Balir on SoundBetter

⚡ Limited Offer: Special rate for the first 25 clients - experience mastering on world-renowned PMC BB5-XBDs, where your music meets true precision.

Most mastering online is done on nearfields or headphones.
Here, your music is finalized in a PMC BB5-XBD full-range environment. The same reference system trusted by world-class studios and film stages for critical translation and depth accuracy.

Each master receives critical analog processing, precise tonal calibration, and dynamic integrity; ensuring your mix translates seamlessly across every playback system.

With over 20 years of experience in mixing and mastering, I understand both sides of the process. We’ll collaborate to elevate your project’s emotional and sonic impact through intent-driven mastering; not loudness for the sake of it.

Studio & Gear:
• PMC BB5-XBD-A flagship monitors trusted by world-class studios for accuracy and translation
• Lynx Hilo conversion, SSL, Smart Research, Neve, Maselec
• Digital mastering with Weiss, FabFilter, DMG, and UAD tools

Process:
• Critical listening and tonal evaluation
• Precision EQ, dynamic refinement, and harmonic enhancement
• Loudness and format optimization for streaming, film, or vinyl

Includes:
• 1 stereo track (up to 5 minutes)
• QC prior to the mastering sessions
• Unlimited revisions
• 3-5 business day turnaround
• WAV + MP3 masters
• Optional mix feedback and brief video consultation

Tell me about your project and how I can help, through the 'Contact' button above.

Credits

60 Reviews - 11 Repeat Clients

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by Baol Bardot Bulsara
Verified
Balir, besides being extremely nice and easy going, made an outsanding job mixing my song. He catched the vibe of the example I gave to him and made the track grow beautifully! There are quite several layers of instrumentation and vocals in the song, and you can still hear it all crystal clear after his magic!

Thank you!!!
by Pio Hartnett
Verified
Kind and lovely to interact with. Balir was considerate and patient, a wonderful person to work with.
by oetti
Verified
Working with Balir was an absolute pleasure. His positive attitude, friendlyness and enthusiasm created a collaborative and inspiring environment. Throughout the entire collaboration, his professionalism and dedication were unwavering. Highly recommended.
by Becca Schack
Verified
Balir was so friendly and easy to work with! He's a talented mixing engineer and did a wonderful job with my track. He was very responsive and accommodating with getting my song radio ready. I'd highly recommend collaborating with him!
by Wendy Kay
Verified
Amazing work! Didn't need to explain myself much! Balir understood and absolutely delivered
by Saint Josh
Verified
No words, Balir is the best in the business, Top Tier
His dedication to his craft and knowledge of sound is amazing
Balir is one of a kind!
by Saint Josh
Verified
No words for BALIR, he is another breed He is honestly the most insightful and helpful person I’ve ever met in the music industry. He is extremely patient and takes the time to explain things so you have a better understanding. I feel blessed to have come across him and his services. His attention to detail is what sets him apart; he never skips a question or concern, instead he addresses everything in such a descriptive way which to me makes him extraordinary. You couldn’t find a better person
by Julianna S.
Verified
I've been freelancing in Spain & couldn't come up with funds for a really special song my heart wanted to release. i told the universe- if you can provide a resource, ill release it. Then Balir & team hit me up and worked with my needs, with an amazing work ethic, and now I get to share it with the world
by Erbsenzähler Musik
Verified
Amazing attention to deal. Balir really knows how to make dull sounding synths breathe new life in a mix. 100% highly recommend!
by Erbsenzähler
Verified
Amazing mix! Balir delivered exactly what I was looking for and more! Fast communication and quick delivery. Very highly recommend!
by Malene Markussen
Verified
Made my track really pop! Wonderful to work with, very happy with the mix so I'll highly recommend him!
by Hunter Reece
Verified
Balir was super easy to work with. He used his expertise and experience to craft the song into my vision, and so far beyond it as well. Truly a class act, and I am already planning our next project together.
by Lex the Radical
Verified
Awesome! Great to work with, very professional, and a great engineer!
by Kileza
Verified
Balir did an excellent job as usual! I’m thoroughly impressed with his skills and expertise. He’s a consummate professional and an absolute delight to work with. I look forward to doing so again!
by Clayton Jones
Verified
Once again, Balir did a fantastic job!
by Clayton Jones
Verified
Balir is one of the kindest individuals I've worked with in the music industry. He is a true professional and puts in his all to make each project the best it can be; treating each song like his own. I highly recommend him!
by Zoë Fisher
Verified
Balir is one of the most talented + kind mix engineers I’ve had the pleasure of working with! His premium skills made my song sound magical, crisp, clean, + high quality—the final mix is everything I wanted and more! He’s great at keeping in touch + quick to respond, and his encouragement + support made it delightful to receive a message from him. Making my song sound the best that it could was as important to him as it was to me, and that’s such a rare quality. I HIGHLY recommend hiring Balir!
by Jorm Sandström
Verified
Really like Balir! Fast delivery and easy communication! Definately recommend:)
by Jenny Lyric
Verified
Amazing as always! mix & master was great
by Jenny Lyric
Verified
As someone who is extremely picky I have to say Balir went above my expectations with the mix. Vocals were more than what I expected. Balir really elevated the track!

