Steve Wilmot on SoundBetter

I am a platinum selling LA-based producer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist. Best known for my forward-thinking melodic approach and sound design, I've co-written numerous records with American pop-rock band OneRepublic. I've worked with many notable artists including U2, R3HAB, Lukas Graham, Peter Gabriel, and Switchfoot, to name a few.

Hello! My very favorite part of music making is collaboration. From pop, to indie, to electronic to hip/hop I can enter just about any phase of creating a record from the very beginning to the very end. I just love working with people and elevating their art!

Services offered:
- Custom made beats (all genres)
- Custom full track (either something you can write to, or under an existing topline)
- Instrumental performance (drums, keys, synth, guitar, bass, percussion)
- Vocal comping/editing/tuning
- Mixing and mastering
- Remixing (full remix of your song in any genre or an acoustic version!)

Terms and Conditions:
- 4 free revisions on production work
- All jobs are completed in the order they are received.
- Files will be sent once the balance is paid in full.
- Project must be funded with 50% non-refundable deposit before work begins

Ownership/Publishing:
- Varies project to project

Would love to hear from you. Click the contact button above to get in touch.

Credits

79 Reviews - 15 Repeat Clients

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by Dylon Maggio
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Steve is a true professional, the instrumentation he came up with was good but wan’t the direction I was going. Steve fixed it within a day and had me well on my way. From there Steve was very efficient and took excellent direction and as a result he helped craft an excellent song. Highly recommend.
by Rory D.
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I can't say enough good things about working with Steve. He's amazing at capturing the essence of songs in his productions. He's utterly professional and intuitive - a real pleasure to work with!
by Arthur I.
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I mean, where to begin. I was drawn to Steve instantaneously when I realized he had produced some of my favorite OneRepublic records. I asked Steve venture down a different path and create this cocky yet melodic R&B/Pop record and to say he didnt disappoint would be quite the understatement. Steve honed in on the exact vibe and sound I was hoping for and delivered above and beyond. This is chart topping production at a cost too good to be true! Thank you Steve!
by Hopkinson
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Words are cheap in describing the gift that is Steve Wilmot. He took a good old song and transformed it into fresh and current greatness in a very short period of time. If you don't care much for your socks, make sure you give Steve a chance to blow them off!
by Alex B.
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Steve was awesome! Knew exactly what I wanted and gave me an awesome beat for my song. Thank you Steve!
by Rory D.
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Again, top notch work from Steve! It's a real pleasure and privilege to be able to work with him. The new tracks sound fantastic!
by Julien M.
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great !
by Rory D.
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Steve did an incredible job of coming up with instrumentation for a basic guitar & vocals tune and producing it into an awesome sounding final mix. He was fantastic at incorporating some notes I had - I couldn't be more pleased with the result!
by Dustin Paul
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An absolute talent and master at his craft. I highly recommend working with Steve!!
by Sam S.
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Steve is such a talent and a nice guy! Very good at communication, and it is always a pleasure to work with him! I strongly recommend Steve!
by Hiz
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Steve's great. Super easy to work with & professional. Would def work with him again.
by David W.
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Fantastic to work with, got the sound I wanted and was easy to work with. A+
by Brandon L.
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as always, it was an absolute dream working with Steve and I couldn't be happier with the final product. I brought a half-baked idea to Steve and he added exactly what the tune needed - nothing more, nothing less.

Steve's also just incredibly friendly and a pleasure to work with - I'd recommend him to anyone looking to make music in a heartbeat.
by Alex B.
Verified
Another awesome job with Steve! I gave him some materials and he built the perfect, high quality beat to match my song. Definitely recommend! :)
by Tyler Batts
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Steve goes above and beyond every single time to bring the vision to life. He’s taken songs I’ve sent from a raw voice memo to fully produced track and exceeded expectations every time.
by Alex B.
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Steve was awesome! We were immediately on the same page and it was smooth sailing working with Steve! Will definitely use Steve's services again! Thanks!
by Patrick Hartman
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5 stars all around. Steve is a master at his craft. Will definitely be back. He took it from demo to banger in 2 weeks!
by GANNIX
Verified
It's such a great exprience for us to make this song. Steve is super creative. The sound fits our vision. Looking forward to the next one!
by Jelle S.
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I've worked with Steve many times because he's simply the best. He is the total package! perfect from start to finish. He is very talented in all aspects of music, which makes him truly unique.
by Luke L.
Verified
Really happy with this! Steve did excellent work on drums, transitions, FX, and mixing, as well as some cool unexpected additions to help this come to life. Looking forward to the next one!

Interview with Steve Wilmot

Q: What's the biggest misconception about what you do?
A: People probably don't realize how heavily involved I am in the actual basic song. I'm a believer that a song needs to stand on its own with an acoustic guitar or piano before we press into more involved production.
Q: Tell us about your studio setup.
A: My production space houses new and vintage preamps (API), vintage guitars, vintage drums, world percussion, tube compression, an 1/8" 8-channel Tascam tape machine, an expansive vinyl collection, and a world class microphone closet. Oh and there are plenty of posh candles and incense.
Q: Is there anyone on SoundBetter you know and would recommend to your clients?
A: Denny White is a masterful writer, producer, and singer who I HIGHLY recommend! Alex Strahle is a superb guitarist who I hire for just about everything I work on.
Q: Analog or digital and why?
A: I believe in a healthy balance of both! I love the warmth and character of analog, but I also love playing with the endless possibilities of digital.
Q: What was your career path? How long have you been doing this?
A: For years I was a rock drummer and bassist (must be a rhythm thing!) and I was pursuing my lifelong passion of writing and recording music. I was a studio engineer for years, constantly traveling and meeting new talented people. During that period I was constantly writing beats and instrumentals, and eventually someone really wanted them! Since that turning point I've had the privilege of writing and producing full time with amazing and iconic artists.
Q: Can you share one music production tip?
A: Sidechain compress your vocal delays so they don't interfere with your vocal ;)
Q: What do you bring to a song?
A: I can bring just about anything to a song! I write, produce, perform many instruments, and I often sing bgv's. I love sound design, creative harmonic movement, and dynamics.
Q: What's your typical work process?
A: I usually get files from people and go immediately into the laboratory! I love to play with audio and begin to craft right away. I get quickly inspired, and I usually don't stop working until I have something I'm really proud of on day one.
Q: What other musicians or music production professionals inspire you?
A: I'm inspired by record producers who are great at every stage of a song's process from conception and writing, to producing and engineering, to mixing. Some amazing examples are Greg Wells, Danger Mouse, and Rick Rubin.
Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.
A: Quite often people come to me with an acoustic demo of a song and we mold the basic song itself into something truly special. Then I'll produce a track, add their vocals, add all of the special sauce, and mix/master it. I'm a one stop shop from beginning to end.