2.3 BILLION streams - Diamond Certified producer in Los Angeles. My biggest song is "Sail" by AWOLNATION selling over 15 Million records worldwide. I played in AWOLNATION for 8+ years touring the world, playing every festival, and TV show. Now I write, record, produce, and program records full time in Los Angeles, CA.
I specialize in Writing, Performing, Producing, Programming, and Mixing. I am very proficient with editing and tuning as well. I tend to adhere to very quick turnarounds without sacrificing quality. I put 150% of my effort into every project I am a part of. I look forward to helping you reach your maximum musical potential.
Offering writing, co-writing, recording, producing, mixing, tuning, editing, programming, playing... all things music studio related.
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Credits
AllMusic verified credits for Kenny Carkeet- Andy Frasco & the U.N.
- Andy Frasco & the U.N.
- Andy Frasco & the U.N.
- Andy Frasco & the U.N.
- Andy Frasco & the U.N.
- Barfbag
- Beware of Darkness
- Beware of Darkness
- Night Riots
- Night Riots
- Night Riots
- Night Riots
- Night Riots
- Night Riots
- Night Riots
- The Black Moods
- The Black Moods
- The Black Moods
- Bear Hands
- Anti-Flag
- Never Shout Never
- Never Shout Never
- Never Shout Never
- Never Shout Never
- 5 Seconds of Summer
- The Used
- The Used
- The Used
- 5 Seconds of Summer
- Meiko
- Trevor Hall
- AWOLNATION
- AWOLNATION
- AWOLNATION
- AWOLNATION
- IAMX
- IAMX
- Spencer Ludwig
- Spencer Ludwig
- Never Shout Never
- Never Shout Never
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- Never Shout Never
- Spiritual Rez
- Spiritual Rez
- Spiritual Rez
- The Golden Hippie
- Anti-Flag
- Anti-Flag
- Spiritual Rez
- Night Riots
- Andy Frasco & The U.N.
- Andy Frasco & The U.N.
- Night Riots
- The Used
- Andy Frasco & The U.N.
- War Tapes
- IAMX
- Trevor Hall
- Awolnation
- Meiko
- 5 Seconds Of Summer
- Oh, Be Clever
- The Used
- 5 Seconds Of Summer
- Never Shout Never
- Spiritual Rez
- The Black Moods
- Night Riots
- Andy Frasco & The U.N.
- Zack Lopez And The Cartel*
152 Reviews - 28 Repeat Clients
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check_circleVerifiedKenny is great- not just a good experience, but actually my favorite engineer I've worked with. Plans are already in motion to work with him again shortly. He's prompt, smart, good natured, skilled, and experienced. Highly recommended.
check_circleVerifiedKenny is great to work with.
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Looking forward to another successful colab!
check_circleVerifiedKenny is incredible. He is top-notch all the way around and prompt. I HIGHLY recommend him without reservation. Hope to work with him again.
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Too good for this platform. I recommend by starting with someone worse because otherwise your expectations will be too high when you will work with someone else. All jokes aside, Kenny did a phenomenal job on my track. Captured the essence of the song and provided excellent drum track. Looking forward to doing many more.
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Already on our third song together with Kenny! For each project we've done, he's been incredibly adept at bringing out my band's vision, while also providing creative input of his own. From arrangement to production to mixing, he's the absolute best!
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We've worked on several projects together...Kenny is my favorite producer to work with! Highly recommend!
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This is the second time I've worked with Kenny on a song, and once again he knocked it out of the park. My bandmate are so pleased with the results we're going to work with him again on the remaining 3-4 songs for our EP. Kenny is super communicative (replies within hours usually) and can take very abstract feedback and turn it into tangible results. I would not hesitate to recommend him to other songwriters/ bands that are looking to give their projects a professional-grade makeover.
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Kenny is a fast, hard working, creative, and quality producer. If you’re looking for that mainstream sound that you hear in the big leagues, Kenny is the guy to make you it. Not only did he work extremely fast, he exceeded my expectations and nailed what I needed on the head. I will definitely be working with him again.
