Dominic Rippel on SoundBetter

Mix and master your music to a dynamic and professional level. Happy to work and communicate until we reach the results you are after. No mess, no fuss.

Mix with the Masters with Andrew Scheps, 2015
London School of Sound, 2011

Shelter Studio is a recording and production studio in East London. Specializing in music production, recording, mixing, and mastering. Working with popular, underground and independent artists since 2012. Facilities also a great option for voice over and ADR recording. Post production and film sound mix-down also available.

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Credits

3 Reviews - 1 Repeat Client

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by David A.
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Quick turn around time, and receptive to suggestions. Provided quality masters!
by Sarai L.
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Another artist and I asked Dominic to master one of our collab tracks, and we were impressed with the quick turnaround time, cheap rate, and wonderful quality! ✨11/10 would recommend, again.✨
by Sarai L.
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Working with Dominic has been a fantastic experience! As a newer artist, I appreciated Dominic's patience, reasonable rates, as well as the quick/professional service. Dominic has also assisted artists whom I look to for inspiration, and has helped produce amazing records. I highly recommend!

Interview with Dominic Rippel

Q: Tell us about a project you worked on you are especially proud of and why. What was your role?
A: Just tracked drums the other day and it came out sounding really good. I engineered and recorded.
Q: What are you working on at the moment?
A: I am mixing an EP for a new artist. Producing my own EP. Producing sample packs. Also brainstorming for a soundtrack I will be composing for a feature film.
Q: Is there anyone on SoundBetter you know and would recommend to your clients?
A: I am relatively new to SoundBetter. Try me out!
Q: Analog or digital and why?
A: Love Both. Digital is fast and sounds better every month. Analog effects just have an immediacy and edge that always brings a fun factor to any session.
Q: What's your 'promise' to your clients?
A: We are done when you are 100% satisfied.
Q: What do you like most about your job?
A: Music
Q: What's the biggest misconception about what you do?
A: It's beyond technical. You can't just take a course and off you go. Experience and attention to detail must be at a heightened level.
Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?
A: As may as possible. The first is: "Can you send me some references, please?"
Q: What advice do you have for a customer looking to hire a provider like you?
A: Pay attention to references. Make sure you are speaking and understanding the same language.
Q: If you were on a desert island and could take just 5 pieces of gear, what would they be?
A: laptop, interface, digitone, sm 57, monitors
Q: What was your career path? How long have you been doing this?
A: All sorts.. Been mixing for 10 years. In 2015, I got the opportunity to do Mix with the Masters with Andrew Scheps. That was a large step up.
Q: How would you describe your style?
A: Robusto
Q: Which artist would you like to work with and why?
A: Anyone doing something different.
Q: Can you share one music production tip?
A: Insert ProTools LoFi on most things
Q: What type of music do you usually work on?
A: Underground electronic, techno, soundtracks and punk rock.
Q: What do you bring to a song?
A: I aim to reveal and nourish the inherent character of the sounds I work with.
Q: What's your typical work process?
A: I have a template for starting mixes, but am not afraid to veer off the path and get messy to get a good result.
Q: Tell us about your studio setup.
A: It's a hybrid analog/digital set up. I have the 3 leading DAWs along with a host of analog outboard, synths and effects pedals. Sometimes you have to go outside the box to harvest new tones.
Q: What other musicians or music production professionals inspire you?
A: A lot of underground musicians that push the limits of their creativity and equipment. I like to hear new things.
Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.
A: Mixing, mastering, and tracking drums and vocals.
Q: What's your strongest skill?
A: I am fast and patient.