Niclas Grobolsek on SoundBetter

Infusing my professional mixing expertise with a genuine love for detail, I delicately shape guitartones to achieve a nuanced and refined sound.

My name is Niclas Grobolsek, and I live in Stuttgart, the capital of South Germany, near the Porsche factory. I'm a dedicated 29-year-old guitarist and producer, passionately working towards my love for Progressive Music. I am highly ambitious in refining my skills in technique, songwriting, and production. I don't confine myself to one specific style within the metal cosmos, as you can observe in my work.

https://www.youtube.com/niclasgrobolsek
https://open.spotify.com/intl-de/artist/1kbEJ6Ri9RqEHo2mdVEIHy?si=OXOHe3LVTqWoC9-Eg8aVDQ
https://open.spotify.com/intl-de/artist/1licEe6otups9cVW1Wb5kg?si=xOkkkPMIQJqHCclHr1lBlg

Send me a note through the contact button above.

Credits

Languages

English
German

Reviews

Endorse Niclas Grobolsek

Interview with Niclas Grobolsek

Q: Tell us about a project you worked on you are especially proud of and why. What was your role?
A: A project called decathect. There are two videos on YouTube for this release. I wrote all the songs and arrangements for this EP. Most importantly also did the mixing and mastering of this project.
Q: What are you working on at the moment?
A: I'm currently working on an 80s project called Khatapult. Apart from that, I'm currently working on my own second solo album.
Q: Analog or digital and why?
A: Both.
Q: What's your 'promise' to your clients?
A: Reliability and punctuality.
Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?
A: How their workflow is and how we can get the to most efficient workflow for both parties.
Q: What was your career path? How long have you been doing this?
A: My life was shaped very early by my father's album collection. During my early childhood he listened to a lot of Pink Floyd and Depeche Mode. Since I first heard the solo from Comfortably Numb I was completely hooked and started to play guitar when I was six years old. Since then I have never put the instrument down and practiced. A lot. A whole lot. Embarking on a professional mixing career without a formal degree, I immersed myself in the art of sound engineering through hands-on experience and self-directed learning. Fueled by a relentless passion for audio craftsmanship, I cultivated my skills by collaborating with musicians, experimenting with diverse genres, and honing my craft through countless hours of practice. As my proficiency grew, so did my reputation in the industry, allowing me to carve a niche for myself based on the quality of my work and a relentless pursuit of sonic excellence.
Q: How would you describe your style?
A: Wall of Sound with the love for every instrument
Q: Which artist would you like to work with and why?
A: Devin Townsend and Hans Zimmer.
Q: Can you share one music production tip?
A: Don't use too many plugins.
Q: What type of music do you usually work on?
A: Everything which relates any type of (heavy) guitar work
Q: What's your strongest skill?
A: Balance.
Q: What do you bring to a song?
A: A industry standard audio quality and high end guitar work.
Q: What other musicians or music production professionals inspire you?
A: Devin Townsend, Andy Sneap, Buster Odeholm
Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.
A: Mixing, Mastering, Guitar Production, Ghost-Writing.