Ivan Popov on SoundBetter

I will make your recordings sound really good - whether it's acoustic, heavy metal, EDM or anything in between. Due to my advanced physics education, I have a solid understanding of how compositions sound and how to use my skills in a creative and powerful way. It's not only about a good mix - it's about details that make the mix amazing.

Self-taught audio engineer and producer with a background in Physics. 7 years of experience working with local Toronto artists as well as processing sound for video games and movies. I provide fast, good sounding music, mixes, and masters, regardless of the genre.

While I don't have any big credits, I have yet to meet someone who wasn't happy with my work. I offer a full suite of production, mixing, and mastering done in the box, with primary specializations on Pop/Metal and Soundtrack music.

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

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4 Reviews

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by Astrid H.
Verified
Ivan was great to work with. He was very collaborative and was passionate about communicating his creative ideas while accurately producing the sound I wanted. He was able to explain technicalities to me and didn't have a problem teaching me about the mixing process along the way. Job well done, would highly recommend!
by Julian C.
Verified
Awesome, professional; very responsive. I highly recommend Ivan!
by Dezmond B.
Verified
Ivan was very quick in responding to my request, and offered an attractive pricing for the work to be done. He then executed the job well before the set deadline, and I was very happy with the results. Ivan was even friendly enough to point out one problem in my original mix so I could fix it before he mastered it.
Highly recommended!
DZM
by Hannah T.
Verified
Ivan is extremely professional and very efficient. He cares about your time frame and will do everything he can to meet the deadline set. Not only that, but he is proficient in his skills and very communicative, so that he mixes your song exactly how you want it to sound. Quick turnover does not mean sloppy work in his case, as he is speedy but diligent. Would definitely recommend!

Interview with Ivan Popov

Q: What was your career path? How long have you been doing this?
A: I graduated from university, studying math and physics for 4 years, after that, I started to teach myself the magic of professional audio. I have been doing it for 6 years and don't intend to stop!
Q: What are you working on at the moment?
A: A project called tangerine beams, a combination of synth-pop, funk and disco. Funky times!
Q: Analog or digital and why?
A: Digital, it allows you to streamline your process and provides less hassle overall.
Q: What's your 'promise' to your clients?
A: You will be amazed by the final product. In a good way.
Q: How would you describe your style?
A: Clean and powerful. I don't mind adding a bit of dirt, but if its blasts you in the face or conveys the right emotion - it's done right.
Q: Can you share one music production tip?
A: An hour spent on automation is an hour well spent. It's there for a reason!
Q: What type of music do you usually work on?
A: I usually work on a medley of genres - Indie-pop, Metal, Electronic, Acoustic and EDM.
Q: What's your strongest skill?
A: My strongest skill is mixing - I love a good mix! If I ain't bopping to your song by the time I'm done, I do it again. That doesn't happen very often though.
Q: What do you bring to a song?
A: I focus a lot of energy on making the song alive - be it by using automation, my own techniques that I developed over the years and clever usage of LFO's.
Q: What other musicians or music production professionals inspire you?
A: I'm inspired by bands like Prodigy, Pendulum, 65daysofstatic - any that offer fresh, original and high-quality sound.
Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.
A: I mix and master their tracks, focusing on humanization and automation as I believe that static mix is a dead mix.
Q: What are you working on at the moment?
A: A project called tangerine beams, a combination of synth-pop, funk and disco. Funky times!
Q: Analog or digital and why?
A: Digital, it allows you to streamline your process and provides less hassle overall.
Q: What's your 'promise' to your clients?
A: You will be amazed by the final product. In a good way.
Q: What was your career path? How long have you been doing this?
A: I graduated from university, studying math and physics for 4 years, after that, I started to teach myself the magic of professional audio. I been doing it for 6 years and don't intend to stop!
Q: How would you describe your style?
A: Clean and powerful. I don't mind adding a bit of dirt, but if its blasts you in the face or conveys the right emotion - it's done right.
Q: Can you share one music production tip?
A: An hour spent on automation is an hour well spent. It's there for a reason!
Q: What type of music do you usually work on?
A: I usually work on a medley of genres - Indie-pop, Metal, Electronic, Acoustic and EDM.
Q: What's your strongest skill?
A: My strongest skill is mixing - I love a good mix! If I ain't bopping to your song by the time I'm done, I do it again. That doesn't happen very often though.
Q: What do you bring to a song?
A: I focus a lot of energy on making the song alive - be it by using automation, my own techniques that I developed over the years and clever usage of LFO's.
Q: What other musicians or music production professionals inspire you?
A: I'm inspired by bands like Prodigy, Pendulum, 65daysofstatic - any that offer fresh, original and high-quality sound.
Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.
A: I mix and master their tracks, focusing on humanization and automation as I believe that static mix is a dead mix.