Benny Steele

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Benny Steele is a grammy-nominated, multi-platinum mix engineer. He engineered on Justin Bieber’s single, “Boyfriend" and received a grammy-nomination for his production and mixing work on Frankie J’s new album Hope, Faith y Amor on Universal, including the single, “Impossible.” He has worked with: Jason Derulo, David Guetta, and Pitbull.

Benny Steele is a mixer, record producer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist who has worked with a wide range of A-list clients over the past 15 years. From chart-topping artists such as Justin Bieber to smaller independent bands, he's done it all. He was a staff engineer at Atlantic Records for three years and in that time he worked on projects with Flo Rida, Trey Songz, Jason Derulo, Tank, Pitbull, Nile Rodgers and Icona Pop to name a few.

In addition to his work with major label artists, he has a mix/production room where he works with independent artists. Benny works in a wide variety of genres. "I believe the collaborative aspect of mixing records is extremely important. Once I understand where the artist is coming from on a musical and sonic level, it's much easier for me to execute their vision."

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Discogs verified credits for Benny Steele
  • Hyphen-One
  • Stevvi Alexander*
  • Frankie J*
  • Tomás Doncker
  • Tomás Doncker
  • Tomás Doncker
  • Anu~Sun
  • Tomás Doncker
  • Hyphen-One
  • The Shapeshifter Ensemble
  • Tomás Doncker
  • Stevvi Alexander*
  • Brian Landrus
  • Frankie J*
  • Ersay Üner
  • Ersay Üner
  • Teen Top
  • Anu~Sun
  • Tomás Doncker
  • Souleymane Diamanka
  • The Shapeshifter Ensemble
  • Tomás Doncker
  • Stevvi Alexander*
  • Valerie Ghent
  • Justin Bieber
  • Cody Simpson
  • Justin Bieber
  • Jason Derulo
  • David Guetta
  • David Guetta Feat. Sia & Fetty Wap
  • Ersay Üner

807 Reviews - 177 Repeat Clients

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  1. Review by Joshua Reich
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    Extremely efficient and professional!
    Will denouement be working with Benny again!

  2. Review by Hendrix G.
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    Great to work with Benny, his communication was solid and the mixing and mastering on our upcoming release sounds exactly what we wanted for the final product. Would highly recommend Benny for any work that he offers!

  3. Review by Тарас В.
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    Professional. The mixing and mastering was excellent. I will definitely work with him in the future

  4. Review by Ryan C.
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    Fantastic job. Great communication and great work!

  5. Review by Atif Afzal
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    I have been working with Benny for a few years now, and he always brings the best! It's always a top mix and master with attention to detail. Besides that, it's always such a pleasure working together!

  6. Review by Tina m.
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    Working with Benny was a great experience! He's attentive to detail and follows your vision very well. I'm very happy with how my song came out. It's on another level now. Thanks again!

  7. Review by JayJun L.
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    Perfect job.

  8. Review by Simeon K.
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    Incredible mixer! Have mixed several tracks for me and he is very professional and consistent.

  9. Review by JoBarie T.
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    This is the first song I have ever gotten professionally mixed and mastered and it will not be my last! It was a pleasure to work with Benny, my record is truly radio ready! You wanna listen... LoL

  10. Review by Simeon K.
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    Incredible mixer and guy! My go to guy!

  11. Review by Plamen Dereu
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    I'm really happy I came across Benny on SoundBetter. Second project with him, and the result is quite satisfactory. Benny is really good at his job, he listen and facilitates every request. I really appreciate his friendly attitude and his patience while getting into the details of the production and the mix.

  12. Review by Donnie B. Got Da Beats
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    It was a pleasure to work with Benny. He is a complete pro

  13. Review by Donnie B. Got Da Beats
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    Benny lives up to the hype! Ultimate professional, dope at his craft, and easy to work with... BOOK BENNY NOW!

  14. Review by nir c.
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    An amazing and talented person.
    It was fun to work with him :)

  15. Review by Simeon K.
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    Amazing mixer! Very professional and no time wasting.

  16. Review by Sarah N.
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    Benny was very insightful, helpful, as well as a wonderful person to talk to in regards to mixing and recording approaches. He was excellent.

  17. Review by Young Eric
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    Benny is a gifted mixing and mastering engineer. The communication is great. He's done a fantastic job. He sure belongs in the super league here on Soundbetter. Thank you Benny. Great work again !!!

  18. Review by Serial
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    Benny did amazing job mixing and mastering professionally my song.
    Even tho it has a lot of channels, and I had very specific sound that I wanted to achieve, Benny worked hard and fast to make all the revisions needed.
    Benny provided his own phone that he can be reached with. Therefore the workflow was really effective and cooperative.
    Highly recommend work with Benny.

  19. Review by Plamen Dereu
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    Benny's work and professionalism are top notch! He was super patient and accomodated all my requests. I'm very happy with the final result we've achieved. His communication is outstanding, he cares about what he does and he does his best. His feedback and advice made the process more personal, especially when I had doubts about particular elements in the mix. I can't recommend Bennny highly enough and I would love to work with him again.

  20. Review by Simeon K.
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    Incredible mix engineer! Nailed the song straight away. Can't recommend him enough.

Interview with Benny Steele

  1. Q: Tell us about a project you worked on you are especially proud of and why. What was your role?

  2. A: I'm especially proud of my work on Frankie J's 2014 release "Faith, Hope, y Amor." I produced four songs and did eight mixes on this record. One of the tracks I produced was written by legendary songwriter Diane Warren. This album received a Grammy-nomination for best Latin Pop Album.

