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
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- 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
- 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
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check_circleVerifiedSefi has worked on our several records, last two in a row we are so happy with! He sees little things and brings out the best. Things he oversees and goes extra for the record we greayt appreciate! One of the best engineers out there! Always glad to have you on out records brother!
check_circleVerifiedAmazing work, timeliness and very satisfied with the result. Truly a pleasure to work with Sefi and will be returning for more projects. A true professional and all around great experience. 100/10 would recommend to any and everyone. Took my song to the next level!
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Sefi has been incredible to work with. Knowledgeable, friendly, flexible, efficient and very talented.
Brought out the best in my song and really took it from home studio to professional quality.
Very appreciated and can't wait to work through an album completion together.
Jamie
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Sefi delivered the record on time and with grade A quality. I'm used to hearing versions along the way, but the week it was due, he came through with top tier work and extremely quick revisions—it felt like there were two of him. Having worked with him, it’s clear why he's in high demand; he is a true pro living up to his mentions. I do not see my records going anywhere else. Reach out and your records will be better for doing so.
check_circleVerifiedSefi is a delight to work With. He makes sure you are satisfied with your result. I’m already thinking of otter projects we will work on.
check_circleVerifiedSefi, is a master at his craft and always wonderful to work with!
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His ability to preserve the emotional depth of my music while elevating every sonic detail felt like alchemy.
If you’re looking for someone who can match artistic sensitivity with world-class precision, Sefi is the one. 
check_circleVerifiedSecond time working with Sefi!
Incredible mixes, attention to detail, friendly attitude and competitive results!
Great tonal shaping, balance, sense of space and willing to accommodate my delivery requirements! Sefi is the man!!
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Sefi once again did an incredible job mixing and mastering my track. The mix is clear, powerful, and beautifully balanced, always better than I imagined. It doesn’t get any more professional, and once again the first mix was perfect with no revisions needed. Highly recommend!
check_circleVerifiedTruly an amazing experience, such a kind person and hard worker.
check_circleVerifiedIt was a pleasure working with Sefi! He was extremely accommodating, thorough, and has an amazing ear for knowing what a song needs to be taken to the next level. 10/10 would work with him again!
check_circleVerifiedWorking with Sefi was an absolute pleasure! He really brought my track to life — the master sounds clear, balanced, and professional. Communication was smooth, he delivered on time, and he was open and thoughtful with every detail. I could really feel that he cared about making the track sound its best. Highly recommend to anyone looking for a top-quality mastering engineer!
check_circleVerifiedSefi is unequal.His ability to Mix and Master a song goes well beyond Industry Standards.Award winning Movies and Famous Musicians, he has done them all yet he remains a humble person .He can build any song into a song fit for Radio.Try him if you want to feel like a Rock Star.Not only will you feel like one your music will sound like it was recorded by one!!!
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Sefi is impressivly good, and human. What a pleasure to work and exchange with him, I will for sure, work more with him. Impressive !!!!
Thank you Sefi 😊 and see you soon for more job
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Sefi is amazing to work with! He really brought out the full potential of my song. I’m very picky with my mixes, but Sefi nailed it on the first attempt.
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Sefi is an absolute professional, delivering quality results every time.
check_circleVerifiedSefi is my mastering guru! The level of support and assistance from Sefi is unmatched and I am looking forward to working with him again. Will use every time without fail
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His attention to detail, his feel for atmosphere, and his instinct for what a song really needs, all of it made a huge difference.
I’m incredibly grateful for his work, and I already know who I’ll trust for the next one. 
check_circleVerifiedWhat a great pleasure to work with a music legend like Sefi Carmel, on my music. I am so pleased with how it turned out and commend Sefi on his ear for detail.
check_circleVerifiedYet again a superb mix and master from Sefi. Each track keeps getting better!
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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- 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
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- 7.1 and Atmos surround Genelec monitoring
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- 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'.
