"Tokyo-based mixing engineer bringing Japanese City Pop, J-POP & Rock to the world. Analog warmth meets modern clarity — let’s make your sound unforgettable."
I am a mixing engineer with over 20 years of experience, specializing in rock and related genres.
My career began at a studio in Minato-ku, Tokyo, where I gained hands-on experience in numerous recording and production sessions. I later worked on projects with bands such as ELLEGARDEN and STANCE PUNKS, earning trust for my ability to capture raw energy and deliver distinctive, impactful mixes.
Since becoming a freelance engineer, I have collaborated with artists including PAM and Lucy In The Room, bringing flexibility and creativity across genres. While my foundation lies in rock, my approach is defined by an analog-inspired aesthetic — blending hardware warmth and texture with digital precision. This balance allows me to deliver mixes that not only sound polished but also resonate emotionally.
Professional hybrid mixing (analog + digital)
Attention to detail with clear, powerful sound
Vocal tuning & treatment for a natural, expressive result
Stem mixing and mastering upon request
A collaborative approach — I take time to understand your artistic vision
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Interview with Katsuyuki Kobayashi
Q: Can you share one music production tip?
A: My purpose is to build up your music better and get your trust and satisfaction.
Q: What type of music do you usually work on?
A: Rock,Pop,Punk,EDM
Q: What do you bring to a song?
A: That makes your song add some warmth and convincing.
Q: What's your typical work process?
A: My sounds coexist analog and digital.That means I combine strong points from both of them.
Q: Tell us about your studio setup.
A: My world class equipment: Protools HDX, Logic ,Studio One SSL Sigma(Summing Mixer) SSL Fusion Smart Research C2 Manley SLAM Chandler Limited Curve Vender Plugins: UAD, PluginAlliance ,Pulser Plugins, Sound toys, FabFilter, KIT Plugins, Valhalla, Waves , SlateDigital and more. Apogee Symphony I/O MK2 UAD-2 OCTO*2
I was the Mixing,Mastering engineer in this production
- Mixing EngineerAverage price - $400 per song
- Mastering EngineerAverage price - $80 per song
- Vocal TuningAverage price - $100 per track
- EditingAverage price - $100 per track
- Live SoundContact for pricing
Including 3 revisions.
Editing and Vocal tune is not included.
You earn 24bit or 16Bit wav file.
instrumental version(+$30)
Group Stems(+$80)
Including 1 revision.
- Queens of the Stone Age
- Rage Against The Machine
- James Blake
- Proac Studio100 monitor
- Bryston SST3 amp
- SSL SIGMA Console
- Crane Song Avocet
- Protools ultimate with HDX system
- Apogee ensemble mk2
- And some outboard gears
