Let's take your music to the next level.
Hey I'm Bas! A professional audio engineer, producer and composer for high-end labels & publishers and hundreds of awesome indie clients across many different genres.
I'm here on Soundbetter to offer my mixing, mastering and production services. I can transform your songs (of any genre) into commercial level masters ready for streaming, radio and label submission. I’ll deliver that professional, polished and magical sound you're looking for, to your exact specification. Every single project I take on receives my undivided attention and revisions are never a problem, I work until you are 100% satisfied with the results.
Together we can take your music to the next level, so let's chat!
Tell me about your project and how I can help, through the 'Contact' button above.
Credits
15 Reviews - 3 Repeat Clients
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check_circleVerifiedI’ve used Bastiaan exclusively since coming to sound better , and he never fails to hit targets and exceed expectations . A very gifted sound engineer !
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Yet again Bas was fast , professional , and brought my track to life ready for release . Can’t reccomend highly enough
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Bas had never failed to impress me . I’ve been coming to him for mixing and mastering for a few years and his overall attitude to every project , along with his exceptional skill set and creative suggestions are second to none .
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Talented mixing and mastering engineer and will order again (probably today lol) Good (and quick) in communication and passionate!
check_circleVerifiedalways on point and professional!
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on point with everything! a good professional for a solid mix
check_circleVerifiedAmazing experience on my track! Wonderful, kind human and outstanding producer. Thank you for taking it to the next level!!
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I've had a great collaboration with Bas from Imperium Music. He responds fast and is always willing to help. He helped my song reach the next level. Thank you Bas for this great project!
Amazingly talented music producer! Bastiaan works fast and always delivers top quality work. Loved working with him and will do so again in future.
Pleasure to work with Bastian very professional easy to communicate with him and is always open for new ideas that go well both ways.
Professional ingeneer! Great mix and mastering skills ✍🏻
I had Bastiaan do a mix and master on a song recently. Worked out great. Nailed it on the first try. My vocals have never sounded so good. I'll be working with him again. Would totally recommend.
Professional an quick mastering. Also, Bastiaan consider artistic choices! Perfect!
Bastiaan was very professional and extremely timely in both delivery and communication. Although we are about 8 hours apart, he always responded to messages within minutes. Both his mixing and mastering work is outstanding. I chose to go with him over other sellers his work sounds superior to theirs.
Have no words for the magnificent results Bastiaan provides. I will keep on trusting him with all my projects.
Interview with Bastiaan Ruitenbeek
Q: What type of music do you usually work on?
A: Hip Hop, EDM, Pop and Cinematic.
Q: What other musicians or music production professionals inspire you?
A: Editors, Muse, Stormzy, Dua Lipa, Aurora, Biffy Clyro, Post Malone, I listen to a wide variety of stuff!
Q: Analog or digital and why?
A: The combination of both. Digital brings clarity, analog brings warmth and a sense of 'realness' through small imperfections. Why not combine them?
Q: What's your 'promise' to your clients?
A: I will bring out the best in your music and make sure that the results allign with your vision and story.
Q: If you were on a desert island and could take just 5 pieces of gear, what would they be?
A: Haha. This is tough. But, I guess that would be my Gretsch Guitar, Shure SM58 Mic, Windows Laptop and Beyerdynamics Headphones.
Q: What was your career path? How long have you been doing this?
A: Been making music since I was a little kid. Studied music at a university in The Netherlands. Now full time freelance audio engineer and music producer.
Q: How would you describe your style?
A: Unique, Colorful and Playful.
Q: What's your typical work process?
A: I always listen to what my clients have accomplished without me. What's already great? Where could I improve? It's all about experimenting. There's no standard template or anything. Each song is unique, and I treat them as such. My clients are very involved with my mixing and mastering work. I actively ask for their input as I value their opinion as the creator. Together we bring out the best!
Q: Tell us about your studio setup.
A: I can create awesome sounding records in just about any environment, most of my work is done from my own studio though.
Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.
A: Mixing & Mastering.
Q: What do you like most about your job?
A: The fact that I can use my creativeness on a daily basis and my freedom as a freelancer.
Q: What questions do customers most commonly ask you? What's your answer?
A: What exactly will you do for me? I'll bring out the absolute best in your music and get it up to par with commercial productions.
Q: What's the biggest misconception about what you do?
A: That it's a boring and technical job, which it is most certainly not!
Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?
A: The story they are trying to tell with their music.
Q: What advice do you have for a customer looking to hire a provider like you?
A: Hire someone who's mindset alligns with yours.
Q: Can you share one music production tip?
A: Be open to anything. Be unique.
Q: What's your strongest skill?
A: Enhancing the foundation the artist has layed down for me. I'm not just an engineer, I dive into my projects with a creative and playful mindset.
Q: What do you bring to a song?
A: Anything it needs. No compromises. Always open for anything. The strangest setups and methods often bring the best results.
I was the Producer & Engineer in this production
- Mixing EngineerAverage price - $100 per song
- Mastering EngineerAverage price - $30 per song
- ProducerContact for pricing
Turn-around time depends on the nature of your project. Revisions are never a problem.
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