Helping people to tell their stories with the music they create and love is the essence of me falling in love with the art of producing and mixing. Are you ready to discover all the gems hidden in the mix of your song? Lets team up and see how we can bring it to the next level!
I have been producing music and mixing for national and international commercials, bands, songwriters and producers. With 7 years of experience in the music and sound industry I have the experience to get your mix to a new level.
I started off getting my degree in music production and engineering at the conservatory of Haarlem (Netherlands). from there I started working at a major commercial studio in Amsterdam and after a few years I started my own recording and mixing studio. My goal is to make your music sound the way you intend it to and I'm not done until you have exactly what you want!
I have been working on all kind of genres, from hard hitting rock and metal productions to intimate singer-songwriter projects, and from pumping EDM tracks to hiphop beats that knock you in the chest. We will discuss the preferred sound you are looking for and get your music to the next level.
Feel free to contact me if you have any questions about your project and I will be happy to help out!
I am looking forward working with you!
Click the 'Contact' above to get in touch. Looking forward to hearing from you.
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check_circleVerifiedDaniel is a true professional! He thinks along with you and is flexible.
Communication is top-notch, but the most important thing is that he translates your vision into a fully mixed and mastered track. A true recommendation!
check_circleVerified (Client)Daniel brought be another great track to master! I loved the new track and as always, can't wait to hear what Daniel creates next!
check_circleVerified (Client)Daniel was awesome to work with! I loved the track and can't wait to hear what else Daniel creates in the future!
check_circleVerifiedThis was another great time working with Daniel. Again a bit different project, yet he has proven to be very versatile and at home in many different genres. He also helped me as a producer with my drum and bass track. I was more than happy with the result. He can quickly connect with the song and is easy to communicate with! Great experience!
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I had another great time working with Daniel! He did a marvelous work mixing and mastering a piano & strings based pop-ballad. He brought out the delicacy and tenderness of the song keeping it rich, airy and modern sounding. I was extremly pleased with the result. And apart from that he is very helpful and happy to answer any questions concerning the whole process.
check_circleVerifiedDaniel has the quickest turnaround and provides the best mix always!
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Daniel is a very talented professional musician und a super nice guy too! I really enjoyed working with him on a mix for a song of mine. He gave me some additional production tips and brought my song to a completely new level. I am super happy with the result. Thanks to his attentive ear I also learned a lot throughout the whole process. He truly cares about his work and is prepared to go the extra mile. I am looking forward to work with him again!
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Daniel is an excellent producer and he was able to bring my track to life from a simple demo recording to a musical piece we can be proud of. Always a professional, Daniel was extremely responsive and produced outstanding quality work. I highly recommend his services for both the quality of his work and excellent service. I would def work together again with him in the future.
check_circleVerified (Client)Daniel was great to work with, super easy and quick communication!
check_circleVerified (Client)Daniel is very clear and kind in his directions, great mixing and mastering engineer!
It was a pleasure to work with him!
I hope to collaborate with him again in the future!
check_circleVerified (Client)Easy to work with very good producer and a really nice guy (:
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Always amazing working with Daniel! Totally right on point with the first mix!!!! Love it!!!
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Daniel got the first mix right on point. Had no comments, and he even came back with a better mix after listening to it. No way you can find an engineer who takes so much pride in his own work. Turnaround was quick as well, and was earlier than what i expected!
Thank you Daniel!
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Daniel delivers the best work one can ever ask for. His turnaround and scheduling were very punctual and fast as well. Despite the fast turnaround, the quality of the mix was so on point. Amazing work and ears Daniel! You gotta snatch him before he gets too busy!!!
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Daniel is the kindest and nicest engineer I've met. He is fast and efficient, and his mixes are really punchy and solid! Love it!
check_circleVerifiedDaniel went above and beyond to make sure my song was absolutely perfect. He did a great job of balancing my vision for the song with his own creative input and spent as much time as necessary to address every concern and detail, no matter how small. Great communication as well. Loved working with Daniel and hope to work together again on future projects!
check_circleVerifiedDaniel blew me away with his creativity, vision and flawless production and mixing. He took my song to new heights and went above and beyond. A truly talented professional, would recommend to anyone!
