Christian A. Welde

EDM/Bass/Hip-Hop Mix & Master

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The vibe is most important (Bob Power). I'll get your tunes to the finish line and ready for the world. I have over 8 years of experience in Mixing and Mastering, 25 years producing music. Whether it's Techno, Tech-House, EDM, Bass, Chillstep, Hip-Hop, Trip-Hop, Trap, Ambient, Psytrance, Dreampop or anything in between, I'm up for the task.

If you've got the same passion that I do for music, I know you want your records to shine, and provide the impact they're capable of. That's what I'm here for. I can help you get your music across the finish line and ready for the world. My goal is to enhance the vibe that's already present in your tunes, and bring them up to industry standards.

The characteristics I aim for in mixing is depth, punch and clarity. Finding the right space for your sounds and vocals is crucial, and adding subtle (or full-on) trippy and immersive ear candy is something I enjoy very much.

Communication is important to me, and understanding what you want (and don't want) is a vital part of the process for me.

I can also provide instrumentals within Hip-Hop and Electronic music (boom-bap, trip-hop, dancehall, dub, bass, psychedelic).

For larger projects (10+ songs), we can work out a special deal.

Feel free to contact me if you have any questions.

Tell me about your project and how I can help, through the 'Contact' button above.

6 Reviews

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  1. Review by Harry
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    by Harry
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    Chris recently mastered my upcoming 5-track EP, and working with him was a pleasure! He communicated his timeline and recommendations up front, and he was quick to respond to any concerns I had. It's clear from his work that he's incredibly skilled and draws from a diverse set of inspirations. He knew how to create the sound I wanted based on some of my favorite artists. I highly recommend him for your next project, and I look forward to working with him again!

  2. Review by Rhema G.
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    Christian has done a very quick job, the track received as expected. Recommended for everyone. Good work, Good stuff.

  3. Review by Lars A T
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    by Lars A T

    Highly recommended ! ✨💎👍
    Was lucky to get Christian to Mix and master our latest album , Håndskrift i en digital tid . Very happy with both the result and the process ! Easy and fun to work and commincate with. All ran smooth ! On point + good creativ input and ideas along the process .
    Thank you Christian Welde for lifting our project up to the next level !
    Best regards !
    Lars A T / Atlars

  4. Review by Mentox
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    by Mentox

    Christian Welde. What a brilliant sound-engineer! I've recorded my album of 9 tracks at his studio where he's also has mixed and mastered the album.
    I am very pleased of his work and the final result of the album!
    I would recommend him to anyone who has a music project going on, whether it's hiphop or not.
    HE IS YOUR MAN !
    I will return to him in the future, guaranteed !!!

  5. Review by Otelius
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    by Otelius

    I worked with Christian on my album "My Mind Streaming"
    He did everything from recording to mixing & mastering all the songs and Im very pleased with the outcome. He's professional and easy to work with and im mos def going to work with him again.

  6. Review by Nico P.
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    Christian mixed & mastered my EP "The Diary II - Detour" and the outcome was amazing. It met all my expectations, and the communication and work flow in the process went all smooth and 100. Christian is easy to work with and acts professionally within all the aspects of the collaboration.100% satisfied and will definitely be working with him again!

Interview with Christian A. Welde

  1. Q: What other musicians or music production professionals inspire you?

  2. A: Dr. Dre, Tommy Tee, The Game, Seeed, Fat Freddy's Drop, Kendrick Lamar, Aesop Rock, Deadmau5, Luis M, Boris Brejcha, Indifferent Guy, Quivver, Lish, Bonobo, Tipper, ATYYA, Quanta, ill.gates, Mr. Bill, CloZee, Solar Fields, Aes Dana

  3. Q: Can you share one music production tip?

  4. A: For Mixing, use your ears more than your eyes and take rests from songs to refresh your ears.

  5. Q: Tell us about your studio setup.

  6. A: I have a small studio setup, running Windows 10 on a desktop PC @ 3,6 gHz, 16GB RAM, and Samsung SSD drives. I have a t.c.electronic konnekt 8 interface, the Softube Console 1 with the included SL4000, a Røde NT1-A Microphone, and a pair Yamaha HS8 monitors. I'm running Cubase Pro9.5, and plugins from Waves, Melda Productions, Plugin Alliance and SPL, to name a few.

  7. Q: Tell us about a project you worked on you are especially proud of and why. What was your role?

  8. A: Nikey Vital: "The Diary II - Detour". I was the mixing and mastering engineer on this project. I also contributed an instrumental, and did some minor production on the record.

  9. Q: Analog or digital and why?

  10. A: I like working in the box. When it comes to quality, I don't think analog is necessarily better, it's just different. I really enjoy the sound of the plugins I use, and having everything in the box makes it more convenient and easier to expand.

  11. Q: What advice do you have for a customer looking to hire a provider like you?

  12. A: Be clear about what you're looking to achieve with a project, to avoid too much back and forth. Provide some examples if you're looking for a specific sound.

  13. Q: If you were on a desert island and could take just 5 pieces of gear, what would they be?

  14. A: My laptop, soundcard, speakers, midikeyboard and midi-mixer

  15. Q: What was your career path? How long have you been doing this?

  16. A: I've been writing, producing and performing music since 1998, and performing mixing and mastering services for others since 2014.

  17. Q: What do you like most about your job?

  18. A: Continuously experimenting and learning new stuff, getting to hear new music and being able to push myself to improve the quality of my work.

  19. Q: What type of music do you usually work on?

  20. A: Hip-hop, R&B and Electronica

  21. Q: What's your strongest skill?

  22. A: Composition, Production and Mixing

  23. Q: What do you bring to a song?

  24. A: I like to think I bring clarity / enhancement and soul. Music is something alive, and I want to keep it that way. I like to keep dynamic range while simultaneously pushing the envelope. It depends upon the style ofcourse, but in general my goal is to take the original idea of a track and enhance it.

  25. Q: What's your typical work process?

  26. A: When it comes to mixing, I usually start with a listening session to gett the feel of the song, and to figure out what the main focus/elements are. I then start sculpting everything around the focal element, creating a nice, rich balance and ensuring organic blend of all elements.

  27. Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.

  28. A: Mostly it's production, mixing and mastering, and often I'll do an instrumental for a track.

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Terms Of Service

Three free revisions. Voice any major change requests upon the first mix, revisions are for smaller tweaks. Expect up to two week per mix (up to 48 tracks), and usually 1 day for a master.

GenresSounds Like
  • Dr. Dre
  • Boris Brejcha
  • Tipper
Gear Highlights
  • Synths: Access Virus TI
  • Novation Ultranova. Software: Ableton Live 11 / Cubase Pro 10
  • Softube Console 1 (with multiple consoles) plugins from Waves
  • NI Komplete
  • HALion 6
  • ValhallaDSP plugins
  • + many more.
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