Mixing & Mastering Engineers, Producers & Songwriters who worked with Michael Shanks
I'm a music producer who will find the best elements of your music and get them front and center in every song. I'm an experienced songwriter that knows how to weave together lyrics with music production to tell a story. Also I'm a world traveling musician, having played guitar for Duncan Sheik, Suzanne Vega and Mando Saenz to name a few.
Add a Brazilian rhythmic flavor to your production by having a creative Drummer/Percussionist working for you.
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I will compose and record a tailored drum part for your song. By all means possible I will try to avoid your track having a generic drum part. I`ll write something unique, far more special than a backbeat on 2 and 4 and an occasional drum fill. This is what earned me my recording artist reputation.
Music Producer with very unique sound, specialized in Hip-Hop/Pop/Trap/EDM and whatever I would like to do at the moment.
Producer & mixer (David Gray, Patti Smith) focused on crafting emotionally rich, honest records—from the first spark to the final master. I work closely with artists to shape songs that feel personal, sonically engaging, and built to last. Whether it’s stripped-back or fully produced, the goal is always the same: make it feel real.
Being a sucker for Pop, I can supply those clean and tight vocals that sound ready to go before you've even edited them. Loads of experience both tracking vocals for demos and toplining a range of different styles. Tell me what you want, and I'll deliver.
I am an audio engineer based out of NC. I have done everything from mixing, mastering, session drumming, voiceovers, commercials, etc... During my time as audio engineer I have worked under 2 Grammy winning producers, one of the projects being a benefit album for United Way to end poverty in Greensboro, NC.
3X Grammy Winner. Multiplatinum as a Producer, Recording engineer and Mixing engineer.
I have helped multiple different artist mainly in R&B, Hip-Hop, and Indie Pop create and finish their EP’s/Albums including helping a childhood friend become a producer and go platinum. This year in 2025 i have released a 12 track album, 6 track EP, and 2 singles.
Working in Indian Movies as a Music Composer/Producer. Movies worked: Theeran Adhigaaram Ondru, Aramm, Magalir Mattum, Kee etc....
Recent Successes
"I was very satisfied with Paul. He is very trustworthy. I will work with him again!"
"Matt is phenomenal. How a drummer this pristine with performances so exquisite can be so humble and easy to work... now that is a mystery for the ages. Eric Greedy said it above. Matt is simply as good as it gets. ..."
"My project was relatively large and boasted over an hour of music. I set a reasonable budget and received well over 30 proposals from some of the best mixing engineers Sound Better has to offer. I reviewed a lot of wo..."
"Mixedbymike was extremely professional, worked quickly, and gave me great results. I had a rather short deadline but he was able to work quick enough to let me reach it. After he gave back the first mix, it only too..."
"Leo works hard and he's patient. He never leaves you wondering what's going on with your project. He did a great job of interpreting what I, the artist, wanted in order to fulfill my vision for the sound of my song...."
"The experience of working with François Michaud at Wild Horse studio has proven to be professional and highly skilled. The man knows his sound and gear. He mixed and mastered our song to the level that none of us expe..."
"Eric is very professional and prompt, responding to emails quickly. His extensive experience in the industry is helpful as well."
"Repeat client.. Did a great job once again.. "
"Mike is one of the kindest and greatest guys I've been ever worked with. Perhaps it is not only worth mentioning his amazing musical skills, but also he had the disposition for giving advise on other topics. I had ..."
"Lukas has been great! I definitely recommend him. He has a very fast turnaround time, is very cooperative, and is very professional -- both with the sound quality of the mixes and the way he does business. "
"Andrew has a ear for music and sounds.. I am super picky with my art/music.. he made the track sound better than I could imagine.. I will 100% work with Andrew again.. "
"If you are looking for professional MIX and MASTERING Koen Heldens will do it the best. "
