Produce/Mix/Remix/Write

Michael is great to work with! Michael did a great job on the Sayla Dobro tunes "The Way You Move" and "J Train". Check out the mixes at youtube.com/sayladobro.

We mixed at Different Fur, San Francisco, in Studio B.

I have worked with Michael on several projects and his professionalism and talent is a tribute to his success and inspiration was an artist. His unique style is original and refreshing!

I have worded with Michael on several projects and his professionalism and talent is a tribute to his success and inspiration was an artist. His unique style is original and refreshing!

Starita mixed D. Edward’s record “Love Is” and I happened to co-write a song on that album. Starita made the song and the entire record sound amazing. He is very talented, professional and passionate. He has a great sense of humor as well and makes the experience fun in the studio, and it’s wonderful to watch him work his magic. The outcome of his work is beautiful.

Starita is an experienced, focused, talented, caring and hilarious mix engineer/producer. Ive had the pleasure of working on a few projects with him and not only has it been an immense pleasure, but the results have been fantastic. He knows what he wants and he knows how to get there. I highly recommend Starita for his high-level of skill and also the solid mentorship and laughs that come with the package.

I've worked around Starita many many times stopping in with several artists. He's always been super knowledgeable and truly loves what he does. I mean he's always smiling and when you're in the damn studio for 18 hours that constant smile is much needed. He takes the time and delivers such high quality product that we all hope for. Highly recommend him to anyone.

As a musician himself, Starita understands the real artistic process from the inside out. A joy to collaborate with, he always listens closely and makes creative alchemy happen! Can't wait to work with him again soon.

Starita gets great results and is a pleasure to work with!

Versatile and creatively inspiring - love Starita's work!

Skip The Needle has the pleasure of working with Starita for the UnderCover presents Tribe Called Quest tribute and we would recommend his ears, attitude, expertise and general joy to anyone for any project. This project required that he range from hard rock to hip hop, from folk to brass bands from jazz to orchestral to EDM and somehow brought this project together in a coherent and cohesive way in all its complexity with different artists and personalities. He’s the real deal and we are proud and honored to have had the opportunity to work with him.

Starita did some engineering for my debut album last year. Was amazed how quickly he was able to get the sound that I was going for. Total pro! Also, he’s just the chillest dude to hang with.

Starita is the MAN! I had the opportunity to work with him for Undercover Presents a few months ago. It was truly impressive to watch him oversee such a large production with a massive amount of musicians to redo ATCQ Midnight Marauders. His creativity and professionalism is inspiring, but most of all he's just a really great guy. I can't wait to work with him again in the future and can't speak of him highly enough!

I had the chance to work with Starita engineering a session he was producing for a very cool project by UnderCover presents, in which they were re-interpreting A Tribe Called Quest's Midnight Marauders, with more than 10 different Bay Area bands.

Starita had a really clear vision about what the goal for the session was and he helped the artists achieve the goals set while allowing them to bring their unique personality to the music. Starita was fun to work with but also wasn't hesitant to set the pace of the session take command of the situation. That's what a producer does!

I have worked with Starita over the past three years. Every single time we work together, write incredible songs - he is so encouraging of an idea and following through the development of it. He is lovely to work with and I love how he interacts with me when tracking vocals to get the best take from me. I trust his musicality and ear in production to hear what I am thinking when it comes to a song and every time its exactly as I would imagine.

I had the pleasure of working with Starita in producing and mixing some original music. He brought a chill, attentive and encouraging vibe to the studio/creative environment...which for those who have experience with sitting in a studio for hours on end, know how valuable that can be. Starita provided great feedback and input crafting a song and capturing the spirit of it on tape. He is also great for a few laughs during the entire process...which I am always a big fan of! If you are looking for someone very professional, but with a laidback vibe to work with, Starita is your guy!

I worked with Starita on a few tracks we wanted to release. He helped us through the entire process which really made all the difference. Not only is he great at what he does but also a fantastic guy to hang out with which is always good when you’re working long hours in the studio. If you want a professional sound and to work with a great person along the way then Starita is your guy!

Starita did an amazing job tracking our last record. I would work with him again in a heartbeat.

Starita was the first to trust me professionally in the studio as a singer, doing vocals on one of his tracks in 2011. He is hands down one of the most supportive, patient, inspired and inspiring producers/engineers to work with. He has a crazy clear ear and a sharp attention to details. No mistakes fly under his watch, though he addresses them in the kindest of ways.

All around phenomenal artist...and he’s just a great human being!

Michael is not only a great producer and engineer but an accomplished writer, musician and a pleasure to work with. 6 stars.

BALLER.
I've worked with Starita on a number of projects. Good ears and professional. His creativity behind (and in front of) the board is inspiring. I'm ALWAYS pumped when I find out he's on the project!!