Balazs Katona

15+ Years | 2000+ Production

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**I have contributed to over 2,000 productions in 15 years, specializing in mixing and mastering band recordings and mastering electronic music. Let's collaborate to achieve radio and streaming-ready, professional results!**

✅ MIXING, MASTERING | SPECIALIZED GENRES
Pop-Rock, Rock, Metal, Blues

✅ MASTERING | SPECIALIZED IN ELECTRONIC GENRES
EDM, House, Techno, Trance

Response Time: 24-48 hour initial response to discuss project details, deadlines, desired sound, and special requests.

➡️ Full Post-Production Services: Complete Professional Package

Working with artists at every career level - from emerging talents to established acts. Specialized in delivering the modern, powerful sound that rock and metal demand in today's market.
⚡Ready to elevate your sound?

**Let's discuss your project vision and timeline.**

Contact me through the green button above and let's get to work.

Interview with Balazs Katona

  1. Q: What's your 'promise' to your clients?

  2. A: To work hard until they're happy and their music sounds amazing! We start by doing what we do best.

  3. Q: What do you like most about your job?

  4. A: The feeling that we are creating something valuable.

  5. Q: What advice do you have for a customer looking to hire a provider like you?

  6. A: An open mind and good communication are two of the most important things.

  7. Q: If you were on a desert island and could take just 5 pieces of gear, what would they be?

  8. A: My laptop for DAW. A drum pad to add rhythm to the island vibes. A Sennheiser MKH 416 for recording natural island sounds. Noise-canceling headphones—who knows what animals are out there? A satellite phone to call for help after making a killer mix from the island's natural sounds.

  9. Q: Can you share one music production tip?

  10. A: Silence is the greatest effect.

  11. Q: Analog or digital and why?

  12. A: Hybrid, because then we have all the benefits.

  13. Q: What's the biggest misconception about what you do?

  14. A: There is a red button that makes everything sound good. :)

  15. Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?

  16. A: The questions depend on what the customer’s goals are, but I usually ask about their vision for the project, their deadline, and any reference tracks or specific sounds they have in mind.

  17. Q: How would you describe your style?

  18. A: I am tricky and maximalist.

  19. Q: Which artist would you like to work with and why?

  20. A: I love working with dedicated artists who know what they want.

  21. Q: What type of music do you usually work on?

  22. A: Guitar or electronic oriented musics with following instruments e.g.: drums, bass, guitars, synthesizers, vocals.

  23. Q: What's your strongest skill?

  24. A: Stereo image, Drum mixing

GenresSounds Like
  • Green Day
  • The Subways
  • Darkest Hour
Gear Highlights
  • Weiss DS1-MK3
  • Crane Song IBIS EQ
  • Waves MaxxBCL
  • Focusrite ISA 828
  • Pro Tools
  • Universal Audio DSP
  • Waves Audio
  • Soundtoys
  • FabFilter
  • Dynaudio BM15A Monitors
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