Professional Audio Mastering Services in the UK
Compound Audio is a professional audio mastering studio based in the UK, providing online mastering, vinyl mastering, and Apple Digital Masters for independent artists, record labels, and content creators worldwide.
With over 20 years of industry experience, we deliver high-quality, release-ready masters using a hybrid analogue and digital workflow trusted across the music industry.
Online, Vinyl & Digital Mastering Services
For nearly 20 years, we have specialised in professional audio mastering tailored to your release format and artistic direction. Whether you’re preparing music for streaming platforms, vinyl pressing, or broadcast, Compound Audio ensures clarity, punch, balance, and consistency across all playback systems.
Hybrid Mastering
Warmth, depth, and precision using analogue gear and the aid of digital plugins.
Feedback On Your Track
Non-biased feedback. With additional comments on how it will translate to big sound systems,
mobile phones, and even vinyl.
Vinyl Cutting & Mastering
In-house Lathe cutting & dedicated vinyl masters optimised for cutting and pressing
Apple Digital Masters.
Certified master’s meeting Apple’s strict requirements.
WHY COMPOUND AUDIO?
A Trusted UK Mastering Engineer
Founded in 2014 by UK audio mastering engineer Dean Pratt (aka Dapz), Compound Audio is a professional mastering house delivering high-quality audio mastering services across multiple genres.
With nearly 20 years of experience in the music industry, Compound Audio provides industry-standard mastering for artists, record labels, broadcasters, and production companies. Our work is trusted by both major and independent labels, as well as leading media organisations.
Built entirely through word of mouth and repeat clients, Compound Audio has established a strong reputation for precision, consistency, and musical integrity. Clients include:
Sony, BMG Production Music, Channel 4 UK, EA Games, Kiss TV, Snoop Dogg, Fatman Scoop, Dizzee Rascal, DNB Allstars, Suburban Base, Lady Leshurr, MC Neat, and more.
Whether it’s digital, vinyl, or Apple Digital Masters, every project receives the same meticulous attention to detail
from underground releases to major-label projects.
Ready to take your music to the next level?
Contact us today to discuss your project and get a personalised mastering quote.
Whether digital, vinyl, or Apple Digital Masters, we tailor our services to suit your music and vision.
Word on the street
Dapz always goes above and beyond.
When it comes to mastering my music projects, anything to do with audio, he is definitely the guy for the job. If you’re looking for a high-quality finish to your music, no matter the genre, then this guy is highly recommended
Dean (Dapz) is amazing!
Great products/quality work/ and his mastering is second to none, been working with him for over 15 years! DJ Rap”
I have known Dapz for over 15 years
since he recorded for my label back in the day. Dapz is thorough, he doesn’t cut corners and he loves what he does. Dapz has been mastering, whether vinyl or digital mastering, vinyl restoration and stem mastering for me for many years. Communication is critical in this business and Dapz is on the emails from first thing in the morning to last thing at night. And the end result, well you aint going to find anyone better out there, trust me!”
Compound audio are the best in the game
Dapz is the guy, nowhere else I would go for mixing and mastering.
A pleasure to work with and always the same high standards.
I’m Always making music,& recording cover songs
When producing, I don’t have much time to mix and master with the weekly deadlines!
Dean is always on time and always sends me quality edits . I’m constantly happy with high quality work.
Excellent company that I can not recommend enough.
Dean has been mastering for me for many years now and I always recommend CA when people ask.
Never ever disappoints and is more than happy to adjust or tweak if things are not quite as you wanted. Nothing is too much trouble for him.
Honestly could not recommend Compound Audio enough. Quality service and results.”
Compound Audio has a unique understanding
Compound Audio has a unique understanding of the sound & frequencies.
Essential qualities needed when competing at the highest levels.
CA has helped give Kemet an edge because of the quality of sound we now possess.
We are proud to stand beside CA in our quest to give our fans the music they deserve!
Thank you!
“Thanks for the F.A.T Mastering you provide each and every time!”
10 out of 10
Great sound and articulation in both the stems mix service and the mastering service.
I have used both frequently, our last project featuring Snoop Dogg got the compound treatment and since has gone platinum
Thanks to Compound Audio for everything, they worked wonders with Homefront :
The Revolution,
I’m extremely pleased with the quality of the work, it sounds amazing.
10/10
We have worked with Dean for many years and always got excellent results each and every time!.
If your looking for a top level mix & master, these are your guys
“Proud to have worked on writing and producing this tune for Hayla TV
and having it mixed and mastered by Compound Audio’s
People in Amman, if you need any track wonderfully mastered, Compound Audio is the place to go to!”
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