Music Production & DAW Pricing – DAW Music Production Rates
Full arrangement and DAW production (MIDI orchestration, virtual instruments, sound design, layering). Mixing and mastering are separate services. No live recording or audio tracking.
| Production Level | Price per Minute (USD) | Minimum Project Fee | Example (4-minute track) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic (Simple production – solo/duo, light arrangement, minimal sound design) |
$90 – $120 | $400 | $400 – $540 |
| Intermediate (Multi-layer production – chamber, pop, world, variety with moderate sound design) |
$130 – $175 | $550 | $620 – $780 |
| Advanced (Rich hybrid production – large ensemble mockups, cinematic, Jewish traditional advanced modal/ornamental treatment, elaborate variety) |
$180 – $240 | $820 | $920 – $1,120 |
| Full / Cinematic Large Production (Complex symphonic hybrid, heavy layering, detailed sound design across wide styles) |
$250 – $340+ | $1,200 | $1,300 – $1,800+ |
Separate Services – Mixing & Mastering
Prices are per finished track/song and vary according to complexity, number of elements, and style (acoustic/classical, Jewish traditional, pop/variety, hybrid/cinematic).
| Service | Basic / Simple Track | Intermediate Track | Advanced / Complex Track | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixing | $320 – $450 | $480 – $650 | $680 – $950+ | 2 revisions included • Stem mixing available (+20-30%) • Price depends on number of tracks, virtual instruments, and desired sonic density |
| Mastering | $85 – $120 | $120 – $160 | $160 – $220 | 1 revision included • Multiple delivery formats (streaming, radio, loudness-compliant, instrumental/vocal versions if needed) |
| Mix + Master Bundle | $390 – $540 | $570 – $760 | $790 – $1,100+ | 10-15% discount when both services are ordered together |
Note: Production pricing is calculated per minute of finished music, with seconds billed proportionally (rounded up to the nearest 30 seconds). Mixing and mastering are flat fees per track. A detailed fixed-price quote will be provided after reviewing your project (style, complexity, number of elements, and reference tracks).