Matt Foster

MIX ENGINEER | MASTERING

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CREDITS: Maxim/The Prodigy, Ludacris,Wiz Khalifa,The Yeah Yeah Yeahs,Gorillaz,Swedish House Mafia,Baddies Only,Kelis,Sean Paul,Sugababes,Ms Dynamite,Nadia Rose. Trained and then worked in top London studios for 20+ years (Miloco, StrongRoom, Townhouse) / Advanced Mixing Course tutor for 10 years at The London School of Sound.

MIXING & MASTERING ENGINEER /// APPLE DIGITAL MASTER CERTIFIED /// AUDIO & VIDEO STREAMING FOR MIX PROJECTS

I worked with Miloco Studios for over 10 years, who managed me as an engineer/producer and called on me for many sessions. From international Hip Hop stars Wiz Khalifa and Ludacris to indie rock band The Yeah, Yeah Yeahs.

I have had a hand in 2 x UK #1 records and I also mixed the branding music for the UK's most popular TV channel BBC 1, which ran for 6 or 7 years and was broadcast over 100,000 times!

I have streaming directly from Pro Tools, so I can send you a live audio/video feed anywhere in the world of the mix in progress. 2-way communication helps nail the mix quickly and efficiently.

I pride myself on being very easy to work with, highly motivated, and completely focused on getting the best results.

MIX REEL TRACK LISTING HIGHLIGHTS >>>

Hip Hop / Trap MIX REEL

Maxim from The Prodigy - 'Wolf' (First Song)
Nadia Rose - "Skwod" (13+ MILLION YouTube Views)

Pop / R n B MIX REEL

Leon Somov & Justinas Jarutis - 'Before You' (7.5+ M YouTube Views)
Roll Deep - Green Light (6+ MILLION YouTube Views)
Leon Somov & Kaia & Justinas Jarutis - 'Talk to Me' (7.5+ M YouTube Views)

House / Techno REEL

BADDIES ONLY, PvssyCat & Neon Hitch - 'Una Locura' (2021 Tech House Smash Hit!)
Katy B - 'What You Came For'
Boyoca - 'In The District'

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Credits

Discogs verified credits for Matt Foster
  • Jack
  • Bows
  • Grant Nelson featuring Jean McClain
  • Bows
  • Colour Girl
  • Bashy
  • Waterson
  • Leprakhan & Illa*, Da Fello'Ship*
  • Bashy
  • Roll Deep Featuring Alesha Dixon
  • Jammer
  • Skream Feat. Sam Frank
  • Lakuta
  • Maxim
  • Donato (2)
  • Grant Nelson Featuring Jean McClain
  • Urban D.K.
  • Whitney Houston
  • Spero* Featuring Dannie Scott
  • X-Ite (3)
  • Various
  • The Platinum Orchestra
  • Baz
  • Selwyn
  • Bashy
  • Big Brovaz
  • Waterson
  • Roebeck
  • Roebeck
  • Coldcut
  • Coldcut Featuring Robert Owens
  • Bashy
  • Bashy
  • These New Puritans
  • Sugababes
  • Alesha
  • Roll Deep
  • P.C.T
  • Wonderland (20)
  • Yogi (34) & Steve K.*
  • Spector (6)
  • Lawson (4)
  • Lawson (4)
  • Yeah Yeah Yeahs
  • José James
  • Vox Halo Ft LaDolla
  • Starkill
  • Deep Djoe & Pedro Mazz Feat. Zaib Cole
  • Javier Colon
  • Generation Simulation
  • Donato (2)
  • Kid Overdrive
  • Karina Chavez, BDi
  • Odesza
  • Coldcut
  • Yeah Yeah Yeahs

615 Reviews - 108 Repeat Clients

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  1. Review by Floian N.
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    Had the opportunity to work with Matt again! Was a real blast, my song gained a lot more clarity and power because of his mastering! Very happy to work with him again!

  2. Review by Marco T.
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    Matt did an amazing job on the mix! He was attentive to detail and very responsive to any adjustments I requested. Highly recommended!

