With experiences working with Kelly Clarkson, Lil Huddy, Travis Barker, Cuco, EricDoa, Ellah Hale, Cousin Stizz, and more, I know what it takes to get your song across the finish line. Let’s work and make your song the best it can be!!
I want to help new and established artists get the best-sounding mix and mastering they can. As far as I'm concerned, the mix isn't done till you are 100% satisfied.
I have been mixing and mastering for over 15 years. I started in Boston, where I attended Berklee College of Music for Music Production and Engineering. From there, I worked at some of the best studios in Boston as the chief engineer. I now live in Los Angeles, where I have worked with artists like Kelly Clarkson, LIL Huddy, EricDoa, Wrabel, Cousin Stizz, A$AP Rocky, Cuco, and many more. I specialize in Pop, Hip-Hop, Rock, R&B, and EDM, but I love to mix and master all styles of music.
For Mixing, I use Pro Tools or Studio One, but you can send Studio One, Logic, or Ableton sessions, and I can open them. I mix in a hybrid fashion with a few choice pieces of analog gear. I master songs mostly in the Analog Domain. When it comes to plugins, I have just about everyone created. :)
Feel free to contact me with any questions regarding your project. I look forward to working with you!
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Endorse Matty Harris1019 Reviews - 269 Repeat Clients
check_circleVerifiedFirst time working with Matty and already planning my second. He was terrific. First pass through was very close and we only needed very minor tweaks after that. Total pro. Nice clean sound. Thanks again Matty!
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check_circleVerifiedMatty is phenomenal - his work is super precise and high quality, this is my third time working with him and each time the result is exactly what I want - and far beyond what I could expect! He's prompt, super communicative and helpful in case something on my end goes awry - I can't recommend working with him enough! TEN out of five!
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Perfecto per usual!
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Matty did an excellent job mastering my second single, carefully followed my notes and highlights, and delivered exactly what I was hoping for. Communication was great, the turnaround was incredibly fast, and the final result sounds amazing. Highly recommended—I’ll definitely be working with him again!
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After trialing one song with Matty, I decided to utilize his skills for mixing and mastering my entire album!
He's crushing it and so great to work with. I definitely foresee bringing client project to him as well. This is your guy!
check_circleVerifiedMatty makes the most clear sounding, punchy mixes I ever got ! Highly recommended !
check_circleVerifiedInsane work like always!! Always outstanding results
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I have worked with Matty for bunch of projects at this point, he did an amazing job once again. The track I produced this time have recorded live drum kits and I went through lots of trouble with balancing them. Matty totally nailed drum mixing and improved the vocals a lot, I ended up getting smooth and clean vocals with clear drum sections. His idea with panning is also insightful, I never had trouble with the placement of tracks and the turn around time is very fast, straight 5 stars!
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I’ve worked with a lot of engineers and Matty is one of those people who just gets it. Barely need to explain anything and he somehow always knows where I’m trying to take the song. He adds his own ideas, makes the mix better every time and is just easy to work with. At this point I’m probably sending all my future mixes to him. Definitely recommend!
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And another great mix by Matty. On time delivering with high quality of work.
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Matty swiftly mastered my track and it sounds phat & crisp! Exactly what I was after - very pleasant to deal with. Cheers
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Marvellous as always.
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Matty is a very decent and patient person and understood what I wanted. I am very satisfied with the final product, I feel relieved and thankful! (Also, I made a mistake of hitting the wrong button that shows the job is completed before even sending the track, but Matty was very nice about it.)
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Matty is very professional. Great to work with!
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Matty always surprises me with his high quality mastering! He is the right choice engineer for every song. He understands the song and always gets the maximum out of it
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Very happy with Matty’s professionalism, patience and communications. Couldn’t wish for a better mixing and mastering engineer 👌
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Matty was great, track 1 is excellent. Pro all the way around. Stoked to do more. Let's gooo!
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Matty Harris delivers very precise and clear sounding mixes. The clarity and separation that he creates really make each element stay in the right place of the tracks.
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Matty is the best. As simple as that!
Interview with Matty Harris
Q: What do you bring to a song?
A: I like to say I bring warmth, width and I make the record sound expensive.
Q: Is there anyone on SoundBetter you know and would recommend to your clients?
A: Yes! Manny Marroquin!
Q: Can you share one music production tip?
A: Make sure you record in a room with lots of soft objects. Rugs,couches, heavy curtains are all really helpful to not having a bad sounding room sound recorded with your vocal take.
Q: What other musicians or music production professionals inspire you?
A: I’m a big fan of Jaycen Joshua and Manny Marroquin as far as mixers. To me they are the best at bringing a song to life.
Q: Tell us about a project you worked on you are especially proud of and why. What was your role?
