# Valence Studios

> Brooklyn-based mastering and mixing studio run by Kevin McHugh (Ambivalent). Specializing in electronic music -- techno, house, drum & bass, ambient, and experimental -- with 600+ club performances worldwide and releases on labels like Minus, Cocoon, and Ovum.

## Pages

- [Home](/): Overview of mastering, mixing, and academy services with studio highlights and client roster.
- [Services](/services): Mastering and mixing service tiers, volume discounts, and format add-ons with transparent pricing.
- [About](/about): Kevin McHugh's background, studio philosophy, and professional history in electronic music.
- [Clients](/clients): Selected artist and label roster, including crossover projects and studio collaborations.
- [Contact](/contact): Project submission form for custom mastering and mixing quotes, plus frequently asked questions.
- [Press](/press): Articles, interviews, and guides written by or featuring Kevin McHugh for iZotope, Native Instruments, Attack Magazine, and MarketWatch.
- [Dynamics Detective](/academy/dynamics-detective): Interactive compression tutorial in the Valence Academy -- scroll-synchronized with live audio demos and Web Audio visualizations.
- [Newsletter](/newsletter): Sign up for studio updates, production tips, and exclusive content from Kevin McHugh.
- [Contest](/contest): Free mastering giveaway — sign up, submit a WeTransfer link from your account, and Kevin picks a winning track to master at no cost.

## Optional

- [Speaker Recommendations](/press/marketwatch-speakers-audio-pros-use): Kevin's home speaker picks featured in MarketWatch.
- [Analog Sound Techniques](/press/native-instruments-digital-tracks-sound-analog): Guide to making digital tracks sound more analog for Native Instruments.
- [Drum EQ Guide](/press/izotope-how-to-eq-drums): Comprehensive drum EQ tutorial written for iZotope.
- [Loudness Wars](/press/attack-magazine-loudness-wars): Attack Magazine feature on mastering dynamics and loudness.