Hello! I'm a musician and recording engineer with a degree in Music Production from Ohio University. I work all types of rock music, from indie, acoustic/singer-songwriter, all the way to death metal.
Currently working out of my home studio in Columbus. I have over a decade of experience both recording and mixing, as well as writing music. I also make music under Squid's Got Jeans and We Look Like Scholars.
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Credits
11 Reviews - 2 Repeat Clients
Endorse Steven Ostroske - Coronaudio
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Steve goes above and beyond. The mix always always turns out better than expected. Top notch.
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Great to work with!
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Exceeds expectations everytime!
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Easy to work with. Does excellent work!
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Quick quality work!
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Once again, Steven is a pleasure to work with. I will definitely use him for music editing in the future. Thank you!
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Easy to work with and provided exactly what I was looking for in a final product. I will definitely use Steven again in the future.
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He does Fantastic work! Easy to work with and prompt!
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The song sounds clear than before. Steven is the man!
Steven is a gifted songwriter with a lot of experience doing the whole production. Also a knowledgeable recording engineer, so we can nail the right sound - I always want to come back and make stuff with him.
Interview with Steven Ostroske - Coronaudio
Q: Analog or digital and why?
A: Both. I'd one day like to own some analog gear, because a lot of the "classics" really do add their own shape to the sound. However, you really can't beat the clarity and accuracy of digital. No unwanted noise in the tracks, everything comes out sounding just like it did on the way in. On top of that, digital gives you way more control over your mix than you'd have with a tape deck.
Q: Can you share one music production tip?
A: Scoop the mids! Okay not really. Make it sound good at the source. If you spend the time getting the right tones, sounds, mic placements, drum tunings, or whatever other factors might come into play, your song will generally mix itself. At that point, there's no need to do anything crazy to shape the sound, so you're free to mix creatively instead of correctively.
Q: What type of music do you usually work on?
A: Different styles of rock - from acoustic to metal and anything in between.
Q: What do you bring to a song?
A: My goal with every mix is to bring clarity to each instrument, and to allow every part of a mix to have room to shine.
Q: Tell us about your studio setup.
A: Home studio in a finished basement. My recording setup is based around my Macbook Pro, on which I run Logic X. I've got Yamaha monitors and sub, and I use a Focusrite Saffire Pro 40 interface. As of right now I have 11 different microphones, a drum kit, multiple guitars and a Vox AC15 tube amp.
Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.
A: My specialty is mixing and mastering, and those are the things I enjoy doing most.
I was the songwriter, performer, mix & mastering engineer in this production
- Mixing EngineerAverage price - $250 per song
- Mastering EngineerAverage price - $50 per song
- Electric GuitarAverage price - $70 per song
- Acoustic GuitarAverage price - $70 per song
- Vocal TuningAverage price - $75 per track
- Programmed drumAverage price - $100 per song
- Recording StudioAverage price - $350 per day
Up to two revisions for any project, additional revisions will cost $50 each.
We will discuss turn-around time based on the project. I will work as quickly as I can outside of my day job.
- Fractal Audio Axe FX III
- Logic Pro X
- Focusrite Saffire Pro 40
- Adam A7X studio monitors
- various microphones
20% off your next project if you recommend any new clients!