Interview with Balir

Q: What are you working on at the moment?
A: I work on new collaborations with interesting, new artists who deserve time and attention. I find them on YouTube and then DM them on Instagram. Non-stop 💪. When I'm not working on collaborations, I'm usually busy producing records.
Q: What's your typical work process?
A: Each project starts with a detailed mix evaluation to understand its intent and dynamics. I listen on the PMC BB5-XBD full-range system to identify tonal balance, depth, and transient behavior. From there, I apply precision EQ, dynamic refinement, and analog processing to enhance the emotional impact while maintaining integrity. Every master is gain-staged for optimal loudness and translation across all playback systems. Communication is key! I provide feedback when needed, ensuring the final master fully represents the artist’s vision.
Q: Tell us about your studio setup.
A: My studio is a full-range mastering environment built around PMC BB5-XBD-A monitors — the same reference trusted by world-class facilities. The chain features Lynx Hilo conversion, analog precision from SSL, Neve, Maselec & Bettermaker, and digital control via Weiss, FabFilter, DMG & UAD — designed for absolute accuracy, translation, and musical depth.
Q: What's the biggest misconception about what you do?
A: I usually don't master over what I mix. Though, I always keep in mind to get almost 98% of the quality and level of the master:). As a result, customers are satisfied, the mastering engineer is happy. For certain reasons related to budget or time, If clients want the song master. I'll ask to consider a few days off just to cut ties emotionally with the mix.
Q: What do you like most about your job?
A: Freedom !
Q: What's your 'promise' to your clients?
A: ▶ To exceed expectations through precision and intent. ▶ To deliver records that sound right everywhere >> musical, balanced, and professional. ▶ To stay authentic, communicative, and focused on what truly serves the music.
Q: Analog or digital and why?
A: Both. Why? because there's good and bad stuff in both worlds.
Q: How would you describe your style?
A: TBH, I don't know. I feel better when I'm mirroring the artist idea and wishes.
Q: If you were on a desert island and could take just 5 pieces of gear, what would they be?
A: Neve 1081 Neuman u87 Lynx hilo Sennheiser Hd800
Q: Can you share one music production tip?
A: Be kind. Always work in service of the artist’s vision not your ego. And never underestimate the power of a great coffee. ☕
Q: What type of music do you usually work on?
A: Pop, Bed-Pop and so called "Urban" music 🧐
Q: What do you bring to a song?
A: Clarity, perspective, balance and groove between the beat.
Q: What's your strongest skill?
A: I LISTEN my clients 1st. :)
Q: Is there anyone on SoundBetter you know and would recommend to your clients?
A: No, but I'll come back here pretty soon to fill that empty answer.
Q: What advice do you have for a customer looking to hire a provider like you?
A: Be clear and have a vision of what your project should sound like. Get to know us better to implement what's best for you.
Q: Which artist would you like to work with and why?
A: Selena gomez, Julia Michael, Jenevieve, Yuna, Victoria Monèt,.. because they seems to be cool human and certainly fun to work with
Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?
A: ▶ Imagine that you are known and therefore you have all the artistic recognition you want, would you be proud of your song that you intend to entrust to me and release after that? ▶ What are you trying to achieve with your songs? ▶ Any references track 😏?
Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.
A: I listen to the needs and problems of artists, producers or engineers and try to help them as best I can.