Ryan is a mixer, fixer, and purveyor of fine songs. He has engineered and mixed records for Ben Rector, Yelawolf, Blues Traveler, Owl City and Hanson.
Ryan can offer a fresh perspective to your music and give it a compelling mix that brings the listener's ears into your song. His experience is focused on the genres of Indie, Pop, R&B and Country.
He has developed techniques that allow you to have the modern workflow of Pro Tools but with the euphonic glow of a console.
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Credits
AllMusic verified credits for Ryan Williamson- Demi Lovato
- Demi Lovato
- Demi Lovato
- Demi Lovato
- Demi Lovato
- Demi Lovato
- Demi Lovato
- Demi Lovato
- Demi Lovato
- TeaMarrr
- Skip Marley
- Skip Marley
- Hanson
- Nick Fradiani
- Nick Fradiani
- Blues Traveler
- Owl City
- Owl City
- Karmin
- Karmin
- Karmin
- Julian Perretta
- Hanson
- The Almost
- Little Mix
- Cody Simpson
- Cody Simpson
- Phillips, Craig & Dean
- Wiz Khalifa
- Keyshia Cole
- Keyshia Cole
- Ben Rector
- Dwight Twilley
- Fantasia
- Hanson
- Hanson
- Razah
- Hanson
- Hanson
- Hanson
- Nick Fradiani
- Stanaj
- Stanaj
- Arlissa
- Drama Relax
- Party Tyme Karaoke
- Party Tyme Karaoke
- Wale
- H.E.R.
- Skip Marley
- 84 Controller
- A-Mei
- Skip Marley
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check_circleVerifiedRyan is such a pro! Not only did he put all his time and energy into this but he really did go the extra mile for my release. Client for life! I cannot wait to work on our next project together. All I can say is THANK YOU!
check_circleVerifiedRyan did an amazing job mixing my songs. His patience and cooperation is totally unmatched. Would love to work with Ryan again. You won't be disappointed!
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It's always good to work Ryan. He doesn't stop untill he gets it perfect.
check_circleVerifiedWe really liked the mix and master he did to our song! He understands what the song needs and does an excellent job, very nice person!
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Very persistent and good worker. No matter what it takes, he'll do it.
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Excellent job! Ryan has a great ear and he is creative. Hire him!
Interview with Ryan d. Williamson
Q: Tell us about a project you worked on you are especially proud of and why. What was your role?
A: Brian Lee & His Orchestra's records come to mind. I mixed 2 of his albums and felt the best about the marriage of songwriting and creative mixing.
Q: Analog or digital and why?
A: Both Work smarter. Not Harder. Use each to enhance the song.
Q: What's your 'promise' to your clients?
A: Translate their song into sonic feelings.
Q: What do you like most about your job?
A: MUSIC
Q: What questions do customers most commonly ask you? What's your answer?
A: How Much? Let's Make a Deal Do you pitch correct and edit while mixing? No. I believe in the Seperation of Church and State.
Q: What's the biggest misconception about what you do?
A: Do you really listen to that song over and over and over again? Yes
Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?
A: Are you a cake or pie person? Creative Direction Favorite Movie
Q: What advice do you have for a customer looking to hire a provider like you?
A: Let's Make a Record!
Q: If you were on a desert island and could take just 5 pieces of gear, what would they be?
A: 1. Sennheiser 600 Headphones. 2. 1176 3. Tape Echo 4. Macbook Pro 5. Homebrewing Rig
Q: What was your career path? How long have you been doing this?
A: Started in 2003 working at studios in the Portland and Salem are in Oregon. I worked as Craig Alvin's mix assistant from 2004 to 2008. Learned a lot about music and worked on my studio tan. I've been freelance since 2007 and have been working for a variety of artists.
Q: What's your typical work process?
A: 1. Listen to the Rough Mix and discuss the vision of the song with the band. 2. Mix! 4. Reference 5. Mix!! 6. Did I Beat the Rough? 7. Mix!!! 8. Send a Mix Reference
Q: How would you describe your style?
A: Brave & Musical
Q: Which artist would you like to work with and why?
A: Nick Cave would be someone I'd like to work with. I like music the pushes my creativity.
Q: Can you share one music production tip?
A: Less is More... Unless More Sounds Awesome
Q: What type of music do you usually work on?
A: Pop
Q: What's your strongest skill?
A: Mixing that suits the song.
Q: What do you bring to a song?
A: Musical sonic enhancements and bring a fresh approach to the song.
Q: Tell us about your studio setup.
A: Its a hybrid mix of analogue and digital. Hybrid Setup #1 is based around a Harrison Series 12 and a cocktail of Avalon, Alan Smart, Retro 176, Sta Level, and a pair of 1176. Pro Tools HD10 and UAD2. Hybrid Setup #2 is based around a Neve Genesys and too many analogue goodies to right down. Pro Tools HDX11 and UAD2.
Q: What other musicians or music production professionals inspire you?
A: T.Rex, Raising Arizona, Harry Nilsson, and Serge Gainsbourg.
Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.
A: Tracking and Mixing are my bread and butter.
I was the Mix Engineer and Producer in this production
- Mixing EngineerAverage price - $200 per song
5 Recalls.
Deliverables- Final Mix, Instrumental Mix and Acapella Mix.
Stems are available for $50 a song.
- Pro Tools 12
- UAD2
- Waves
- Soundtoys
- Izotope
- and many more
