Sam Lev @tapedelays
Audio Engineer and Producer
Photo by Mike Wash
Music Production, Mixing, and Mastering
15+ Years Audio Engineering and Production
Audio clients and collabs have included Lance Skiiiwalker of TDE, BNYX, TJ Atoms of Wu-Tang: An American Saga, Miles Chancellor, Soul Dolphin, Raekwon, Slaine, Fade Lowe, Marv Mack, Andrea Valle, Anyee Wright, Chase Smith, The TV Internet Radio Video Podcast, Penn Law, Y-Not Radio, Milkboy the Studio, Rittenhouse Soundworks, SlowWaveAudio, Aziz The Shake, Ryan Easter (of Tiger Speak), Trust Fund Kids, Tha Riva, Mike Irving, Laura Geosits, Thee Idea Men, Chelsea Reed and the Fair Weather Five, and more
Mixing EXAMPLES:
Choose a mixing style:
High fidelity: modern clarity, high frequency range and dynamics
Vintage: vintage clarity, tape delays and chamber verbs, tonal character, re-amping
Lo-fi Tape: analog distortion, vinyl and tape emulation, grungy character
Custom: mix high fidelity, vintage sound, and/or lo-fi elements to fit your vision
Mixing includes:
Free virtual listening session(s), to come up with a game plan for your track or project, overview of your reference mixes and inspiration
Adjusting track balance to enhance the focal points, vibe, authenticity, and clarity. Rhythmic feel, punch and overall drum improvement. Effect automation, vocal riding and processing. Enhancement of vocal character, tone, harmonics, and more…
Three free mix revisions
Final mix delivery includes high res 96khz 24bit WAV files, 48k/16bit MP3, Instrumental mix, and a TV Track/Performance Mix (Instrumental with chorus and background vocals)
And more creative mixing decisions, if requested:
Adding sound effects or production elements, crafting an album narrative through sound design, song transitions, and pre-mastering sessions to ensure cohesiveness of project
Re-amping vocals and instruments in a live chamber room, catching real reverb to enhance spacial qualities
Music ProductioN Examples:
Phyllis Studio:
16 mic inputs for band recording, analog rack gear, a wide variety of plugins, and three reference monitoring systems for highest quality mix and mastering translation. A variety of unique, high quality microphones for use in recording, production, re-amping, overdubs, and sound design; electric guitars, acoustic and classical guitars, analog synth, full drum set, sound effects, congas, shakers and other percussion instruments. DAWs include UAD Luna (mixing, mastering, and recording) and Reason Studios (music production).
Located in Philadelphia, PA, with an isolated control room and a large live room for band recordings, as well as reverb chambers for instrument and vocal re-amping. Vocal recording is available at an hourly rate of 60 per hour. Band recording is available for 100 per hour or 600 for an 8-hour day. Contact for music production rates.
Rates and Offers:
Mixing: 300 per track, lower rates for album mixing
Mastering: 80 per track, lower rates for album mastering
Music Production: rates fluctuate depending on specific track or project
Vocal Recording: 60 per hour
16 Track Band Recording: 100 per hour, 600 for an 8-hour day
Rates are adjustable - willing to work on an hourly rate, fixed rate, or custom to fit your budget
Deposit due for any work ordered; Rates subject to change
Don’t hesitate to get in touch, let’s talk about your project
Additional Services:
Mastering; includes mastering of instrumental track and TV Track/Performance Mix
Music production (additional production or from scratch)
Overdubs (add guitar, drums or analog synth), sound design
Pre-Mastering: song transition refinement and theatrical recording
Feedback or guidance with song or album arrangement
Audio Editing, Podcast Editing, Narrative and Audiobook Editing
