Incidence Studio Electronic Music Mastering

About

This studio is built and run by me, Brice Deloose, graduated sound engineer from SAE institute Brussels with over two decades of experience in the electronic music scene, including roles as a DJ & producer (Pattrn), and former booker of Brussels' iconic Fuse Club. From teaching electronic music production, sound design, acoustics, mixing and mastering at esteemed institutions like SAE Institute and the Royal Conservatory of Mons, being event promoter and running my own label, Initiate Records, my journey has been defined by a deep-seated love for electronic music. With a keen ear for detail and a commitment to staying at the forefront of industry advancements, I approach each mastering session with finesse and precision. Whether you're a seasoned artist or new to the scene, trust in my expertise to elevate your music to new heights. Join me on a journey of sonic excellence, where every beat is finely tuned and every note resonates with clarity. Together, let's bring your music to life.

"Embark on a sonic journey fueled by decades of expertise and unwavering passion, tailored to elevate your music to new heights."

Services

Mixing

Mastering

Track feedback, production assistance, sound design and tailored services are also possible. Please send me an email if you have specific requests

Equipement / Philosophy

"Refining your sound with care and precision using cutting-edge technology and acoustically optimized environment to let your music shine."

Meticulously designed by Ideal Acoustics around the Kii Three speakers, the studio ensures the purest signal path and the most accurate, reproducible environment. Inspired by FTB studio design, the space offers a natural reaction to human presence while making the room "invisible" from the speakers' standpoint, allowing you to hear the music, not the room.

Mastering and mixing services 100% in the box, allowing perfect recall for your revisions and no acoustic interference caused by physical equipment. Working in the box grants access to a broad palette of high-end plugins, allowing to select the best tools for each track for precise adjustments and colouring (or not). This versatility enables me to fine-tune every subtlety your track might require, without the limitations of outboard gear.

The Kii Three + BXT speakers, selected among renowned mastering studios, boast an incredible frequency range and a cardioid polar pattern, providing a compact, punchy, and defined low end while minimising room interaction.

Room Design: Ideal Acoustics Monitoring : Kii Three + BXT / Adam S3XV A/D : RME Fireface 800 Preamp : Earthworks ZDT 1022 Microphones : Neumann TLM103 / Neumann U87 / AKG Perception 820 (tube) / SM58's / SM 57's / D112 / .. Plugins & Audio Tools : Newfangled : Elevate Mastering Bundle Izotope : Ozone 11 / Tonal Balance / RX10 Eventide : Split EQ Oeksound : Soothe 2 / Spiff / Bloom Firesonic : FireEq Flux : Analyzer / VerbV3 Liquid Sonics : Seventh Heaven Native Instruments : Komplete 13 ADPTR : Metric A/B / Hype Bettermaker : EQ 232D Black Box HG2 (mastering edition) Brainworks : Townhouse buss compressor / Vertigo VSC-2 Elysia : Museq (mastering edition) Knif Audio : Soma Millenia : NSEQ-2 SPL : Iron Perception A/B TOMO Audiolabs Lisa Relab : LX480 Sonible : Smart : Essentials bundle + True Balance Soundtoys 5 bundle TDR : Arbiter / Elliptical / Infrasonic / Ultrasonic Tone Projects : Basslane Pro / Michelangelo

Clients

•MacGray

Brice Deloose is an extremely talented sound engineer with a deep understanding of music in many genres. As a creative music producer himself, he is great at understanding the emotional aspects of the song and translating the artist intentions into his craft. He will also revise his work whenever requested which is always appreciated. I highly recommend him!

•Frequency Machine

Man, you really are a magician, I hope one day I can meet you face to face my dear friend, what a great person and artist you are! I trust you with closed eyes!

•Theo Gee
The best person to work with in town in my opinion! Brice would put the same attention to my projects as if it was his own music. He also gives helpful feedback on the creative side which is really what I expect from someone who works on my music. If you're in Brussels, you would benefit the professional quality of what he built there. Thank you for everything Brice!

Mix services :
Amare, Erd, Fleur, Hesh & Oliver Si, Leese, Lunar Convoy, Olivier Colot, Theo Gee, Sparkling Bits, Pattrn, Polarized, MacGray

Mastering :
Steevio, Sebastian Mullaert, Ness, Polygonia, Dycide, Fabrice Lig, Adhémar, Antony Doria, Herton, Linear Straight, Kontinum, Mod21, Cabasa, Circula, Danieli, Hesh & Oliver Si, Initial Code, Jona B, Kashpitsky, Leese, Mick Woods, OWL, PRSPCTV aka Xentrix, Polarized, Demetrio Cecchitelli, Clarence RIse, Box 5ive, Sebby Kowal, Taennya, Kato de Vidts, LCP, Avsluta, Ronny Pinazza, Bascha, Inskape, Fook Yue, Prylivy, Adjust (Be), Federico Corrado, Van Morph, Vanta, Nils Edte, Alex Tirelli, Sub Accent, Unjin, Paracusia, Menou, Dionisaf,...

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Workflow

Mastering

• Requirements

Your mix should be sent with at least 1dB of headroom (peaks at -1dBFS), no limiter on your master. File should ideally be stereo 24bit 48kHz max length 15 minutes (if longer this will lead to a separate specific contract) I also need to know the format for which the master is needed: streaming platforms only, digital release and/or vinyl press.

• Process

After reviewing your 3 reference tracks, I'll provide feedback and direction that i plan to take. Once we're aligned, I'll start the work and send a sample for approval. Once approved, you can proceed with payment to receive the full-length mastered track.

• Schedule

Upon receiving all necessary content, expect initial feedback within 5 working days (typically less than 3 days). After agreeing on the direction, your final master will be delivered within 5 working days (usually within 48 hours). Express service within 24 hours is available at an additional cost of 25%. If the submitted mix doesn't meet mastering standards, a detailed "mix feedback" with clear guidelines can be provided for €30. No mastering will commence until the mix is addressed, ensuring high-quality output.

Mixing

• Requirements

I need to receive stems in proper audio format 24bit 48kHz max length 15 minutes (if longer this will lead to a separate specific contract) These should contain no clips, no double files. If this is not the case, an additional fee will be charged depending on the exact extra amount of work fixing this will cause

• Process

After reviewing your guidelines and reference tracks, I'll load the stems into a project at unity gain. Then, I'll provide feedback and direction. If needed, I'll suggest adjustments like removing reverb or combining tracks. Once I have all the necessary audio files, I'll begin working on your track. I'll send you a sample for approval. We can discuss and make adjustments to ensure it meets your preferences. Once approved, you can proceed with payment to receive the full-length mixed track.

• Schedule

Upon receiving all necessary content, you’ll receive first feedback within 5 working days. Once agreed on the steps, the final mix will be delivered in less than 10 working days. Express service within 48hours : 30% extra cost

Arrangement I Production support

These are pretty personal projects and require more discussions on your needs, your expectations, your project timeline (and your deadlines). I offer all kinds of services : fine tuning your arrangement, doing sound design in order to achieve more unique sounds in your productions, harmonic bridges, toplines writing (you know that catchy theme that stays in your head),...

For specific demands, we'll schedule a call to define your goals precisely. Here are some mandatory requirements and average work conditions:

Send at least 3 of your tracks in progress for me to understand your style.
Provide at least 6 reference tracks with notes on what you love about each.
We'll collaborate in-studio or via Zoom for efficient communication.

Let's discuss further to tailor our collaboration to your needs!

Contact

incidence.studio@gmail.com