Business Details
30 Years
experience
Professional Music Production Services
Opus Studios, founded in 1996, has established itself as a premier destination for professional music production, mixing, and mastering services. With over 20 years of hands-on experience in the music industry, our founder Tim Benson has worked with international top 10 selling artists and collaborated at prestigious studios including Abbey Road and Real World Studios. Our expertise spans recording, mixing, and mastering thousands of tracks for diverse artists across the UK, Europe, Australia, Canada, and the US. We specialise in delivering high-quality sonic results through a combination of cutting-edge digital tools and unique analogue outboard gear. Our services include vocal tuning, editing, drum replacement, and hybrid digital-analogue mastering tailored to each client's creative vision.We prioritise a personalised approach, treating every project with dedicated attention to detail and technical excellence. Our state-of-the-art monitoring systems and professional audio plugins ensure optimal sound quality for commercial success. We understand the challenges musicians face in achieving objective, polished masters and provide fresh, expert perspectives to elevate their work. Our fixed-fee structure guarantees transparency, while our revision policy ensures client satisfaction. With a legacy built on technical mastery and artistic collaboration, we remain committed to advancing the craft of music production in the digital age.
Services
Music Production
Mixing Services
Mastering Services
Vocal Tuning
Drum Replacement
Details
- Year established: 1996
Highlights and features
- 25+ years of music production experience with international artists
- Personalised service combining digital precision and analogue warmth
- Access to prestigious studio equipment and monitoring systems
- Proven track record with 1000+ successfully completed tracks
- Transparent fixed-fee pricing with guaranteed revisions
Services
Music Production
We provide comprehensive music production services from initial recording to final mastering. Our team combines technical expertise with creative insight to develop your artistic vision. Utilising both digital and analogue technologies, we ensure optimal sonic quality for commercial release.
Mixing Services
Our mixing process balances individual track elements to create cohesive, impactful soundscapes. We employ advanced techniques for frequency separation, dynamic control, and spatial imaging. Each mix is tailored to maintain artistic integrity while achieving commercial loudness standards.
Mastering Services
We deliver hybrid digital-analogue mastering using high-end equipment and monitoring systems. Our process includes final EQ adjustments, stereo enhancement, and format preparation. We ensure consistent playback across all devices and platforms while preserving sonic character.
Vocal Tuning
Our precision vocal tuning corrects pitch imperfections while maintaining natural performance characteristics. We use industry-leading software to enhance vocal clarity and intonation. This service includes timing adjustments and breath control for professional-grade vocal tracks.
Drum Replacement
We offer drum sample replacement and editing services to enhance rhythmic precision. Our process maintains organic performance feel while improving tonal consistency. This includes transient shaping, sample layering, and groove quantisation for polished drum tracks.
People
Tim Benson
Owner & Chief Engineer
Tim Benson is a professional musician and producer with 25+ years in the music industry. He has worked at prestigious studios like Abbey Road and Real World Studios, delivering over 1000 professionally mixed tracks for international artists.
Questions
What music genres do you work with?
We work across all genres including rock, pop, classical, electronic, and jazz. Our engineers adapt techniques to suit each project's unique requirements while maintaining technical excellence.
Can I request specific mastering formats?
We provide streaming-ready 24-bit WAV files and CD-ready DDP formats as standard. Special format requests can be accommodated upon discussion during project initiation.
How many revision rounds are included?
Three revision rounds are included per track for mixing and mastering services. Additional revisions may be arranged at agreed hourly rates for complex projects.
What file formats do you accept?
We accept all major DAW session formats including Pro Tools, Logic, Cubase, and Ableton. For mixing, we recommend 24-bit WAV files at 44.1kHz or higher sample rates.
Do you offer production consultations?
Yes, we provide free initial consultations to discuss project requirements. This includes technical specifications, timeline planning, and creative direction discussions with our production team.
How do you ensure sonic consistency?
We use calibrated monitoring systems in acoustically treated environments. Our hybrid digital-analogue workflow combines modern precision with vintage warmth to maintain consistency across playback systems.
