Jacob Korn — Mastering Engineer & Producer

With nearly 25 years of experience in professional audio mastering, Jacob Korn has established himself as one of Europe’s most respected mastering engineers in the realm of electronic music. Based at TailOut Studios in Dresden, Germany, Jacob brings a rare combination of technical precision and deep musical understanding to every project that crosses his desk.

Jacob’s work spans the full spectrum of electronic music — from deep, hypnotic House and moody Techno to the nuanced warmth of Deep House and everything in between. His client list reads like a who’s-who of respected underground labels: Uncanny Valley, Shtum, Rat Life Records, Running Back, Dolly, Permanent Vacation, Freerange, and Cocoon — each demanding the highest standard of sonic integrity. Over the course of his career, Jacob has mastered and produced hundreds of releases, earning more than 20 five-star reviews from artists and labels worldwide.

A long-standing collaboration with Loopmasters has further cemented Jacob’s reputation as a go-to authority on sound design and production education.

Studio

At the heart of TailOut Studios sits the legendary Studer A820 reel-to-reel tape machine — a professional-grade analog transport that defines the TailOut sound. Running audio through real tape introduces the subtle harmonic saturation, natural compression, and transient shaping that digital processing simply cannot replicate. The result is masters that breathe, feel alive, and translate powerfully across every playback system — from a club’s sound system to streaming platforms and vinyl.

TAILOUT TAPEMASTER 15 IPS VS DIGITAL MASTER. No limiting/clipping on the Tape output to show the effect of head bump in the lows. Pay attention to the transient shaping! Music by Cuthead via Uncanny Valley. Mastered by Jacob Korn at TailOut.

Services at TailOut Studios

Whether you’re pressing a single to vinyl, releasing an EP on a respected digital platform, or finishing a full album, TailOut Studios offers tailored mastering services to suit your project. Explore the full range of mastering packages — including Tape Mastering, Digital Mastering, EP Tape Mastering, and Album Tape Mastering — on the Services & Shop page.