Music producer, mix engineer, and songwriter - specialist in pop, indie pop, rock and EDM. I've written, produced, mixed and mastered for globally renowned artists and brands all over the world.
Music producer / songwriter / mix engineer / sound designer
I have a wealth of experience working with indie pop, pop, rock and EDM artists in a variety of roles. I've written and produced songs with successful artists and brands all over the world, and received acclaim for my own music.
I'm always interested in working closely with artists to ensure their vision is achieved to the highest possible standard.
In 2018 I achieved an M.A. in Sound Design for Film and Television, and I've written, produced, mixed and mastered music, and created sound effects for a number of high profile, internationally renowned children's media brands.
If you're interested in working with me, I'd love to get involved with your project - please don't hesitate to get in touch!
Would love to hear from you. Click the contact button above to get in touch.
Credits
47 Reviews - 13 Repeat Clients
Endorse Sam Ray
check_circleVerified (Client)Sam Ray delivers great mixes, any time, again & again :) A pleaure to master!
check_circleVerifiedTook our project and sound to another level as always! Highly recommended as we've worked with Sam on numerous occasions now, remains our first port of call when needing an epic track produced!
check_circleVerified (Client)Great client, perfect communication, stellar mixes. Thank you!
- check_circleVerified
Working with Sam again was an absolute dream. Evolved our track from a small bedroom demo to a radio worthy single. Very patient with us again to ensure all was kept in our style. Will be utilising his production skills and input as much as possible moving forward. Couldn't recommend him more!
- check_circleVerified (Client)
Great track and mix, wonderful client to work with!
check_circleVerifiedSam's always brilliant :)
check_circleVerifiedOnce again, Sam has shown he is a magician. He took my rough vocal idea, and he helped turn it into a full blown production. He is incredibly timely too. Lastly, Sam is a great person, and I 10/10 recommend you work with him!
- check_circleVerified
Incredible to work with!
Understood the concept of what we were trying to achieve, very patient and professional throughout!
Overall an excellent experience 👍🏽
- check_circleVerified
Sam is a great collaborator, he is very professional and great to work with. Would recommend
check_circleVerifiedSam was fantastic from start to finish. His mix is technically outstanding, and retains the vibrant feel of the source material - great job! Was very patient and professional with our revisions too. Highly recommended!
check_circleVerifiedSam is always amazing. He is extremely talented and great to work with.
check_circleVerifiedSam is a fantastic producer! I greatly enjoyed working with him, he is extremely professional and talented. I definitely encourage you to hire him for your next project! :D
check_circleVerifiedAs per, Sam was amazing and brought out the best in my song with his production and mixing. He took it to the next level and I would always recommend him to anyone looking for top quality.
- check_circleVerified
Sam was amazing and super easy to work with. He's friendly and professional and completely nailed the production of my song. He really paid attention to all my notes and helped bring my vision to life. I will definitely be working with him again and would highly recommend him!
- check_circleVerified
Sam is a fantastic producer. He understands the vision of a song and he always has some great fresh ideas. He's patient and very efficient. It was a pleasure working with him!
- check_circleVerified
Sam is fast becoming one of my absolute go-to producers for my songs now - this is the second track he's worked his magic on for me and I'm super happy with the result. The last song he helped me with got Record of the Week on BBC Introducing Radio so he must be doing something right!
check_circleVerifiedI'm really pleased Sam was the first person I chose to work with here. He's nice, professional, and is good at what he does. Really looking forward to continuing our work together!
check_circleVerifiedWe hired Sam to mix and master our new track, and he really took our demo and elevated it to a new level. He was also extremely patient through our revisions requests, and showed great communication throughout the whole process. Highly recommend!
- check_circleVerified
Once again, Sam's been brilliant. Such a talent!
check_circleVerifiedSam is an incredible person to work with. He understands exactly what you want and is very creative. Sam is easy to communicate with and does it throughout the whole process. From the beginning, he made it very easy to work with him and took my song to levels I could not have imagined. I will definitely be working with him again. If you are looking for someone reliable, creative, limitless, and professional, I recommend him.
Interview with Sam Ray
Q: What other musicians or music production professionals inspire you?
A: There's a huge list, but I love the variety of sounds of the 80s brought into the world. My first love was pop-punk, but I'm a big fan of pop, synth-pop, rock and indie, and a bunch of other genres. In terms of current inspirations... The 1975, LANY, Carly Rae Jepsen, Taylor Swift, Angels & Airwaves, Death Cab for Cutie, Post Malone, Dua Lipa, Pale Waves, and many more, are frequent influences on my production and writing.
Q: Tell us about your studio setup.
A: Currently working at my home studio with Logic Pro X, Pro Tools 12, Waves, Steven Slate, FabFilter, Kontakt Library and a bunch of other software. Hardware wise I'm currently running a 2018 iMac with an Apollo Twink Quad an SE Electronics z3300a, a Shure SM57 Beta, a Blue Spark, a Audio Technica AT2020, a Rhode NT1A, plus multiple guitars and amps.
Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?
A: I love to ask for references when people are looking for a song or a production. It's really great to know you're on the same wavelength as an artist and that you're both pulling the same direction.
Q: What advice do you have for a customer looking to hire a provider like you?
A: Make sure that the person you're hiring is passionate about making your music great - that's the most important thing!
Q: How would you describe your style?
A: I'm a very melodic songwriter, and I love lyrics with character, quirk and emotion.
Q: Can you share one music production tip?
A: Song and arrangement are King and Queen.
Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.
A: I do a lot of work production, mixing, songwriting, and top lining, and generally help artists to develop their style during the production process. I also often engineer, record and mix pop/rock/indie bands too.
I was the Songwriter, Producer and Mix Engineer in this production
- ProducerAverage price - $500 per song
- Songwriter - MusicContact for pricing
- Top line writer (vocal melody)Contact for pricing
- Mixing EngineerAverage price - $250 per song
- Mastering EngineerAverage price - $100 per song
Up to 3 revisions, $10 for every revision thereafter.
Tuning/Editing not included as standard.
- The 1975
- Carly Rae Jepsen
- Dua Lipa
- Steven Slate
- FabFilter
- Waves
- UA Apollo Quad
