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Amazing mixes make amazing songs. Outbox Sound is an audio production company in the DMV area, and we are always searching for the next great artist. We have mixed for many talented artists, and we would love to work on your next record. We specialize in Hip-Hop, R&B, Gospel, and Pop. Check out our work here on the side of our profile!

Recording:
Your voice. Your Instrument. Your Ideas. These are all things that we need to capture and share with the world. Why do we care? We just like original thoughts and we love the sounds that make you who you are. So we are here to transition that incredible sound of yours to a platform that anyone can enjoy. We do this with gear that matches your features as an artist. Choices of pre amp and well known microphones to deliver that amazing sound that you have always dreamed of.

Editing:
Admittedly this is not the most glamorous part of shaping your sound. However, it is a crucial step to ensure that your sound is spotless. From aligning vocal tracks, to creating fades that blend, we will lay the strongest foundation for the next phase…

Mixing:
This is when we shine as a team, you the artist and we the engineers are collaborating to tell a story to your audience. This is when we bring emotion through the use of eq, compression and other techniques to make your sound stand out. Using industry-standard digital audio workstations (DAW), this allows us to go above and beyond in achieving your vision quickly and effectively.

Mastering:
The final touch. In completing this step your sound is ready. Ready to go from one end of the world to the other. We provide masters file for online streaming, services like iTunes, and CD releases.

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

Credits

28 Reviews - 8 Repeat Clients

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by ACE
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A very nice, patient and hardworking engineer! Makes sure he gets the song to where it's supposed to be
by 3 G.
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HQ Mix Master! - Very Responsive and Great to deal with.
by Tony Gambino
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I highly recommend Outbox! They're fast, accurate, and really understood my directions and revisions. Thanks guys!
by Mark David
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They guys at Outbox are awesome. They were very professional, prompt, and accommodating when it came to achieving the desired result for the mix. They even went the extra mile to ensure the snare was just right lol. Look forward to working with these guys again!
by Dionna S.
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As always Great working with Outbox Sound! Highly recommended. Great communication & quick turn around time!
by Naomi Cheyanne
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Steven and Justin are incredible engineers!! These dudes have a lot of talent and definitely know what they are doing. I trust them with my work 100% and I can't say that about a lot of people. They are not only very efficient workers but they are very patient and go above and beyond to support your work to make sure you're getting exactly the sound you want. I highly recommend Outbox Sound for your next project. I will also be working with them again in the future no doubt!
by Tony Gambino
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Outbox is amazing! Very quick turn around, attentive to notes, accurate, and incredible sound! I will be using them again :)
by Aaron H.
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Outbox do amazing work! Helped give my music an amazing sound and super clean vocals! Always open to making any adjustments you may need. Definitely recommend!
by Nathan W.
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These are very flexible, talented guys with a good ear for music! Highly recommend them for any Pop/R&B artists looking to make their sound pop!
by Dengiyefa A.
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Always a great pleasure working with these guys! love the work ethic and excellence.
by Nathan M.
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Excellent, quick, professional experience. Will be going to these guys again!
by Shad
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My 2nd song with Outbox was just amazing everything with quality, sound, etc. Justin is patient and knows his stuff I recommend coming back to him because I plan to make this guy my future engineer!
by Rolo
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Thank you for the 3rd time in a row! These dudes are no joke and their energy is incredible. They will mix and master your music and show you their screen so you can see and hear in real time exactly what is going on. Find Fashion Nova on their website and see the magic for yourself. Mix AND Master
by Dengiyefa A.
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Exceptional service, work ethic, communication and overall production! Highly recommended!
by Shad
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Dude did a excellent job with my song. He didn't mind do mutiple revisions to make it sound the way I needed to sound I recommend you choose outbox firsthand!
by Dante XCIII
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The guys at Outbox were a pleasure to work with. They are professional, patient, and very skillful at what they do. The track came out awesome! Check these guys out!
by Arole Brivil
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Great guys to work with and man good mixing and mastering. Five stars. I'm H.A.P.P.Y
by Jeff
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Great to work with from start to finish. Listened to everything I had to say about the project, took it to heart and then was masterful in putting it all together. Highly recommend.
by Rolo
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Very profesional, and extremily swift. Always clear on what they can and will be doing to make your song shine. These guys can take a simple recording and make it sound like a billoard hit. Undoubtibly the best in the east. 100% will be working with them again.
by Rashaud M.
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Some of the best mixing and mastering I’ve heard my voice on!! Super responsive and didn’t take to long either. Even tho we finished the job in a short amount of time, the sound is equivalent to weeks of mastering. Would recommend to anyone looking for high end mixing!!

