Daniel Luttrell on SoundBetter

I'm here to help you expand your sound and enhance your music. Original production / In the box mixing / Piecing together EP's and Full length albums.

In the box production and mixes in Logic Pro. Songwriting, top line melodies, vocal production.

I'd love to hear about your project. Click the 'Contact' button above to get in touch.

Credits

13 Reviews - 4 Repeat Clients

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by Anna R.
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Very talented, creative, and works fast. A complete professional and a pleasure to work with.
by Marcello M.
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This guy is like your band member, your partner, your brother. He somehows understand what you're thinking without a word, because you know it'd be hard to explain. He helped me bring my art to a professional level and that's something timeless. Such good taste, speed and straight to the point!
by Marcello M.
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Daniel brought my song to the next level. I'm truly amazed. All the care to the details, all the changes on point. I couldn't recommend it more. He's a miracle maker.
by Jean-Luc
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I really enjoyed working with Daniel especially for his listening, his advice and his work!
by RJ
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Again, I LOVE this producer!!! What an exceptional talent!! Professionally dynamic, creative, motivating, and a skilled artisan with his craft. Another fantastic song produced!
by Mike S.
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Dan always delivers exceptional production, vocal tuning, and help with songwriting. Thank you!
by RJ
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Perhaps the most outstanding producer I have worked with to date and I have worked with some great ones. Daniel is unbelievable in creativity, confidence and assuredness in taking a song to stellar levels!! What an honor! We will be working together again no doubt!! Grab him while you can, this producer is gold!!!
by Mike S.
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This was my second time working with Dan and he did an awesome job. He figured out where my song was going sonically and lyrically, and worked with me to get it sounding just right. Thanks so much!
by Benny C.
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was great to work with Daniel, very fast and even offered extra versions for my work, much appreciated
by Mike S.
Verified
I reached out about working on a song and received a response almost immediately- Dan was great with communication. He is an amazing songwriter and producer, and he really helps you find your voice for your music.

Dan exceeded all of my expectations, and I would definitely work with him again!
by Jean-Luc
I really enjoyed working with Daniel.
He can demonstrate creativity, reactivity and professionalism!
I recommend him :-)
by daniel pinci
Daniel is the most Brilliant music producer I have ever had the pleasure of working with. No bones about it. If you want your work to stand out, look no further.

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by Adam Sheridan
Worked with Daniel on a Vocal project. Great Producer. Very professional, can highly recommend him!!

Interview with Daniel Luttrell

Q: What are you working on at the moment?
A: Finishing EP with Singer Glenna Bree
Q: What type of music do you usually work on?
A: EDM - Singer Songwriter - Hip-Hip - Pop - Rap - Rock - Funk - Soloist - Country - Trance - House - Minimal - Pop-Punk
Q: Tell us about your studio setup.
A: I have a small in the box set up mostly listening through EV Sentry 100’s. LogicPro on a macbook pro. I also have access to several amazing studios in Los Angeles.
Q: Tell us about a project you worked on you are especially proud of and why. What was your role?
A: I really love the material I did with Nikka Costa. I did song writing and production with her and Justin Stanley.
Q: What's your 'promise' to your clients?
A: I will treat your music like it's my very own.
Q: What's the biggest misconception about what you do?
A: I think sometimes people want their music to sound like someone else. I don't copy other productions, I make original productions.
Q: What advice do you have for a customer looking to hire a provider like you?
A: Just know about file types, bit depth, sample rate and how to get your tracks and ideas transferred in an organized fashion. Understand the stylistic direction your going for and let the song be what it is from there.
Q: If you were on a desert island and could take just 5 pieces of gear, what would they be?
A: Burl Mothership - NEVE 1073 - Neumann M49 - Bricasti M7 - Roland TR-808
Q: What was your career path? How long have you been doing this?
A: I grew up singing in a private choir school, started playing percussion in 6th grade and played drums in marching band / jazz Band throughout Jr High and high school. Picked up audio sampling at age 16 and picked up the guitar and bass at age 18. Played in several rock and cover bands. I've been in music production and songwriting for 15 years.
Q: How would you describe your style?
A: Eclectic and Experimental
Q: What's your strongest skill?
A: Making coffee -
Q: What do you bring to a song?
A: Great melodies, meaningful lyrics, an ear for groove and timing, poetic emphasis, world class samples, balanced levels and a lot of gritty energy.
Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.
A: I serve the artist by helping them organize their thoughts and maintain focus on stylistic direction. Bringing strengths to the forefront and trimming the "fat" I've had success in helping musicians with lyrical clarity and adding depth to production for a more engaging sound. I've been using Melodyne for for several years to tune vocals in a natural sounding way. My job is to bring out the part of your music that connects emotionally with the listener. I take a similar approach to mixing, enhance the awesome, decrease the not so awesome.
Q: What other musicians or music production professionals inspire you?
A: Lee Hazlewood / Paul McCartney / BloodShy and Avant / Dave Pensado / Rupert Neve / Jaycen Joshua / David Bowie / Timothy Mosley / Tom Petty / Quincy Jones / Paramore / Zedd / Bob Dylan / Diplo / Tiësto / Jacob Luttrell
Q: What do you like most about your job?
A: Having a breakthrough in the production process and head bobin' when it's feelin' right.
Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?
A: Whats your story? Whats your musical back round? Where do you hope to present your finished work?
Q: Can you share one music production tip?
A: Use your ears, not your eyes.