These are the common questions we get asked every day. Please scroll down for more information.
Who is Maztr?
Maztr was established in 2016 by a group of audio engineers and musicians who saw the need to help the home recording artist master songs and podcasts in the cloud — For FREE.
Our intelligent algorithms can make your track sparkle, but unlike some services, you have full control. Check out our latest video to get an overview of
our service.
Maztr is for recording artists everywhere. Create and be free.
What is mastering?
Mastering is the final step of audio post-production. The purpose of mastering is to balance sonic elements of a stereo mix and optimize playback across all systems and media formats.
Traditionally, mastering is done using tools like equalization, compression, limiting and stereo enhancement. It is the final set of tweaks before music is released.
Click here to find out more.
Why do I need mastering?
Mastering can make your tracks or podcasts sparkle - more like the songs you hear on the radio. It is usually done as part of post production. Most people will hire a mastering
engineer even if they record in a nice studio. Maztr makes this service instant and affordable.
Does Maztr really work?
Sure does :) Sign up for a free account and try it out for yourself.
Now let's be clear, we're not trying to put traditional mastering engineers out of business. We don't
claim to be better than having an actual human with years of training analyze each second of your track, but we're perceivably close.
Think of us like auto-focus on digital
cameras, but for music instead of photographs. The auto focus doesn't make someone a professional photographer, but they sure can take a lot better pictures with it!
What is audio stem separation?
Audio Stem Separation splits the final mix of an audio track into its discrete audio elements, such as vocals, bass, drums and piano. The resulting stem tracks, also known as split
tracks or simply stems, will typically be stereo audio files containing the isolated components of each particular element. In its simplest form, you can use audio stem separation to
split a track into separate vocals and instrumental streams. Click here to find out more.
How do I access your free online Audio Stem Separator?
Click here to visit our Audio Stem Separator. All paid Maztr accounts have full access and can upload unlimited 100MB files, while
free users have a limit of one 5MB file upload per day.
Do you have any other free audio tools?
Yes. Click here to visit our Free Audio Resources page. All paid Maztr accounts have full, unlimited access, while free users have a few limits.
Can I try Maztr before I buy?
Sure! Just sign up for a free account, master some of your tracks and upgrade when you're ready.
Are there any commitments?
Nope! You can change or cancel your Plan at any time. No contracts, no commitments.
Do I need a credit card?
Nope! You only need a credit card if you'd like to upgrade to a paid plan or upgrade a track to download a 24-bit WAV. There's no credit card needed to use the Free Plan to master MP3s.
What Plans do you offer?
We offer 4 types of plans - Free, MP3, Pro and Pro Plus - each with different features.
Each paid plan also offers monthly and yearly payment options. Please scroll down for more information.
Can I change my Plan?
Sure can! You can change your Plan or downgrade to a free account at any time by clicking on the "Plan" option in your account.
Please note, if you downgrade, we do
not offer refunds on payments already made. Also, to keep our costs low, all masters from your paid account will be deleted.
Can I master just a single track?
Yes, sign up for a free account and master a low-res 192kbps MP3 for FREE.
If you want to master a high-res 320kbps MP3 or a 24-bit HD WAV, there are 2 options to master a
single track:
- If you already have a free account, click the "Upgrade Track" button in your Project to get all the Pro Plus features for your chosen track.
- If you don't have an account, click here to jump straight in and master a Hi-Res track. This option allows you to master a track up
to MB in size with all the Pro Plus features.
Both options cost a one-time $4.99 fee to master that one track.
Can I master 16-bit WAVs?
Yes, Pro and Pro Plus accounts can master unlimited 16-bit WAVs as well as 24-bit HD WAVs and high-res 320kbps MP3s. Upgraded tracks also have these options.
What quality are your masters?
Our intelligent algorithms will make your tracks sparkle, but unlike some services, you have full control.
Free accounts can master unlimited low-res 192kbps MP3s for FREE.
If you want to master a high-res 320kbps MP3 or a 24-bit HD WAV, you can pay a one-time $4.99 to master that single track.
Pro and
Pro Plus accounts can master unlimited high-res 320kbps MP3s or 16-bit and 24-bit HD WAVs. MP3 accounts can master unlimited high-res 320kbps MP3s.
How many tracks can I master?
All of our accounts come with the ability to master an unlimited number of tracks.
How much track storage will I get?
Free accounts can store up to 2 tracks, MP3 accounts can store up to 3 tracks, Pro accounts can store up to 5 tracks, and Pro Plus accounts have unlimited storage. If you don't want to upgrade, you can always delete
older tracks to free up more storage for newer ones.
What is the maximum file size for my tracks?
