Petros Petropoulos on SoundBetter

Being an experienced recording, mixing and touring engineer I've learned how to follow the artist's vision and how to be extremely flexible in every situation. I've also learned, through my 20 years of experience, to recognize when I have a pure talent in front of me and give my best to make it shine.

I own a recording studio facility in Greece and a PA rental company. I mainly do recording and mixing for a very wide variety of music genres. I also provide touring engineer services for national acts here in Europe.

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by Costas Striftos
I’ve had the chance and pleasure to work with Petros at many levels and on several occasions, both as a performing artist with my band The Rockin’ Dead and as a Festival organizer (ΦantastiCon). His valuable touring engineer skills, PA setup knowledge and quality equipment combined, always bring out an outstanding sound outcome and end result in requiring environments! His deep technical expertise, thorough professionalism and positive attitude make him a key partner on which one can rely no matter the endeavor and so I strongly endorse and recommend him!
by Nikos Giousef
Many years i choose to work with Petros. He is great sound engineer for a studio project or a live performance. Only if you work with him you will understand the advantages of his work. I highly recommend him .
by Fanis Maragkos
I have worked with Petros several times in both live & studio and I’ve always been really satisfied with his professionalism. He is a great sound engineer but also a great musician. He loves analogue sound and his studio has amazing analogue equipment.
by Panos Malandris
Such a great professional! His services were unbelievable and he delivered really fast! U really need to work with this guy!
by Drummin Booths
Analog mixing at its finest! Experience, knowledge and world class equipment. Petros's skilled engineering can bring any project to a top level. Possitive attitude, outstanding results and overall true professionalism.
by Mari Dimitrouli
I ve recorded my demo at Polyphoniki Studio and i have to admit Petros is a true PRO. He has the skills to reach the best possible result, the studio has specialized equipment and something that really mattered to me as a female vocalist, the studio is sooo clean. Apart from his technical skills he is super fun to work with! Thank you Petros, it's been a blast!
by Fakiris Dionisis
My cooperation with Petros started in 2014 and since then I haven't find someone as knowledgeable as him in sound engineering and music. He will give 120% of himself to get the best possible result. Both his experience and technical skills will help you to overcome yourself and be better.
In Petro's recording studio (very spacious) me and my band managed to find our unique sound. The equipment is amazing, in every way, and you can create music like nowhere else.
by Marina Gyra
I have worked with Petros several times in both live & studio recording conditions and I’ve always been really satisfied with the result. I am happy to have trusted Petros to record my piano compositions. Recording an acoustic piano presents enormous challenges and Petros, thanks to his great experience as a sound engineer and musician, has been the right person to undertake this demanding task. The sound was impeccable, balanced, warm and natural, exactly what I was looking for! Excellent engineer, great person, full of ideas and really hard working. Can’t wait to record again!
by Nektarios Yioutsos
Petros is not only a great sound engineer but an experienced musician as well! Being both has helped him become a truly professional in his field, who can be efficient and flexible at the same time. He is able to understand the needs of a musician, provide technical solutions and present interesting ideas. I have collaborated with him many times in the past and experienced his talents in the field of both performance and sound recording! I have recorded many piano pieces in his natural piano at his studio and the result was excellent. I highly recommend him to anyone who is interested in high
by Vassilis T.
Absolutely professional, with a first class hardware in his studio.
He has great experience in both acoustic and electric instruments.
His approach is very creative and he will assist you with ideas and corrections during recording and mixing.
Petros' studio "Polyphoniki" is definitely my first preference for rehearsal, recording and mixing.
by Peny Sakellariou
Petros is a great sound engineer!!! He is truly creative, flexible, efficient, congenial and patient. He has interesting solutions for every difficulty! We have worked together in 2 projects and i am highly satisfied with the way he recorded, edited and finally mixed my musical materiai so -of course- i heartily recommend him to everyone that wants to make any musical idea that has in his mind ...reality!!!His studio also boasts a natural piano (info for pianolovers)!!!
by Pipitsa
High quality services, clear sound, best analogical console ever, professionalism!
by Xenia Arslanidi
Petros and I, know each other for about 6 years, he is a talented low profile person that everyone can work with.
Identifies the sound requirements for each task or situation and performs accordingly to produce this sound.
Specialised technical equipment, professionalism and solution focused services, are some of the things you can have working with Petros for sure!
by effy APOSTOLOPOULOS
Professionalism skill and outstanding performance is what I have encountered in both his work and ability to make sound come to life and to perfection. I am delighted to have been refereed to Petros by numerous professional artiest in the field. His determination knowledge and support for his projects is what makes him a very qualified sound engineer.
by CHRISTINA IOANNIDI
I' ve had the pleasure to work with Petros in a variety of projects, including rehearsal, recording and video shooting. His studio Polyphoniki is of exceptional cleanliness and very well maintained so that makes a welcoming place to work in. It is also highly equiped with , among others, a classical piano, a range of mics, and an analogue mixer. Last but not least, Petros is a great professional and person to work with, offering his valuable advice whenever needed.
by Lefteris Detorakis
I started collaborating with Petros in 2014 and, since then, I've never looked back. Combining great equipmet with excelent technical skills, years of experience and, most importantly, a super kind and helpfull personality, he WILL get the best possible performance out of you and he WILL help you find your "sound".
by Karina Ruby
My first recording was like my first love !! Unforgettable ! Petros was gentle, guiding and patient. I brought my favorite gear (cymbals and snare) and he handled them with utmost respect. That tells ME, a lot about an awesome professional. Thanks for the experience!
by Stelios Pavlou
Great engineer and great guy! Whenever I've recorded drums with Petros, the results are always superb and he has a unique ability to capture the drum sound I have in my head with minimal effort!
Also, the studio drum kit he uses is one of my favourites (the always spot-on Yamaha Recording Custom)!
by Stefanos Kozanis
I recently met Petros and I am very happy that I found at last the right guy to collaborate for my projects :-) Petros has a very deep knowledge of the sound engineering technical aspects, in addition has remarkable artistic taste in a variety of musical genres, so he is very helpful in all stages of musical production, from arrangement to the final mastering. Last but not least has a very gentle personality, sessions with Petros are always in very good mood, helping musicians to give their best!
by Kostas Yaxoglou
Petros Petropoulos is a highly skilled audio technician and an exquisite collaborator. I'd trust his ears with ... my eyes closed!

