Enthusiastic and Creative, Mindfulness practicing Buddhist
As a seasoned studio owner with over seven years of experience, I've dedicated my career to creating and recording music. My earliest musical memories are intertwined with the rich tones of a century-old Schiedmayer grand piano, played under my mother's caring eyes.
My proficiency extends beyond the piano, including guitar, percussion, production, and audio engineering. This multifaceted expertise allows me to approach each project with a holistic perspective, ensuring that every element harmonizes seamlessly.
My Berlin based studio is great for musicians and creatives seeking comfortable and qualitative recording and mixing services. I've carefully curated a hybrid workflow that combines the warmth of analog outboard gear with the precision of digital processing. The Universal Audio ecosystem, with its renowned vintage plugin emulations, is a cornerstone of my studio.
By leveraging Neve Summing and ATR Master Tape on individual buses within the UAD environment, I've developed a distinctive sound pallette that sets my productions apart. This unique approach, still relatively uncommon in the industry, enables me to deliver truly exceptional results.
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Languages
- English
- French
- German
8 Reviews
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If you’re looking for an audio engineer who blends passion, precision, and a touch of magic, Cobi is the one! With a setup that feels like it was assembled by a team of audiophile wizards, he brings out the best in every track, from the subtlest details to the big, booming drops. He's got a genuine love for the craft and that rare mix of technical prowess, deep listening for feedback and artistic care, turning sessions into experiences. Plus, he’s just fun to be around and makes pretty much the best damn coffee in the world.
If Rick Rubin was as good as Cobi I would work with him instead;))
Cobi is a legend!Constantine has a bit of a coach’s work ethic. His approach is professional but also supportive to help you get the most value out of your time with him. He seems to also employ many innovative mix technics that result in modern sounding mixes that are larger than life.
Cobi is an exceptionally talented and dedicated producer whose passion for music shines through in every project he takes on, big or small. He is not only hardworking but also incredibly supportive, creating an environment that fosters creativity and growth. His ability to coach me through my insecurities and help me feel confident to explore new ideas was invaluable. Working with Cobi has been an inspiring experience, and I’m excited to continue collaborating with him in the future. I highly recommend him to anyone seeking a producer who truly invests in both the music and the artist
Immensely talented and a great collaborative partner who knows how to get the job done. Professional work ethic but a creative force at the same time. Looking forward to collaborate more in the future.
Mit Cobi zusammen Musik zu machen, bringt nicht nur grandiose Ergebnisse hervor, sondern macht mit ihm auch richtig Spaß. Man merkt einfach, dass er mit Drive und Passion dabei ist und trotzdem immer seine Lockerheit und Entspanntheit behält. Mit ihm ist es leicht, lachend und motiviert durch den Prozess zu gehen. Diese Energie spiegelt sich dann auch in den Songs wider. Top Produzent und Mensch!!!
Cobi is a truly passionate musician, mixing and mastering engineer. It is always a pleasure working with him and having his fingerprint on your music. He has a deep understanding of everything that comes along with music. And on top of that he is such a kind human being!
Working with Cobi has been fun and professional. I really enjoy his approach to creating music. He is very enthusiastic about his work and really comfortable to work with.
Interview with Cobi Harbach
Q: Tell us about a project you worked on you are especially proud of and why. What was your role?
A: I love the Jazz Album I am currently working on. I used to go to this club in Berlin every wednesday to hear these incredible musicians play the coolest music I had ever heard in my life. The atmosphere in the middle of one of the craziest neighbourhoods in Berlin is just insane. It is a dark smokey place which is bathed red lights. An original druggy jazz club with the session starting at 11pm going on until 6 am in the morning. The kinds you would like to think Charlie Parker was playing in. One night I told them that I could record them so i ordered a Tascam 24 Mixer and a bunch Microphones to capture them in a decent sound quality. I arrived there one week later ready to go. We had about 30min before the show to setup everything in time as no one else was there until then. It seemed tight but we managed just fine. I went there 10 more times to record the entire evenings until 6am in the morning. The result is endless hours of music with an incredible and unique sound. People from all over the world play there with 10 people actively playing at the same time. I am talking, Bulgarian Guitarist, Brazillian Percussionists, Italian Singers, German Drummers, Bass players from Mozambique, it was just an insane time. The idea was crazy to begin with and I love what came from it. In this project I was the FOH, Host, Recording Engineer, Mixing and Mastering Engineer.
