Engineer/Producer in Los Angeles who has worked with artists such as Anderson Paak, Adi Oasis, Ezra Collective, Digable Planets, Cortex, Adrian Younge, Lalah Hathaway & Goapele. Specializing in R&B, Jazz and Hip Hop. He also works with Jazz Is Dead (Adrian Younge/Ali Shaheed) mixing their live shows.
PHILOSPOPHY //
Attention to detail
Client satisfaction
Balance
Vibe
Passion
Providing a HQ product
MIXING //
I can get your song radio ready. I do all means necessary to improve the mix. I can tighten up vocals and tune if the job calls for it. I am detailed in mixing vocals to give them a pop sheen like top radio hits. I can help make your drums punch and groove. I am able to give each sound their distinct place in the mix not just with volume but also width and depth in the stereo field along with any FX processing. My years of experience as a producer and DJ provides me with a skillset that many mix engineers don't have. I strive for a clear, balanced and grooving mix that feels good.
MASTERING //
In mastering I process your song so it has clarity and translates well on all systems, has the right vibe/feel/tone/emotion, give it the final level boost to compete with commercial songs in the genre. I also provide stem masters if you feel your mix needs a little help.
CREDITS //
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2fvS4rFtwWsBymhOHDhHz1?si=COZHfM34RMe9nSEwIPCh9A
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLPu9Abcle5QZKcIy5N2UVzhcu7Y9TQL3f&si=7QdmVoafFEHt03pp
Contact me through the green button above and let's get to work.
120 Reviews - 22 Repeat Clients
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check_circleVerifiedSuper professional and understanding. Great ears and good experience. We are super happy!
check_circleVerifiedKen is literally my favorite. This is my second time working with him. One of the most down to earth humans. So patient, great listener, communicator, and creates high quality mixes. Highly recommend.
check_circleVerifiedKen was an absolute joy to work with! He was so patient and kind. Me being the kind the artist that I am, I'm very particular and detail oriented with my music. Not once did he discourage me from voicing my opinions or make it seem like an inconvenience to him. He was so professional and his communication was amazing! It definitely felt like a true collaboration. I would absolutely work with him in the future!
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Amazing guy! Amazing Mixer! Overall top notch!
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Fantastic work again, he really made every effort to deliver the best quality he can. I highly recommend Ken!
check_circleVerified😮💨the best💯
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Ken is very pleasant to work with. He makes it a very collaborative experience. Definitely brought life to the song. Thanks Ken.
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”KEN LIT A MATCH TO MY FILES..AND IT IS ON FIRE!! GREAT EXPERIENCE
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Ken is really a master of his craft! Went above and beyond to make sure that the vocals for my mix were perfect before moving on to mastering.
I'm not normally and easy artist to work with, just because I'm so OCD, but his patience with me and my collaborating artist, to ensure that we were 100% happy with the final result was much appreciated. Thanks again broski!
check_circleVerifiedKen is the Goat. Prompt, clear, and open minded. Always recommended!
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Ken is amazing! Beautiful to work with. Fast and takes notes great. Will be mixing more, for sure!
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Ken is such a pleasure to work with. This is one of many projects we've worked on together and like usual he was incredibly prompt, was always open for feedback and insight, and nailed every take. Much more to come!
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amazing!!!!
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Ken is reliable and will do a killer job on your track to get it radio ready.
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he's z best! so grateful, thank you.
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10/10! Detailed, responsive, & open to feedback which helps get us what we want. Will be back for a 3rd time!
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Thanks man, you absolutely killed it! Couldn’t have asked for more!
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Great working with Ken again. He brought so much creativity and technical skill to the project and really helped me bring this song to life. Highly recommended!
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Amazing mastering job done once again by Ken - he never misses! Highly recommend and always a pleasure to work with.
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Very happy with Ken's excellent work. The whole process went smoothly and I'll definitely be back with more projects!
Interview with Ken Chow
Q: What are you working on at the moment?
A: Currently producing/recording with a songwriter in Los Angeles
Q: Analog or digital and why?
A: Both. They are both tools with different results. There are benefits to either and it would be circumstantial to when to use either.
Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?
A: What do you love about your song? What do you love about your reference mix? What do you feel can be improved?
Q: If you were on a desert island and could take just 5 pieces of gear, what would they be?
A: Digitakt, Ableton, Moog One, Juno 106, Nord Stage
Q: What was your career path? How long have you been doing this?
A: I have been a mix engineer and producer for over 10 years. I started as a DJ and am currently a full time engineer.
Q: Can you share one music production tip?
A: Space is important to remember
Q: What type of music do you usually work on?
A: Electronic Dance Genres. Hip Hop, R&B, Pop, Jazz, Funk, Soul
Q: Tell us about your studio setup.
A: Dangerous Music Dbox UA Apollo 16 mk2 UA Apollo Twin mk2 UA Octo Card Midas Venice 320 Moog Sub Phatty Roland System 8 Nord Electro 5d Korg Volca Series Roland TR8 Elektron Analog Heat Elektron Digitakt Avid Artist Mix Avid Artist Control Model D
Q: What other musicians or music production professionals inspire you?
A: Timbaland, Jamie Jones, SG Lewis, Shadow Child, Disclosure, Zhu, Mac Miller, Anderson Paak
Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.
A: I usually mix and assist with production. Sometimes I master tracks depending on my involvement with the track.
I was the Mixing and Mastering Engineer in this production
- Mixing EngineerAverage price - $250 per song
- Mastering EngineerAverage price - $50 per song
- ProducerContact for pricing
- Live SoundContact for pricing
Mix: 3-7 days Master: 1-2 days. I charge $20 for each alternative mix of the song. (Acap, Inst, Radio, Performance), Mixed Stems $50
- BlackBox HG-2
- Pultec EQP-1A
- SSL G Bus Compressor
- Manley Vari Mu
- Empirical Labs Distressor
- Silver Bullet
- Neve 33609N
- UAD Plugins
- Dangerous DBox
- SSL Fusion
- Elektron Analog Heat
- Midas Venice
- Apollo 16mk2
- Lynx Aurora
- FabFilter
- Soundtoys
