Bio

Dave Locke has been mastering CD releases for labels and independent artists since 1994, and has currently mastered more than 2000 projects. His ears and aesthetic touch can be heard on a wide variety of musical genres for several notable labels and independent artists.
Dave began his career as a recording engineer in 1990, working at a then popular Boston recording studio. Over the next few years Mr. Locke gained a reputation as an engineer with an easy demeanor and great ears.
After graduating from the Berklee College of Music, he began to take on freelance work in numerous studios in the Boston area, including Sound Works Studios, Newbury Sound, Wellspring Sound, The Sonic Temple, Squid Hell, Prophet Sound, Rear Window Recording, and many others.
In 1994 Dave Locke was hired by renowned composer, Gunther Schuller to set up a digital audio workstation for his label (GM Recordings). Over the next 8 years Dave either edited, mastered, or occasionally recorded everything that was released on GM.
In 1999, Dave founded JP Masters and has become one of the most trusted mastering engineers in the business today.