Chris Fogal – Mixing & Mastering (Black in Bluhm)
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Decades of experience. Hundreds of releases. The sound of Black in Bluhm, now from Switzerland.
About
I’m a musician first and like many of us in this line of work I learned how to record and mix out of a desire to produce my own bands. For many years I recorded and mixed bands at Black in Bluhm, my Denver studio mostly known for punk, indie, alt and everything in between. Today, I run my mixing and mastering work out of Switzerland, keeping the same raw energy, collaborative spirit, and attention to detail. My name is on the work, and the Black in Bluhm legacy continues through every mix and master.
Services
Mixing
From professional studio recordings to DIY projects, I'm your guy. I do collaborative work and always strive to serve the song. I work with a hybrid setup of ITB and outboard analog summing. I like vibe and attitude and don't care much for cookie cutter mixes. I specialise in making live instruments sound their best.
Mastering
Mastering is the final polish that makes your music sound great everywhere — from earbuds to SUV's to vinyl. I focus on delivering loud, clear, and dynamic masters that stay as true to your mix as possible while making it competitive with today’s releases. All digital formats are included, and vinyl masters are available if needed. I have hundreds of releases out in the world and you can trust my human ears. I have caught many errors in mixes over the years that a robot would have never noticed.This is one of the many reasons you cannot replace an experienced mastering engineer.
Recording
I do still record bands! I've tracked at a few studios since moving to Switzerland and I can also be convinced to fly back to Denver and track at the Black in Bluhm studio for the right project. Don't hesitate to reach out. I'd love to talk about it! Pricing will vary depending on the project and location.
Production
You can hire me to produce your project too! This could mean a number of different scenarios and pricing structures. I can work with you from square one on songs and arrangement remotely or I can show up at your session and sit in for tracking and performances.
Pricing
Mastering
Standard Mastering
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$70 / single
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EP (4–7 songs): $240 flat
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Album (8+ songs): $400 flat
Includes all digital formats (digital distro, lossless, MP3).
Add-Ons:
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Alt versions – $20 each
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Vinyl masters: EP $60 / LP $100
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DDP file for CD replication – $20​
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Test Masters:
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Free 1-min preview for first-time clients
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Full first-time master: $50 (credited toward EP/album)
Recording
I do still record bands! I've tracked at a few studios since moving to Switzerland and I can also be convinced to fly back to Denver and track at the Black in Bluhm studio for the right project. Don't hesitate to reach out. I'd love to talk about it! Pricing will vary depending on the project and location.
Sounds
These are tracks from many genres that were both mixed and mastered at Black in Bluhm by me, Chris. Some are super old. Some are kinda new. Some are just songs I like. Some were recorded at the studio in Denver and some are from DIY projects sent to me from bands so it's a real mixed bag!
Rehearsal Spaces
Black in Bluhm also has rehearsal spaces! At the Denver location we have around 19 practice spaces that vary in size from small room for a single band to large rooms that up to 3 bands can share.
Rooms are 24/7 and have heat, AC, wifi, digital doorlocks, security, and a great location with parking. For more info and availability just fill out the contact form and we will get back to you right away.
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Gallery
This is Dan. He is my friend. He is playing drums.
My lil'space where I make huge mixes.
This is Dan. He is my friend. He is playing drums.
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