About
Compound Audio is a professional audio mastering studio based in the UK, founded by mastering engineer Dapz. With over 20 years of experience in the music industry, we work with major labels, independent labels and self-financed artists to deliver powerful, detailed masters that translate across all playback systems, from streaming platforms to club systems and vinyl.
Precision. Experience. Translation.
Compound Audio is a UK-based mastering and vinyl cutting studio founded in 2014, built on over two decades of industry experience.
Operating from the East Midlands, the studio works with major record labels, established independent labels, and self-financed artists who require precision, consistency, and reliability in their final masters.
Compound Audio was built on a simple principle: mastering should enhance intent, not override it.
Built on Experience
Behind Compound Audio is a depth of experience spanning over 20 years in the music industry. Across multiple roles and collaborations, that experience has been refined into a disciplined, structured approach to mastering, one that prioritises translation, control, and long-term trust over trend-driven processing.
Clients return not for loudness, but for consistency.
A Defined Approach to Mastering
Compound Audio follows a focused, intentional philosophy:
- Precision over presets
- Translation over excessive loudness
- Musical intent over technical excess
- Long-term relationships over short-term impact
Every project is approached with clarity and restraint, ensuring the mix is respected while the final master delivers authority across streaming platforms, club systems, broadcast, and vinyl formats.
Analogue, Digital & Vinyl Expertise
In addition to digital mastering, Compound Audio provides dedicated vinyl cutting services through its sister company, Compound Dubz. with careful attention paid to phase, low-frequency control, and cutter-friendly top-end management.
Masters are prepared not only for streaming optimisation, but for physical formats that demand technical accuracy and discipline.
Where required, projects can also be delivered as certified Apple Digital Masters.
Founded on Industry Experience
Compound Audio was founded by Dapz, whose career spans over two decades within the music industry across engineering, production, and technical mastering roles.
His experience informs the studio’s disciplined approach, balancing musicality with technical precision.
Read more about the journey on the Our Story page.
Selected Clients & Collaborations
Compound Audio has provided mastering and vinyl cutting services for major record labels, established independent labels, and respected artists across multiple genres.
Selected labels and artists include:
Labels
• Sony Music
• Drum & Bass All Stars
• The Other Songs
• Vinyl Fanatiks
• Suburban Base
Artists
• Dizzee Rascal
• TNA
• DJ Rap
• Kenya Grace
• DJ Pied Piper
Ready to Work?
For artists, producers, and labels seeking a structured, dependable mastering partner, Compound Audio provides a professional environment built on experience and detail.
