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Established for more than two decades, our expertise in mastering has encompassed every genre of music. Our clients are bands, musicians, producers, independent and major record labels worldwide.

Along with our numerous mastered singles and albums, we've also contributed mixes to chart topping gold albums, number-one singles, as well as earned music award nominations. This has given us the experienced know-how to bring your mix to a competitive level. We guarantee to deliver on schedule, maintain industry standards, and will produce professional sounding results to your satisfaction.

THE ENGINEER

Jan Ohlhorst brings over 25 years of expertise spanning all audio-related fields, from production and recording to mixing and mastering.

What began as a teenage passion for recording and producing music quickly evolved into professional opportunities as a live mixer and studio mixing engineer. He studied electrical engineering at the University of Applied Sciences, which provided the technical foundation for his diverse career in audio.

Beyond traditional audio engineering, Jan has developed professional loudspeakers under the Suter/Ohlhorst brand and creates innovative audio plugins through his company "Ohlhorst Digital." This diverse experience across hardware and software development provides him with a comprehensive understanding of every aspect of audio production.

Jan Ohlhorst - Mastering Engineer

OUR EQUIPMENT

Monitoring, Conversion & Clock

  • • suter/ohlhorst System 515/99
  • • Sterling Modular Plan E console
  • • Mytek 8x192 AD/DA
  • • suter/ohlhorst Kanalkonfigurator 8

Digital Processing

  • • Ohlhorst Digital custom plugins
  • • Tokyo Dawn Labs (all)
  • • iZotope RX Audio Restoration Suite
  • • Native Instruments Komplete Ultimate
  • • Voxengo, Fabfilter, DMG, Soundtoys
  • • Celemony, Softube, Valhalla, PSP
  • • Hofa, Zynaptiq, Arturia, Flux
  • • u-he, Waves, Elysia, URS
  • • Slate, Cytomic, SPL, Sony, Brainworx

Analog Processing

  • • Buzz Audio REQ 2.2 ME Equalizer (incl. all upgrades)
  • • Manley Massive Passive Stereo Tube EQ
  • • Gyraf Gyratec G14 Parallel-Passive Stereo Tube-EQ
  • • API Audio 5500 Dual Equalizer (ext. power transformer)
  • • Airfield Audio Liminator 2 Opto Compressor (mastering version)
  • • Manley Variable Mu® Compressor (mastering version)
  • • Buzz Audio DBC-20 Class A Diode Bridge Compressor
  • • Tube Tech SMC 2BM Multiband Opto Compressor
  • • Crane Song STC-8/M Compressor
  • • HCL VariS Tube Vari-Mu Compressor
  • • Foote Control Systems P3S ME
  • • Neve Portico 5042 Tape FX

Workstation

  • • AMD Ryzen 9 5900XT 16C/32T, 32GB RAM, Win10 Pro
  • • RME HDSPe AES
  • • Universal Audio UAD-2
  • • Cockos Reaper
  • • HOFA CD- & DDP-Bundle

Miscellaneous

  • • AMS Neve 1073 Preamp/LineAmp
  • • Summit Audio TLA-50 (2x)
  • • Vintage analog synths (Roland, Korg, Oberheim, ...)
  • • Various microphones (Neumann, Gefell, Beyer, ...)
  • • Rega Planar II Turntable with Highend-Pickup
  • • Comfortable leather couch

