
I am a minimalist, perfectionist and my main focus is on performance, simplicity and making sure that you get exactly what you want.
My favorite records were produced with limited technology and are simply a product of great musicians having fun without worrying too much about mistakes. My goal is to make honest sounding music that represents the artist and not the technology. I want to create something unique that will survive the test of time and I want you to have a journey of self exploration and growth. The process of music production is about putting our thoughts and feelings in to a fixed form so that we can let go of them and move on. A great sounding song is simply a by-product.
I Mix and Master my productions (included in price) which means that you get a fully finished track that you could proudly present to Record Labels, Music Blogs, Music Publishers, Radio Stations and Streaming Services such as Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube etc.
As a producer I will help you with your arrangement, structure and play different instruments if necessary (I am a jazz trained multi instrumentalist specializing in guitars and synths). I focus on getting the right sound right from the start and I ask a lot of questions to make sure that you are involved as much as possible throughout the whole process because its all about how you want your song to be like.
I work for a fixed fee and do not ask for shares of copyright / royalties which means that you own 100% of the production (work for hire)
Click the 'Contact' above to get in touch. Looking forward to hearing from you.
149 Reviews - 25 Repeat Clients
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Idan is patient and flexible. I'm happy with the end result.
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Another amazing ep done!!
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Another awesome song with Idan!!
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I'm happy with the end result. Idan will be flexible with you until you're completely satisfied.
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Unique musical perspective that works to bring out the best of your vocals!
If you have a demo of your track (and VOX a capella) he'll prob nail it..
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The best to work with!
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Always a pleasure!!
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It was a pleasure to work with Idan. He'll listen to your ideas and revise anything that needs to be changed. It's quite convenient hiring him because on top of being a producer/instrumentalist, he is also a sound engineer and can mix and master everything as well.
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This was my second time working with Idan. Great job again. As was the case before, Idan has a good ear, so he is able to mix/master with limited direction. The final mix sounded great. Highly recommend
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Boss mastering
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talented!
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Always a pleasure working with Idan!!
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I trust him!
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Amazing as always! Very creative and patient. Can’t wait for the next song!
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The absolute best!!!
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a true professional of sound!
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Talented!
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Agile, understands music, has his own opinion, can understand your opinion, patient, professional, I love work and the work with him!
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Idan knows what he's doing!
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Always a pleasure working with Idan! Always creative, great communication and overall amazing to work with!
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Had an awesome experience working with Idan! Very talented, has an excellent ear, and also very easy to communicate with. I'm really happy with all the work he did and would definitely recommend.
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master of mastering!
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Idan was amazing. So patient with me (im a newbie) and managed to make my vision come alive. Thank-you Idan
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I loved working with Idan ... he is friendly, patient, has great communication skills and musical knowledge. He gets involved in the project and gives the song the attention and time it deserves.
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excellent as always!
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Idan always delivers. Good communication and nothing's too much trouble. Until the next time...
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very fast and talented!
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Idan has been a pleasure to work with. He really cares about the song, the artist, and the process. As well, Idan gets the job done in timely fashion, modifications are made many times in 24 hours or less. He is an excellent communicator and really works on getting it right ! I have already had two songs produced by Idan, and will be starting on my third very soon.
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Idan is very easy to work with and very skilled.
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great job and fast!
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Always great working with Idan!
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Idan is talented! High recommend!
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great job!
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An absolute star. Hugely talented musician. Patient, empathic and kind. Really understands the creative process and totally understood what I wanted to achieve from the song and the sound. Would 1000% recommend!
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Idan is a very nice guy and so open to feedback. Even though we encountered some problems, he managed to fix them and made sure I was happy in the end :) Thanks a lot!
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Another great song made with Idan! Always sufficient, good communication and awesome creativity!
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Amazing as usual!
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Talented!
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Idan was a breeze to work with. Very knowledgeable in his craft, he walked me thru each step of the process to make for a truly collaborative experience. The track turned out awesome and his communication was excellent. I highly recommend him for any future projects.
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Another song done with Idan! Always a pleasure to work with and can’t wait for more!
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A pleasure to work with! Very creative!
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good work!!! thx so much!
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Worked on a cover song with Idan this time and as always, I got a song that I am more than happy with. I didn’t know what to expect since it’s a cover song but Idan made the whole process very easy and made the cover sound better than what I had in mind. Cant wait to work with Idan again!
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Another song that I love produced by Idan! Cant wait to create more songs in the future :)
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I can’t say enough about how great Idan was to work with! I felt like he listened to and fully understood what I wanted every step of the way and in the end we were able to create something that I am truly proud of and excited to share with the world, which is everything I had hoped to accomplish. Professional, creative, easy-going, and gracious. I am so happy I brought my music to Idan and I’m in love with what he helped me create.
