Sefi Carmel

Production|Atmos Mix|Mastering

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DOLBY ATMOS MIXING. 3 Decades Of Experience. Has worked with David Bowie, Bruno Mars, Michael Bublé. Unlimited Revisions. Apple Digital Masters Certified. Sefi Carmel is an award winning London-based composer, mixing / mastering engineer, producer and sound designer, working with 'A-List' music artists and film productions for many years.

Mixing music has been one of Sefi's great passions for over three decades.

During the course of this time he has been fortunate enough to mix the music of some real icons such as David Bowie, Phil Collins, Michael Bublé, Bruno Mars, Ed Sheeran, Jethro Sheeran, BB King, Massive Attack, Birdy and many more. Sefi was sound supervisor for the Eurovision song contest, broadcast to all members of the EBU, and has mixed music for MTV’s Stayin’ Alive hosted by Beyonce and then broadcast on all MTV channels worldwide. He has previously mixed the music of over forty bands for Channel 4‘s mobile act unsigned. Sefi has also worked with film producers and directors such as Ridley Scott, John Woo, Chris Columbus, Kevin Reynolds and many more, creating soundtracks (Composing, sound design, foley, ADR and mixing), for A list feature films, high profile documentaries, trailers, commercials and games.

Sefi mixes and masters music and films in stereo, 5.1 and 7.1 surround, as well as Dolby Atmos.

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Credits

Discogs verified credits for Sefi Carmel
  • Fred A. Staire Feat. Alex Larke
  • Various
  • Louie Austen
  • Fred A. Staire
  • Various
  • כריס*
  • G13 (4)
  • Flash
  • Koby Israelite
  • Astronauts Of Antiquity*
  • No Alarms
  • Taco
  • Cecilie*
  • Dinny Skip
  • Johanna Kuvaja
  • Ori Kawa & The Entals
  • Ori Kawa & The Entals
  • Star Vision
  • Pandora (58)
  • Joe Tindley
  • Dino Merlin
  • Cyberjam (2)
  • ורדה קריספין
  • גידי גוב* = Gidi Gov
  • כריס*
  • ורדה קריספין
  • Various
  • Flash
  • מאור כהן*
  • Sepoy
  • Astronauts Of Antiquity*
  • Jason G Eastwood*
  • No Alarms
  • Cecilie*
  • Johanna Kuvaja
  • Limber De Coco
  • Aaxyn
  • Ori Kawa & The Entals
  • Ori Kawa & The Entals
  • Ori Kawa & The Entals
  • Joe Tindley

Endorse Sefi Carmel1522 Reviews - 377 Repeat Clients

  1. Review by Jordan W.
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    Great to work with super professional, helpful, and extremely talented! Definitely will use again

  2. Review by Gianfranco P.
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    Sefi just mixed and mastered the 10th song from my album, and he never ceases to make my music sound incredible. He always understands the soul of the songs and where they’re meant to go. I’m consistently amazed by how little, if any, tweaks are needed after his first mix. Always a pleasure to work with.

  3. Review by Stephane G.
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    Once again, our collaboration was perfect. Sefi is truly a very talented producer, and we will definitely continue to trust him with our upcoming creations. Thank you, Sefi — respect!

  4. Review by Eoin P.
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    Sefi doing a top job as always. Recommended

  5. Review by Tom Libertiny
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    Sefi’s mix and mastering of our song in Dolby Atmos and high-definition stereo was excellent! This is completely normal, because all his work has been outstanding. The added benefit is he’s easy to work with. We’re getting ready to book him for our next session. Highly recommended!

  6. Review by Ronan M.
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    Gorgeous mix, quick revisions and professional. Couldn't be happier.

  7. Review by Mike T.
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    Another song completed with Sefi. His professionalism, attention to detail, and amazing work are top notch. He will take your sonic vision and make it a radio-ready reality.

  8. Review by Galy S.
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    Working with Sefi Carmel on my track was an amazing experience. He was incredibly responsive, kind, and professional. Communication was smooth the entire time, and he really took the time to understand the vision.

    His ability to bring out the best in the track is remarkable. The mix and master elevated absolutely everything. You can tell he has a deep understanding of both the technical and artistic sides of music.

    Highly recommend working with Sefi!

  9. Review by Andre Morris
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    Sefi can turn anything into a polished, radio quality hit. I've sent him several songs, from multiple genres, at varying levels of completion and every single time the results sound incredible.

    Reliable, fast, and insanely talented. If you want your music to sound like it belongs at the top of the charts... work with Sefi.

  10. Review by André T.
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    Another very successful project! Sefi delivered an exceptional remix that elevates the track even further. Blown away yet again.

  11. Review by JC Almeida
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    Working with Sefi was an excellent experience from start to finish. His professionalism, communication, and attention to detail are outstanding.

    He was very patient and accommodating throughout the revision process, always listening carefully to feedback and making thoughtful adjustments.

    The final mix sounds polished, powerful, and commercially competitive.

    I’m very grateful for the care he put into this record and would gladly work with him again. Highly recommended.

  12. Review by Todd G.
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    I went through 2 other mix engineers on here before I picked Sefi, and he knocked this one out of the park. He absolutely seems to know fundamentally how to mix a song, so it is clear and distinct and balanced, with all the right levels. It was an absolute pleasure to hear his mix. I will be hiring Sefi for the remaining 7 tracks on my new album.

  13. Review by Tanai M.
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    Sefi was awesome to work with, super kind and responsive and I loved his enthusiasm for my song

  14. Review by Gianfranco P.
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    Another amazing mix by Sefi Carmel. Once again he transformed my song into something bigger, beautifully balanced, incredibly clear and overall far better than I imagined. His work once again brought a level of professionalism to the track that really took it to the next level. And on top of everything, he’s just a really nice guy and a pleasure to work with.

