IRISH MASTERING ENGINEER

Respecting mixes since 2012

Mastering is often seen as a Dark Art, shrouded in mystery. And while it may be a complex task, the aim is simple: prepare the finished mix for both digital and physical release out into the world. Mastering engineers give you an objective set of ears who can identify how your mixes can be processed in order to enhance their impact, while also addressing issues that might result in your music not translating as well on different playback systems.

Having trained with Steve Albini, I have a specific perspective on the mastering process. I view the mastering engineers role as one that must respect the hours and hours of creative and technical work that has already been done by everyone involved so far to get your music from idea, to song, to recording, to a final mix that is ready for mastering and release. I approach each mastering project with a sense of responsibility to all that effort. I aim to provide a master that is a bigger, better version of your vision, but without ever trying to reshape what you’ve worked so hard to achieve.

For more information on how I can help you with getting your music ready to go out into the world, click below:

Mastering is often seen as a Dark Art, shrouded in mystery. And while it may be a complex task, the aim is simple: prepare the finished mix for both digital and physical release out into the world. Mastering engineers give you an objective set of ears who can identify how your mixes can be processed in order to enhance their impact, while also addressing issues that might result in your music not translating as well on different playback systems.

Having trained with Steve Albini, I have a specific perspective on the mastering process. I view the mastering engineers role as one that must respect the hours and hours of creative and technical work that has already been done by everyone involved so far to get your music from idea, to song, to recording, to a final mix that is ready for mastering and release. I approach each mastering project with a sense of responsibility to all that effort. I aim to provide a master that is a bigger, better version of your vision, but without ever trying to reshape what you’ve worked so hard to achieve.

For more on how I can help you get your music ready to go out into the world, click below:

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TESTIMONIALS

  • Joey Edwards - Pizza Pizza Records

    “I have worked with Tony as a mastering engineer for 10 years now. He has worked on close to every artist on Pizza Pizza records - Elephant, Larry, Just Mustard etc and every experience has just been fantastic. Tony’s approach to mastering is neither completely technical nor linear - but artistic. He finds the space where you didn’t release that is what a mix needed and through excellent communication, great skillset, choice of equipment and talent always satisfies exactly what I didn’t realise I needed from a mastering engineer - Another level.

    When we did the Larry record with Steve Albini in 2018, on Steve’s advice we enlisted Bob Weston at Chicago Mastering to finish the record - which he did and did an incredible job of. As an experiment and as a colleague and contemporary of both Albini & Weston Tony asked to give the master a shot as a blind A-B comparison to see if both he and Bob would approach the record.

    I was astonished at how similar Tony’s master of the record came out. It had such similar sonic imprints to mastering when I was able to listen to them side by side.

    I love working with Tony and having him as a necessary part of my work flow when mixing a record. If you haven’t worked with him yet, you’re going to love. When you get the Tony Fitz treatment, you know you’re in safe hands.”

  • David Noonan - Just Mustard (Wednesday)

    “I couldn't recommend Tony highly enough. On Wednesday, he went above and beyond helping us, offering vital feedback during the final stages of the project and helping us get the mixes into the best possible shape before mastering. From there, he took the record to a really cohesive and sonically powerful place.”

  • Francis Watters - The Future West (Holy Shit... Here Comes The Future West, Vinyl Remaster)

    “Tony is the man! We have worked together numerous times over the years and his mastering moves have never let us down. He has just finished a vinyl master of our debut album which was recorded 10 years ago and he has somehow managed to refresh the whole project and give it that exciting "new music" feeling. We'll no doubt be back when we have new stuff ready to go. Thank you as always Tony!”

  • David Noonan - The Mary Wallopers (Irish Rock N Roll)

    “Tony done a great job emphasising the excitement and livelyness of this record. His mastering added punch and weight while keeping great dynamics throughout. Along with offering great feedback along the way.”

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