
Keyboardist and Producer who dabbles in a bit of everything. Mainly focused on soul, hip hop and jazz. Started playing keys at age 10. Been involved in several different kinds of bands (funk/motown/soul/hip-hop/top 40).
I am flexible in many styles. I can provide keyboard parts and talk box.
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95 Reviews - 1 Repeat Client
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Killer music and communication! I hope to work with Karl again soon!
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An awesome experience working with Karl as always on his superb music! 5 stars all round!
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Outstanding producer and creator! It was awesome being a part of this project! I can't wait to hear what it ultimately becomes!
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Karl is an awesome player who really listened to what I wanted and was great in bringing his expertise and his production abilities to my project. I will use him again for sure.
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It was a pleasure working with Karl on his fantastic song! Very talented guy and clear communication
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Always great working with Karl - great tunes, super clear parts and instructions!
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Always a pleasure. Will be working with him for the forseeable future!
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Always a pleasure! Looking forward to future projects :)
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Always a pleasure working with Karl. He allows me to be as thorough as I need to be as an artist and it's always smoothing sailing :)
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It was great working with Karl! He was patient and very great at communicating what he needed and wanted. Very talented! Thank you for trusting me with your project!
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really enjoyed working with Karl. Looking forward to doing it again!
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Again, wonderful working with Karl. He’s a great producer and a nice person besides. I always look forward to it. Is this five projects we’ve worked on together now? I hope there are more.
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Karl was great to work with!! Looking forward to the next project!!
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Karl is a consistently great client. He's attentive to detail, but very flexible about how I get to deal with his material and supportive about trying different ideas. He's also been very patient with me with some recent technical issues I've had, and I really appreciate continuing to work with him despite that. Very much deserving of his five stars. He also writes great stuff!
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Always a pleasure working with Karl! Super clear on what he wants, and provides everything needed to get the job done 👍🏽
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A fantastic song from Karl! The composition on this song was next level! Just a beautiful piece, so I had a great time working on it!! Hope to work together again sometime soon!
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Karl is easy to work with and gives you freedom to create while also giving direction in order to get the final piece in tip-top shape. Thank you Karl! Sending you good vibes all the way from South Korea :)
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Another awesome job with Karl! He always brings such fun songs, and is a ton of fun to work with! Hope to work together again soon!
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Always a great time and sees a project through til it's done. Will be working with him again in the future very soon :)
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Working with Karl is the best. He is always so organized and clear in his vision. He communicates well and leaves plenty of space for creativity. And his music is always great to top it off. Can’t wait for the next opportunity to create together!
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Always good to work with him and look forward to doing more!
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Karl was super easy to work with, and has killer tunes!
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Karl Ludwig is an excellent producer very friendly and talented. Also very open minded and easy going!
We have work twice eso far ! Recording timpani , symphonic percussion and Latin percussion for his projects!
Introducing the timpani in different kind of music! Like rap!!
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Always a pleasure to work with. I look forward to the next project!!!
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Always a pleasure working with Karl! He's super talented so it makes it so much easier and faster to complete projects that sound exactly how I want them to sound. Looking forward to many more projects with him in the near future!
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Highly recommend Karl's services. I enjoyed working together. Great communication and wonderful production. Thanks for the opportunity!
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Karl is as cool as cool gets. Always high shelf productions that requires your A game!
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Karl is a great client and an impressive producer. I've worked with him a few times now, and each time it seems like he's stretching his work to higher and higher levels. I'd like to be able to get a production sound like he does!
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Always so thankful to find talented musicians like him. He's very patient, understanding and really cares for the musical accuracy of everything he does and is willing to experiment and discover new things. I look forward to working with him again!
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Another fantastic job with Karl!! I always have such a great time working on Karl's tracks and feel lucky to be a regular part of them!! Great producer, great writer, great artist! Can't wait for the next one!
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I reeeeeally like Karl's music and the way he works. He's a class.guy too. Ultra talented
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Karl is a serious producer, and I'm honored that he asked me to work with him again. I'm especially impressed by his latest project, and I hope it gets the recognition I think it deserves.
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Great producer. I loved working with Karl
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It’s always a pleasure working with Karl. He is very professional and creates great music...
