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!
Send me an email through 'Contact' button above and I'll get back to you asap.
Endorse Matty Harris970 Reviews - 252 Repeat Clients
check_circleVerifiedAmazing work, as always. Thanks Matty!
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Had the please of working with Matty again, this time I had a possible last minute addition track, and Matty was very cool about it! It was more of an instrumental score track, and of course he did fantastic work! Always a pleasure working with you Matty! I'll be back... again!😁
check_circleVerifiedMatty has the Midas touch 💯
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He’s my go to man. Mixing and mastering wizard of music. THE Matty Harris 🫡
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Matty took extreme care of my song and made it sound just incredible. You can trust 1000% with your song in Matty's hand.
check_circleVerifiedMatty brought my record to life, balance & quality!
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Another great mix by Matty. Super fast delivery and high quality work.
check_circleVerifiedThis was my first time working with a mix engineer, and Matty was a great choice! He brought my song to a much more polished level, and was friendly, prompt, and honest throughout the process. Would happily work with him again!
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I have completed a full album with Matty! That in itself shows my trust in his abilities, his musicianship, quality, and his professionalism. Matty is now one of my main go to's when I need mixing and mastering. I have greatly enjoyed this process and my collaboration with Matty- this only the beginning! Until next time Matty- you are the man!!!!
check_circleVerifiedWow — and just wow. Another track, another incredible piece of work by Matty. He’s an absolute genius and such a pleasure to work with. Can’t wait to start the next one soon!
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Class A job again from Matty. Happy as always. Great work!
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Understood the vision, had such a quick turnaround time and really professonal sounding mix, thank you!! :)
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Matty is incredibly reactive and professional. But on top of that, his ears for the right sound quality, his impulses with songs that I hadn’t even presented to him or explained were impeccable. Excited to work again :)
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Matty was amazing as always! Great attention to detail and makes an effort to collaborate with you to ensure you get the best product.
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Matty is, like I said before, THE best!!!! If you haven't collaborated with him yet, what are you waiting on?! Just finished two other tracks with him- VERY consistent with fantastic work and great communication. I WILL be working with him more in the future!
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Another absolutely amazing experience with Matty — the way he polished up my not so good recording into a very professional sounding track is so incredible, and not to mention about his patience and understanding throughout— such a pleasure to work with. Really looking forward to working him again!
check_circleVerifiedProvide just what I needed to complete my album. Mix was cleaner and more enjoyable to listen to than my rough.
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Matty is absolutely wonderful! I have worked with him before and looking forward to other projects with him. He is very musically sensitive and intelligent to the needs of the artists and responsive in his communication. You can't go wrong here and Matty is a pleasure to work with! He is a treasure, especially for the independent artist and team!!
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Highly professional & super fast. I have already worked with him in the past and plan to work more in future.
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Matty is a very skilful man. He brought so much life to my track. He is completely thorough and very easy to communicate with. Most definitely getting him on the next one! Absolute pleasure
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 - $400 per song
- Mastering EngineerAverage price - $90 per song
- Dolby Atmos & Immersive AudioAverage price - $300 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!