Free accounts have a maximum file size of 50MB, MP3 accounts have a maximum of 150MB, Pro accounts have a maximum of 300MB, and Pro Plus accounts have a maximum of 5000MB.
How long will you store my tracks?
Your tracks will be stored as long as your account is active. If you downgrade to a free account or your subscription is cancelled, all masters from your paid account will be deleted
to keep our costs low.
Do you offer discounts or special offers?
Yes, click here to see the current offers.
What payment methods do you accept?
Free Accounts don't require any payment method!
If you want to upgrade your track or account to get more features, we accept Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Paypal and
Bank Wire Transfers. Contact our Customer Service Team if you need more information.
Can I edit my music files before I master them?
Sure can! Click here to use our free online Audio File Editor. This is a web-based audio and waveform editing tool which you can use to record new
audio tracks, modify existing tracks or convert file formats.
My audio files are in a different format. How do I convert them to MP3 or WAV?
Click here to use our free online Audio File Editor. This editor allows you to convert most file formats, ready for mastering. These include
MP3, WAV, AAC, AIFF, OGG and FLAC.
Our free Audio File Cleaner and Audio File Denoiser can also convert file formats.
Can I remaster my old MP3 music library?
Sure can! Many of our customers use Maztr to refresh their old music tracks from decades past and make them sparkle. In particular, MP3 tracks ripped from old CDs can get a new lease
of life when you run them through Maztr's intelligent algorithms. Our MP3 Accounts are perfect for this purpose.
Can I edit the metadata tags on my MP3s?
Sure can! Click here to use our free online Audio Tag Editor. This editor allows you to edit the metadata tags for your mp3, ogg and m4a audio files.
Can I resell masters I make?
You can! You can do anything you'd like with the masters you make with Maztr. We only charge you for your membership and retain no rights to your tracks.
How do I distribute my music or podcasts?
To help you get started promoting your music, our Blog lists some of the best promotional methods which are likely to give you great results. Click here to find out more.
Do I have to credit Maztr on my releases?
Not at all. We'd love it if you did :) , but no one has to know you used Maztr.
Can I stream and share my tracks?
Yes, Pro Plus Accounts can have their own public web page and playlist for every track and project. You can also upgrade a single track to access its own public web page.
To set this up, just enable web pages in your track settings. Click here to find out more or
click here to see examples.
How do I download my completed masters?
On a computer or laptop, you can download a mastered track by right-clicking on the MP3 or WAV button, then select the "Save Link As…" option.
The process is a little different
on mobile devices. In Chrome, long press the relevant button then select "Download Link". In Firefox, open the relevant file in Firefox's player, long press on the player then select
"Save Audio".
How do I change the settings for a track I've already mastered?
When you upload a track for mastering, our system processes it using the settings you have chosen at that time. If you want to change those settings, you need to remaster your track
to apply the new settings.
If you have a free account and don’t have remaster access, you need to upload your track again with the new settings to apply the changes.
Alternatively, you can upgrade that single track or upgrade your account to get remaster access.
Do you offer refunds?
Although you can change your Plan or downgrade to a Free Account at any time, we do not offer refunds on payments already made.
How do I change my credit card for payment?
If you need to change your credit card or set up payment with Paypal, simply click here to send us new payment details securely.
What happens if my credit card payment is declined?
Our Billing Provider will try to process the payment a total of 3 times before your Monthly Subscription is cancelled and all masters are deleted from your account.
If you need
to change your credit card or set up payment with Paypal, simply click here to send us new payment details securely.
How do I cancel ongoing payments?
If you paid with a credit card, you can downgrade to a free account at any time by clicking on the "Plan" button in your account. If you paid with Paypal, you’ll need to log
into your Paypal account to cancel it. We’re sorry we can’t do it from here.
Please note, downgrades are processed immediately and we do not offer refunds on payments already
made. Also, to keep our costs low, all masters from your paid account will be deleted immediately, however you can upload new tracks and continue using your account on the Free Plan.
I had a Maztr subscription but I downgraded to a Free Account. Can I upgrade again?
Sure can. You can upgrade and downgrade whenever you like, as often as you like.
However please note if you downgrade, we do not offer refunds on payments
already made and all masters from your paid account will be deleted immediately to keep our costs low.
If I upgrade again, can you restore my old masters?
Sorry no. To keep our costs low, all masters are deleted from your account when you downgrade. You will need to upload your tracks and master them again.
I have a Hi-Res Single Track Account. How do I upload more tracks?
You'll need to upgrade to a Pro Account or downgrade to a Free Account. Hi-Res Single Track Accounts only allow you to master one Hi-Res track.