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Another magical journey with Idan :)
Another great project :)
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Once again a great experience, and another great song
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It was great working with Idan! Would totally recommend!!!
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It has been a pleasure working with Idan. He has a great musical intuition and is able to connect it with that of the artist :) I will definitely be working with him again. Thank you Idan!
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It was a pleasure to work with him, very helpful and friendly!
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Idan is a talent and a pleasure. Skills, heart, and value. Knows his stuff and so great to work with.
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Idan is very helpfull and giving person. And i especially want to thank you for your positive energy that help during the process of making a personal song :)
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Idan did a great job of mixing my EP. Clear and easy communication, sensitive mixing and everything I needed to pull my project together. Highly recommended. Thanks Idan!
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This is like my 10th job with him. I believe he is a super talented musician, engineer and producer. He is so easy and sweet to work with. The quality of the songs are second to none.
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Working with Idan was a delight. He was always patient and willing to adapt to my own pace and took all my suggestions in stride. He is very knowledgeable and humble and I am glad to have had the chance to work with him.
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He has so much potential... He is the best
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Idan was great to work with. I highly recommend. Has a good ear and had my mix sounding great on his first draft. Was also easy to work with (attentive, patient, responsive) as we made revisions.
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Always a pleasure when working with Idan! Very efficient, great with communication and overall just a very talented person. Can’t wait to work on the next song!
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Idan is a patient person who genuinely wants you to be happy with the track. He is willing to listen to your suggestions and will try his best to accommodate them into the project or revisions.
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He is top, the best producer
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Idan (pronounced as Ee-dahn, unique name!) was the first producer I worked with on SoundBetter. He called me up to discuss our expectations and stressed on the importance of communication for a remote recording project. He couldn't have been more right about that. Frequent + clear communication about vision and revisions (later on) led to a great collaborative end product. Idan was very professional, hardworking and patient with me even when I struggled to finalise the details in the song's mix.
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This song is gonna hit hard! Amazing job!
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Top! Easy to work with and with great musical sensitivity!
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I'm absolutely satisfied with Idan's work! Everything was done very professionally and the communication was very pleasant! :)
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Again amazing
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Idan was exceptionally professional, courteous and proficient throughout the entire project. We went over specific details of the feel and sound of the project and Idan absolutely nailed it out of the park! I highly recommend Idan and I look forward to working with him again in the future!
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He made of my song a living dream. Very talented, hard-working and creative. Loved working with him and I definitely will again soon.
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To work with Idan it is a pleasure! Always on the coins - ready to replay to all your request ! great Job man ;) ! see u soon ! cheers!
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Easy to work with, good clear open communication. delivered what I wanted. And I'm happy with the end result:)
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World-class music creative. Before starting, Idan got on a video call with me to discuss vision / direction. HUGE difference maker. Communication is everything - Idan was completely transparent throughout the process and provided consistent updates / bounces of the track for my review. Very patient and accommodating with revisions. End product speaks for itself - of the music I’ll be releasing in the next few months, this is the track I’m most excited about. It’s thanks in large part to Idan!
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Second time working with Idan and it went smooth and efficient as the last time! Currently working with him for an album he’s producing for me and I’m definitely looking forward to the finishing results!
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Super attentive and patient. Idan will revise the song until you’re 100% happy with it! Excellent communication and skills! Thank you Idan!!
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Now on my third piece with Idan and he has surpassed expectations again. Can't recommend him highly enough.
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An amazing talent who goes above and beyond to ensure you get exactly what you want. Don't look anywhere else!
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Amazing - yet again!
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Super cool dude who will work with you and help shape the sound that you are after. Great sense of sonics as well as humour. You won't go wrong hiring Idan, that's for sure!
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Working with Idan was a great experience . I had a problem with Time as somethings came up and couldn´t work on the project. He was understanding and waited for me even though I streched the delivery time for a bit too long.
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Idan was an absolute pleasure to work with in all aspects of the creative and delivery process. Will be hiring him again :)
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Very talented and easy to work with! All I had were the lyrics, but he made a whole instrumental that fit for the vibe I was going for. Communication was great, he updated me on how everything was going and made sure I was happy with the overall result. Can't wait to work with Idan again in the future!
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Worked on my second piece with Idan... he’s amazing. So patient... well rounded... knows his stuff. I would 110% work with him again. Thank you Idan!!
