Linus on SoundBetter

Mastering Engineer since 1991

Linus aka DJ Linus is a trained sound and mastering engineer since 1991, with degrees from SAE Munich and Hofa Studios, he produced and mixed over 300 professional releases and productions only of his own. Plus uncountable jobs for clients and House & Techno labels from all over the world! He had numerous chart entries thru out the past 30 years – on top he is lecturer at Germanys biggest school for DJing and Producing. He is exclusive mastering engineer for more than 10 House & Techno labels.

Linus works with an highly perfected analog and digital hybrid studio set up!

Soundbetter member since April 2023

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English

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by Kevin Buster
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Linus knows his stuff!
by Lukas
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fast, top quality, nice contact. ***** highly recommended

Interview with Linus

Q: Tell us about a project you worked on you are especially proud of and why. What was your role?
A: Remixing, mixing and mastering Georgio Moroder! Why? Because he is one of the inventors of Disco Music and he is from Munich Germany, my neighbour so to speak ;)
Q: What are you working on at the moment?
A: I have about 10 masters every day as I am an exclusive mastering engineer for a variety of electronic music labels.
Q: Is there anyone on SoundBetter you know and would recommend to your clients?
A: Nope - nu to this site.
Q: Analog or digital and why?
A: Both - because I can ;)
Q: What's your 'promise' to your clients?
A: I do my very best!
Q: What do you like most about your job?
A: Listening to art!
Q: What questions do customers most commonly ask you? What's your answer?
A: Do I use anlog - yes off course!
Q: What's the biggest misconception about what you do?
A: Most people think, it's overpriced and I just have the same chain and run it through. Nope, every song is different, with different needs and tweaks!
Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?
A: How can I help you?
Q: What advice do you have for a customer looking to hire a provider like you?
A: Search what he has done on the internet
Q: If you were on a desert island and could take just 5 pieces of gear, what would they be?
A: MacBook Air, Verum1 Headphones, Subpack 2, Phonitor 1+
Q: What was your career path? How long have you been doing this?
A: Started 1986 - went professional 1991. Learning by doing! Frankly speaking - Look up my website ;)
Q: How would you describe your style?
A: Sophisticated House Music
Q: Which artist would you like to work with and why?
A: I worked with some of the greatest artists and engineers out there already. But I would love to work with Quincy Jones, Roy Ayers or Trevor Horn, if they are still alive, don't know actually? Why, because they produced some of the very best music there is, hundreds of productions!
Q: Can you share one music production tip?
A: Always reference your music
Q: What type of music do you usually work on?
A: House + Techno
Q: What's your strongest skill?
A: Listening
Q: What do you bring to a song?
A: I bring the DJ Linus style improved over 30 years of experience to every song!
Q: What's your typical work process?
A: Work fast! The first take is 99% always the best one.
Q: Tell us about your studio setup.
A: I have a vast arsenal of analog gear - speakers worth 15K - and of course all digital plug ins you need. Best of both worlds ;)
Q: What other musicians or music production professionals inspire you?
A: Soul, Jazz, Ambient and LoFi
Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.
A: Mastering