Ross Petersen on SoundBetter

Grammy nominated, Mixer, Producer, Engineer, and Composer with over 20 years of professional experience.

Working with the biggest names in the industry and specializing in bringing out the best in artists, songs and productions. With a tireless approach to making sure each song has a special connection with the listener including but not limited to goosebumps. Over 20 years of professional experience and a graduate of Berklee College of Music with a concentration in Voice as well as Music Production & Engineering.
I mix and produce all songs with a realtime weblink that allows the artist to listen in and make changes instantly, anywhere in the world.

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4 Reviews

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byBrandon P.
Verified
Ross is an extremely talented and creative audio mixer. He delivers an outstanding radio quality mix with it's own unique sound that complements and elevates your song to new unimaginable heights of awesomeness. At the same time, he works hard to give you just what you want! Any changes are done quickly and with the upmost professionalism.
bySTEVE W.
Verified
EXTREMLY TALENTED SOUND ENGINEER,OUTSTANDING WORK!!!
bySteve Borth
I am totally amazed at his talent. His mixes of four of my songs are fantastic. His attention to detail and quality of work truly show through. I am so grateful, he expressed my heart through the music.
byJessie J.
Very professional and responsible music producer, mixer. Had all of my 4 songs done perfectly within the time limits i wanted, best quality! Had a very good time working with Mr. Petersen.

Interview with Ross Petersen

Q: Analog or digital and why?
A: Both. You can't release music without them working together.
Q: Tell us about a project you worked on you are especially proud of and why. What was your role?
A: Recently, I produced and mixed an album for a canadian singer/songwriter. We worked hard to create a beautiful, dynamic and evocative album. The songs take me to very cool places.
Q: What type of music do you usually work on?
A: Pop, Indie Rock, Rock, Electro, Folk, Americana
Q: What are you working on at the moment?
A: Mixing and producing songs for a new artist with a new major label signing.
Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?
A: What is your ultimate goal for your songs? Are you aiming for the radio? Sync? Album? Demo? Gigs?
Q: What do you like most about your job?
A: That it never feels like a job
Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.
A: I mainly mix artists songs so they are ready for the radio. I also get asked to edit timing and intonation of vocals quite a lot.
Q: What other musicians or music production professionals inspire you?
A: All passionate and serious artists inspire me.
Q: Tell us about your studio setup.
A: My studio is a great mix of analog and digital gear. Pro Tools HDX, Neve, Urei, and API outboard gear. SSL console. Curve Bender and Cranesong.
Q: What's your typical work process?
A: My process starts with understanding the artist's ultimate goal for the songs. The rest of the process is focused on attaining those goals. I also focus intently on the timing and intonation of all vocals.
Q: What do you bring to a song?
A: a lot of listeners
Q: What's your strongest skill?
A: The ability to work on a song with extreme focus on very small details as well as shaping its overall excitement and appeal from a 30,000 foot view.
Q: Can you share one music production tip?
A: If it sounds good. It IS good.
Q: Which artist would you like to work with and why?
A: Passionate and talented artists
Q: What was your career path? How long have you been doing this?
A: over 15 years professionally