SAM WILLS.
Wired Masters Studio
Hard House mastering for Lagos producers

Lagos Hard House Mastering

Professional online hard house mastering for producers and labels in Lagos. Built around compressed bouncy kicks, pitched stabs, driving basslines and high-energy bounce — mastered at Wired Masters, London, and delivered to release standard worldwide.

How Online Hard House Mastering Works

No studio visit required. Send your files from Lagos, Sam masters them at Wired Masters in London, and your finished hard house master comes back ready for release.

01

Submit Your Mix

Send your final stereo mix as WAV or AIFF at 24-bit or 32-bit float. Include references. No limiting on the mix bus.

02

Mastering Session

Hard house mastering focuses on the kick bounce, stab bite and bassline drive. Sam dials in transient control and loudness to keep the energy relentless without losing the punchiness that defines the genre.

03

Delivery & Revisions

Full-resolution master by email. Revision rounds included. Turnaround is 2–3 business days.

What's Included

  • Compressed kick bounce — tight and relentless
  • Stab bite and attack preserved
  • Driving bassline depth and punch
  • High-energy loudness without harshness
  • Loudness optimised for Beatport, Spotify and club
  • Apple Digital Masters certification available (+£50)
  • Dedicated revision rounds included
  • Full-resolution WAV + streaming MP3 delivery
  • Trusted by artists on Defected, Good Company, Glitterbox, Armada, Soulfuric, Blackbook, WUGD

Hard House Mastering

£100 / track — invoiced in GBP, your bank converts to NGN

VAT not included. Apple Digital Masters and alternative passes available as add-ons.

Get a Quote

Hard house mastering requires precision on the compressed kick — the genre's defining element. The short, punchy, compressed kick bounce needs to feel tight and relentless without sounding thin or harsh at volume. The stabs need bite. The bassline needs to drive. Everything needs to hit at high loudness without collapsing into a wall of noise.

Hard house has been part of Sam's catalogue since the early days of his career — it is in the credits alongside house, techno and garage, and the technical demands of the genre are well understood. The bouncy energy of hard house is harder to preserve at high loudness levels than it looks; the mastering chain has to be calibrated specifically for the genre's dynamics.

Online sessions available worldwide. Submit your mix and receive a master built for the dancefloor.

The Verdict

Trusted by industry heavyweights.

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"Sam has an incredible ear and a deep understanding of how the records I produce need to translate everywhere—from the studio to the club to streaming. He consistently takes my productions and elevates them, bringing clarity, power, and emotion to the final mix."

Dave Audé

Grammy Winning Producer, Remixer & Songwriter
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"Love working with Sam, we've been using his mastering for over 6 years already. Many different genres and all came out how we wanted, giving that extra edge to the track. He works fast and delivers the masters in a few days or even the same day if we have a very last minute request."

MOTi

Lukas Romme | Management
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"We've been working with Sam for over five years and can highly recommend him as an engineer. He consistently delivers excellent results, pays close attention to detail and references, and is always reliable with revisions and deadlines. Whether it's stereo or stem mastering, his work is spot on."

Manuel Lacher

A&R | Place Called Home
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"As a solo producer, it's paramount to have an additional fresh pair of ears on a mix and Sam has the freshest Pair. I have personally chosen Sam for many projects over many years. Working with him is an absolute pleasure. Always with quick, professional responses and a fast turnaround. I have used Wired Mastering for over 10 years now with no regrets. They genuinely understand the tiny nuances of different genres and production styles. That makes the difference between your music being played and your music being heard."

Freejak

DJ / Producer
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"I've worked with Sam for many years, and he's become an essential part of my process. He listens carefully, understands the direction, and consistently elevates the track. That final stage brings a level of clarity and confidence that lets me know the record is truly finished."

John Monkman

Producer
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"Sam has an incredible ear and a deep understanding of how the records I produce need to translate everywhere—from the studio to the club to streaming. He consistently takes my productions and elevates them, bringing clarity, power, and emotion to the final mix."

Dave Audé

Grammy Winning Producer, Remixer & Songwriter
"

"Love working with Sam, we've been using his mastering for over 6 years already. Many different genres and all came out how we wanted, giving that extra edge to the track. He works fast and delivers the masters in a few days or even the same day if we have a very last minute request."

MOTi

Lukas Romme | Management
"

"We've been working with Sam for over five years and can highly recommend him as an engineer. He consistently delivers excellent results, pays close attention to detail and references, and is always reliable with revisions and deadlines. Whether it's stereo or stem mastering, his work is spot on."

Manuel Lacher

A&R | Place Called Home
"

"As a solo producer, it's paramount to have an additional fresh pair of ears on a mix and Sam has the freshest Pair. I have personally chosen Sam for many projects over many years. Working with him is an absolute pleasure. Always with quick, professional responses and a fast turnaround. I have used Wired Mastering for over 10 years now with no regrets. They genuinely understand the tiny nuances of different genres and production styles. That makes the difference between your music being played and your music being heard."

Freejak

DJ / Producer
"

"I've worked with Sam for many years, and he's become an essential part of my process. He listens carefully, understands the direction, and consistently elevates the track. That final stage brings a level of clarity and confidence that lets me know the record is truly finished."

John Monkman

Producer

Platinum, Gold & Silver Certifications

James Hype - More Than Friends
James Hype - More Than Friends
James Hype - Afraid
James Hype - Afraid
James Hype feat. DPD & Ayak - I Was Lovin' You
James Hype feat. DPD & Ayak - I Was Lovin' You
Mike Mago & Dragonette - Outlines
Mike Mago & Dragonette - Outlines
Navos - Believe
Navos - Believe

Spotify Mixes

Curated selections of my latest work

Sam Wills studio room

The Studio

World-class monitoring and processing.

Located within the renowned Wired Masters complex in London, Sam's studio is acoustically treated to the highest standards and equipped with a selection of premium analog and digital tools.

Monitoring

  • PMC MB2-XBD-A main monitors
  • Yamaha NS10s + Bryston 4B SST amplification
  • Audeze MM-500 reference headphones

Conversion & Monitor Control

  • Prism Morpheus 24-bit / 192kHz converters
  • Grace Design M905 monitor controller

Amplification

  • Bryston 10B/LR active crossovers
  • Bryston 7B SST power amplifiers
  • Bryston 4B SST power amplifiers

Cabling & Infrastructure

  • Van Damme & Van Den Hul audio cables
  • Apogee digital cabling

Ready to master your track?

Get in touch to discuss your project, turnaround, and pricing.

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