Mixing & Mastering Engineer

Q: Analog or digital and why?

A: Both, but in their right places. My academic thesis was literally on comparing digital emulations with analog hardware. I use analog gear during the recording stage to capture character and warmth. For mixing, I prefer digital for its precision, flexibility, and consistency.

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

A: No presets, no shortcuts. I treat every song as a unique project. My promise is to deliver a final product that competes with top global hits while staying 100% true to your artistic identity.

Q: What's the biggest misconception about what you do?

A: That mixing can 'fix' a bad recording. It can't. The magic starts at the source. A great mix elevates a great recording and polishes a good performance; it doesn't invent quality that wasn't captured in the first place.

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

A: Focus on your vision. Don't worry about the technical terms; just tell me the 'feeling' you want to achieve and provide clear reference tracks. The better I understand your artistic goal, the faster and more precisely I can get you there.

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

A: I have over 20 years of experience. I am a graduate of the Sound Recording Department at Istanbul Technical University (ITU). My journey started with the discipline of old-school analog studios and evolved into mastering the modern digital landscape, leading me to become an Apple Digital Master Provider since 2014.

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

A: I have a diverse portfolio, but I excel in Urban genres (Hip-Hop, Trap, Drill, R&B) and Pop. I also have unique expertise in blending Western production standards with Eastern and Middle Eastern melodic structures

Q: What's your strongest skill?

A: Achieving 'Clarity, Warmth, and Balance' simultaneously. My strongest skill is delivering a track that has competitive loudness and punch without sacrificing its natural dynamics or introducing unwanted distortion.

Q: What do you bring to a song?

A: I bring a musical ear to a technical process. I started playing piano at age 2.5, so I understand the emotion, arrangement, and musicality of a song—not just the frequencies. I don't just balance levels; I design a soundscape that amplifies the artist's vision.

Q: Tell us about your studio setup.

A: I operate out of my private facility, Studio BK, in Istanbul. You can view my full equipment list and studio specifications directly on my website: https://bugrakunt.com/en/equipment

Q: How would you describe your style?

A: Give me your work and let me dream. When I hand over my work to you, if I can make you sit back and smile when you first listen to it, then it's done.

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

A: I don't have such a dream. I've worked with everyone I've ever dreamed of. But since every work I do and every new artist's song is more than a dream for me, there's nothing better than that.

Q: What do you like most about your job?

A: Imagining while listening to the arrangement. To do what I dream of.

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

A: how long does the song take? Hahaha I always say this. As someone who makes an average of 30 different songs a month, I put your song in order and say that I'll probably start your song today. If there is any disruption, I will definitely notify you in advance.

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

A: one thing is enough... my EARS! : )

Q: Can you share one music production tip?

A: Never watch your screen. Never watch your plugins analyzers! JUST LISTEN ! It's so important ! learn how analogs behaves and use it on digitals! because you never have an screen when u work in analog.!

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

A: I specialize in Mixing and Mastering with a focus on commercial competitiveness. With over 15 billion streams to my credit and a #67 global ranking on Muso.ai, I handle everything from Hip-Hop, Trap, and Drill to Pop and Electronic music, ensuring every track is radio-ready and hits hard on all platforms