This mastering membership is designed for producers without access to big budgets

As streaming services and social media increase the demand for artists to keep putting out new music, Raff Di Renzo, founder of Eleven One One Mastering, has noticed more and more independent artists either skipping the mastering process or accepting lower standards.

To address this trend, Di Renzo is launching a membership model designed to give independent artists who don’t have big budgets increased access to professional mastering services.

“Over the years, I’ve worked with thousands of artists, and one thing has become clear. It’s not the quality of the music that’s the issue. It’s the accessibility of the final stage,” Di Renzo says. “Too many producers are making compromises at mastering because it feels financially out of reach. This was built to change that in a way that is sustainable for everyone involved.”

The membership costs £15 a month with a minimum 12-month commitment, bringing the total to £180. For this price, members get two professional masters done per month with 20% off any additional mastering after that. Di Renzo himself will be available to master as well. After the 12 months, the membership will continue monthly, but can be cancelled at any time. This program is designed specifically for independent artists who are releasing music frequently.

“Independent artists invest significant time, energy, and money into their music, but the final 5%, mastering, is often where compromises happen,” Di Renzo continues. “This initiative is about removing that barrier, not lowering standards.”

Over the last 25 years, Di Renzo has cut his teeth as an artist, label manager, educator, and mastering engineer. He is a sound designer for BandLab Technologies, and he was a lead mentor for the prominent drum & bass label, Hospital Records, from 2021 to 2023.

For more information, head to Eleven One One Mastering.

Harry Levin is a freelance journalist with credits in SPIN, Billboard, MusicTech, Grammy.com, Los Angeles Magazine, and more. His musical journey began 20 years ago with a Led Zeppelin CD. He played jazz trombone through college, produced large-scale electronic music events, and now spends his professional time writing and editing.