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After a long break from production, I was apprehensive about working with someone new and remote. Idan has exceeded all of my expectations. He took time up front to get to know me and where I was coming from, and he shows a genuine concern for helping me to express the type of sound that I'm going after. He is candid and kind with his own suggestions while at the same time remaining loyal to my artistry. I'm already looking forward to our next project. Thank you, Idan!
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Idan was very patient , listen and took all our feedback in to account. We like the approach taken in the beginning of having a call in order chat about expectations etc. We recommend Idan.
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Idan was incredible to work with. Got my vision for the song right away and helped me realize it beyond my expectations. He always responded promptly, let me know when I could expect him to complete all of the things I asked for and worked impressively fast and was willing to keep revising until I was satisfied.
I'm excited to work with him again :) Thanks, Idan!
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Idan is a highly skilled and talented musician/producer. His production work brought my song to life in a way that was in line with my original vision, but also made it so much better in the process. Communication with him was pleasant, easy, and always timely. I can't recommend him highly enough and am excited to work with him on future projects.
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Fast, communicative, got a great sound, sympathetic to the musician, Idan was a pleasure to deal with.
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As always, perfect collaboration in a climate of great understanding, a great kindness, and a perfect professionalism thank you, Idan
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Without doubt, you can't go wrong working with Idan. He gets into the vibe of the song, understands and listens to what you're trying to achieve and then proceeds to deliver beyond expectation. Don't go elsewhere!
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Idan wass the first person that I've worked with on Soundbetter and I am glad it was him!
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Idan is a great musician and a very pleasant person to work with. It was a pleasure to see a song become alive with great instrumentation and live recorded instruments, reflecting the lyrics and tone of the song in the best way. Thank you, Idan! It was magical :)
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Highly experienced musician and engineer who puts every effort into delivering a first class result for you. Definitely recommended!
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Idan is a very talented, passionate musician. He has an good eye for what the artist wants and needs. These are only a few of the many reasons why I decided to work on the Songs for my Album with him :)!
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Second song second hit! Awesome again.
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Our first time working together, and incredible sound and feeling. Idan has an enormous talent as musician, and I also like how he undrestood me. Really easy to deal with, and professional behaviour.
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What a pleasure it was working with Idan. We created some good music together!
I really enjoyed the process, the quality of work he produced and the patience he had with me. He is kind, gentle, hardworking and talented.
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Idan is a super nice, patient, and reliable producer/session musician with a tonne of talent and a dedicated approach. Highly recommended!!!!
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Idan did a fantastic job of producing my song for me. He plays real instruments, and he plays them real well :)
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Idan is excellent and quite attentive. He has a beautiful sound too. Very talented and quick with his services. I look forward to working with him again in the future! =)
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Absolutely amazing guitar playing. Completely nailed the vibe I wanted and got it to me super fast. Highly recommend.
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Second round working with Idan and better than ever! This man is phenomenally talented and a cool dude to boot! Thanks for everything Idan!
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2nd gig with Idan. Always a pleasure with this man. :)
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Idan was fantastic , mix was perfect and communication was great. A true professional. Will definitely work again with Idan.
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Yet again, Idan brought the care and attention to our track that took it from an idea to an amazing song. He's so SO talented! He's also kind, responsive and someone I can now call a friend. Hire him, you'll be REALLY happy you did.
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Idan is THE B E S T. And what I mean by THE B E S T is that I was so inspired by the one track he produced me, that I decided to undergo an EP under his direction/production. He is one of those people who feels like a (VERY TALENTED) old friend, and that's what you need and want when making meaningful work. THANK YOU IDAN - for your incredible instrumentation, mixing + mastering skills, and also for dealing with my many requests. From one perfectionist to another - you made the track gold!
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Yet again, Idan has produced a stellar track for us!! His care and attention to detail continuously blows us away! His enthusiasm is infectious, and every time we work with him, we feel like HE'S really the one pushing for the song to be great. To top it all off, his ideas and direction add soooo much, drawing out the real soul of the song!
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Idan is one of the more talented, dedicated and thoughtful people we've encountered in this business. Every detail was tended to. Every request or revision was implemented with such grace and care. He saw our vision through and guided us at every step. We couldn't be happier! And, we're about to start another project with him soon!
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Perfect! From our detailed Skype call at the beginning - to the fact Idan never grew impatient with my changes (and always implemented them perfectly) - I always felt heard, and that my satisfaction was top priority. Additionally, Idan's musical knowledge & depth extended my source material to new heights and I'm so excited to work more with him!
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Idan = an incredibly talented, good person. It was so wonderful working with him! I came to his studio for three days & I'm so happy with what came out of it. He listens, is unpretentious (super important, in my book), is highly skilled, & was just overall awesome. I learned a lot, had fun, & will definitely work with him again. Highly recommend.