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Kenny is the very best to work with— easy going, funny as heck, and rock star skills— all in one !
check_circleVerifiedKenny delivers top level mixing with a great ear, flexibility, open to notes etc, all with an incredibly quick turnaround time.
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Kenny is my favorite producer to work with... Such a blast!! Every song he has written for me, feels like a new adventure! Very friendly. Great communication.
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Great producer, works super fast and was very patient with all my requests!
check_circleVerifiedKenny was great! Nailed the project with super fast turnaround
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Best producer to work with, amazing track thank you for being so helpful with me.
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An amazing experience working with professional musician & producer Kenny Carkeet. Collaborating was greatly beneficial and will continue on future projects.
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This was my first time working with SoundBetter, and Kenny could not have it a more productive/ rewarding experience. He was communicative, receptive to my ideas/ feedback, and brought his own deep experience to the table in critical ways. With his help, we made my demo into a polished, professional-grade song. I would not hesitate to work with him again, or to recommend him to other musicians. Truly in awe of his musicianship and ear for production.
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Kenny is amazing to work with! He goes way above and beyond to provide critical and clear, actionable feedback.
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Kenny and I have worked on songs for over a year. He produces songs in the highest quality. Gives 115% into every project. Highly recommend!
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I've worked with Kenny several times... And it's been a new adventure, every project we've collaborated on! Highly recommended :)
Interview with Kenny Carkeet
Q: What was your career path? How long have you been doing this?
A: I went to FullSail university from 2005-2008 studio Audio Production and Entertainment Business. I then moved to LA and worked in songwriting/production studios as an engineer soaking up every bit of songwriting knowledge i could. I mostly worked for Jimmy Messer (Kelly Clarkson, Enrique Iglesias, Spoon, etc). I would then write a song that would become one of the biggest songs of the decade "Sail" by AWOLNATION. The singer and I created the song and it started playing at radio. We put together a band and toured the world for the next 8 years together playing main stage slots at ACL, Coachella, and more.
Q: What do you bring to a song?
A: I bring a career spanning 20 years creating 200+ songs every year. I have worked with some of the biggest artists and have played the biggest shows (ACL, Coachella, etc). I understand what it takes to have a 'great' song and sounds COOL. Interesting is what I aim for, not necessarily 'perfection.'
Q: What's your typical work process?
A: Depending on the type of work the project needs, I'll usually start by cleaning everything up and making everything work 'nicely' with each other. Timing, Pocketing, tuning, etc. Then I'll get into additional production if needed, then on to Mixing.
Q: Tell us about your studio setup.
A: I'm running a Pro Tools HD rig using Presonus conversion. I utilize outboard gear such as Chandler Germanium Pre Amps, Universal Audio 1176 Compression and more. I have Waves Platinum bundle as well as SoundToys, Arturia, Rob Papen, and more.
Q: What other musicians or music production professionals inspire you?
A: Producers: Ricky Reed, Scott Storch, Rick Rubin, Butch Vig, Dennis Herring, Damon Alburn, Alex Turner Artists: LCD Soundsystem, Rage Against the Machine, Kendrick Lamar, J. Cole, Phoenix, Tame Impala, etc
Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.
A: I write, produce, and mix songs for all types of clients. I do both in person production as well as online assistance. I am a multi-instrumentalist that can help finish any aspect of a song that you need!
I was the Engineer and Producer in this production
- Sail by AWOLNATION
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Contact for in depth details. Turn-arounds are generally quick (within a week or so).
- AWOLNATION
- OutKast
- Foster The People
- Neotek Series 1 Recording Console
- Full studio with tracking room
- Telefunken Microphones
- Kemper Digital Amps
- Chandler Limited Pre Amplification
- UA1176
- Wurlitzer Electric Piano
- Moog Synthesizer
- Nord Synthesizer
- Roland V-Drums
Deals always to be made : )
