Q: What do you bring to a song?
A: Professional Quality.
Q: What's your typical work process?
A: Receive premasters, review and if good to start work on, I'll then move forward with mastering. Otherwise I will contact the client with my notes and request a second round of premasters.
Q: Tell us about your studio setup.
A: Custom Analog & Digital System.
Q: What other musicians or music production professionals inspire you?
A: Ayo, Pensado, Lettuce.
Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.
A: Stereo & Stem Mastering.
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- Mastering EngineerAverage price - $50 per song
PMCD or DDP included upon request with every full-length album. Three revisions available per song. Payment due upon approval. Stem Mastering rates vary. For any more information please contact us.
- One-of-a-kind DHD Titan Prototype (I have beta tested for Dave
- and was given this piece as a thank you. I was also mentioned in the Titan manual
- next to Fab Dupont). Emes Monitoring
45% off our current rates on our website for the first 100 clients through SoundBetter
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