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Idan provided a top of the range production, mixing and mastering service. I couldn't have asked for more! A fantastic musician with a great set of ears! Highly recommended.
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Hey I’ve enjoyed working with Idan. He’s really not only been a great help to my project but also a mentor. I’ve been able to use the knowledge he’s shared and also how to maximize my understanding of theory while in creation. He kept an open line of communication with me even on late and early mornings. I look forward to working together again.
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I'm currently working on my songs with Idan, it's a fantastic experience. Idan is a true professional and a true gentleman with great listening skills and great courtesy. I also recommend visiting this site and appreciate the sound quality of his achievements and his talent as a producer is quite exceptional.
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Idan is an incredibly talented musician and producer. He is very professional and accommodating to the needs of the client. Highly recommend Idan to anyone!
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a prince among men
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Thanks Idan for all your work on the songs. I love them.
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Idan was great to work with and quickly created a quality sounding track i'm very happy with. Looking forward to working on more music together.
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Everything is cool as usual, highly recommend :D
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I found Idan through soundbetter & now half way through my album. I can't praise Idan enough for his work on my album. I'm so happy with the results. His professional approach on each edit and mix of every track. I am so appreciative of all your efforts.Thank you Idan
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Great communication and prompt delivery again. Easy back and forth to achieve the best result, I couldn't be more happy with the way the track turned out!
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Super friendly, knowledgeable, and helpful. Went above and beyond to make sure I was happy with the end result. Looking forward to more work.
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The fact that I keep working with Idan must tell you something about how great he is! Once you work with him once, you won't stop! He's just that awesome!! :)
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Idan, is a life saver! Super prompt, super talented and super nice! I love working with him and will continue to! :)
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Idan gave me great feedback on my mixes and brought in some ideas before mastering the tracks exactly to my wishes.
Allthough he was busy he found the time to finish the job qickly! Definite Recommendation - check_circleVerified
Idan is awesome! He understood what I needed and got me an incredible track that I'm really proud of.
He sent me the finished track the next day! I recommend Idan if you want a knowledgable, professional producer with an incredible ability to understand what will add to your project. I will definitely be working with him again! :) - check_circleVerified
Fantastic guy to work with, he made sure everything sounded great in the end!
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Idan is professional producer, super excellent. He understands my concept and provided exactly what I was looking for. also he accepted all my asking easily. really appreciate his sincere effort. Highly recommend, thumb up!
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Idan is amazing! I gave him a reference track and crafted an instrumental with the exact same vibe and accomplished everything I asked for and then some! Amazing job & I will definitely continue to work with him in the future!
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Very nice experiences working with Idan, he is professional, productive and take care of your goals.
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I really appreciate working with Idan. Excellent track. Highly recommend!
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Really nice vibe and agile workflow with Idan. The recordings were improved a lot while keeping their originality. Thanks Idan!!
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I am so happy with the work Idan did on my track. Not only was the end result exactly what I wanted, but his professional approach to prompt communication and the time frame in which the song was finished, has been really impressive. I will definitely work with Idan again in the future. I highly recommend him as a producer.
Idan was exceptionally professional, courteous and proficient throughout the entire project. We went over specific details of the feel and sound of the project and Idan absolutely nailed it out of the park! I highly recommend Idan and I look forward to working with him again in the future!
highly recommend!! this guy really knows his stuff
It was great to work with Idan. Professional, accurate and creative. Definitely working with him again in the future.
Idan = an incredibly talented, good person. It was so wonderful working with him! I came to his studio for three days and I'm so happy with what came out of it. He listens, is unpretentious (super important, in my book), is highly skilled, and was just overall awesome. I learned a lot, had fun, and will definitely work with him again. Highly recommend.
Highly Recommended!
Idan is a hero - he does everything so quickly, understands within seconds what we want. And every musician (so far) who listened to our recordings first said - "wow, really good recorded, where did you do that?" and are astonished when we tell them it's been in his living room. :)
I can highly recommend Idan-such a pleasure and fun to work withHave had great experiences working with Idan. He has a great ear, creative mind, and big heart
Mastering my tracks with Idan has not only helped my music sound its absolute best, but has taught me a lot about mixing on my own. Idan knows his stuff, has great equipment and a wonderful ear, and is professional and personable as well. Excellent :)
Idan has mastered a few of my projects and every time it was a great learning experience! His work flow is very smooth, and he keeps no secrets, so you can always leave with not only a great mix/master but some new eq skills to boot!
I worked with Idan on a lot of my projects, especially mixing and mastering.
