Steven Taft on SoundBetter

I am offering Professional Mixing Services always at an affordable Rate

Hello, My Name, is Steven Taft and I’m a Mixing Engineer from Orlando Fl, I may not have the big accolades at the moment but if you give me the chance to polish your song, together we can reach those heights and earn those awards. My ear for music has always been my strong suit and my attention to detail is unmatched. I have 2 years and countless number of hours of experience so your music will be in great hands and seasoned ears. I treat each and every song as an immersive experience and nothing makes me happier than being a part of the creation of your sonic vision let’s get started today bringing your music to life and building a strong relationship that hopefully lasts a lifetime.

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3 Reviews

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by Pap B.
Cant say nothing but great things about Scuba man! Very professional and always communicating on another level! His engineering skills mannn! When I get back tracks we work on I’m ready to send him more. I really appreciate his work and business with me for real. Looking forward to watching him keep chasing his dreams and being the best engineer out here!
by Sar
Skuba is my go to guy when it comes to mixing always has my project sounding just the way I like
by Mandre brooks
I’ve been working with Steven Taft for years. His ear for music is one of the best in the game. He always strives to be the best and gives superb quality work. Very easy to work with and grade A mixing skills, contact him asap for your mix.

Interview with Steven Taft

Q: Tell us about a project you worked on you are especially proud of and why. What was your role?
A: I'm proud of a Single I mixed from an Artist named Sar - Lay low the production was great, and a lot of the reviews were based on the mix sounding so polished and for it to be bedroom recorded vocals I knew I really perfected my craft.
Q: What are you working on at the moment?
A: I'm currently working on a single for an Artist named Brook$ Shotta.
Q: Is there anyone on SoundBetter you know and would recommend to your clients?
A: I'm not sure but hopefully in the future I can get to know some fellow Engineers on here.
Q: Analog or digital and why?
A: Digital because at the snap of a finger changes can be made and settings can be saved and recalled.
Q: What's your 'promise' to your clients?
A: My promise is to deliver the best sound for each and every song.
Q: What do you like most about your job?
A: I like being able to hear so many Artists be vulnerable and make beautiful art and be the missing piece that makes the song exactly what they imagined.
Q: What questions do customers most commonly ask you? What's your answer?
A: They usually ask me if the recording sounds ok, and the answer depends but I usually give them pointers on better recording techniques if needed.
Q: What's the biggest misconception about what you do?
A: The biggest misconception is anyone can do it well.
Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?
A: I usually ask if they have a specific vision for the song and if so, what direction would they like me to take it.
Q: What advice do you have for a customer looking to hire a provider like you?
A: I would say the recording process is the most important get that right first!
Q: If you were on a desert island and could take just 5 pieces of gear, what would they be?
A: MacBook, Interface, Monitors, VT 7, VT 5
Q: What was your career path? How long have you been doing this?
A: My Career path for the longest was Aspiring to be an Artist but I soon realized I loved what was going on behind the scenes to really make the song pop a lot more, I have been Mixing for about 2 years now.
Q: How would you describe your style?
A: My style would be very creative and emotionally connected..
Q: Which artist would you like to work with and why?
A: I would like to work with Drake because his production is so wide ranged.
Q: Can you share one music production tip?
A: Less is more.
Q: What type of music do you usually work on?
A: I usually work on Hip Hop and R&B but I love Alternative music.
Q: What's your strongest skill?
A: My Strongest skill I think besides the obvious of making the song sound better is communication.
Q: What do you bring to a song?
A: I bring to life what the Artist envisions his or her record to sound like without knowing exactly how to achieve it themselves. I also bring creative ideas that maybe weren't considered in the initial recording process and add a sheen and polish to the song while still maintaining the emotional feel fans yearn for.
Q: What's your typical work process?
A: My work process is once all files are received, I get to work immediately, I get everything balanced, then get out all creative ideas quickly, 9 times out of 10 our initial reaction to a song brings out important emotional elements that I want to highlight. Once my first pass is complete, I send the record back to the client and wait for the fire emojis.
Q: Tell us about your studio setup.
A: I am Currently Working from Home I have Krk monitors along with Sony MDR Headphones, and I also reference on iPhone headphones and an Echo Dot Speaker along with an additional car test.
Q: What other musicians or music production professionals inspire you?
A: I am a huge admirer of Manny Marroquin, Jaycen Joshua, and Josh Gudwin. They set the bar for what I look to provide each and every Artist I work with not only sonically but creatively.
Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.
A: I Provide Polished Radio Ready Mixes.