# Tools

Canonical URL: https://elstraymastering.com/tools/
Markdown URL: https://elstraymastering.com/tools.md
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Last modified: 2026-06-18T00:58:09Z
Source: El Stray Mastering public website

## Summary

Private, no-upload tools for choosing the right mastering service before booking.

## Content

El Stray Mastering tools are designed to help artists make clear release decisions before paying for mastering, stems, vinyl preparation, or mix support.

### Available now

- [Mix Readiness Checker](https://elstraymastering.com/tools/mix-readiness-checker/): decide whether to book mastering, fix the mix first, or ask for a direct read. Nothing is uploaded or stored.

### Planned

- Stem Count Planner: guidance for grouping stems without creating an unmanageable handoff.
- Vinyl vs Streaming Planner: a format check for releases that need more than one delivery master.