Alexander Wright Mastering

10/08/2025

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10/04/2025

My philosophy of mastering. 3 pillars: emotional fidelity, translation without compromise, and timeless finalization.

09/27/2025

Mastering isn’t a fix-all. Knowing its limitations is just as important as discovering in its magic.

09/20/2025

Not every mastering engineer is the same. Ask these 5 questions up front to reveal everything that really matters.

09/19/2025

I grew up on a steady diet of classic rock, thanks to my dad. These days, it’s rare to find bands that truly capture the energy, spirit, and vibe of the great rock acts from the ’60s and ’70s. It’s a familiar talking point and a sad reality in the industry, but that’s exactly what makes albums like Ivan Waters and The Citadel’s self-titled debut feel so special when they appear. It’s a heartfelt throwback, music that wears its emotions openly and pulses with genuine soul.

- music and lyrics
- drums, percussion
- bass, backing vocals
- mixing
- guitar, production

Mastered by me 🔊

09/13/2025

Before you hit export, here’s what mastering engineers actually need. A quick prep checklist to keep the process easy.

08/31/2025

🆘🚨 Published in Sound On Sound! 🚨🆘

Thrilled to share that my article, “The Last Five Percent: What Mastering Can and Can’t Do,” is featured as a Technique Masterclass in the September issue of — with a cover-line mention.

Sound On Sound has been one of the most respected voices in our field for decades, and a compass for me since the beginning. To now see my work in its pages feels full-circle and a real honor.

Grateful to Sam and the SOS team for the thoughtful edits and beautiful layout.

📖 Read the article at the link in my bio — and look out for print copies on shelves near you.

08/25/2025

Grateful to the Sound On Sound team for featuring my writing in their legendary pages.

https://sosm.ag/MasteringCanOrCantDo

Mastering is not an extension of mixing. It requires its own skill set — and, above all, a philosophy of “first do no harm”.

By the time a mix reaches the mastering stage, most of the big decisions have been made. It’s tempting to think that one last tweak — the final five percent — might turn a good song into a great one. But often, the real job is resisting that urge. It’s vital to understand which tiny adjustments truly serve the music, and which might rob it of its soul.

We take a look at what Mastering Can & Can't Do in the latest edition