Tim Boyce : NYC Mastering

Analog Mastering, Music Master

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I help music feel alive in an overly saturated market. Mastering for French Montana, DJ Sluggo, Nicholas Jaar, The Happy Mess, and Ayo Jay. Winning APRA and Platinum awards, including nominations for Grammy, & Headies awards. EVERY PROJECT is a chance to shine, big or small. My mastering helps artists uniquely stand-out, Start a chat and let's talk

Originally a staff mastering engineer at Masterdisk NYC, Tim Boyce has worked with the best. Now with a dedicated Studio Facility located on E.14th St. in the East Village neighborhood of Manhattan, Tim's music mastering makes your song jump out of the speakers to grab your fans attention. Assuring a memorable first impression, as well as proper playback on important additional revenue streams like iTunes, YouTube, Broadcast licensing, etc...

Music is pure communication, and Tim is an expert at interpreting a client’s abstract ideas and language into concrete audible results. His dedication, focus, and ability to articulate these complex musical emotions and ideas makes Tim the best choice for making your music translates across boundaries reaching its full audience. Highly adept in both ultra-modern and traditional analog mastering styles, Mastering engineer Tim Boyce translates the artistic expression of your mix into emotionally engaging digital releases in the heart of the East Village NYC with world-class analog mastering that helps your music feel alive, and connect deeply with your listeners emotions.

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Credits

AllMusic verified credits for Tim Boyce
  • French Montana
  • Tim Wheeler
  • Emmy the Great
  • Tim Wheeler
  • Emmy the Great
  • Emmy the Great
  • Emmy the Great
  • Tim Wheeler
  • Emmy the Great
  • EsZ
  • EsZ
  • Recovery Council
  • EsZ
  • Gabrielle Roth & the Mirrors
  • EsZ
  • Museum

236 Reviews - 64 Repeat Clients

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  1. Review by Colton C.
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    Tim is passionate about music and will compliment your sound in the mastering process.
    Whether your sound is commercial or esoteric, you will be in great hands!

  2. Review by Garett
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    Quick, quality and communicative 👍

  3. Review by Bauke N.
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    I'm always extremely satisfied with Tim's mastering work. He’s fast, attentive, and truly listens to the client's needs. It’s a pleasure to work with him every time

  4. Review by Upperflow
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    Working with him for several years has been an incredible experience. His mastering brings our music to life, making it sound even better than we imagined. He’s an absolute master at his craft, consistently elevating our tracks to their fullest potential. We couldn’t be happier with the results every time!

  5. Review by David H.
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    I love having Tim as the last stop on my musical conveyer belt because he often resolves any concerns I had about a mix without me even saying a word. He's always got my back and does such an amazing job putting the finishes touches on anything he touches.

  6. Review by David H.
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    Tim did such an awesome job on my new album! We've been working together now for the last few years, but my overall sound has shifted a bit within that time. Tim didn't even miss a beat and once again has made each track sparkle. If you need a mastering engineer, Tim is your guy!

  7. Review by Taylor P.
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    Tim did an outstanding job mastering a Hip-Hop track for me. He was quick, responsive, and easy to communicate with. His price is extremely reasonably considering the quality of his work. I highly recommend Tim!

  8. Review by Samuel B.
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    Tim's mastering skills are top notch. His work on my song made the song sonically outstanding in all respects. I'm very pleased.

  9. Review by Hamzeh
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    Tim is my go-to mastering engineer. He's a professional, very attentive to details and cares about the artist's image and implements it in his mastering brilliantly. Man will take your tracks to the next level, Can't advise him enough!

  10. Review by King T.
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    Great mastering. very experienced sound engineer.

  11. Review by Hamzeh
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    this man is a professional that knows what hes doing. don't second guess and just go for it, you'll be more than satisfied!

  12. Review by Taylor C.
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    Couldn't ask for a better result. Tim is a real pro through and through

  13. Review by David H.
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    Tim is so good at what he does! My masters all come back sounding smooth as butter. I've been working with him on just about every release of mine over the last four years, and I don't see that changing any time soon!

  14. Review by Christopher D.
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    Tim is incredible at what he does! Would highly recommend.