  3. Review by Jukia
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    Not only did Matt provide thoughtful, thorough feedback on my music, he also shared incredibly practical advice for building my career as an artist. He's got invaluable knowledge of the industry and technical expertise to match. Best part is he's genuinely invested in your growth and success. If you’re looking for an engineer who truly cares about the art as well as the artist, Matt is an incredible choice. I can’t recommend him enough :)

  4. Review by Aaron C.
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    Matt is by far the best engineer I’ve ever worked with. Completely understands my sound!

  5. Review by Mark G.
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    Matt is phenomenal! Extremely communicative, excellent skill and mastery of mixing, and attuned to the specific needs/wants of your song. I cannot recommend him enough.

  6. Review by Marco T.
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    Matt was incredibly responsive and helpful in addressing the adjustments I needed. He quickly understood the issue and was flexible in finding the perfect solution. Great working with him!

  7. Review by Andrew R.
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    Matt just finished mixing and mastering a 100+ track song of mine and he absolutely crushed it! He nailed the mix and I couldn’t be happier. Whether it’s through headphones, a laptop, a phone, in the car, Matt’s work sounds phenomenal no matter which medium you choose. As always, Matt is great to work with, is very receptive to feedback, and genuinely cares about the craftsmanship of his work. 5 stars all around, I highly recommend!!

  8. Review by Štěpán J.
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    It was our second time working with Matt and it was awesome again! He really cares about achieving the best possible result. He helped our track incredibly! Looking forward to work with him again in the future!

  9. Review by Charles B.
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    Another amazing mix/master from Matt!
    He really captured our style and feel of the song and made it sound its best.
    Highly recommend Matt’s work!

  10. Review by Marco T.
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    Matt did an excellent job on the mix. He was attentive to detail, responsive to feedback, and the final result sounds fantastic. Great to work with!

  11. Review by Štěpán J.
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    It was a pleasure working with Matt! He is a great mixer and also a great communicator. He was really open to hear our ideas and points and made the track just the way we had imagined! Also he seemed very enthusiastic about the track and mixing, which was awesome! Looking forward to work with Matt again!

  12. Review by Franck D.
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    Another great sounding mix from Matt! What else?

  13. Review by Aaron C.
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    Greatest engineer I’ve ever worked with.

  14. Review by Klaus F.
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    What can I say that hasn't already been said about Matt Foster, he's a professional through and through. The communication and execution is excellent. His understanding of music is great and the quality is outstanding. thank you for working on our project.

  15. Review by Marco T.
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    Working with Matt on the mix and mastering of my latest track was an absolute pleasure

  16. Review by Britt T.
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    Matt always does a great job! I definitely recommend his services!

  17. Review by Guy Downer
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    My second time of working with Matt and once again with minimal direction, supplied a superb mix and master. He is thoroughly professional and makes the whole process a painless and ultimately successful experience.
    Would recommend without hesitation.

  18. Review by Sam S.
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    Matt was incredibly professional and supportive, and pushed us to make the mix the best it can be. I came into the mixing process with a lot of nervousness and demo-itis and he was super patient and understanding as I adjusted to changes he was making. He took the time to recreate some key features of my mix and brought everything else up to a professional level. He was able to tweak the final master based on more abstract feedback, which I really appreciated. Was also just a joy to talk to!

  19. Review by Britt T.
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    Thorough, professional and detail oriented. I definitely recommend Matt.

  20. Review by Franck D.
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    First time I worked with Matt and he did a great job!

Interview with Matt Foster

  1. Q: Which artist would you like to work with and why?

  2. A: I have already worked with some of my favourite artists - however Jimi Hendrix and Bob Marley will always be close to the top of my list. They changed the world of music in the very brief amount of time that they were active - and I feel they both had so much more amazing music to create.

  3. Q: Analog or digital and why?

  4. A: Both, because there are huge benefits of both worlds.

  5. Q: What's your 'promise' to your clients?

  6. A: To treat your song as if it were my own.

  7. Q: If you were on a desert island and could take just 5 pieces of gear, what would they be?

  8. A: Acoustic guitar, crazy good Soundsystem, powerful laptop, amazing headphones and a vinyl record deck with 1000s of records - I guess I would need some solar power too!

