Compact Disc arrived during the early 1980's and the studio I then worked for wisely invested in this new format. Almost overnight we had a whole new set of standards to get used to. I soon began mastering for the new digital medium, but like cutting, it takes years of experience to get the best out of your equipment and the format. By the early 1990's I had given up lacquer cutting and concentrated solely on the CD format.

In 1996 I set up my own facility at home in Surrey England.  After 27 years of normal studio conditions, Country Masters had a room with daylight and very pleasant views from two windows.  Clients enjoyed the relaxed atmosphere away from the pressures that normally surrounded them.

2002 brought a big change; I moved to the Isle of Skye, changing the name Skye Mastering as it suited the new location.  Being so far away from most people means my work is now sent to me, so being off the north west coast of Scotland isn't a problem; the post here is very good, my clients trust me to do the best I can, and the location is a beautiful place to master their music.  The photo here shows me outside the mastering room, with wonderful views of the Outer Hebrides in the distance.  Clean air, peace, quiet, and a lovely pace of life.