Q: What are you working on at the moment?
A: 1x Folk Album 1x Pop Album 1x Jazz Album
Q: Analog or digital and why?
A: Both. Nothing sounds like analog but it is also limiting.
Q: What's your 'promise' to your clients?
A: I will listen to your ideas with undivided attention and I will be honest about my opinion.
Q: What do you like most about your job?
A: Getting to know artists and seeing the entire process unfold. Also: Recording and Mixing
Q: What questions do customers most commonly ask you? What's your answer?
A: What do you enjoy doing the most? Recording and Mixing
Q: What's the biggest misconception about what you do?
A: That I lead a life of party making music. My life is more easily compared to the life of a monk. I don't really do drugs or drink (except psychedelics to further my perspective). I meditate everyday and excercise almost everyday.
Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?
A: What is the best possible outcome for you? What would you like to feel when done with the song / album? What have your challenges been? What has been the most fun?
Q: What advice do you have for a customer looking to hire a provider like you?
A: Talk to the person before you hire them.
Q: If you were on a desert island and could take just 5 pieces of gear, what would they be?
A: Piano, Guitar, Interface, Computer, Ribbon Mic
Q: What was your career path? How long have you been doing this?
A: I have been producing, recording, mixing and mastering music for over 7 years (and playing for about 30 years). Furthermore I have a degree in physics and used to manage a team of 9 employees for a couple of years in a 3D printing company. My career is a bit of a wild card but what I did, I always did well. Now I am happy that I could fulfill my childhoods dream to live from recording music.
Q: How would you describe your style?
A: Enthusiastic and Daoist
Q: Which artist would you like to work with and why?
A: The ones which I can establish a beautiful relationship with.
Q: Can you share one music production tip?
A: Practice listening closely to your intuition when working on ideas.
Q: What type of music do you usually work on?
A: Popular music that contains instruments.
Q: What's your strongest skill?
A: Listening closely to what the clients wants.
Q: What do you bring to a song?
A: Attention to detail, a great work ethic and the highest interest in making the process seamless and as comfortable as possible for you.
Q: What's your typical work process?
A: I love getting to know a person to understand who they are and what it is they are communicating. Once we establish a comfortable understanding of each other I will listen very closely to see where I can help. Every individual is different and every project is unique.
Q: Tell us about your studio setup.
A: I have a full recording studio in Berlin. The entire room is fully treated. Apollo x8, Warm Audio WA273 EQ, Neumann KH120 II, Neumann NDH30, Tascam 24, Instruments: Piano: Nordiska Futura, Guitars: Taylor 414CE, Alhambra 7P A, Harley Benton Bass, Harley Benton Les Paul, Neumann TLM 103, Stereo Pair Neumann KM 184, 4 x SM57, SM7B, 2 x GA Audio Ribbon MK2, Fender Strat (Mexico), Luna, Most UAD Plugins and many more
Q: What other musicians or music production professionals inspire you?
A: Rick Rubin, Andrew Scheps, Jacob Collier, Melanie De Biasio, Matthew Halsall
Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.
A: Full Production. From helping with finishing song ideas, to recording them, mixing and mastering them.
- Mixing EngineerAverage price - $200 per song
- Recording StudioAverage price - $200 per day
- Live SoundAverage price - $200 per concert
- PianoAverage price - $70 per song
- Acoustic GuitarAverage price - $70 per song
- Bass ElectricAverage price - $70 per song
- Classical GuitarAverage price - $70 per song
I personally prefer a short phone call for understanding the expectations of the project.
Turn Around time is between 2-7 days, 2 Revisions are included
- Apollo x8
- WA273EQ
- Neumann KH120 II
- Neumann HD30
- Luna
- Neve Summing
- ATR Tape
Master included in Mixing