He is full of knowledge, with a lot of passion for music and super nice.
The working flow is great, Idan is very fast and knows how to focus on the problems made at the recording part.
I definitely recommend!Had a chance to work with Idan after producing my EP in London. We worked on the mixing of my songs in his lovely studio in Kreuzberg and I felt at total ease collaborating with him. His hands on yet down to earth approach adds up to his professional mixing and mastering skills.
It was a pleasure working with him!
Marco MestichellaI work with Idan already 2-3 years and always amazed by how fast and proffesional this guy works. Also very flexible and good understanding of music. I am always happy when I have another mixing session with Idan!
Idan is a highly skilled industry professional. When mastering, he wants to make your wishes come true and realizes them. I did several projects with him in different styles (acoustic piano-pop to dance) and I always was superhappy with the final master. In other cases I could have done the mastering by myself, but Idan puts the dot on the i!
Idan is a true knight of devotion to music. Weather it was mixing, recording or producing different projects, he always had a professional attitude, top level engineering skills and service all in a reasonable fee. Apart from the fact that he is a music enthusiast that has a lot to offer as a producer and music collaborator.
I have worked with Idan on various projects over the past few years, from workshops, to recording, mixing to mastering. He is a consummate professional, great fun to work with and the results are ALWAYS impeccable. Highly recommended.
Idan is a fantastic music producer and engineer. I've had the pleasure to work with him on several projects during my time in Berlin and he's really the guy who knows everything about recording, production, mixing and mastering. Highly recommended!
Great enthusiasm and a hard working engineer with a wide range of skills. Highly recommended!
He's always up for something new and has a good knowledge about all aspects of recording and mixing and most importantly an open ear for what you like. Definitely recommend him!
Very professional attitude towards every project, great knowledge of pro tools,very fast and smooth to work with and a overall great guy,would definitely recommend.
He has very good skills on ProTools and is a very nice and polite guy to work with ! highly recommendable !
Interview with Idan Altman
Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?
A: What inspired to write your song? What are you listening to at the moment? How do you visualise your track sounding at the end of the process?
Q: Analog or digital and why?
A: Both - Analog for capturing and shaping the sound coming in and digital for keeping what I've captured under control.
Q: What questions do customers most commonly ask you? What's your answer?
A: Does analog sound better, No its just more fun to use :)
Q: What's the biggest misconception about what you do?
A: Its not as technical as people think it is and expensive gear is overrated.
Q: How would you describe your style?
A: Minimal
Q: Which artist would you like to work with and why?
A: If you really love music and are looking for a different, non mainstream sound, I'd love to work with you :)
Q: Can you share one music production tip?
A: Start from the melody and build your way up
Q: What type of music do you usually work on?
A: Dream Pop, Ambient, Indie Folk, Rock, Experimental, Lo-Fi and Jazz
Q: What other musicians or music production professionals inspire you?
A: The Beatles, Brian Wilson, Jim O'rourke, Sparklehorse, Stereolab, Pink Floyd
Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.
A: Music production (arranging, playing, recording ,mixing etc)
Q: What advice do you have for a customer looking to hire a provider like you?
A: Listen to my work and let your ears decide www.idanaltman.com
Q: What's your 'promise' to your clients?
A: That they get what they want, not what I want
Q: What do you like most about your job?
A: I don't have to shave
Q: What's your strongest skill?
A: Listening

I was the Producer and Engineer in this production
- ProducerAverage price - $400 per song
- Mixing EngineerAverage price - $200 per song
- Mastering EngineerAverage price - $50 per song
- String SectionAverage price - $200 per song
- Songwriter - LyricAverage price - $250 per song
Work For Hire. Production prices include mixing and mastering and are calculated for 10 hours of work. Mixing prices include mastering and an unlimited amount of revisions.
- Lana Del Rey
- Björk
- Billie Eilish
- PSI Monitors
- Dangerous Source DAC
- Universal Audio Apollo Twin X
- Nord Electro 4d
- Vermona
- Moog and
- Waldorf synths
- Fender Bullet Bass Deluxe
- Fender Telecaster
- Epiphone Wilshire
- Sansamp PSA
- Pro tools 2020
- Logic Pro X
Lets start with 1 song and see how we get along. I a offer a regular discount for returning clients
- Is your song ready for production?Oct 25, 2018
I believe that a great song starts with a solid Foundation so before you start adding endless layers of instruments to your demo, make sure to think about the following:
What is the basic melody?
What are the basic chords that accompany that melody?
Which octave are either of these on?
What is the beat and tempo of the song?
Is the current key right for your voice?