MASTERING REVIEWS
Client Testimonials and Artist Comments from Public Posts

"The mastering of our show soundtrack was the icing on cake and brought a whole new depth and clarity to the piece that was felt in full effect on the dance floor!"

— Bertie Cole, Arcadia
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"My mind is blown...DKS has provided us with unparalleled mastering and service.”

— Aaron Simpson, Simplify Records
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"Dan's knowledge and understanding on the equipment he uses always shines through so much when I work with him. It's always exciting to hear what can do"

— Aether
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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”

— Bassbin Twins
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"Just change the name to ‘The Tits Mastering’. Always coming through with the Solid work."

— Cazztek
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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”

— Charlotte Devaney
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"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!"

— Culprate
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"Dans 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 in the last few years!"

— Defunk
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"Your work on [Drone Logic] was flawless. Thank you Dan 🙏"

— Erol Alkan
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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!”

— Nick Middleton, Westwood Records
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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."

— KOAN Sound
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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”

— K + Lab
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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!!!”

— Opiuo
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"I don't always reach to others for mastering, but when I do, I reach to Dan Smith. He always does a fantastic job, and we communicate very well to achieve the best result for my music."

— Protohype
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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!!

— Ramzoid
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"I think this is the beginning of a beautiful thing... Ur GREAT at what u do holy $h!t❗️"

— Russ Liquid
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"Killed the masters on [Neurocomputer]. Incredibly grateful 🙏"

— Skellytn
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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”

— Sorrow
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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"

— Stickybuds
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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!!!!”

— Vorso
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ONLINE REVIEWS

Having my regulars give me such high praise is truly amazing and I’m very grateful, but having my work complimented by random strangers on the internet somehow releases even more dopamine!

I found some interesting comments on amazon for a few of the compilation albums I’ve mastered recently. Some comments are flattering, some are back handed (I’ll still take them!) and some I just find funny.

"The mastering of our show soundtrack was the icing on cake and brought a whole new depth and clarity to the piece that was felt in full effect on the dance floor!"

"My mind is blown...DKS has provided us with unparalleled mastering and service.”

"Dan's knowledge and understanding on the equipment he uses always shines through so much when I work with him. It's always exciting to hear what can do"

“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”

"Just change the name to ‘The Tits Mastering’. Always coming through with the Solid work."

“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”

"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!"

"Dans 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 in the last few years!"

"Your work on [Drone Logic] was flawless. Thank you Dan 🙏"

“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!”

"It's always a pleasure working with Dan, he's quick when asked to make any adjustments and the results are always excellent."

“Yaow!! Thanks for crushing [What's Good For Ya]! Love the details you've bought out and it's less fatiguing as well”

“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!!!”

"I don't always reach to others for mastering, but when I do, I reach to Dan Smith. He always does a fantastic job, and we communicate very well to achieve the best result for my music."

"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!!

"I think this is the beginning of a beautiful thing... Ur GREAT at what u do holy $h!t❗️"

"Killed the masters on [Neurocomputer]. Incredibly grateful 🙏"

"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”

"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"

ONLINE REVIEWS

Having my regulars give me such high praise is truly amazing and I’m very grateful, but having my work complimented by random strangers on the internet somehow releases even more dopamine!

I found some interesting comments on amazon for a few of the compilation albums I’ve mastered recently. Some comments are flattering, some are back handed (I’ll still take them!) and some I just find funny.

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