Here's an example of what MASTERING can do for
your recording.  First you will hear the version before we got it,
then it will fade into our mastered version.  It was recorded well
and actually was mastered before we got it, but it needed more
care and more time spent on it to bring it up  to quality.  

Check out the difference.
This song is from:
The Soul Survivors CD:
Released
www.thesoulsurvivors.com

"Need You By My Side"
(M.Railton,R.Inguie,C.Inguie)
Copyright 2004
East Fourth Publishing

The next two selections are solo piano pieces, first unmastered
then mastered. The song, "As Time Goes By," is from Dorice
Fox's CD,
Piano Potpourri By The Foxy Lady.  

Check out the difference mastering can make.
The piano becomes richer sounding and clearer. The low end
opens up and the highs are much more vibrant and present.  A
touch of digital reverb showcases the piano and gives a feeling
of space similar to that of a concert hall.
Mastering
Unmastered
Mastered
Check out how important mastering is.   
Above are two versions of Courtney
Baynes single, "We Na Get Defeat."  
Copyright 2007.