You've got solid recordings and killer songs. The performances are tight, the production is decent, and honestly... your music doesn't suck.
BUT:
When you put your track next to your favorite bands on a playlist, it doesn't hit with the same weight. It doesn't command the same attention. It sounds... regional. Or even worse: Local. Like it was made in someone's bedroom instead of a world-class facility.
You know the difference when you hear it, but you can't quite put your finger on what's missing.
Maybe it's the way the drums don't quite punch through the mix. Maybe your atmospheric elements feel thin instead of cinematic. Or maybe everything just feels a little too safe - technically competent but missing that larger-than-life quality that makes people stop scrolling.
It's not about rerecording everything or starting from scratch. It's about knowing exactly which elements to enhance, which frequencies to emphasize, and how to create that perfect balance between crushing heaviness and emotional depth.
I specialize in bridging that gap - turning solid recordings into playlist-ready tracks that sound like they belong next to the bands that inspire you.
Every killer track starts with clarity.
Before I touch a single fader, we’ll talk about your goals, your vibe, and the story you want this song to tell.
This way, we’re locked in from the start — no endless back-and-forth, no confusion, just a clear direction for where your music needs to go.
I’ll send you an initial mix as soon as possible.
It might only be 80% finished, but that’s the point: you’ll hear exactly where we’re headed right away, and we’ll instantly know we’re on the same page.
From there, we tweak and push until it sounds 100% like your vision — nothing less.
Your music deserves more than “good enough”.
That’s why I don’t slap a revision limit on your music.
As long as the changes are making your song stronger, we’ll keep going until it feels undeniable.
Mastering is where the track gets its final armor — powerful, balanced, and competitive on every system, from festival PAs to earbuds.
And you don’t just get the master. You’ll walk away with:
✅ High-resolution release-ready master
✅ Instrumental version
✅ Stems
Even if you think you won’t need them — trust me, you will. For live shows, remixes, promo, social content… having them ready saves you big headaches later.
You bring the songs. I’ll bring the firepower to make them slam.
You already know what makes a mix “good.”
Here’s why working with me takes your music further:
Rock & Metal. Period.
Some engineers bounce from podcasts in the morning to trap beats in the afternoon. Not me.
I live and breathe heavy music — that’s why my mixes hit with the same power and polish as today’s biggest rock & metal releases.
Reliable as Hell
Ever been ghosted by a “collaborator” who didn’t give a damn? Yeah, I’ve been there too.
That’s why I keep it simple: I show up. I respond. I deliver.
Unless it’s 3 AM on Christmas, you’ll hear back from me fast.
Your Vision. Your Sound.
This is your music, not mine.
My role is to amplify what you’ve created — not impose my ego.
I’ll give you honest feedback when it helps, but the final call is always yours.
Want a trashcan snare like Metallica’s St. Anger? Cool. I’ll make it happen with a grin.
You might want to consider another mixing engineer if:
You expect me to turn shitty songs into Grammy Winners. Sorry, I am not a purification plant: If the input is shit, the output will be shit. While mixing can significantly enhance your production, there are limitations.
You’re looking for the cheapest solution. You won’t have to sell a kidney to afford a mix by me, but if you want a mix for the price of a BigMac you better look elsewhere (but don’t be surprised if it’s the same quality as a BigMac).
You’re a rapper who downloaded his first lo-fi beat from YouTube and thinks this is going to be the next “Lose Yourself”
Stefan Gantioler ©2024
Barbian, Italy