Interview with Outbox Sound

Q: Tell us about a project you worked on you are especially proud of and why. What was your role?
A: I mixed a song called "My Future" for a Gospel artist and I mixed it FAST! In about 7 hours and it was accepted on the first submission! I was very intentional with that mix and the decisions were on point and the artist and producer loved it.
Q: Tell us about your studio setup.
A: I'm investing in a new desk currently but I run Focal Shape 65, Console 1 from Softube and a PreSonus Faderport. All going through the Orion 32+. I use the following outboard gear: Clariphonic EQ, Warm Audio WA-76-- I'm a huge fan!, Elysia XFilter Bus EQ, DBX 560A (For drums!), and a Distressor. I run all of that into a pair of Neve 511's and a custom designed summing box. We also are in the process of designing a new summing box as well!
Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?
A: What direction they (Producer, artist) want to go, Timeline, what microphones were used to record, What reference tracks would be ideal to use.
Q: What advice do you have for a customer looking to hire a provider like you?
A: Give me a shot. Give me the opportunity to impress and provide timely and impactful deliverables.
Q: If you were on a desert island and could take just 5 pieces of gear, what would they be?
A: Assuming I had a computer with Pro Tools ready to go- Apollo (Loaded with plugs!), SSL MasterBuss Compressor, GML 8200, Distressor, Bricasti Reverb.
Q: What was your career path? How long have you been doing this?
A: My career path is actually Cyber Security but I have been involved in music since I was about 9 (I'm 25 now). Been mixing for about 4 years.
Q: How would you describe your style?
A: Personally? Laid back, friendly, professional. Musically? Punchy and clear.
Q: Which artist would you like to work with and why?
A: Kendrick Lamar. His sound is incredible, message is powerful, and the opportunity to vibe and mix his music in the studio would be a fantastic experience.
Q: Can you share one music production tip?
A: Take risks. Expose the client to a new perspective on a song (Unless very strict guidelines are given) and see if that gets the creative juices flowing for both parties.
Q: What type of music do you usually work on?
A: Gospel, Hip-Hop, R&B/Soul, Pop
Q: What's your strongest skill?
A: Mixing by far, but within that I'd say mixing the music itself. It's like a jigsaw puzzle to get everything to fit and be balanced!
Q: What do you bring to a song?
A: Clarity, creativity, movement, energy!
Q: What's your typical work process?
A: I typically will get the files into Pro Tools, sort and color code them, and then clip gain everything to about -12 to -15 dB to start. Then I'll work out a rough mix by applying effects to the master buss and main busses (Top down mixing) and get the whole mix at around -10 dB to start. Once it's all balanced I'll start with drums, bass, main keys/melody and go for vocals to sit in with that. All the rest I fill in around the vocals in the mix! I love the creative process of making things fit together!
Q: What other musicians or music production professionals inspire you?
A: Stevie Wonder as a musician and creative genius. As an engineer my favorite engineers are Mixed By Ali and Dave Pensado.
Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.
A: Primarily I do mixing and some mastering work as well. If I'm mixing will still process on the masterbuss but leave -6 dB or so for the mastering guy to take to the next level!
Q: What are you working on at the moment?
A: A Gospel project! Coming soon...
Q: Is there anyone on SoundBetter you know and would recommend to your clients?
A: Currently there is not.
Q: Analog or digital and why?
A: Both! Digital allows flexibility and immediate recall and plugins these days are amazing. But analog just has that "something", that vibe when you run a signal through it is unmistakable.
Q: What's your 'promise' to your clients?
A: Professionalism first and foremost. Second, timely delivery. I do not play around when it comes to client satisfaction in those regards. The creative process can be discussed and worked with but those are key.
Q: What do you like most about your job?
A: Each song is different. Though techniques can be similar, they rarely are used the exact same way in each song. Emphasis is different, signal chains are different, and the variety is awesome.
Q: What questions do customers most commonly ask you? What's your answer?
A: Rates- varies based on a few factors. They also ask how long it'll take to mix, can I make it "sound like the radio", and can I make it loud?
Q: What's the biggest misconception about what you do?
A: Everyone thinks I'm a DJ! Also, people think the music is recorded and magically perfect after the recording is finished. No one considers all the complexities and nuances of getting a mix and master where they need to be.