OUR REFERENCES

Janick Gootz - Puls
Fat Dog EP - Album
KimBo - Trip Infinito
Dü Maroc - Intravenös
Francey und Chayn - Universum
Montez - So macht die Sonne das auch
Sinu - deine Wolken
Janick Gootz - Backpack
Kader Loth - Diva
Fewjar - Go For It!
Francey - Letzten Sommer
Kimberly - Sommer Souvenir
MiA. - Horses of Waterfall
Miss Terrys Motel - Album
Sinu - Vielleicht sind wir Geschichte
Timeless - Schwarzer_Kater
Frohy - When Love is me
Gentleman - Blaue Stunde
Vega - Dreggisch & Roh
Nio - Visionen
Grafi - Display
Kimberly - Mut im Bauch
Helena Fin x Francey - Fenster
GiiRL - On To The Music
Eugen - kunterbunt
Dr.MAS - BAAAM!
Karen - Repeat (Akustik Version)
starryknight - barking at the moon
Sool - Quite Obvious
Laruzo - BDML
Kimberly - Alles nur nicht normal
ANGA - My Curse
GiiRL - Moontear
Sakiwestside - Dance
Framheim - Port
VIIVO - Wasser
Veysel - Ma Vie
Gentleman x Sido - Schöner Tag
Balz Bachmann - Jakobs Ross
Jennifer Junker - Immer wieder Gänsehaut
Fewjar & Benoby - Blaues Licht
Ruffiction - Hohle Hand
VIIVO - Für dich
Miss Allie - Mein Herz und die Toilette
Fewjar - Pay Me
Janick Gootz - Knöcheltief
Samson Jones - Angekommen
NNOC x Bosca - Loch im Bauch
Dan Sonic - Frangipani
zero-zero - Rausch
NNOC - Wind
Ruffiction - Frieden
Dear Paris - Synchronize
Flo Circus - To The Beat Ya
Samra - I need a man
Malikarjuna - The Light in the Dark
Sajin Stroke - Reset
Sechserpack - Kein Weg ist zu weit
Öxl - Bei Dir
Bosca - Fighting Hessisch
Disarstar - Microdose
Bosca feat. Helena Fin - Bleib bitte wach
Veysel x Jugglerz - Normal
Bosca x Francey - Kaputt
ReviLion - Liebe (feat. Kopaia)
Colonel Red - Wireless Soldierz
Blues Connexion - The boy on the wall
Al Pride - Another Color
Fewjar - We Wonder
Oli Schneider - Die Ersten der Ersten
Nellys Lucky Number - Tanz wie die z'Aegypte
Dr.MAS - 2K16
Crystal F - Narben
Crystal F - Panzerband und billiges Crack
Disarstar x Jugglerz - Overdose
Kay Dörfel - Zeiten ändern sich
Sould Inscribed - Tune Up
Sakiwestside - S'agapo (feat. Choppede)
Benoby - Florenz (Piano Version)
Still Weavens - Amisana
ReviLion - Endlich wieder Sommer (feat. Manu Shamba)
X-Stylez & Two-M - On Me
Bligg - Instinkt
Niranjan - Five Conversations on Love
Born - Rapression
Janick Gootz - Bleib
Crystal F & John ODMGDIA - Trail-Mix EP
Samson Jones - Schmetterling
Thutmose - Run Wild feat. NoMBe
Lisa Bund - Mein Wunder
The Heart - Vol 5
Claude Diallo - Motion In Progess
Oisima - Deeper Waters
Caro Best - Liebe ohne Filter
KimBo - Ich lah mir Zit
Ruffiction - Hool777 (Remix EP)
Kabinett - Summer Heat
HerzLicht Bea - Wo geht es hin
The Tell Tale Hearts - Ultimo Amigo
Seelenverwandt - Denn ich liebe dieses Leben

Disarstar - Hymne über Liebe

Credits: mastering

Disarstar - Hymne über Liebe

Bosca - Wo sind die Jahre hin?

Credits: mastering

Bosca - Wo sind die Jahre hin?