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Daniel is a true professional and a delight to work with. Clear, professional, quick (and friendly!) communication and works extremely hard. I would highly recommend working with him!
check_circleVerifiedGreat working with Daniël! He is a good professional. Quick answer and the result of the song was what I expected. LOOKING FOWARD TO THE NEXT PROJECT! Thanks Daniël
check_circleVerified (Client)Easy to work with and clear about what he wanted! Happy to work with him anytime
Interview with Daniel de Booij
Q: Is there anyone on SoundBetter you know and would recommend to your clients?
A: Sunnie Williams, excellent vocals and topline writing!
Q: Tell us about a project you worked on you are especially proud of and why. What was your role?
A: The project I am really proud of is 'The Wanderer's latest EP. The amount of emotion I got to capture when recording it and bringing even more out when mixing is still very special to me.
Q: What are you working on at the moment?
A: Producing EDM songs for Raw & Lucid
Q: Analog or digital and why?
A: Digital, it is the future. even though I love analog aswel. But the convenience is so much worth nowadays.
Q: What's your 'promise' to your clients?
A: I will work on it until it's absolutely finished and you are happy.
Q: What do you like most about your job?
A: It's music, what else do I have to say?
Q: What questions do customers most commonly ask you? What's your answer?
A: How I do things. Depending on the technical level I explain in easy language or very technical, I love to share my experiences.
Q: What's the biggest misconception about what you do?
A: A great mix is very expensive. Of course a lot of great mixers are very expensive, but don't forget the people who can do a great mix that is maybe a bit different but still great at a much affordable level. Talk with some mix engineers and find the right one for you.
Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?
A: What's the story behind the song? how did the writing process go? What is your vision and how would you like the track to evolve from where it is at?
Q: What advice do you have for a customer looking to hire a provider like you?
A: Find someone to work with that understands your music, and the feel of your music. Get on the same line and the mixing will be what you are looking for.
Q: If you were on a desert island and could take just 5 pieces of gear, what would they be?
A: My laptop, Headphones, Slate VMS, Clarett and a coffee machine!
Q: What was your career path? How long have you been doing this?
A: I started as a student of music production and engineering, after that i started working for a big commercial studio in Amsterdam and 2 years a go I started my own recording studio. I often work as a freelancer for all kinds of music and audio projects.
Q: How would you describe your style?
A: full of character, warm, open and big
Q: Which artist would you like to work with and why?
A: Any artist that brings a good vibe!
Q: Can you share one music production tip?
A: character, its all about character. That thing, obvious or not, that makes the song unique and stand out.
Q: What type of music do you usually work on?
A: All kinds of music, I have worked on pop productions, rock, EDM and hiphop. I think that a commercial mixer must be able to work with al kinds of music and make the song sound the best it can.
Q: What's your strongest skill?
A: I am efficient, my strong suit is to zoom into the feel of the song and bring the energy out
Q: What do you bring to a song?
A: An artist brings al the great ingredients to a great song, my job as a mixer is to make that into a fantastic dish of music. all the right nuances and flavor in the right spots.
Q: What's your typical work process?
A: I start with listening to the song to get an impression, then I will talk with the producer/artist to see what they would like to happen to the song. From there I start the mix. leveling out the basic elements, understanding what makes the song drive/live and start to bring that out. when the foundation is clear i start polishing all the individual elements to sit in the mix. I keep polishing until it is exactly how the artist wants it.
Q: Tell us about your studio setup.
A: I work in the box, through a Focusrite Clarett 8preX and to my Adam A7X or neumann speakers, a ballance between midrange definition and big and open sounding speakers. this lets me focus on different stages of the mix.
Q: What other musicians or music production professionals inspire you?
A: I love artist with their own unique sound, might it be Skrillex or Hans zimmer, when you hear a piece that is created by either one, you recognise the sound immediately. Seeing people express and communicate their story inspires me to make that story shine a bit more with a great mix.
Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.
A: Shaping sound, finding out the essence behind the sound that the artist is looking for. It is the most rewarding to find that you can sculpt their songs and bring out 'that' sound of the artist.
I was the Mixing & Recording engineer in this production
- Mixing EngineerAverage price - $150 per song
- Mastering EngineerAverage price - $50 per song
- ProducerContact for pricing
- EditingAverage price - $50 per track
unlimited revisions, turn-around 2-3 days or depending on project.
- Ed Sheeran
- Coldplay
- John Mayer
- Logic Pro X
- Adam A7X
- Neumann KH120A
- Focusrite Clarett 8PreX
