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Give your music the professional edge it deserves! With expert mixing and mastering, I’ll help you achieve a clear, powerful, and polished sound—ready for streaming on all platforms. Let’s make your tracks stand out!

Elevate Your Sound with Professional Mixing & Mastering
Are you looking to take your music to the next level? Whether you're a musician, singer, or band, I can help you achieve a polished, industry-standard sound with professional mixing and mastering services. Your tracks will be fine-tuned for clarity, depth, and loudness—ready for streaming on all major platforms.

My name is Johnny African, a sound engineer based in Cape Town, South Africa, with over 7 years of experience in the industry. My journey began over a decade ago when I released my first single. While I was proud of my work, I quickly realized that my mixes didn’t match the clarity and impact of professionally engineered tracks. That realization fueled my passion for sound engineering, leading me to study at SAE South Africa and dedicate years to perfecting my craft.

Since then, I’ve worked on numerous albums and projects, specializing in alternative pop but experienced across various genres. My goal is simple: to make your music sound its best, ensuring it translates beautifully across all devices and streaming platforms.

If you're ready to enhance your sound with professional mixing and mastering, I’d love to work with you. Let’s bring your vision to life!

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

Credits

Chad Nolan

Languages

English

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Interview with Johnny African

Q: What's your typical work process?
A: A: My process begins with carefully listening to the raw material and any reference tracks provided. I take the time to understand the artist’s vision and sonic goals. Once I have a clear direction, I move into the mixing and mastering stage, refining the track for clarity, balance, and impact. Finally, I conduct thorough quality checks, ensuring the mix translates well across different devices and streaming platforms.
Q: Tell us about your studio setup.
A: I work from my home studio, where I produce, mix, and master all my music. My setup includes a pair of PreSonus studio monitors and high-quality headphones for accurate referencing. I use Cubase as my primary DAW, paired with a Steinberg audio interface, ensuring professional-grade sound quality throughout my workflow.
Q: What other musicians or music production professionals inspire you?
A: As a musician, I’m inspired by artists like Justin Bieber, Bruno Mars, The Weeknd, and Ryan Tedder of OneRepublic for their incredible songwriting and production. As a sound engineer, I admire the work of Joe Gilder and Warren Huart for their expertise in mixing and production. Tricky Stewart is also a major influence, especially for his ability to craft chart-topping hits with a signature sound.
Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.
A: The most common work I do for clients is mixing and mastering their music to achieve a professional, polished sound. In addition to balancing levels, enhancing clarity, and ensuring the track is ready for streaming, I also provide timing corrections and vocal pitch adjustments to refine performances and bring out the best in each song.