ARTIST REVIEWS

“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!”
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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!
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“I’ve had great experience with Dan in terms of mixing & mastering. After a few good chats he understands exactly what I aim for in my tracks -  plenty of dynamics, punch & space and also a very solid bottom end. I’m not the best when it comes to kick / bass balancing - but thankfully Dan is very good at tweaking the stems I send and giving me solid results which work well in my sets - and also on the streaming DSPs.”
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“Dan has been the best to work with. As a control freak, I’ve always been hesitant to trust anyone with “my babies”, but Dan somehow always manages to see both my vision and my blindspots. To top it off, he’s been an invaluable and friendly resource whenever I’ve had questions or concerns. Dan makes it easy to trust him with your hard work.”
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"Dan is probably the only person I'm 100% trusting of when I'm getting something mastered, every single thing he's mastered i've been happy with the first time which says a lot, always dead excited to get them back”
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“Dan you're a cold-blooded assassin! You killed it! You have to understand how strange it is to hear this tune be what I was trying to make it be. No less than a zillion high fives and hugs for this one”
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“I LOVE that Dan is as passionate about music as I am. It means that I trust that he’s going to take the time necessary to make sure we get to the best possible sound!”
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“The mastering of our show soundtrack was the icing on the cake and brought a whole new depth and clarity to the piece that was felt in full effect on the dance floor!”
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Dan has an encyclopedic knowledge of the production process... He also has acute awareness of how both club and festival PAs translate in different spaces. This insight deeply informs his mastering approach, blending an intuitive grasp of my sound with a broader sense of what is technically and creatively possible.

Dan has always remained open and curious, continuing to learn along the way, which is both refreshing and inspiring in a field where growth never really stops.
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“Phantasy have had the pleasure of working with Dan for a number of years now. He’s always understood our direction, worked hard and delivered each time.”
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“Dan always adds a suiting coat of polish and depth to my mixes and manages to find a few frequencies that don’t need to be there. He’s got a champion set of ears and always great to work with until the project is where it needs to be.”
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"Always blown away with Dan's mastering services. He consistently brings my songs to a level of quality that I didn't know was possible. Would never choose anyone else!!
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"My mind is blown...DKS has provided us with unparalleled mastering and service”
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“Dan’s knowledge and understanding of the equipment he uses always shines through so much when I work wit. him. It’s always exciting to hear what he can do
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“Just change the name to “the tits” mastering. Always coming through with solid work.”
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“Dan is quite simply the best mastering engineer out there ! I’ve been working with him since 2014 and he’s mastered all my music since then! He’s not only always nails the sound I love, but is super fast and a lovely guy to deal with”
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“Dan’s mastering has given my music such warmth and really brought out a punchiness that I’ve never had before. It’s been a huge level up for my music working with Dan for the last few years!”
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“It’s always a pleasure working with Dan. He’s quick when asked to make any adjustments and the results are always excellent.”
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“Yaow!! Thanks for crushing [What's Good For Ya]! Love the details you've bought out and it's less fatiguing as well”
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DKS has an astounding ear for mixing and mastering for both digital and vinyl, and he’s elevated my music in ways I never imagined!  He definitely brought a lot more depth and volume to my compositions with incredible attention to detail.  
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“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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“I Don’t always reach out to others for mastering, but when I do, I reach out to Dan Smith. He always does a fantastic job and we communicate very well to achieve the best result for my music.”
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“I think this is the beginning of a beautiful thing… Ur GREAT at what u do holy $hit❗️”
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“Killed the masters on [Neurocomputer]. Incredibly grateful!”
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“Dan is easily the best in the mastering game, everything I’ve had back from him has had such a brilliant sound. Everything he works his magic on gets a beautiful warmth and clarity whilst ending up properly loud. Really impressed by his work on the whole range of tunes I’ve sent his way. He’s got the gear and he knows how to use it!!!!”
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