Austin Deptula

Mixing and Mastering

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Grammy & Dove award nominee whose number one goal is helping you to make your next record exceed your highest expectations. I will do whatever it takes to make that happen!

Raised in a family of musicians, my love for music had me working early on with any piece of audio gear I could get my hands on. By age 19, I landed a job at a local studio and eventually joined the production team at Rosewood Studios in Tyler, Texas. There, I worked on albums nominated for both Grammy and Dove awards with artists including LeAnn Rimes, Paul Baloche, and Steve Holy. In the years that followed, I served as the in-house mixing engineer covering multiple genres from Country, Singer/Songwriter and Christian to Pop, Rock and Metal. My work can be heard on dozens of hits for artists such as Cory Morrow, Kyle Park, Boyce Avenue, Prime Circle, and Blacktop Mojo.

I put 100% into everything I do with no exceptions; nothing is too big or too small. For quotes or any questions you'd like answered, please feel free to contact me any time. I'd love to hear from you!

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Credits

AllMusic verified credits for Austin Deptula
  • Josh Ward
  • Blacktop Mojo
  • LeAnn Rimes
  • LeAnn Rimes
  • Cory Morrow
  • Cory Morrow
  • LeAnn Rimes
  • LeAnn Rimes
  • Boyce Avenue
  • Boyce Avenue
  • Jason Cassidy
  • Jason Cassidy
  • Say Anything
  • Micky Dolenz
  • Pat Green
  • Rockett Queen
  • Eisley
  • Eisley
  • Brenton Brown
  • Brenton Brown
  • The School of Worship
  • The School of Worship
  • Jon Wolfe
  • Boyce Avenue
  • Perfect Stranger
  • Perfect Stranger
  • LeAnn Rimes
  • LeAnn Rimes
  • Derek Sholl
  • Derek Sholl
  • Derek Sholl
  • DeAnne Moore
  • DeAnne Moore
  • DeAnne Moore
  • Eisley
  • Paul Baloche
  • Paul Baloche
  • Paul Baloche
  • Paul Baloche
  • Paul Baloche
  • Paul Baloche
  • Paul Baloche
  • Trueheart
  • Trueheart
  • Trueheart
  • Trueheart
  • Matthew Ward
  • Matthew Ward
  • LeAnn Rimes
  • LeAnn Rimes
  • LeAnn Rimes
  • LeAnn Rimes
  • LeAnn Rimes
  • LeAnn Rimes
  • LeAnn Rimes
  • LeAnn Rimes
  • LeAnn Rimes
  • LeAnn Rimes
  • Dallas Holm
  • Dallas Holm
  • Alfie Fraction
  • Alfie Fraction
  • Mary Griffin
  • LeAnn Rimes
  • LeAnn Rimes
  • LeAnn Rimes
  • LeAnn Rimes
  • Steve Holy
  • Steve Holy
  • LeAnn Rimes
  • Matthew Ward
  • Annie Herring
  • LeAnn Rimes
  • LeAnn Rimes
  • LeAnn Rimes
  • LeAnn Rimes
  • LeAnn Rimes
  • LeAnn Rimes
  • LeAnn Rimes
  • LeAnn Rimes
  • Matthew Ward
  • Cody Jinks
  • Justin Cash
  • Justin Cash
  • Kyle Park
  • Eisley
  • Eisley
  • Eisley
  • Josh Ward
  • Sodbo
  • Sodbo
  • John Slaughter
  • John Slaughter
  • Josh Ward
  • Josh Ward
  • John Slaughter
  • John Slaughter
  • LeAnn Rimes
  • LeAnn Rimes

188 Reviews - 55 Repeat Clients

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  1. Review by Sean G.
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    Austin did an amazing job, as always!!!!!! I wouldn't take my songs anywhere else!!!

  2. Review by Scott M.
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    Super happy with the mixes received from Austin Deptula. It was a great working relationship. Austin skillfully completed every revision we asked for, displaying all his skills!!!! Looking forward to sending more tracks to Austin so he can apply his masterful talent to them. Outstanding work by a master craftsman.

  3. Review by H-49
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    Another Masterpiece work from Austin! This man is magic.
    He understands all the needs you have... at lightning speed! :-)
    Next song is coming...

  4. Review by Brian W.
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    Austin is the best! With his help, we just released an EP we are thrilled with. If you are looking for someone to mix and master your music, I highly recommend Austin. He is excellent to work with and always gives us song mixes and masters we are 100% happy with.

  5. Review by Kevin the Persian
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    Yet another great mix from Austin! Thanks Austin...I don't know what I'd do without you.

  6. Review by Sören B.
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    There is obviously no genre that Austin cannot polish to perfection. This time it was an acoustic number with real strings, a little soft percussion and a lot of atmosphere. He worked out all the subtleties and fine-tuned every last detail with me until everything was top-notch. Above all, the overall sound is warm, inviting and at the same time compatible for commercial radio. As a customer, I will return and return and return.

  7. Review by Liz D.
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    Always delivers like a top-notch pro as usual! You're the best, Austin! Many thanks!

  8. Review by Aaron H.
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    Austin was great to work with, he understood the sound we were looking for and pretty much nailed the mix off the bat, only some very minor tweaks needed after. Very happy with end result. Thanks Austin!

