Dan Smith [DKS], mixing and mastering engineer

Mastering & Mixing by Dan Smith [DKS]

For artists who care more about the record than the optics.

I work remotely with artists, producers and labels worldwide, across electronic music and beyond.

I’ve been mastering records since 2008, with 115B+ streams across the releases I’ve worked on.

What still matters to me now is the same thing that mattered when I started: the song.

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Dan Smith [DKS] mastering credits and streaming statistics

MASTERING HIGHLIGHTS

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Mr Bill – Mechanomorphic artwork, mastered by Dan Smith [DKS]
Catching Flies – Silver Linings (Remixed) artwork, mastered by Dan Smith [DKS]
Mystery Skulls – Beam Me Up artwork, mastered by Dan Smith [DKS]
Sizzla – Born a King artwork, mastered by Dan Smith [DKS]
A Trip to Soda Island artwork, mastered by Dan Smith [DKS]
Meaka Monroe – Algorhythm & Blues artwork, mastered by Dan Smith [DKS]
Opiuo – Ascension Seeker artwork, mastered by Dan Smith [DKS]
Stumbleine – Spiderwebbed artwork, mastered by Dan Smith [DKS]
Culprate – Normal artwork, mastered by Dan Smith [DKS]
Manic Focus – The Other Side of Paradise artwork, mastered by Dan Smith [DKS]
Maribou State – Beginnings artwork, mastered by Dan Smith [DKS]
Slushii – Out of Light artwork, mastered by Dan Smith [DKS]
KOAN Sound – Polychrome album artwork, mastered by Dan Smith [DKS]
Culprate – Deliverance artwork, mastered by Dan Smith [DKS]
Daniel Avery – Drone Logic artwork, mastered by Dan Smith [DKS]
Iamamiwhoami – Blue artwork, mastered by Dan Smith [DKS]
Moby – Destroyed (Remixed) artwork, mastered by Dan Smith [DKS]
Actress – R.I.P artwork, mastered by Dan Smith [DKS]

The people I work best with usually know the record is nearly there.

They can feel there’s more in it, even if they can’t explain what. That’s where I come in.

Not to force my stamp on it, but to hear what the music is asking for and help it become the best version of itself.

TRUSTED BY ARTISTS INCLUDING

  • Catching Flies

    Catching Flies

    I’ve worked with Dan for over 10 years. Love working with him because I just know he gets it, and I know that my music is in very trusted hands. I think what really helps is he has such a broad knowledge and understanding of different genres - so whatever I send him, I know he’ll smash it. I very rarely have any revisions - and I’m fussy! - a testament to his ears and expertise!
    ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️

  • Portrait of Culprate

    Culprate

    “I’ve worked with DKS regularly since 2010, it’s always a pleasure. He’s the first mastering engineer on my list delivering consistently outstanding work”
    ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️

  • Portrait of Erol Alkan

    Erol Alkan

     “Phantasy have had the pleasure of working with Dan for a number of years. He’s always understood our direction, worked hard, and delivered.”
    ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️

  • Portrait of Opiuo

    Opiuo

    “DAN IS THE MAN!! Luscious texturoso of silk and yarn doth Dan create! But seriously, my go to mastering engineer for years, love his work!!!”
    ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️

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