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Once again, Karl was great to work with!! He brought a really cool song, had great concise direction, and was a pleasure to work with! Hope to work together again soon!!
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Karl and I had great communication while working on his music. He is super professional. I truly enjoyed working with him on such beautiful music. I look forward to the next one 😉
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It's been lovely working with Karl again! Really enjoyed working on his track!
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Thanks again Karl for the continued work and fantastic songs to mix!
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Karl is an amazing producer. Work with him!
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Karl is a nice client and great musician, I was very interesting to work with him! I ejoyed recording timpani for his Hip Hop Track, execelent producer!I would definitely work with him again!!
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Once again, a fantastic job with Karl! I feel really lucky to get to work with him so much! He produces great material, and is a joy to work with!! Looking forward to the next one! :)
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Karls productions are top notch! Truly a professional who works very hard and is someone I look forward to working with more!
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Another awesome song from Karl. Thank you for the continued work and amazing talent Karl!
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Great working with Karl. Great communication made it easy to get right to work. Looking forward to working together more in the future.
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Thanks again Karl. It's a pleasure to work with you as always!
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Karl was a pleasure to work with! He communicates well and quickly, with the appropriate amount of detail. He was open to my experimenting with his music, which I appreciate, and which luckily helped me come up with a better end result for his project. And his music is beautiful and well constructed, which makes it a LOT easier to come up with the right parts!
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I love working with Karl. This dude continues to operate at the highest level. He makes great music and always creates an environment of fun and excellence. I can't wait to work together again soon!
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Thankful that Karl trusted me with his project.
He's very talented,sweet and was open to letting me unleash my creative juices on his production.
If you're looking for a soulful timeless production,this is your guy. ♥ - check_circleVerified (Client)
Talented producer, love the music was really fun throwing the kitchen sink at his project! easy to work with!
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Karl is great to work with and a talented producer! Very clear communication and song craft made this project a pleasure to be a part of.
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What else can I say about Karl other than he is fantastic to work with and is a great producer. Thanks again for throwing me another song to mix. Always a pleasure!
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Great guy! Very clear and detailed in terms of service. Pleasure working with you.
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I love working with Karl, it's always a great collaboration and his composing skills are inspiring!
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I love working with Karl! This guy makes insanely good music. He gives great direction and is so easy to work with. I looking forward to collaborating on something again very soon!
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If you need a great production knocked out just send it over to Karl. He has a great feel for any type of music and really knows how to make a song rock. Thanks again for the opportunity to mix for you Karl! It's always a pleasure!
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Another exciting session for Karl. Looking forward to the next one!
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Karl is the man!!!! His music feels so great and is of another level. Grammy worthy!
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Once again, a fantastic job!! Karl always brings awesome songs, and is a great collaborator! Can't wait for the next job! :)
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Karl is really great to work with and always brings me really great songs to mix. Thanks again Karl! Keep them coming!
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Working with Karl is always great, and this job was no exception! He consistently brings great material, conducts himself in a really professional manner, and is altogether really easy to work with! Excited to work together more in the future! :)
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Another fantastic experience with Karl. He makes killer music and is the consummate professional. He's great at articulating his direction and is an excellent collaborator throughout the entire process. I love working with this guy!!
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Lovely to work with Karl again, great communication and ideas, looking forward to hearing the finished track!
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Just finished doing some remasters for Karl. It was quick and easy. Always a pleasure to work with Karl!
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Working with Karl is a DREAM! He's so professional, allows me the space and freedom to create and above all else, he's a genuinely good human being and producer. Hope to continue working with Karl in the future!
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Karl was awesome to work with! He gave clear direction on what he wanted and also gave me the freedom to be creative. I hope we can work together again!
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Karl always has me mix the coolest tracks. He produces a wide spectrum of genres and it is always fun to see what he brings to the table. Thanks Karl!
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another awesome creation with Karl. really appreciate this guys ear for music
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Great time working with Karl! Hope to work again soon.
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Once again, Karl brought a really cool song to the table, and the job was a really smooth experience!! Can't wait for the next one!! :)
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Working with Karl was a treat. He is a fantastic musician and set me up for success right out of the gate. Great track, clear direction, and an awesome attitude. I hope to work together again soon!
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Karl keeps coming back with great stuff. I love working with him and laying down the mixes he wants and needs! Really looking forward to the next one!