  9. Review by Sean J.
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    It sounds exactly how I wanted it to! Top notch mixing and Mastering :)

  10. Review by Sören B.
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    As a returning customer, I can only repeat why I won't try another mixing engineer ever: Austin has the unique ear and aspiration to really deliver songs that could go straight to radio. He turns every song into something magical. I'll be back. Again and again. And again. Perfect!

  11. Review by Liz D.
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    My second job with Austin! He’s a true professional with incredible skill, a great ear, and very personable. He delivered top-quality work to my expectations with the great dynamics I was looking for. It was a pleasure working with him and I am truly grateful for his patience, commitment, and hard work! I trust him to always deliver the best! Keep being awesome Austin!:)

  12. Review by Tom W.
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    Amazing mastering job! No corrections or tweaks needed.. Austin nailed it on the first attempt. Also, as a mix engineer, he creates the perfect weight and power to rock mixes. By far the most talented engineer I’ve worked with. Professional in every respect.

  13. Review by Michael N.
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    Austin is top notch and a pleasure to work with. If you are looking for a professional he is your guy! -Mike from the band The Finite Beings

  14. Review by Giancarlo S.
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    He was great the first time and even better the second. So I can't wait to see how the third one goes in the future.

  15. Review by Scott M.
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    Would highly recommend Austin to anyone looking for a quality mix and master. Really great to work with. He did every revision exactly as we requested, which was so helpful and refreshing. Top notch all the way!!!!

  16. Review by H-49
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    Wow. We are thrilled. A wizard in mixing & mastering. So we will continue to entrust our songs to Austin in the future.

  17. Review by Lee C.
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    Our new track Unforeseen sounds INCREDIBLE!! Its exactly what we had hoped for - Displaying the triple threat of massive Punch, Crystal Clarity and a sense of Epic Space! Every instrument and voice has its place and can be heard perfectly, and at the same time everything sounds totally together . Austin has Sonically hit this one out of the ball park for us. Many thanks Austin for all your hard work!!!

  18. Review by Seth
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    Outstanding mix/master of my song. Austin really focuses on the details and also gives it a big/radio ready sound. Really happy about the final results, highly recommended!

  19. Review by Sean G.
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    Austin did an amazing job!!!! Great communication!!! He really worked to get what we were wanting to hear. We will definitely be using him for future songs.

  20. Review by Sören B.
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    I am a repeat customer! Austin really always puts a magic sauce over any mix. He has some secret ingredient that other kitchens are missing. And the results always absolutely measure up to industry standards, no matter how amateurish some of the takes you give him. He understands what you want and implements it 1:1. And when you ask him to be creative and act like a producer, he pulls out the right spoons. This chef can cook. Period.

Interview with Austin Deptula

  1. Q: What other musicians or music production professionals inspire you?

  2. A: I'm inspired by everything I hear. Wild modern trends, classic punchy rock, EDM that breaks all the rules, that 15-second stock trading ad you can't get out of your head, the latest Hans Zimmer soundtrack... you name it, I get ideas from it!

  3. Q: How would you describe your style?

  4. A: Big, Open, Clear, "Radio Ready"

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

  6. A: Currently, it's Rock, Metal, EDM, Country.

  7. Q: What was your career path? How long have you been doing this?

  8. A: I considered woodworking once - when I was eight, I think. But since then it's been this. All this. I love this stuff. Always have.

  9. Q: Tell us about your studio setup.

  10. A: I work in a custom built studio suite, acoustically designed from the ground up for my needs.

  11. Q: What are you working on at the moment?

  12. A: Editing/mixing for a 2-hour long indie film.

  13. Q: What questions do customers most commonly ask you? What's your answer?

  14. A: Q: Can you fix that one bad note on (instrument X) at (Y) minutes, (Z) seconds? A: Probably.

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

  16. A: What are your favorite sounding songs by other artists, especially ones that compare favorably to what we're about to begin work on? Vocals: On top of the mix or blended in? Vocal FX: Do you have a preference or would you rather leave that up to me? What is your deadline? What is your budget?

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

  18. A: Seriously, look into how much time others are willing to put into your project for the money. Yes, it matters.

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

  20. A: One computer, two powered speakers, a great little USB mic (ha!), and an (imaginary?) silent 110v solar power generator. Bonus item: a Star Trek replicator.

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

  22. A: The one with the most drive, ambition, and talent - in that order. For Captain Obvious reasons.

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

  24. A: You know that part you're thinking about deleting because you can't get it out of your head and it's driving you crazy? Yeah. Don't delete that.

  25. Q: What's your typical work process?

  26. A: For a mix, I typically like to throw everything on the faders and get a quick rough with levels and, on occasion, some broad EQ. I then begin dialing in the details... bass, drums, guitars, all remaining instruments, vocals, BGVs. After that, whatever it takes to make it sound like a record!

  27. Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.

  28. A: I like making clients grin ear-to-ear with big, awesome sounding kick-A mixes!

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

  30. A: To do whatever it takes to make 'em happy!

  31. Q: What do you bring to a song?

  32. A: My many years of experience and endless tenacity for helping clients in their ultimate pursuit of sounding awesome.

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

  34. A: Happy clients that become repeat clients.

  35. Q: What's your strongest skill?

  36. A: Embracing the notion that "awesome" comes in many delicious flavors, and everybody has their own favorite flavor.

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I include a Mastered Mix with up to 5 revisions which include stems, radio edits, etc Any further revisions are $15 each.

GenresSounds Like
  • Blacktop Mojo
  • Prime Circle
  • Boyce Avenue
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