Real Hypha on SoundBetter

I can take your idea and turn it into a radio-ready song!

I pride myself on the following:

-communication
-open-mindedness
-hard-work ethic

There are very little shortcuts when it comes to creating a work of art and artists need a producer who will always message back in a timely manner, who is open to new ideas, and will do what it takes to turn an idea into a song. These traits aren't as common in the music industry as they seem so get yourself a producer who delivers all 3!

Tell me about your project and how I can help, through the 'Contact' button above.

10 Reviews - 1 Repeat Client

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by Steve B.
Verified
I came back to Real Hypha again because he raises the overall quality and appeal of a song. He makes the drums and bass more impactful and locks in a groove that is undeniable. In addition, he makes the vocals and melody clear, crisp, and memorable.
I am a detail-oriented customer, and he is patient and persistent until I am fully satisfied. I look forward to working with him again.
by Steve B.
Verified
I wanted my Americana song to have the same quality of production and mixing as the songs I love to hear on the radio or Spotify. I also needed pre-production advice and some improvements to my drum and bass tracks. Real Hypha did all of the above and much more.

He is an awesome communicator and pays attention to detail. I feel like he really cares about my music. The final mix was beyond my expectations.

I am fortunate to have found him, and I look forward to working with him again.
by April
Real Hypha put together the intro for my podcast. I briefly described what I wanted and he nailed it on the first try. I highly recommend hiring him!
by Njl Samuel
Realhypha is really talented when it comes to adding guitars and making a pop song out of it he really is good in making songs like kygo and Avicii also he has an own way of doing things so whatever he produce has his own style and sound which you can easily make out which makes his work sound different from the rest. And the fact realhypha has been in big labels like Mr suicide sheep.
by Chris Zizi
I can’t stress how much of a blessing it has been to work with Luke. His expertise is what allowed me to learn Ableton and kick off my music career. He’s very knowledgeable in all things pertaining to the DAW and has an exceptionally trained ear, which allows him to procure the professional sounding mixdowns under his belt. Instrumentally trained and adept at working with his or any other vocals, and more importantly has a mastery level grasp of the most vital production elements that make a song memorable and impactful. To top that, he’s an all-around friendly and personable guy. 5/5
by Dan Millward
I have worked with Real Hypha on a few different tracks and his talent and work ethic astounded me. He went above and beyond and I’m so incredibly stoked with how the tracks ended up. We managed to get our songs signed to a couple different record labels and they have almost accumulated 1 million streams. I have no hesitation vouching for the quality of this guy’s production and ability. Highly recommend working with him.
by Renzo Penaherrera
I've worked with Luke on a few projects over the years and have been a big fan of all his work! He's killed it when it comes to working with getting your project to the finish line! Easy to communicate with and a great partner in helping you find the sound you seek. I plan on going to him for future mixes!
by Erin Tolson
I've worked with Luke on multiple different projects (ranging from full band to solo pieces) and each time achieved a final outcome that exceeded my expectations. What I found particularly helpful was that not only could he record with high quality/skill, but more importantly his knowledge of music theory helped me make subtle changes throughout the song(s) that I hadn't considered and elevated it to the next level. I mean it when I say that any music project I have moving forward I'm going back to Luke every single time.
by Kacey Vaughn
Luke was awesome to work with and delivered an excellent product. My band The Waiting Game had hired him to create a remix of our debut single “Like An Echo.” Luke delivered way more than we had ever imagined. We definitely recommend Real Hypha!
by William Clark
Quality of work is second to none. But what really sets him apart is his how easy he is to work with. His ability to translate direction sonically is quite impressive. Couldn’t recommend him more!

Interview with Real Hypha

Q: Is there anyone on SoundBetter you know and would recommend to your clients?
A: Steve is a great songwriter from Alaska who can sing and knows how to write a good track.
Q: Tell us about a project you worked on you are especially proud of and why. What was your role?
A: I produced and co-wrote a track that got signed to a label with over 13 million Youtube subscribers. It's currently my most successful song on Youtube and second on Spotify.
Q: What are you working on at the moment?
A: A bunch of country remixes as well as collaborations and my own originals.
Q: Analog or digital and why?
A: Digital. Most people barely notice a difference in sound and it's just harder to buy and setup all the analog equipment.
Q: What's your 'promise' to your clients?
A: To do everything I can to turn your idea into a professional and amazing song.
Q: What do you like most about your job?
A: No one song is the same and all of them are their own puzzle that's fun and satisfying to put together.
Q: What questions do customers most commonly ask you? What's your answer?
A: They ask me how I achieve certain sounds or get things to sound better. I don't believe in hiding knowledge so I'm always happy to share any tips or advice in helping songwriters or producers who want to work with me.
Q: What's the biggest misconception about what you do?
A: That it's super difficult. Every craft requires years of experience to become great but after doing this for so long, it really is the simple things that make songs sound good.
Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?
A: What feeling or story are you trying to convey with this song and what style of music are you envisioning?
Q: What advice do you have for a customer looking to hire a provider like you?
A: Being a great producer is a huge plus but most listeners only care about the song. Make sure you hire someone who has good songs for their examples rather than just good productions.
Q: If you were on a desert island and could take just 5 pieces of gear, what would they be?
A: A spec'd out computer, a great audio interface like the RME Firefac 802, a SM7B mic, an electric guitar, and a MIDI keyboard/controller.
Q: What was your career path? How long have you been doing this?
A: I started producing when I was 17 so I could record my own metal band's music. After recording my own music as well as other band's songs for 8 years, I left that project behind and started my own Pop/EDM/Country project and for the past 5 years that's what I've been happily doing.
Q: How would you describe your style?
A: Melodic, energetic, and rural.
Q: Which artist would you like to work with and why?
A: Kygo because our styles are very similar and he seems cool.
Q: Can you share one music production tip?
A: If it doesn't sound good going into it, it more than likely won't sound good when it's mixed.
Q: What type of music do you usually work on?
A: I have worked on all types of music but recently I've been working in Pop, Indie, Folk and EDM.
Q: What's your strongest skill?
A: Building a track around vocals.
Q: What do you bring to a song?
A: I bring someone who can spot a catchy melody or hook and can build a track around it to really make it shine. I can take a bedroom demo and turn it into a professional-quality track.
Q: What's your typical work process?
A: A client usually comes to me with an idea whether it's a voice note or a song they've produced themselves. I listen and find the main message and feeling of the song. Then it's all about finding the right melody to say the write words. Once the foundation of the song is written, I'll start producing a track around the vocals.
Q: Tell us about your studio setup.
A: A decked out iMac with JBL monitors. I use Ableton and a RME Fireface 802 for a pre-amp/audio interface. A bunch of guitars both electric and acoustic and a Yamaha YPG 535 piano which is great for writing.
Q: What other musicians or music production professionals inspire you?
A: Avicii, Kygo, Forester are big inspirations when it comes to production/songwriting.
Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.
A: -Pre-production -Songwriting -Engineering -Editing -Mixing -Mastering