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Karl has such a good sense of groove and feel in his music and really knows his stuff. Watch out for this guy, he's coming to get you! I lived playing his music and wanted to make it as good as I could! Solid!!
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Karl has been a pleasure to work with. He knew what he wanted for the track and had great communication. Loved the instrumental and would definitely work with him again in the future.
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Karl is amazing to work for: great communication and really clear answers to any questions made this job a breeze. The music was very groovy too, and he's knowledgeable about all the details from chord voicings to recording technique. Can't wait for the next one.
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Another awesome collaboration with Karl! Love writing to his R&B tracks. They're always so much fun and always include room for my creative input. Great communication and just a joy to work with every time!
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Excellent communication. Great producer and musician. Highly recommended!
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Karl was, once again, fantastic to work with!! He's friendly, concise with directions, and has great material!! I hope to start the next job sometime soon! :)
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Karl is amazing, we had a bit of a delay and he was patient and understanding. And the song came out amazing! Good writer and producer.
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Karl sent me a uptempo funk track and it was awesome!!!
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Another awesome gig from Karl! I always have fun working with him and always look forward to his projects!
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One more successful job done with Karl. Always fun!!!
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Always a pleasure working with Karl! Super talented producer, great ear and excellent communication! Looking forward to working together again soon!
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Again, Karl killed it. He is so diverse in the types of music he produces and it is always fun to see what he puts out next! Love doing work with him!
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Second job with Karl. Loved love loved it!!
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Karl is awesome and we have worked on a few project together these past few weeks. He knows what he wants and trust who he works with. I look forward to working with Karl every day because it truly feels like a collaborative effort to bring his vision to light. As DJ Khaled would say "Another One!"
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Always a pleasure to work with!
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I can’t say this enough but Karl is extremely talented. This is my second time working with him and the quality of his work is out of this world and the songs he produces sound a feel amazing. Thank you for the continued opportunities Karl!
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Had a fantastic experience working with Karl! The musicality and vibe of his material is remarkable. Would love to work with him again. Highly recommended!
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Karl is an extremely talented and dynamic producer. He gives very constructive and immediate feedback. Karl makes my job easy because he know what he wants and his songs basically mix themselves. If you want to work with a humble producer that does great work, Karl is your man. I look forward to working with Karl in the future!
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Karl was a pleasure to work with! He's polite, quick to respond to messages, gives concise directions, and provides really high quality material! I hope to get to work with him many more times! :)
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Great to work with! Great response and details on what he wanted!
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Awesome client and producer! I really loved working with Karl, as he allowed me to be creative with my vocal arrangement and lyrics. Can't wait to work together again!
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It was a pleasure working with Karl! The man can PLAY the keys!
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So thankful for Karl. He’s an amazingly talented producer. Gave me a great and unique track and topic to write to. Would love to work again
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Great experience working with Karl. His music was very refreshing. Karl was very responsive to my messages. Thank you for the opportunity.
Interview with Karl Ludwigsen
Q: Is there anyone on SoundBetter you know and would recommend to your clients?
A: Tyler Spratt. Great guy and he definitely can mix!
Q: Which artist would you like to work with and why?
A: Too many to name
Q: What's your typical work process?
A: If I can I try to do it in one sitting. Just blaze through so I don't lose my thoughts. I give it a chance to breathe then check it later for refinements.
Q: Tell us about your studio setup.
A: Too many keyboards. But I could always use one more, haha
Q: What other musicians or music production professionals inspire you?
A: I had a lot of Jazz influences growing up. I enjoyed Quincy Jones. Today I try to explore more pop producers to get a feel of their sound. I like Rich Harrison's work.
Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.
A: Add keys to their tracks. People like piano or organ.

I was the Producer and Keyboardist in this production
- Keyboards - SynthAverage price - $100 per song
- Recording StudioAverage price - $300 per day
- ProducerAverage price - $500 per song
- Nord Electro 4 SW 73
- Prophet 6
- Hammond XK-5
- RME Hammerfall HDSP 9652
- Rode K2 Large-Diaphgram Tube Condenser Mic
- AKG C414 XLS Microphone
- MXR M22
- Talk Box Arturia V Collection 8
- PianoTeq 7
- Triton Extreme VST