A: The Sammy Adams album changed my life. It was the first independent album to go number 1 on iTunes. Also working on Kelly Clarkson's Stronger was a big moment for me.
Q: What are you working on at the moment?
A: I just finished Cousin Stizz's album for RCA and Lil Huddy's album with Travis Barker.
Q: What questions do customers most commonly ask you? What's your answer?
A: How do you want me to send the song! As I said previously I like one set of stems wet, one set dry and the current bounce you've been listening to.
Q: What's the biggest misconception about what you do?
A: That I can do magic tricks. :) It's hard to make a bad recording sound like a great mix. So I always try to be upfront with people what I can actually do with the source material provided.
Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?
A: I like to know what DAW your song is currently in. Also, if you're not sending a session, I ask for the stems wet and dry so I can hear what you've been hearing for the last few months.
Q: What advice do you have for a customer looking to hire a provider like you?
A: Give me as much info as you can. Tell me if you like your rough mix, or if you want me to give you something completely new.
Q: If you were on a desert island and could take just 5 pieces of gear, what would they be?
A: Fab Filter Pro Q Burl B2 Bomber DAC Studio one 4 Imac Pro UAD Octo
Q: How would you describe your style?
A: Aggressive and Warm.
Q: Which artist would you like to work with and why?
A: Jay-Z. He's the Goat.
Q: What's your strongest skill?
A: Listening to the song as a fan. As a mixing and mastering engineer, you have to understand the technical side of things but if the song is moving you none of that matters. If I have to distort the vocals or do something else that isn't within the "rules" to make the song hit me, I will.
Q: What's your typical work process?
A: I tend to get my basic levels going, then add a touch eq and compression on the master bus. After that, I focus on the kick and bass and then blend the rest of the elements. Finally, I work on the vocals and make sure they sit perfectly in the mix.
Q: Analog or digital and why?
A: Both. I like using the best of both worlds.
Q: What's your 'promise' to your clients?
A: That they will be 100% happy.
Q: What do you like most about your job?
A: I like helping artist realize the full potential of their song, and the fact that everyday is a new song with different problems to figure out.
Q: What was your career path? How long have you been doing this?
A: I have been mixing for over 15 years. I started interning in Boston while I was in school at the Berklee College of Music. From there I moved up and became the Chief Engineer at one of the larger Boston Studios. When I worked on my first number one record with Sammy Adams I realised it was time to move to Los Angeles. Since moving I have worked with tons of great artist in my personal studio.
Q: What type of music do you usually work on?
A: I grew up on hard rock and hip-hop, but also played in a steel drum and jazz band. So I love it all!
Q: Tell us about your studio setup.
A: I use Pro Tools HD and Studio One Pro. I also accept Logic sessions. The music goes out of my computer to my SSL Summing Console to give me analog warmth and depth that I feel you can only get in the analog world. From there it goes to my all analog mastering chain. I use a Dangerous Music Compressor and a Bettermaker MKII EQ. In the computer I use a ton of different plugins from UAD, Waves, FabFilter, Slate and many more.
Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.
A: Bringing the clients ideas they have in their head to realization when it comes to mixing and mastering.
I was the Mixing & Mastering Engineer in this production
- Sonita D'avion - Punchline
- Huddy & Travis Barker - Lost Without You
- Garret Greggory - Leaving You
- Rhea Raj -Venom
- Mixing EngineerAverage price - $450 per song
- Mastering EngineerAverage price - $100 per song
- Dolby Atmos & Immersive AudioAverage price - $400 per song
Mix and Master Includes 5 rounds of Revisions. If you need more (we usually don't) I can do it for a small fee.
Additional Mixes (acapella show etc.) are $20 each.
Mixed Stems are $50.
- Pro Tools - Studio One 6 Pro - Kii Three Speakers - Dangerous Music Compressor - Tube-Tech HLT2AM - Crane Song Avocet - Dolby Atmos - UAD Plugins - Waves - McDSP - Sound Toys
- Mixed two New Singles for RCA Records artist Cousin StizzSep 12, 2020
Mixed and Mastering two new songs for Cousin Stizz titled Mac Roni and Crocodile.
- GZA feat Tom MorelloApr 28, 2015
I had the great pleasure of mastering the new GZA song featuring Tom Morello titled "The Mexican. Make sure to check it out!
- Leikeli 47Apr 28, 2015
Make sure to check out Leikeli 47's new album on RCA. I co-produced and mixed the first single "Heard em Say".
- Sammy Adams "Pop Money"Jan 04, 2015
Make sure to download Sammy Adams Universal Release "Pop Money" I had a great time producing, mixing and mastering this! DL on iTunes here: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/chapter-1/id718236932
- Mixed & Mastered SD's new album Truly BlessedJan 04, 2015
Check out SD's new album Truly Blessed. It was a pleasure mixing and mastering it!