  9. Q: Can you share one music production tip?

  10. A: Sure, monitor quietly for most of the time when mixing. Turn it up loud only for short periods.

  11. Q: What type of music do you usually work on?

  12. A: Pop, Hip Hop, Rock, EDM, House, Techno and everything in between.

  13. Q: What's your strongest skill?

  14. A: I think balancing the technical with the creative and artistic.

  15. Q: What do you bring to a song?

  16. A: I try to make as much magic happen as possible, if that be creative touches to make the song shine, or a certain groove, feel or sound. Making the vocals project with extreme clarity and energy. Letting the song dictate the direction and hitting it out of the park.

  17. Q: What's your typical work process?

  18. A: I have an assistant who helps me prepare for mixes and also bounces stems etc. Which I am extremely grateful for and leaves me to focus on the actual mix and mastering. I do though, often do my own preparation as it is a good way to get familiar with the song. I always start by listening to a rough or demo mix, and by making notes. I like to become very familiar with the song and forge a strong vision of where to go with the mix. I always try to find that unique balance that just sounds on point, effortless and faultlessly balanced. I know from experience that when you put the time in to make that happen, the mix really brings the song to life!

  19. Q: Tell us about your studio setup.

  20. A: I have a purpose-built studio with extensive acoustic treatment that is geared towards mixing and mastering. I have a wide selection of analogue gear for processing, centred around a powerful Pro Tools Ultimate / Logic Pro DAW setup. Neve, SSL, Manley, Distressor, 1176 etc and a selection of 3 speaker systems from very large to very small, as well as a number of headphones 🎧 My plugin list is enormous, even after I have reduced it several times 😂

  21. Q: What other musicians or music production professionals inspire you?

  22. A: So many, and in truth most people who dedicate themselves to music inspire me. I am most inspired by musicians who are singular and have a very strong sense of the artist or creator they are. They do not have to be prolific or uber-successful even 😎

  23. Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.

  24. A: Firstly thank you for the interview. The most common work projects I undertake are mixing and mastering across a variety of genres. I am super lucky in that I work on a wide variety of musical styles with people all over the globe, and some really amazing artists, producers and musicians. I also write and produce music for TV, Radio and film and whilst this is not my main type of work, I have had a lot of my own productions featured over the years from TV shows to movies 🎬

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GenresSounds Like
  • The Prodigy
  • The Weeknd
  • Eminem
Gear Highlights
  • Lynx Hilo
  • Trinnov ST2 Pro
  • Genelec 8351B
  • Unity Audio Boulder MKII
  • Neve 1073 DPX
  • Shadow Hills Analog Comp. Neve 542
  • Thermionic Culture Vulture
  • Manley ELOP+
  • Empirical Labs Distressor
  • UBK Clariphonic
  • Avantone Mix Cubes
  • IGS Bus Compressor
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  • 400 Reviews Reached on Soundbetter!!!! 🙏🏼Aug 15, 2022

  • Genelec 8351 Speakers with 12" Inch Subwoofer Added to the Studio!Aug 15, 2022

    Alongside an already usable range of speakers, we have added a stereo set of Genelec 8351 monitors to the studio - as well as a 12 inch Subwoofer!!!

    Do we need a 12 inch Sub? No... Is it hella fun to have? YES!!!

  • Manley Elop+ Stereo Analog Compressor added to the studio!Sep 16, 2020

    As seen in the photos!

  • 200 Soundbetter Reviews!Jul 22, 2020

    Thanks to everyone who I have worked with that has made it so much fun to work with, and getting to 200 reviews! On to the next 100 💥💥💥

  • New NEVE 1073 DPX for the studio! As seen in the photos!Jul 16, 2020

  • 1 Million Youtube Views in 1 Month for the Leon Somov Song I Mixed and MasteredDec 06, 2018

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EBOG889dqD8

  • 2018 Youtube Playlist of Matt MixesJun 01, 2017

    https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLUTFyHdQqhJ6_snJXhJ_5E04Z_Ebh9jte