Audio Production

Remote mixing · Mastering · Practical recording

Musician-led audio production for personal songs, gifts, demos, podcasts, and independent creative projects—without the cost or pressure of a large commercial studio.

Support from raw recording to finished file

Mixing

Balance vocals and instruments, shape tone and space, manage dynamics, and build a coherent musical presentation.

Mastering

Prepare a completed mix for consistent playback, appropriate loudness, clean delivery, and final file formats.

Editing & cleanup

Reduce distracting noise, tighten timing where appropriate, organize takes, and improve clarity for music or spoken audio.

Remote projects

Record at home or elsewhere, then send organized files for mixing, mastering, or practical production guidance.

Home-studio recording

Simple vocal or instrumental recording using professional microphones, interfaces, and careful musical direction.

Personal music gifts

Turn a heartfelt performance for a birthday, partner, friend, or family member into a polished keepsake.

The right fit

Professional care at an approachable scale

This service is ideal when you value musical judgment and personal attention but do not need a large tracking room, full commercial studio staff, or complex live-band production.

Ming’s workflow includes Logic Pro, accessible audio-production methods, professional microphones and interfaces, and experience teaching blind creators practical audio and video tools.

Before work begins, Ming reviews the files and agrees on scope, deliverables, revision limits, and price. If a project needs a different facility or specialist, you will hear that honestly.

Introductory pricing

Clear ranges for straightforward projects

Audio production starting rates
Service Typical range Includes
Simple song mix $80–$120 Balance, processing, spatial effects, and one revision round
Stereo mastering $40–$60 Final tone, dynamics, loudness, and delivery files
Editing or cleanup Quoted by project Based on duration, track count, and repair needs
Home-studio recording Quoted by session Based on setup, performers, and intended deliverables

Complex arrangements, heavy vocal tuning, extensive repair, many tracks, or additional revisions may cost more. You will receive a project quote before files are processed.

Selected project

《恋恋风尘》 — independent recording and mix

This personal collaboration was created by Ming and a friend from the ground up: they sang together, played the guitar parts, and developed the arrangement themselves. Ming completed the final mix and also performed the viola part.

Listen: 《恋恋风尘》Full portfolio sample · 3:33

Vocals: Ming Kong and collaborator · Guitars and arrangement: collaborative · Viola and mixing: Ming Kong

Open or download this audio sample (M4A, 6 MB)

Vocals
Ming Kong and collaborator
Guitars & arrangement
Created collaboratively
Viola
Ming Kong
Mixing
Ming Kong

Creative sample

One musician, three instruments

This cover from Ponyo highlights Ming’s multi-instrument musicianship, arranging instincts, recording workflow, and ability to shape several musical roles into one coherent result.

Three-instrument cover: music from “Ponyo”Watch on YouTube (opens in a new tab)

Workflow

A calm, organized production process

  1. 1

    Share a reference

    Send a rough mix, the separated tracks, and one or two examples of the sound you like.

  2. 2

    Confirm the scope

    Agree on deliverables, timeline, revisions, and price before production begins.

  3. 3

    Review and finish

    Receive a first version, provide consolidated notes, and approve the final files.

Have a recording in progress?

Describe the song or audio project, its current format, track count, length, and intended use.

Request a project review