Hello fellow musician! My name is Adam Snyder – I’m a music producer and sound mixer. And like you I’m also a musician and songwriter. It’s my job and my passion to help you get the best sounding recordings of your songs. I work out of my home studio ‘Electric Eel Productions’ in Los Angeles, California.
I specialize in producing and mixing rock music in a retro 60's / 70's style. If this is your style of music or you would like to explore recording that style, then I'd love to speak with you.
Also I can track acoustic guitar, electric guitar, or bass for you if you need parts added to your existing song and / or create a 'comp' or composite of your best takes of any instrument.
I want to help make your songs sound great!
Tell me about your project and how I can help, through the 'Contact' button above.
4 Reviews
Endorse Electric Eel Productions
"Adam is a multi-talented and creative force in the worlds of music and sound. His talents as a music producer are complimented well by his musician and engineering skills. He knows
how to blend them all together to create a musical vision. I enjoy working with Adam also because he is easy to work with, inspired, and gets things done."
Adam is a fantastic person to work with. He really listens to and achieves what artists want and is able offer excellent artistic input and feedback. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Adam for any type of recording project. He works hard and is very knowledgeable. His caring shows in the quality of studio work he is able to achieve
"Adam and I worked so well together. He is a perfectionist in the best sense of the words... very thorough and made sure everything in the track was the best it could be. He is incredibly encouraging and knows how to bring out best in the artists he collaborates with. Great experience!!"
--- Elyse Haren - singer/songwriter
“I worked with Adam on my EP and the whole experience was fantastic. Adam was always ready to work with a great, cheerful demeanor, happy to listen to ideas and willing to input his own. He’s a hardworking, talented musician and producer and anyone who collaborates with him will get outstanding results.”
– Victoria J. Mayers – singer / songwriter
Interview with Electric Eel Productions
Q: Tell us about a project you worked on you are especially proud of and why. What was your role?
A: The EP from the band "Hum & Hiss" - it was an amazing experience collaborating with other creative people and it sounds very retro 70's with a modern edge. I produced and mixed the 4 song EP.
Q: If you were on a desert island and could take just 5 pieces of gear, what would they be?
A: PRS McCarty electric guitar, Fender Super Reverb amp, Fender bass, Pro Tools, headphones (and electrical outlet!)
Q: What was your career path? How long have you been doing this?
A: I've been writing music all my life - recording and producing for 10 years, mixing for 5 years.
Q: Can you share one music production tip?
A: Capture your recording the best you can at the source from a microphone and there shouldn't be much to EQ in the mixing stage.
Q: Tell us about your studio setup.
A: It's very simple - I use a Presonus Audiobox recording interface, M Audio MIDI keyboard controller, a couple of great mics and a few vintage guitar amps with Pro Tools 10. I tend to work best when I limit my choices, rather than having a million options.
Q: What are you working on at the moment?
A: Re-recording retro songs of the 70's in a totally unique way - please listen to my version of The Cars "Just What I Needed."
Q: Is there anyone on SoundBetter you know and would recommend to your clients?
A: Not at the moment.
Q: Analog or digital and why?
A: Digital - it's the way I learned to produce and mix and it works great for me.
Q: What's your 'promise' to your clients?
A: That their song will not be done until they are totally satisfied.
Q: What do you like most about your job?
A: Working with other creative people that inspire me to always be the best I can.
Q: What questions do customers most commonly ask you? What's your answer?
A: What DAW I use, what mics I have, how long it takes to record a song. My answer is - Pro Tools, Lewitt 540, Rode NT1A, Shure SM 57.
Q: What's the biggest misconception about what you do?
A: That it's easy. It takes a lot of hard work to get a song to sound great.
Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?
A: When do you need the song completed? Do you have a reference song? Who are your biggest influences?
Q: What advice do you have for a customer looking to hire a provider like you?
A: Make sure you have chemistry with your producer or mixer - it's a relationship that could last awhile.
Q: How would you describe your style?
A: A mix of retro 60's and 70's music with a modern flair.
Q: Which artist would you like to work with and why?
A: Paul McCartney - he seems to have an endless supply of ideas.
Q: What type of music do you usually work on?
A: Retro rock and roll that reminiscent of the 60's and 70's with a modern flair.
Q: What's your strongest skill?
A: Listening. Making absolutely certain that the song sounds exactly as the client intended.
Q: What do you bring to a song?
A: My dedication to the project - I don't release anything unless it's amazing sounding.
Q: What's your typical work process?
A: I begin by listening to either a demo song or a performed version by the client. Then I discuss with them their vision of the song and tell them how to best arrange it, offering suggestions on instrumentation and what my role will be - as I typically play all the guitar and bass parts. When we're ready to record, I make sure to do a number of takes, then will put together what I feel are the most unique parts of the track.
Q: What other musicians or music production professionals inspire you?
A: I've always loved the production from the old school guys like Eddie Kramer, George Martin, Todd Rundgren, Jimmy Page.
Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.
A: Most commonly I produce and mix indie artists on either a song-by song or EP type basis. I typically produce and mix each song and make sure it sounds amazing. I also get hired to record acoustic guitar, electric guitar and bass tracks remotely or in the studio.
- ProducerAverage price - $500 per song
- Mixing EngineerAverage price - $150 per song
- Mastering EngineerAverage price - $50 per song
- Vocal compingAverage price - $50 per track
- Electric GuitarAverage price - $100 per song
- Acoustic GuitarAverage price - $100 per song
- Bass ElectricAverage price - $100 per song
Production and mixing of one song - $750 / song
Production of one song (no mix) - $500
Mixing one song - $150 / song – professional mix / up to two revisions (initial mix plus 2 revisions)
- Pro Tools
- Fender Super Reverb
- Mesa Boogie
- PRS McCarty
- Martin DM
- Fender PJ bass
- Orange bass amp
- Lewitt 540
- Rode NT1-A
- Shure SM57
