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 Harris974 Reviews - 253 Repeat Clients
check_circleVerifiedAnother absolutely fantastic mix and master by Matty. He’s incredibly supportive, understanding, and a real pleasure to work with. Looking forward to working on an another project again soon.
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check_circleVerifiedI am so thrilled with Matty’s work.
His attention to details as much as directions has been impeccable.
Thank youuuuu for your reactivity as well
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check_circleVerifiedMatty is an absolute pro! Appreciate the quality of his masters and his turnaround time.
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Amazing 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!!!!
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Wow — 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!
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!
