Soothsayer Audio

Mastering for Rock and Metal

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Mixing and Mastering based in Northeast Ohio, at Soothsayer we want your ideas to come to life on a grand scale. My main focus at Soothsayer Audio is to overdeliver great results to happy clients. As a musician I understand that not only should your music sound great but the process should be fun! No egos, no pressure, just great music!

MIXING

Want to turn those great ideas you recorded in the studio or at home into a song that shows the world what you have to offer? We specialize in turning your creativity into a reality. We really value working with the client to understand that vision and then to take our technical and musical expertise and help realize that vision and turn a great recording into a great song!

MASTERING

Simply put mastering paints you the artist or producer in your best light. Not only that, but having a second set of fresh ears and perspective is invaluable in making your music it's best.

The goal of mastering is to ensure that your audio will sound the best it can on all platforms. Music has never been consumed on more formats and devices than today. Even if you are recording and mixing in a million dollar studio, or recording in less than ideal conditions, you still need the final quality check of mastering. This ensures that your sound will be heard the way you intended it to be.

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

16 Reviews - 3 Repeat Clients

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  1. Review by Donnie M.
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    Second time we’ve used his services and happy again. Will be back for more, thanks!

  2. Review by Donnie M.
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    Totally satisfied, quick turn around - definitely will be using their services again in the future.

  3. Review by Tony G.
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    David always delivers what we're looking for. He's easy to work with, and communicates well.

    -Pembridge

  4. Review by Tony G.
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    David did exactly what we asked. He delivered a great sound and brought our music to the next level! We will definitely be using his services again.

    -Pembridge

  5. Review by Andrew S.
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    Great work adding the final polish to my song. Very fast responses and quick on a revision! Thanks again!

  6. Review by Seth Y.
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    Always a pleasure!!

  7. Review by Seth Y.
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    awesome work as always

  8. Review by Seth Y.
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    Another great job!

  9. Review by Misha V.
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    Very fast and professional. It's been a pleasure to work with David

  10. Review by Seth Y.
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    incredible as always!!!

  11. Review by Seth Y.
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    another great job

  12. Review by Seth Y.
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    Another great tune by SOOTHSAYER

  13. Review by Seth Y.
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    quick and thorough. will be sending him more!

  14. Review by Ronny D.
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    Excellent job!!! Loud & especially clean masterings without overdoing it!
    Efficient communication and superfast results.
    Thumbs up!!

  15. Review by Isaiah Prather - Prather Audio
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    David does amazing work! If you're looking for a great master with good turnaround times, he's your guy!

  16. Review by Malcom Owen-Flood
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    I've collaborated with David and Soothsayer Audio, as well as had him master a quite a few songs that I've mixed and the result has always been the same: an overwhelming YES. The product has been perfect every time and my clients are always thrilled with the result. I think we will be working together for a long, long time.

    Hire him and then thank me later!

Interview with Soothsayer Audio

  1. Q: What other musicians or music production professionals inspire you?

  2. A: On the rock side of things Dan Lancaster has some of the biggest sounding mixes out there and is able to scratch my itch for larger than life sounding drums. On the pop side of things Rob Kinelski's recent mixes are unmatched. Larger than life and always hard hitting.

  3. Q: What are you working on at the moment?

  4. A: Mixing and Mastering a Metal album for a great young band from Georgia and mastering for clients around the globe every single day.

  5. Q: What's your 'promise' to your clients?

  6. A: My promise is to overdeliver on the price they are paying and that when they are done they love the song in their hands and the experience arriving at that final product!

  7. Q: If you were on a desert island and could take just 5 pieces of gear, what would they be?

  8. A: Dangerous Converters UAD Apollo Amphion Monitors Macbook French Press

  9. Q: What type of music do you usually work on?

  10. A: My main expertise is in the Rock/Metal scene but am equally excited about work in country, indie, really anything with real instruments and real players.

  11. Q: What's your strongest skill?

  12. A: Overall it's the ability to bring a modern clarity and punch while still keeping the spirit and vibe of the song alive!

  13. Q: Tell us about your studio setup.

  14. A: I work in an acoustically treated and balanced mix/master room with great monitors and great conversion. When it comes to mixing and mastering that is what matters. It allows me to work quickly, objectively, and accurately.

  15. Q: What questions do customers most commonly ask you? What's your answer?

  16. A: WHY MASTERING? The goal of mastering is to ensure that your audio will sound the best it can on all platforms. Music has never been consumed on more formats and devices than today. Even if you are recording and mixing in a million dollar studio, or recording in less than ideal conditions, you still need the final quality check of mastering. This ensures that your sound will be heard the way you intended it to be. DO YOU MASTER FOR VINYL? Yes I do! DO YOU CHARGE FOR REVISIONS? In the extremely unlikely event that you feel your masters doesn't sound amazing, I will make free mastering revisions until you're happy with my work as long as it's within 30 days of the original master.

  17. Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.

  18. A: Mastering and Mixing for clients all over the globe for clients who really trust me to be a second set of ears and take their music to the next level so they can be confident the public gets to hear the best version of their work.

  19. Q: What do you like most about your job?

  20. A: I get to meet and communicate with all different people from around the globe and hear their music. It's never boring.

  21. Q: What's the biggest misconception about what you do?

  22. A: The biggest misconception comes in mastering. I don't just make things louder. Anyone can do that, but it's all the small moves around the edges that make a song work in the vast sea of music as a whole.

  23. Q: Which artist would you like to work with and why?

  24. A: The 1975 I feel like they are one of the most unique and innovative acts in modern music right now.

  25. Q: What do you bring to a song?

  26. A: Objectivity and Passion.

  27. Q: What's your typical work process?

  28. A: I like to talk with the customer and find out what they are looking to get out of the song, maybe even find some of their musical influences for the production and mix. That helps me to try and nail the song without any revisions. Understanding the customer is as important as understanding all the technical aspects of the craft. I then listen to those influences in my room, the source material I'm working on, and then craft a plan of attack and get to work making their song the best it can be.

  29. Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?

  30. A: What music they are referencing in the songwriting/recording/mix stages, and ultimately where will this product be delivered (cd, digital, vinyl etc).

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Terms Of Service

MASTERING:

Unlimited Revisions, we want you to be fully satisfied. We can do alternate versions (Vinyl, etc.) for a small fee.

MIXING:

3 Revisions per song ($25 per revision after that)

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