About
The Directory of Music Studios (DMS) began as the Directory of Mastering Studios, helping artists and producers find mastering studios and connect directly with audio professionals around the world. Mastering remains central to our identity. Our expanded name reflects the wider community involved in making music today.
From Mastering Studios to a Wider Music Community
Advances in recording technology, better audio software, and more accessible production tools have changed how music is created, mixed, and mastered. Independent musicians and producers can now develop projects in professional facilities, home studios, and through remote collaboration. Artificial intelligence has also become part of music production and mastering, opening new possibilities and raising new questions about creative choices, experience, and the services people need.
DMS has expanded its reach to welcome recording studios, mixing and mastering engineers, music producers, independent music creators, and AI music creators. This builds on our mastering roots and gives a broader range of members a place to present their work, describe their services, and connect with others. Using AI does not automatically make someone an audio engineer or a studio owner; profiles should clearly describe each member's role and what they offer.
Our Philosophy & Mission
Our purpose is to make it easier to discover music services and creative collaborators through useful profiles and direct communication.
- Support the Creator Community: Help artists, producers, and clients make informed choices by exploring members' work, experience, and service details.
- Respect Professional Experience: Give engineers and studio owners a place to explain their skills, facilities, credits, and approach to sound.
- Welcome Innovation: Include creators who use traditional methods, modern software, or AI tools, with clear descriptions of their work and services.
A listing or paid membership does not by itself establish professional verification or certification. Visitors should assess the information in each profile and discuss their project directly with the member.
Find Studios, Services & Creative Collaborators
Explore DMS to find recording, mixing, mastering, production, and creative collaboration opportunities. Search the directory, visit member profiles, review available examples and service information, and contact members directly through private messaging or the contact details they provide.
Whether you need a mastering engineer for a finished mix, a recording studio for your next session, or a music creator for a collaboration, DMS helps you discover people whose work suits your project. Ask about availability, pricing, and project requirements directly before making arrangements.
A Place to Present Your Work
DMS profiles give studios, engineers, and creators a place to share their background, services, credits, media, and contact information using the features available to their account. Our goal is to make those profiles useful both to prospective clients and to fellow creators looking to connect.
Owned and operated by Edward Vinatea of EV Sonic Lab and the Audio Mastering YouTube channel, DMS brings an enduring focus on mastering together with the changing world of music creation.