I mix and master indie and acoustic music with a focus on dynamics and emotional impact. Your track won’t be overprocessed or flattened — the goal is to preserve its identity while ensuring it translates clearly across systems.
I’m Alessio, a freelance mixing engineer working with indie pop, indie rock, and acoustic music. My work focuses on clarity, balance, and natural depth, respecting the song’s arrangement and intent.
Each project includes two revision rounds for mix refinement once the direction is set. Before starting, we can briefly align on your vision to ensure a focused and efficient process.
If your track is ready and you’re looking for a natural, dynamic mix, feel free to get in touch.
Click the 'Contact' above to get in touch. Looking forward to hearing from you.
Interview with Alessio Benedetti
Q: Tell us about your studio setup.
A: Hybrid analog/digital workflow focused on efficiency, clarity, and translation across systems.
Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?
A: What are your goals with this music, and who are your main references or inspirations?
Q: What questions do customers most commonly ask you? What's your answer?
A: AI-separated stems? I don’t work with them due to potential artifacts. Original multitrack recordings are always preferred. What should I send? Individual WAV/AIFF tracks and a rough mix as reference. Avoid limiting, normalization, or unnecessary processing. How should I export? All tracks should start from the same point. Keep file names clear and export mono tracks as mono files. Plugins active? Only leave essential processing. If unsure, send both processed and unprocessed versions clearly labeled. Rough mix? Very important. It helps me understand your vision and direction. How to send files? Use organized folders with clear naming. Include BPM and key. WeTransfer, Drive, or Dropbox are ideal. Revisions? Minor revisions are included for small mix adjustments. Major changes require a new order.
Q: What's the biggest misconception about what you do?
A: That a mix or mastering can fix a poorly recorded production.
Q: What's your typical work process?
A: I start by balancing low-end and core elements, then build the mix around vocal and instrumental relationships.
Q: What other musicians or music production professionals inspire you?
A: Chris Lord-Alge.
Q: Analog or digital and why?
A: Hybrid analog/digital setup designed for efficient and high-quality results.
Q: What advice do you have for a customer looking to hire a provider like you?
A: Make sure the quality of your recordings are good and that you are happy with your productions because no mix can make bad recordings great and no mastering can turn a bad mix into a masterpiece.
Q: What's your strongest skill?
A: Consistency and attention to detail.
Q: What do you bring to a song?
A: Clarity, balance, and preservation of the original emotional intent.
Q: What's your 'promise' to your clients?
A: Clear communication throughout the process, confidentiality of all material, and full respect of client ownership over delivered work.
Q: Can you share one music production tip?
A: Focus on recording quality and arrangement. A good mix starts before the mixing stage.
Q: What was your career path? How long have you been doing this?
A: Trained at MAT Academy and through professional masterclasses. Currently working as a freelance mixing and mastering engineer under Forte Sound, serving international clients online.
Q: What type of music do you usually work on?
A: I deal with multiple musical genres such as indie pop, indie rock, and acoustic music.
Q: How would you describe your style?
A: Natural, dynamic mixing focused on preserving the emotional and sonic identity of the song.
Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.
A: Mixing, mastering, and audio editing for independent artists and singer-songwriters.
I was the Mixing & Mastering Engineer in this production
- Mixing EngineerAverage price - $250 per song
2 light revisions for mix refinements.
Major changes require a new order.
Basic editing included (cleanup/timing).
Maximum song length: 5 minutes.
Standard delivery time: 14 business days.