Kader Loth - Diva

Credits: co-production, mixing, mastering

Kader Loth - Diva

BOHL - Falls du dich fragst

Credits: mastering

BOHL - Falls du dich fragst

Sinu - Auf dem Weg

Credits: mastering

Sinu - Auf dem Weg

NNOC - Wind

Credits: mastering

NNOC - Wind

Janick Gootz - Rastlos

Credits: mastering

Janick Gootz - Rastlos

Helena Fin x Francey - Fenster

Credits: mastering

Helena Fin x Francey - Fenster

Bianca - Stop And Go

Credits: co-production, mixing, mastering

Bianca - Stop And Go

Gentleman x Sido - Schöner Tag

Credits: mixing

Gentleman x Sido - Schöner Tag

Jugglerz feat. AZET - 50 km/h

Credits: mastering

Jugglerz feat. AZET - 50 km/h

Bosca - Crime Time

Credits: mastering

Bosca - Crime Time

Veysel - Ma Vie

Credits: mastering

Veysel - Ma Vie

DNSTY - Love In Pieces

Credits: mastering

DNSTY - Love In Pieces

Die Aichers - Bierbrauertochter

Credits: mastering

Die Aichers - Bierbrauertochter

Hansy Vogt - Nichts ist vorbei

Credits: mastering

Hansy Vogt - Nichts ist vorbei

KimBo - Valle

Credits: mastering

KimBo - Valle

Bosca feat. FACE - Achterbahn

Credits: mastering

Bosca feat. FACE - Achterbahn

JazzZ - Gbim Gbim

Credits: mastering

JazzZ - Gbim Gbim

Miwata - Du bist wichtiger

Credits: mastering

Miwata - Du bist wichtiger

Lisa Bund - Mein Wunder

Credits: co-producing, mixing, mastering

Lisa Bund - Mein Wunder

Sool - Far Away

Credits: mastering

Sool - Far Away

DJ Agile - High Off feat. Desiire

Credits: mastering

DJ Agile - High Off feat. Desiire

Avi Benedi feat. Emig Lv and DJ Cuervo - Bailame Así

Credits: mastering

Avi Benedi feat. Emig Lv and DJ Cuervo - Bailame Así

Kool Savas - Matrix [Sonus030 Remix]

Credits: mixing, mastering

Kool Savas - Matrix [Sonus030 Remix]

Jugglerz - Nie da (feat. Majan, Kilian & Jo)

Credits: mastering

Jugglerz - Nie da (feat. Majan, Kilian & Jo)

Bosca - Anders feat. Karen

Credits: mastering

Bosca - Anders feat. Karen

Al Pride - Waterfalls

Credits: mastering

Al Pride - Waterfalls

Mhokomo - Token

Credits: mastering

Mhokomo - Token

Slavik x Jhorrmountain x Jugglerz - Top Top

Credits: mastering

Slavik x Jhorrmountain x Jugglerz - Top Top

DJINJO - Polizei

Credits: mastering

DJINJO - Polizei

Alicia Alva - Tu Corazón

Credits: co-producing, mixing, mastering

Alicia Alva - Tu Corazón

Fäaschtbänkler - Ein Leben Lang

Credits: mastering

Fäaschtbänkler - Ein Leben Lang

Fewjar - Lateniteaha

Credits: mastering

Fewjar - Lateniteaha

NIO feat Schenck Oh - Nur ein Herz

Credits: mixing, mastering

NIO feat Schenck Oh - Nur ein Herz

Grup Devrim - Sipane

Credits: mastering

Grup Devrim - Sipane

Tiger Solo - Ein Lächeln wie aus Hollywood

Credits: mastering

Tiger Solo - Ein Lächeln wie aus Hollywood

Rising Sons - For my Darling

Credits: mastering

Rising Sons - For my Darling

Lisa Bund - Das ist Liebe

Credits: co-producing, mixing, mastering

Lisa Bund - Das ist Liebe

Shahzoda - Begim

Credits: mastering

Shahzoda - Begim

Fürchtegott Zack - L.A.

Credits: mastering

Fürchtegott Zack - L.A.

OUR RATES

Hourly Rate

100€

Attended Session, Editing, Restoration

Online Stereo-Mastering

75 | 70 | 65 €

1-2 songs | 3-4 songs | 5+ songs

per song

Additional Versions

+12€

Radio-/Video-/Extended Version, Instrumental, Vinyl-cut prepared, Apple Digital Master (*)

per version

Stem-Mastering

+10€

Price per additional stem track

DDP Master Image

70€

For audio disc manufacturing in pressing plant

Mix-Change-Revision

25€

Only if the mix is changed after the session, otherwise free of charge

per song

Mixing

starting at 400€

Depends on actual effort

per song

Express delivery

+15% | +30%

Please call us for availability

Within 3 | 1 day(s)

We accept bank to bank, cash and Paypal (+3%). All prices excl. 19% German VAT (not applied if you live outside the European Union or have a valid VAT number). Our clients can get ISRC codes free of charge from us on request.

Your project is different? Contact us to discuss various options.

(*) We are a certified provider for Apple Digital Masters / Mastered for iTunes

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