Michael Khan on SoundBetter

Hi I'm Michael Khan - music producer/mixer from Virginia based in Los Angeles. I have 10+ years of experience working in a variety of genres such as Pop, Hip Hop, R&B, EDM & World Music (ex. Latin, Afro etc.). I've worked with artists such as Showtek, Bebe Rexha, Sam James, Daniel Skye, JVZEL, Mickey Shiloh, Kim Viera, Lord Afrixana, Cr3on & more.

Services offered:

Music Production/Mixing/Mastering (general turn around time = 1-2 weeks)
- I can produce your song to the vision and style for which you desire while giving it commercial presence.
- I can produce around a pre-existing vocal and give it the sound that suits the song best while still cohesive with your vision.
- I can produce/compose an original track accordingly to the style you want prior to vocals.

Mixing/Mastering (3-6 days depending on complexity/quantity)
- I can mix/master your song to the quality that is comparable to what is on the radio.
- My sound aims toward Top 40 so what I can provide is a clean, pristine sounding mix with a modern touch.

*Pricing is negotiable - Just shoot me a proposal

Click the 'Contact' above to get in touch. Looking forward to hearing from you.

Credits

17 Reviews - 2 Repeat Clients

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by john
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I finished another song with Michael and I am always impressed with his pop instinct with songs..looking forward to more. Recommended
by Reef Loretto
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second job w/ michael and excited to work on more!
by Reef Loretto
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Michael was great! He gave my song a fullness I wasn't able to achieve on my own. Super quick mix and master turnaround and was always ready to respond to any messages/questions I sent his way. Looking forward to working with him again soon!
by Fayana G.
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Really nice person to message with! Really quick and efficient! I'd love to work with him again in the future with mixing and more mastering!
by john
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I recently finished another song with Michael and I was delighted with the way he developed the song.He sure got that 'Meaty Beaty Big and Bouncy' drum sound that I wanted. Mix was difficult too due to many vocal stems but this is one of his fortes and he did a great job .Book him before the Stars do
by john
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Michael recently remixed and revisited a Xmas song i had done and gave it a nice modern feel and better mix.I recommend him for a variety of jobs
by Josh S.
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Very fast and professional. Mixes sounded awesome!
by Ryan N.
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Michael was excellent to work with. He was quick and did a particularly great job in bringing a professional finish to my song by making it fuller with sounds that complemented what was already there. I'd definitely recommend and work with him again!
by john
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I also came across Michael out of the blue recently but what a talented Producer I discovered.I see people outlining what a terrific Mix Engineer he is and I can't argue but for me its his sense of Modern pop that stands out and his ability to optimise a song and being in tune with writer.I totally recommend him to work with
by MetroV
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Micheal is the best I ever had, and that's not a cliche.
I met him by mistake really, I was skeptic about him because the little review rate and all, but ones I gave him a go he surprised me, like a magician really
one of the best mixing engineers I have work with on EDM music
by Aeron
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Very understanding and professional sounding
by john
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Michael is a very talented modern producer..i gave him a guitar track that he transformed into EDM pop tune. i highly recommend using him…i have given him another track to work on already...Michael is a fantastic producer with a great ear
by Dan Ghesser
I must say that Michael did a great job on my son's song to make it sound CURRENT! We found Michael easy to work with and he was very accommodating when we had suggestions. I would emphasize that it was Michael's creativity/artistry that elevated a beautiful piano/vocal song to a "radio ready" pop song that's a real winner! We would definitely work with Michael again, and that's going to happen repeatedly! I recommend Michael as a producer to anyone who wants to get his/her music out there for the masses, hands down!
by Jazelle Paris
Michael is an amazing producer/mixer! I've worked with him on a couple of my latest releases and I'm super impressed with his work! Not only is he great at what he does but he's really easy to work with and is very passionate about the music. He knows how to get the sound you want and knows what's needed to make it sound like a hit!
by Joelle S.
Michael is truly very talented, he knew exactly the sound I was looking for and made it happen in no time! I'm looking forward to doing more songs, I'm definitely in great hands :)
by Sofie Elezaj
Hi! I totally recommend working with Michael, he’s reliable, professional and talented! Michael has a great ear and knows how to make your track sound catchy and commercial. I’m glad I chose to work with him on my single.
/Sofie Elezaj
by Mark Dorflinger
Me and Michael Kahn have worked together on projects for many years. He delivers the best quality beats with new current sounds that are easy to sing to. He is very easy to work with and trustworthy.

Interview with Michael Khan

Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.
A: Most of my work consist of producing/mixing. I typically receive pre-written songs from clients and they come to me to re-visualize the song and dress it up to make it fashionable and up to date.
Q: What other musicians or music production professionals inspire you?
A: Max Martin, Pharrell, Timbaland
Q: Tell us about your studio setup.
A: I always like to take the "Less is more" approach so i've stored most of my keyboards aside which allows me to walk in the studio with a fresh canvas. As long as I have Ableton, Pro Tools and my plethera of sound libraries, I'm able to begin composing.
Q: What do you bring to a song?
A: Qualities that pertain to the consumers sensibility giving it high value in the marketplace.
Q: What's your strongest skill?
A: Making the song catchy whether it's adding or subtracting elements that will allow it to be more digestable to consumers.
Q: What type of music do you usually work on?
A: Pop / World / Latin / Hip Hop
Q: Can you share one music production tip?
A: Write from the heart, that will set you apart.
Q: Which artist would you like to work with and why?
A: Shania Twain
Q: How would you describe your style?
A: Melodic & Worldly
Q: What was your career path? How long have you been doing this?
A: Since 13 & I never looked back
Q: If you were on a desert island and could take just 5 pieces of gear, what would they be?
A: Laptop, Headphones, Keyboard, Canoe, Fishing rod.
Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?
A: What's the vibe we're going for today?
Q: What questions do customers most commonly ask you? What's your answer?
A: They ask me how I do it and I tell them it's just magic.
Q: What do you like most about your job?
A: I enjoy creating and making people's dreams come true. Indigo child
Q: Is there anyone on SoundBetter you know and would recommend to your clients?
A: Too many to name, shout out to all you guys, you're killin' it!
Q: What are you working on at the moment?
A: I signed an NDA.
Q: Tell us about a project you worked on you are especially proud of and why. What was your role?
A: I try to be proud of every project and I do my best to play any role that is lacking. Team work makes the dream work.
Q: What's your typical work process?
A: I'll listen to your song. Understand the direction you're going for. Let it ferment. Work on it until the wheels fall off.
Q: What's the biggest misconception about what you do?
A: Clients first assume I'm not classically trained because I always aim for simplicity
Q: What's your 'promise' to your clients?
A: Your songs won't sound adult contemporary.