  15. Review by Kerstin B.
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    Amazing mastering by Tim

  16. Review by Upperflow
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    Absolutely incredible results again. Professional and so so friendly. We have been working with Tim for quite some time now and never disappoints.

  17. Review by Roy R.
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    Always can rely on Tim for amazing sounding masters and a quick turnaround time. He’s done 4 masters for me already and I’m always overly satisfied.

  18. Review by David H.
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    Tim is my go-to for all mastering needs! Not only is he fast, but he takes the time to really understand the sound and make it shine. I'm always stoked when I have something ready to send him!

  19. Review by Ali W.
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    Always a pleasure working with Tim

  20. Review by Doc H.
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    Tim will not let you down. It's just a fact. He delivers every time, and does it with speed, great communication, and limitless skills.

Interview with Tim Boyce : NYC Mastering

  1. Q: Tell us about a project you worked on you are especially proud of and why. What was your role?

  2. A: The Great Gatsby Soundtrack --- it was under intense deadlines, and HUGE pressure with the director (Baz Luhrmann) listening to tracks in England and sending notes in middle of the night.. . . . I assisted for Tony Dawsey and we ended up getting 3x Grammy nominations that year for that record. :) Felt good

  3. Q: What do you bring to a song?

  4. A: I bring Emotional connection : : : I can finesse a track to really connect with the listener. That is what makes music that you're still proud of in 10-years. .

  5. Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.

  6. A: I make music have IMPACT and Depth. Lots of QC, and care to detail .... It's not done until you're dancing in your chair, and emotionally feeling the song. It should get under your skin to where you can't stop thinking about it

  7. Q: Analog or digital and why?

  8. A: There is a time and a place for both ... Analog for depth, digital for tightness. I'm a beta-tester for many hardware and software companies ... so the equipment/software I work with daily is what will be available next year to the rest of the industry. Sounds Good to be ahead of the curve

  9. Q: What advice do you have for a customer looking to hire a provider like you?

  10. A: Trust your ears and your instincts ... if you think something feels good, so will your fans. Trust your Art.

  11. Q: What was your career path? How long have you been doing this?

  12. A: in 2008 I started at Masterdisk in NYC. I first worked alongside Dave McNair, and Randy Merrill in Greg Calbi's original mastering room (assisting and after-hours building up my clients base) Then I moved as an assistant to Scott Hull who was working in Bob Ludwig's original room.. from there I moved to working with Tony Dawsey and Roger Lian in MD3 (the third room) as a staff engineer and Tonys assistant. I also had the good fortune to work with Andy VanDette, Vlado Meller daily ... A real powerhouse team of epic engineers, and I learned so much from them during that time. .. Since I have developed my own sound and style of working, but the influence of working alongside the worlds best ME's greatly influence my final product. I will be forever grateful for their generosity in mentoring my development

  13. Q: What's your strongest skill?

  14. A: My communication and my decision making

  15. Q: Tell us about your studio setup.

  16. A: Highly modified Analog gear. I'm very critical of plug-ins ... only 3-4 have the depth of sonics that I demand from my equipment. There is a balance between vintage tone (Sontec's, clean 1950's tubes) for depth .. and tightness for a clean modern sound (Weiss DS-1, etc..) The entire chain works together .. it's not just one or two pieces, at the end of the day I am a Systems Designer and this system simply sounds outstanding! I'm very proud of the synergy in these very rare and well maintained pieces working together.

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GenresSounds Like
  • French Montana
  • Ayo Jay
  • Nicolas Jaar
Gear Highlights
  • Sontec 430b
  • GML 2030
  • Knif Soma
  • Lavry Gold AD
  • Weiss DS-1
  • Great River MAQ-2NV
  • Telefunken tubes (medical grade)
  • Junger digital
  • ATC
  • Legacy Audio
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  • - APRA Silver Scroll Award : Lips - Everything To MeNov 16, 2019

  • - French Montana : Pop That - RIAA Platinum Record CertificationNov 16, 2019

  • - The Great Gatsby Soundtrack : 3x Grammy NominationsNov 16, 2019