  15. Review by Ari Khan
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    Sefi is unmatched in his attention to detail and ear for artistic intent. He is always an absolute pleasure to work with!

  16. Review by Anthony Albanese, ZUGU Records
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    Working with Sefi was a wonderful experience from start to finish! Communication was crystal clear throughout, and everything was handled quickly and beautifully. The final result speaks for itself — absolutely beautiful work.

    I can’t stress enough how impressed I was with both the quality of the mix and the professionalism along the way.

    Highly recommended. I would gladly work with him again anytime.

  17. Review by Tom Libertiny
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    Sefi is a superb mix and mastering engineer in both high-definition stereo and Dolby Atmos. I’ve been fortunate to work with him on a variety of music destined for cinema and pop/rock artists and he's always delivered mixes that are both musical and clever. He's very easy to work with and I'm looking forward to my next project with him. Highly recommended!

  18. Review by Mirusia
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    Always a pleasure to work with Sefi.

  19. Review by Hart B.
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    Sefi has been something so far beyond wonderful. He absolutely nailed the mix, was extremely accommodating, and exhibited kindness and professionalism through the whole process. He is a real class act. I encourage anybody who is looking for a Mix/Master engineer to use Sefi. You won’t be disappointed. I put my own reputation on that. I will never use anybody else. I feel very fortunate to have him on my team. Onwards and upwards.

  20. Review by leboxboutique
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    Sefi delivered the best mix I’ve ever received for my own music. The moment I heard it, I could feel the difference — everything finally sounded the way it felt in my heart. The balance, the pocket, the energy… it was all there.

    He was patient and collaborative through revisions and genuinely cared about getting the details right. If you’re looking for someone who understands both technical precision and emotional impact, he’s your guy.

    Absolutely top tier.

Interview with Sefi Carmel

  1. Q: Tell us about a project you worked on you are especially proud of and why. What was your role?

  2. A: One particular highlight was working on the Remix of the track ‘Papa Was A Rolling Stone’ by the incredible Phil Collins. My role included programming, playing the keys and mixing the song, which was a very exciting experience personally, having been a fan of Phil Collin’s music for many years.

  3. Q: What's your typical work process?

  4. A: I have a fantastically talented assistant. He imports the files into Logic/Pro Tools, cleans up the edits, tunes the vocals, quantizes and replaces/adds drum samples where necessary. Then I come into the picture. When the song is all in time and in tune. In a typical band production (for example) - I will start with the drums - they are the skeleton of the song. The drums need to sound awesome before anything else. Then I mix in the bass, followed by guitars. I have a massive collection of vintage synths (Moog, Roland, Korg, Yamaha, Dave Smith, Nord, Waldorf, Oberheim.....) and a huge library of samples (from Project Sam, Spitfire, East West, Heaviocity….), so where applicable I usually add/enhance/replace synths and samples (e.g. - strings). I will then work on the vocals as the final crowning jewel.

  5. Q: What are you working on at the moment?

  6. A: It’s crazy busy. I am currently producing, mixing and mastering tracks for clients from Tokyo, Milan, Miami, London, Toronto…. Its an exciting time!

  7. Q: Analog or digital and why?

  8. A: Both. Some music just sounds better analog and alternatively some music, especially bass heavy music like hip hop or dubstep, can benefit from digital processing. It’s a question of having the choice of both worlds. My workflow allows me to make that decision at a relatively late stage - I can decide right at the end of the process whether to present the client with either an analog or digital mix.

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

  10. A: That I will mix their song, as if it were my own.

  11. Q: What do you like most about your job?

  12. A: The music and client satisfaction.

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

  14. A: What I think of their song. I tell them the truth.

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

  16. A: That anyone with a laptop can do it.

  17. Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?

  18. A: How the song was recorded, what daw etc. What is your vision for the song/project?

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

  20. A: My Moog modular, Prophet 8, Avalon 737, Neumann 87 and my DAW (Logic).

  21. Q: How would you describe your style?

  22. A: Contemporary. Powerful.

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

  24. A: Nile Rodgers. He is an amazing songwriter and producer.

  25. Q: Can you share one music production tip?

  26. A: If everything is in time and in tune, mixing is easy.

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

  28. A: I most regularly work on Pop, Rnb, EDM, Rock, Singer songwriter, Indie. However, over the past 20 plus years, I have had the pleasure of working on a huge and diverse array of differing genres of music.

  29. Q: What's your strongest skill?

  30. A: Listening

  31. Q: What do you bring to a song?

  32. A: Objectivity, an experienced pair of ears and ultimately, whatever supports the vision of the artist. And most importantly, I make it sound great!

  33. Q: Tell us about your studio setup.

  34. A: Logic Pro X, PT 11 HD, Waves Mercury, Slate Digital, LOTS of analog synths, 5.1 Genelec monitors, Neumann mics, Avalon preamps, TL Audio analog summing mixer....

  35. Q: What other musicians or music production professionals inspire you?

  36. A: David Bowie, Nile Rodgers, Pharrell Williams, Butch Vig, Hans Zimmer, Tony Visconti, Rick Rubin, Vince Clarke.

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

  38. A: Production, Mixing and Mastering.

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GenresSounds Like
  • David Bowie
  • Bruno Mars
  • Ed Sheeran
Gear Highlights
  • Avid ProTools Ultimate
  • Logic Pro X
  • Avalon VT 747 SP
  • Avalon VT 737 SP
  • Roland Juno-60
  • Roland SH-101
  • Roland RD-600
  • Roland Jupiter-6
  • Roland JX-8P
  • Korg MS20
  • Moog Voyager
  • Neumann U87
  • 5.1
  • 7.1 and Atmos surround Genelec monitoring
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