Hi There! I'm a Sydney based mix engineer with 20 years experience and i care about your final product. I specialise in... - Live sound - touring internationally regularly - Multi track band recordings - Post production mixing for film/television - Audio restoration and repair I'd love to work on your project.
Services include:
- Mix live recordings ready for release
- Mix studio recordings ready for release
- Post production mixes for commercials, film/television, podcasts
- Quick turnaround
- I can bake a legit Bagel
Send me a note through the contact button above.
5 Reviews - 1 Repeat Client
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check_circleVerifiedThis was our second time getting a song done from Andy and I can't recommend him enough. He's very easy going and patient and does a very good job understanding the needs of your song.
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Always a pleasure working with Andy. Such a cool dude who is willing to spend extra time on zoom to help optimize your sound and production process. Song turned out great!
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Andy was so chill to work with and did such an epic job on our indie/reggae song. Definitely top notch mixing/mastering and has an ear for the type of sound your going for. Definitely recommend!
check_circleVerifiedLoved working with Andy, great communication, amazing ears and musical choices in his mix. Really happy with the result. Look forward to the next time.
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This project was a pleasure. Andy knew exactly what he wanted and delivered top notch production and mixes for me to record my keys parts over. Thanks Andy!
Interview with Andy Troy
Q: Tell us about a project you worked on you are especially proud of and why. What was your role?
A: A live performance with Ruel in Sydney last year on top of a rooftop. I was FOH engineer and record/mix engineer for the show.
Q: What are you working on at the moment?
A: Mixing post for a documentary.
Q: Tell us about your studio setup.
A: I mix in the box, mainly using protools with a bunch of waves plugins. I use dynaudio monitors and empirical labs distressors.
Q: Is there anyone on SoundBetter you know and would recommend to your clients?
A: Yes. Mike Avenaim and Beau Golden. Both amazing in their own right.
Q: Analog or digital and why?
A: How long is a piece of string?
Q: What's your 'promise' to your clients?
A: Quality product with a fast turnaround.
Q: What do you like most about your job?
A: I love everything about my job. Wouldn’t trade it for anything.
Q: What questions do customers most commonly ask you? What's your answer?
A: Can you make me sound like a million dollars? Absolutely!
Q: What's the biggest misconception about what you do?
A: Engineers are always learning. There’s multiple ways to achieve a great result.
Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?
A: I always ask “How do you want it to sound or what sound are you going for?”
Q: What advice do you have for a customer looking to hire a provider like you?
A: Ask questions. If you like what you hear, it’s a good sign. Nothing worse than not getting on with someone.
Q: If you were on a desert island and could take just 5 pieces of gear, what would they be?
A: A leatherman, gaff tape, guitar, a pair of headphones, Solar powered Music playback device (which may or may not exist).
Q: What was your career path? How long have you been doing this?
A: I have been doing this professionally since 2002.
Q: How would you describe your style?
A: Clean, polished mix style but can also get dirty and indie/Lo-fi sounding.
Q: Which artist would you like to work with and why?
A: Bon Jovi. Why? Because it’s Bon Jovi!
Q: Can you share one music production tip?
A: It’s not all about the kick drum.
Q: What type of music do you usually work on?
A: All types. Of late, I have been working with a pop artist and an indie band.
Q: What's your strongest skill?
A: Communication. Being able to understand the artists needs and expectations.
Q: What do you bring to a song?
A: I like to think I bring a sense of real-ness And excitement to a song/mix.
Q: What's your typical work process?
A: Listening is key. Listen to the song. Listen to the artist. Listen to the client. I don’t have a set way so do things, it all comes down to the clients needs and expectations.
Q: What other musicians or music production professionals inspire you?
A: I love to talk gear and techniques with other likeminded musicians and engineers.
Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.
A: Live sound. I tour around the world and mix FOH or monitors as well as multitrack record and mix shows for the artists I work with.
I was the Mixing & Mastering engineer in this production
- Mixing EngineerAverage price - $300 per song
- Live SoundAverage price - $500 per concert
- Mastering EngineerAverage price - $70 per song
- Post MixingContact for pricing
- Post EditingContact for pricing
- Dialogue EditingContact for pricing
- 25% (non-refundable) deposit at time of booking, with balance of the remaining 75% to be paid prior to delivery of the final mix.
- Contact for Mix Revision Terms.
- Ruel
- Birds Of Tokyo
- Sticky Fingers
- Avid ProTools
- iZotope RX8 advanced
- Emperical Labs Distressors
- DynAudio Monitors
- Waves Plugins
- Allen & Heath console
