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Jean-Marc Boulier - SoundWise
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Audio engineer - SoundWise Mastering
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Mastering isn’t about chasing loudness or algorithms.
It’s about taste, depth, and emotion.

Every song deserves a master that feels right, not just one that measures right.

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November 10, 2025 at 4:09 PM
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Mastering isn’t just about loudness — it’s about making your music sound great everywhere. From streaming to vinyl, I ensure clarity, balance, and impact while keeping your unique sound intact.

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#Mastering #AudioMastering #MusicProduction
November 7, 2025 at 4:44 PM
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I’m excited to share some of the tracks I’ve had the privilege of mastering! From acoustic ballads to heavy-hitting metal, each one got the same care to sound its best.

🎧 open.spotify.com/playlist/3u1...

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November 3, 2025 at 3:52 PM
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Summoning clarity from the spectral realm… it must be Halloween 👻
October 31, 2025 at 7:31 PM
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Thinking about pressing CDs? 💿
A DDP (Disc Description Protocol) fileset ensures perfect replication—accurate track order, ISRC, CD-Text & UPC codes, all error-free.
Even today, CDs offer great sound, collectability & fan support.
💬 Ever worked with DDP before?

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October 16, 2025 at 5:00 PM
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Proper metadata ensures your music is credited, tracked, and monetized. Embedding ISRCs in your masters preserves this info across platforms and future re-releases, helping future-proof your music as lossless streaming grows.

💬 Comment if you need clarification!
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October 6, 2025 at 11:40 AM
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Mixers & producers often specialize in specific genres because their work involves highly creative choices. Mastering engineers focus more on sound itself, using technical expertise to enhance sonic characteristics across all styles.

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October 1, 2025 at 2:43 PM
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Artists, mixers & producers often listen to songs hundreds of times. It’s key for refining, but it can blur objectivity: imperfections start to slip by. A mastering engineer brings fresh ears & a precise environment, catching what’s missed & making your music shine for the audience.

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September 27, 2025 at 6:46 PM
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Curious how mastering can transform your music? 🎶
I offer first-time clients a free test master—streamed in high-quality audio. No pressure, no commitment. Upgrade only if you want to use it commercially.

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Free test master
September 23, 2025 at 1:39 PM
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Tailored mastering for independent artists & producers:
✔️ Digital/streaming
✔️ DDP for CD replication
✔️ Vinyl premasters
✔️ All formats organized and delivered
✔️ Metadata & ISRCs
✔️ Apple Digital Masters certified

Mix feedback & revisions included.
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September 19, 2025 at 8:18 AM
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Apple Digital Masters in 2025: Still relevant? 🎧
With lossless streaming on the rise, is ADM (formerly Mastered for iTunes) still worth it? My answer: yes — and here’s why. 👇
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September 15, 2025 at 8:41 PM
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The best part of my job? Seeing a client's reaction to the final master.

Huge thanks to Justine for the amazing review. Your album was a joy to work on—a beautiful blend of acoustic instruments, heartfelt lyrics, and compelling vocals.

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September 10, 2025 at 11:53 AM
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Every track deserves a master that fits its vision. 🎧
Here’s my 5-step process: understand your goals, review your mix, optimize audio, revise with your input, deliver final files ready for streaming & distribution.
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September 6, 2025 at 10:20 AM
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3 big myths about mastering — and the truths behind them. 🎚️
Swipe through the carousel, and check this thread for details 👇
Mastering misconceptions "Mastering Can Fix a Poor Mix" Sure, a great mastering engineer can mitigate mix issues—but that’s not the same as fixing them. If the vocal is buried, the low end is bloated, or the balance feels off, mastering can only do so much before the trade-offs become obvious. Pushing a problematic mix through EQ, compression, and limiting often creates new problems instead of solving old ones. That’s why mix revisions are sometimes part of the mastering process—it’s not about perfectionism, but about making sure the final result holds up everywhere. "Louder is Always Better" Yes, some genres thrive on aggressive loudness, but the assumption that "louder = more impact" is flawed. A track that’s perceived as louder often has more to do with its midrange density, transient clarity, and arrangement than just pure level. Plus, some of the loudest-sounding records aren’t actually the loudest on a meter—they just hit right. Mastering isn't about squeezing every last dB; it's about shaping the energy so the song feels powerful at any volume. "Mastering is Just a Technical Step" On paper, mastering is about numbers—EQ curves, LUFS targets, peak ceilings. But in reality? It’s about judgment. Two engineers using the same tools could produce vastly different masters, because what matters isn’t just the gear, but how the engineer interprets the music. Even in a fully digital workflow, the real magic isn’t in the processing—it’s in the choices. AI mastering might be able to match tonal profiles, but it can’t listen like a human, and it definitely doesn’t care about why a mix needs a particular touch.
September 3, 2025 at 11:28 AM
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Mastering isn’t just “the final step”—it’s what makes your music shine on any system, in any format. I balance precision with creativity to preserve impact, fix issues & ensure your track is ready for release.

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August 30, 2025 at 1:29 PM
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Every song is unique. I give each project the same care and precision—whether it’s from a chart-topping artist or a home studio. As a songwriter & producer myself, I know how much your music means.

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August 28, 2025 at 11:17 AM
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Mastering isn’t magic—it enhances what’s already in your mix. Before sending it off, check: does your mix tell a story? Any reverb/delay buildup? Stereo wide but mono-safe? Enough headroom/dynamics? Export clean, compare with refs, and test on small speakers. 👉 swmastering.com

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August 24, 2025 at 11:56 AM
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Hi, I’m Jean-Marc Boulier, an Apple Digital Masters-certified audio engineer. I began my career in Singapore and now work from France, helping artists bring their music to life with care and expertise. I’ve worked with indie and pro musicians worldwide.
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August 21, 2025 at 6:22 PM
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About to eperience the kaleidoscope of sound and soul with Jacob Collier live.
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