Interview with Petros Petropoulos

Q: Tell us about your studio setup.
A: The heart of my studio is my Tascam M600 analog console. That particular console was fully recapped in 2019. It's a nice warm sounding board with tons of headroom and character. Lot of outboard gear including Avalon 747,737 and the best reverb ever made Lexicon 480L. Lots of mics Neumann, Shure, Akg, Sennheiser. Marshall and Fender amps for reamping. And a lot more backline choices.
Q: What type of music do you usually work on?
A: I'm open to everything. I specially enjoy projects that have acoustic or electric instruments.
Q: Which artist would you like to work with and why?
A: I've worked with a lot of well known artists.
Q: What questions do customers most commonly ask you? What's your answer?
A: If their songs can sound like the reference song that they have in mind. My answer is, that it is equally important to create a characteristic sound that will help your song to really make a difference. To immitate something already existing is the easy way to go.
Q: Tell us about a project you worked on you are especially proud of and why. What was your role?
A: I'm proud for all of my projects. I am especially proud for one of my big projects., a live concert in 2017 in one of the most iconic theatres in Greece. Sixty musicians on stage with a ballet. Concert had two parts. First part was M.Theodorakis songs from 'Epitafios' with the original singer Mary Linda, the best buzuki soloist today and the Kievo Symphonic Orchestra. Second part was the Orchestra with a ballet performing 'Zorba the Greek '.i did the FOH Engineer and i also mixed the multitrack at my studio for the Greek National Television.
Q: What do you like most about your job?
A: I like that I meet wonderful people , travel all over the world and i especially like having my hobby as a fulltime job.
Q: Is there anyone on SoundBetter you know and would recommend to your clients?
A: I would recommend the website to my clients.
Q: If you were on a desert island and could take just 5 pieces of gear, what would they be?
A: Just my 'ears'.
Q: What are you working on at the moment?
A: A jazz project that i also recorded in my studio.
Q: Analog or digital and why?
A: Analog for the sound and inspiration, and digital for the recall.
Q: What's your 'promise' to your clients?
A: To respect their vision and trying to take it one step further.
Q: What's the biggest misconception about what you do?
A: Never thought of that. I know how to put everyone and everything in order. Don't let room for misconceptions.
Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?
A: Questions regarding their vision and excpectations.
Q: What advice do you have for a customer looking to hire a provider like you?
A: Three things are the most important if you are working online .Communication Communication and the third Communication again!
Q: What's your typical work process?
A: Depends on the project. Most of the times I end up to a hybrid type of mixing.
Q: What do you bring to a song?
A: First of all I'll bring up what the artist wants, and secondly my personal vibe.
Q: What was your career path? How long have you been doing this?
A: I started as musician 25 years ago. I bought my first console in 1998. Started my own rental company and recording studio facility in 2006 and keep going....
Q: How would you describe your style?
A: I like rich sounding mixes with a lot of character. Smooth but with all the needed energy.
Q: Can you share one music production tip?
A: Prepare yourself with a vision and do it fast !
Q: What's your strongest skill?
A: Open minded, patient and determined.
Q: What other musicians or music production professionals inspire you?
A: I grew up with the ''Seattle Sound'' bands.( Nirvana, Soundgarden, RATM, etc). So when I have something that 'rocks' this is an inspiring sound I have in mind. But it is always depends on the artist's inspiration in the first place. Then I really like some classics like Bob Marley, John Cash, Pink Floyd, Fleetwood Mac etc. As far as the 'cleaner' sound I like the Motown records a lot.
Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.
A: The most common work I do for my clients is recording, mixing and mastering for various genres of music. Most of them are asking me also for touring.