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
- No Alarms
- Taco
- Cecilie*
- Dinny Skip
- Johanna Kuvaja
- Ori Kawa & The Entals
- Ori Kawa & The Entals
- Star Vision
- Dino Merlin
- Cyberjam (2)
- ורדה קריספין
- גידי גוב* = Gidi Gov
- כריס*
- ורדה קריספין
- Various
- Flash
- מאור כהן*
- Sepoy
- Jason G Eastwood*
- No Alarms
- Cecilie*
- Johanna Kuvaja
- Limber De Coco
- Aaxyn
- Ori Kawa & The Entals
- Ori Kawa & The Entals
- Ori Kawa & The Entals
Endorse Sefi Carmel1442 Reviews - 359 Repeat Clients
check_circleVerifiedSefi continues to work wonders with the mixing and mastering of my music and is a pleasure to work alongside. Thanks!
check_circleVerifiedSefi was an absolute pleasure to work with! He not only took the track for my artist to the next level, he worked hand in hand with myself, the manager, and the artist to ensure perfection in all aspects.
check_circleVerifiedSefi once again delivered an incredible mix and master. His attention to detail, musical sensibility, and professionalism are always spot-on. He makes the process effortless and enjoyable — truly one of those rare people who combine top-tier skill with a collaborative and super pleasant approach. Couldn’t recommend him more!
check_circleVerifiedSefi is always a strong recommend. Top class. (Also, it can be worth asking him for pricing options, as simpler projects w drums/stems/etc already bounced can be cheaper, depending on the details)
check_circleVerifiedHe was very professional and attentive throughout the process,
and the sound quality was absolutely amazing.
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Hi everyone. This is my second time working with Sefi. I'm once again delighted with the results and the workflow!
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Sefi is top notch. I willl definitively work with him again
check_circleVerifiedThis time, I only ordered one keyboard track, but I received an entire set with several additional tracks. Which was a wonderful surprise.
Everything is done with great professionalism; you can truly feel his passion and attention to detail. He puts all his expertise and heart into the work.
Communication is always respectful, clear, and professional.
Thank you, Seft
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They did a fantastic job and the finished product turned out exactly how I imagined it. They were so considerate and accommodating to even the smallest of requests!
check_circleVerifiedWhat a great guy to work with! So knowledgeable, patient and very helpful at all stages of the process. I’ve learned a lot and hope to have Sefi mix many more of my tracks.
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Well, if you are looking for one of worlds best composers, you’ just found it here!
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Flawless. A pleasure to work with.
check_circleVerifiedIt has been a pleasure working with Sefi on a complex track, the final result turned out exactly how I envisioned it, a unique sonic experience! Thank you again for your outstanding work!
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Top class operator, well worth the extra cash. Have used Sefi a lot & he never lets you down. Well recommended.
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Working with Sefi was an absolute pleasure! From start to finish, the collaboration was smooth and enjoyable. He’s incredibly polite and professional, with great and fast communication that made the whole process effortless. His attention to detail is outstanding — every element of the mix was handled with care and precision. You can tell he’s a true expert in his craft, and he really knows how to make a song shine. The final result exceeded my expectations, and I couldn’t be happier.
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Great Job! Thank you!
check_circleVerifiedWorking with Sefi was a great experience. He delivered a beautiful master that truly elevated my song. The sound came out clear and loud and powerful with the vocals sitting perfectly in the mix. He was very attentive to detail and open to feedback, which made the whole process smooth. I highly recommend Sefi for anyone looking for a top-level mastering engineer.
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Sefi is the real deal. It’s impossible to be disappointed with his work. Soundbetter should have a different category for people like him, namely Soundbest. I truly recommend Sefi for your next project.
check_circleVerifiedSefi was able to bring my vision of what I wanted my track to be to life. He made an amazing mix with clarity depth and dynamics and Sefi was more than happy to accommodate all of my changes. Hire Sefi you wont regret it!!!
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Sefi is a great listener, not only for the obvious which is mixing and mastering your song so it comes to life and sounds great, but he is also a great listener to your feedback and tweaking. Sefi cares about every detail and makes sure that you are 100% happy with your song. What an absolute pro!
Interview with Sefi Carmel
Q: Tell us about a project you worked on you are especially proud of and why. What was your role?
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.
Q: What's your typical work process?
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.
Q: What are you working on at the moment?
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!
Q: Analog or digital and why?
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.
Q: What's your 'promise' to your clients?
A: That I will mix their song, as if it were my own.
Q: What do you like most about your job?
A: The music and client satisfaction.
Q: What questions do customers most commonly ask you? What's your answer?
A: What I think of their song. I tell them the truth.
Q: What's the biggest misconception about what you do?
A: That anyone with a laptop can do it.
Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?
A: How the song was recorded, what daw etc. What is your vision for the song/project?
Q: If you were on a desert island and could take just 5 pieces of gear, what would they be?
A: My Moog modular, Prophet 8, Avalon 737, Neumann 87 and my DAW (Logic).
Q: How would you describe your style?
A: Contemporary. Powerful.
Q: Which artist would you like to work with and why?
A: Nile Rodgers. He is an amazing songwriter and producer.
Q: Can you share one music production tip?
A: If everything is in time and in tune, mixing is easy.
Q: What type of music do you usually work on?
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.
Q: What's your strongest skill?
A: Listening
Q: What do you bring to a song?
A: Objectivity, an experienced pair of ears and ultimately, whatever supports the vision of the artist. And most importantly, I make it sound great!
Q: Tell us about your studio setup.
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....
Q: What other musicians or music production professionals inspire you?
A: David Bowie, Nile Rodgers, Pharrell Williams, Butch Vig, Hans Zimmer, Tony Visconti, Rick Rubin, Vince Clarke.
Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.
A: Production, Mixing and Mastering.
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Unlimited Revisions - 50% deposit (Non-Refundable)
- David Bowie
- Bruno Mars
- Ed Sheeran
- 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
10% discount on 10+ song album projects, across production, mixing and mastering services.
- Fred Astaire - Cheek to Cheek EPJun 15, 2017
I have recently had the pleasure of working with Rainer Regatschnig on his latest Fred Astaire project. Following the success of the last project - an EP of Fred Astaire 'Puttin' on the Ritz' remixes, we now move on to another classic song penned by Irving Berlin 'Cheek to Cheek'.
