Riley Smith on SoundBetter

Producer, Mixer, Songwriter from Australia! Over a million-plus streams accredited to my name, with national radio play. Credits include Mirror Records, Sony Music, Lucky Number and more. With over 5 years of experience in the music industry and working with many artists over the years, I love all music and bringing the song to life!

As a producer, my main goal is the song and making it shine! I specialise in taking a simple guitar or piano part and vocal demo, then building the arrangement creating a fully produced song, listening and working on each section until its perfect.

I've had the opportunity to learn from Konstantin Kersting (Tones and I) from which, I bring that knowledge and experience to every new production I work on.

As a mix engineer, the song always comes first. A clean fresh-sounding mix is what I aim to achieve, that sounds great and punchy across all forms of playback.

I play the guitar, bass, drum kit and piano but mainly focus on music production and the programming side. Depending on what your song needs I am across all areas!

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14 Reviews - 2 Repeat Clients

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byRy
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Riley is amazing producer , he helped me ended my music
very professional , I recommend him
byKate Schroder
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Awesome all around. Riley mixed and mastered 2 songs beautifully, nailed the revisions we threw his way, and really left his personal creative mark on the songs too. He also was extremely responsive and easy to communicate with the whole time. A true pro.
byChris S.
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Another great remix done with Riley! Easy as always to communicate with and fast responding!
byChris S.
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Another great remix done with Riley! Thanks!
byChris S.
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Another great remix done with Riley!
byChris S.
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Great to work with! takes the time for everything if you have any remarks! Next job allready started!
byAidan
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As always, a rapid turnaround of top-quality inventive guitar, bass, and synth work. Another huge collab!
byAidan
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It's always great working with Riley -- he's got a really collaborative approach and always brings something new to the table on guitars, bass, and synths. Looking forwards to the next one
byJay
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Riley was always very respective and patient and you don't get to have that with just anyone. He listened to all my requests and delivered. Very pleased and grateful to have worked with him. Very talented!
byJohnny Stonehurst
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Extremely talented and reliable! Delivered exactly what I asked for and more. A pleasure to work with!!
byAidan
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All round top talent -- so good to work with Riley on this track and I can't wait to collaborate in the future.
byLuke Dimond
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Riley was super clear and extremely friendly about the direction of the mix from the beginning, which made the process of mixing the song way easier on me. Payment was fast, and it was easy to stay in contact through messages. 10/10 would recommend working for, or with Riley.

Thanks again Riley!
byRichy Rea
Verified (Client)
Always a pleasure to work with and providing great songs.
byRichy Rea
Verified (Client)
Riley is an up in coming producer with a great knowledge of song writing which creates a catchy melody pleasing to the ear. He gives great input to help the mixing experience come together.

Interview with Riley Smith

Q: Tell us about a project you worked on you are especially proud of and why. What was your role?
A: The new Tones and I song. My role was to edit the session after tracking. I was proud as this was the first time I got to see how the industry works as a producer.
Q: What are you working on at the moment?
A: New ivey the band.
Q: Is there anyone on SoundBetter you know and would recommend to your clients?
A: Any professionals are great and work very closely with each and every one
Q: Analog or digital and why?
A: Digital, faster!
Q: What's your 'promise' to your clients?
A: I will work until you say it's done.
Q: What do you like most about your job?
A: I get to work on music all-day
Q: What questions do customers most commonly ask you? What's your answer?
A: how to get I my sog sounding tight. Using good samples!
Q: What's the biggest misconception about what you do?
A: That we have no life haha!
Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?
A: Are you willing to do the work?
Q: What advice do you have for a customer looking to hire a provider like you?
A: Never give up!
Q: If you were on a desert island and could take just 5 pieces of gear, what would they be?
A: Laptop, UAD, Midi controller, speakers and guitar
Q: What was your career path? How long have you been doing this?
A: Always been music
Q: How would you describe your style?
A: Fresh, clean - edgy
Q: Which artist would you like to work with and why?
A: Dua Lipa- Her voice is amazing and her passion for music
Q: Can you share one music production tip?
A: Find the correct samples
Q: What's your strongest skill?
A: My ability to work through writer's block and have an idea ready at the end of each session
Q: Tell us about your studio setup.
A: Simple but effective
Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.
A: Music producing and Mixing!
Q: What other musicians or music production professionals inspire you?
A: Konstantin Kersting is killing it at the moment and is a big influence on my music production!
Q: What's your typical work process?
A: Get on the same level as the artists and get a good vibe going
Q: What do you bring to a song?
A: Emotion, Fun & Energy
Q: What type of music do you usually work on?
A: Indie Pop and Pop