  3. Q: What are you working on at the moment?

  4. A: I'm working with my team The Artizonals on tracks for Mexican La Voz star Jass Reyes.

  5. Q: Is there anyone on SoundBetter you know and would recommend to your clients?

  6. A: Mickey Shiloh! My production team The Artizonals just released "Insomniac (feat. Mickey Shiloh and Aynzli Jones)." Mickey is an amazingly talented songwriter/vocalist with an incredible work ethic and a great personality. I would highly recommend Mickey to anyone looking for amazing top-line and vocals.

  7. Q: Analog or digital and why?

  8. A: Good music.

  9. Q: What's your 'promise' to your clients?

  10. A: I promise to take my client's projects seriously and do my absolute best to execute their artistic vision.

  11. Q: What do you like most about your job?

  12. A: Working on music all day! I have the best job in the world!

  13. Q: What questions do customers most commonly ask you? What's your answer?

  14. A: How much do you charge for a mix? It all depends on the length and the track count of the song. Short songs with lower track counts cost less than long songs with a hundred tracks.

  15. Q: What's the biggest misconception about what you do?

  16. A: The biggest misconception about what I do is that it's easy. Most people think that studio life is exactly how it's portrayed on TV. They think you go into the studio and emerge five minutes later with a hit song.

  17. Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?

  18. A: What vision do you have for your project? Do you have specific mix references that you'd like me to check out?

  19. Q: What was your career path? How long have you been doing this?

  20. A: I've been a musician all my life. I started working professionally as a drummer in junior high school. I went to New England Conservatory of Music in Boston and received a degree in jazz performance. After graduation, I moved to Brooklyn New York and started my own recording studio which I ran for eleven years. In 2011 I was offered a job at Atlantic Records in Los Angeles. I worked there for almost three years. Currently, I have a mix/production room in West LA where I mix records for both major label and independent clients. In addition to my work as a mixer, I am also a member of The Artizonals production team, and co-owner of AMG Records. I have been an audio professional for fifteen years.

  21. Q: How would you describe your style?

  22. A: Eclectic.

  23. Q: What's your strongest skill?

  24. A: My strongest skill as a mixer is my ability to identify what elements are most important in a song. Once I've accomplished this, it's not hard for me to take the song where it needs to go.

  25. Q: What advice do you have for a customer looking to hire a provider like you?

  26. A: Find somebody who loves what you do!

  27. Q: If you were on a desert island and could take just 5 pieces of gear, what would they be?

  28. A: Power Mac Pro Tools Apogee Symphony Dangerous Monitor Focal Twi6Be speakers

  29. Q: Which artist would you like to work with and why?

  30. A: I've had the good fortune of working with a lot of high profile artists over the years. While this can be very exciting, I really enjoy developing those artists who are on the verge of becoming the next big thing. The energy, creativity, and willingness to explore that I've encountered working in these situations is both exciting and engaging.

  31. Q: Can you share one music production tip?

  32. A: 1.Cut before you boost 2.Try parallel compressing the entire mix. 3.Hi-pass filter tracks that don't contain important low frequency content.

  33. Q: What type of music do you usually work on?

  34. A: I work in all genres. That said, these days I mix a lot of mainstream pop/rock, R&B, rap, EDM, and acoustic singer-songwriter. I love it all!

  35. Q: What's your typical work process?

  36. A: When I'm mixing, I like to start by having a very detailed conversation with my client. I like to learn as much as I can about the song and the intended market before I start moving faders. I'll listen to the rough mix a couple of times and take a few notes. Once I've been acquainted with the song and the direction I usually start by dealing with the drums.

  37. Q: What do you bring to a song?

  38. A: My taste and many years of musical experience. Throughout my life, I've been fortunate to have had a broad range of musical experiences. I've played in symphony orchestras, rock bands, gospel choirs, and jazz quartets, and recorded everything from African Mbira albums to chart-topping mega pop.

  39. Q: Tell us about your studio setup.

  40. A: I have a Pro Tools HD rig with an Apogee Symphony converter and a ton of plug-ins. I monitor through a Dangerous Monitor that feeds Focal Twin 6Be Monitors. For tracking vocals I use a BAE 1073 that is usually sent through a distressor. I also have a UA 2-610 that I use from time to time.

  41. Q: What other musicians or music production professionals inspire you?

  42. A: Musicians: Prince, Miles Davis, Bjork, D'Angelo, Led Zepplin, Chick Corea, Bruno Mars, Maxwell, Taylor Swift, Katy Perry, Rascal Flatts, Sade, R. Kelly, Zedd, Mint Condition, Sting, and The Artizonals Music Production Professionals: Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, Justin Niebank, Trevor Horn, Dr. Luke, Dan Huff, Raphael Saadiq, Stuart Matthewman, Max Martin, Quincy Jones, Chris Lord-Alge

  43. Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.

  44. A: I mix records and produce songs for my clients. These days I primarily work on pop, R&B, EDM, rock, and acoustic singer-songwriter records.

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GenresSounds Like
  • Justin Bieber
  • Prince
  • Jason Derulo
Gear Highlights
  • Pro Tools HD 12
  • Distressor EL8-X
  • Apogee Symphony
  • Focal Twin 6BE Speakers
  • Dangerous Monitor
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