Importance of Professional Mixing & Mastering

First things first. No amount of studio mixing and mastering, no matter how great the genius and the controls can substitute the heart, soul and passion that you pour into your music and the unique feeling that such ingredients can evoke. That part is and always will be, down to you. However, what is often misunderstood is the vital role that the correct mixing and mastering of the recorded material can play in ensuring that any given track shines in all the right places.