Nicolas Da on SoundBetter

Independent LoFi artist with nearly 1M streams, editorial playlist placement & 12+ years of production. Specializing in warm, emotional mixing & mastering, & songwriting & sound design for Lo-fi Hip-Hop and Melodic Electronic Music.

Hi, I’m Nicolas, a producer and mastering engineer from Northern Germany with 12+ years of experience in electronic music.

I genuinely love working in both worlds: LoFi and atmospheric electronic music. My LoFi releases have reached nearly 1M streams and landed on editorial playlists, while I’m equally passionate about deep, emotional, organic electronic sounds inspired by artists like Ben Böhmer, Paul Kalkbrenner, and Bonobo. I also DJ in that space, so I know what makes a track connect both in headphones and on the dancefloor.

Over the years, I’ve mostly mastered and mixed my own music as well as tracks from other independent artists, especially here and on Reddit. I’ve developed a detailed and musical approach that focuses on enhancing the vibe instead of squashing it. I aim for clarity, depth, and warmth rather than just loudness.

I care deeply about sound, and I’m here to help your track reach its full potential. Whether you want a dusty LoFi feel, a clean electronic mix, or a warm and dynamic master, I’ve got you.

Let’s work together and bring out the best in your music. I listen closely, deliver on time, and treat every project like it’s my own.

Send me a note through the contact button above.

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English
German

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Interview with Nicolas Da

Q: Tell us about your studio setup.
A: Classic bedroom studio, but with good speakers. All my gear is in the box.
Q: What other musicians or music production professionals inspire you?
A: Bonobo, Ben Böhmer, Chrome Sparks, Cubicolor, Polaroit, Fejka Idealism, Luchii, L.Dre
Q: What's your strongest skill?
A: My strongest skill is my ear for detail and balance—I can identify what a track needs quickly and apply just the right amount of processing to bring it to life.
Q: What do you bring to a song?
A: I bring clarity, punch, and balance. My goal is to enhance the emotional energy of the song while ensuring it sounds great across all playback systems.
Q: What's your typical work process?
A: I listen to the track multiple times to understand its character, then apply EQ, compression, and limiting as needed. I always prioritize clarity, depth, and loudness without compromising dynamics.
Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.
A: I specialize in mastering tracks, helping artists achieve a polished, balanced, and release-ready sound. Most of my work involves stereo mastering for digital platforms.