Matthew R. Gibson on SoundBetter

I specialize in mixing, engineering, and producing singles, EP's, and LP's for independent artists and bands.

I have worked in music, songwriting, and recording for over 20 years. Those who know and have worked with me would describe me as passionate about people, music, and getting the song to feel right. We will laugh and have meaningful life moments together while we make music!

I am located in the artistic community of downtown Mesa, Arizona. I mix out of a private space in my home and produce and track at various rooms around town.

In addition to learning my skills from producing, engineering, and song-writing on several records, I also learned from watching and working with engineers and producers who have worked with The Killers, Paramore, Fleetwood Mac, Green Day, Katy Perry, Foo Fighters, and many more. I've been privileged to work in many large commercial studios in Nashville, Los Angeles, and San Diego, but I truly love recording and mixing in my hometown of Phoenix.

I'm looking forward to working with you!
*When you book a mix you get mastering for free

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Credits

19 Reviews - 2 Repeat Clients

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by Mark M.
Verified
Works fast, efficiently, and produces amazing results. Very professional and communicates well.
by Rhea R.
Verified
Wow, Matthew is the best producer, mixing and mastering engineer ever! My vocals sound so clear and perfect! He is sooo easy to work with, AND SO QUICK! Extremely quality product and yet in a short amount of time. Furthermore, Matthew is an *excellent* creative COLLABORATOR -- he helped me tweak a lyric perfectly. I am so glad I found him in time for my debut single. He will be my go-to producer from now on!!
by Jason T.
Verified
Matt is the whole package. Great listener. Extremely responsive thru out the process. Fantastic mixer, producer and master engineer. Pleasure working with him.
by Alex K.
Verified
Matt is an incredibly versatile sound engineer. I am thankful for his ability to bring out the very best in my songs each and every time.
by Andrew R.
Verified
Matthew is so great to work with! Accepts feedback and really works hard with you to get you the best result and what you are going for. Quality guy and skilled at what he does.
by Alex K.
Verified
Matt is one of the most experienced engineers out there, and it shows in his work. Thankful to have his hands on my music!
by Andrew R.
Verified
Great with edits until it sounds the way you want it.
by Alex K.
Verified
Matt continues to produce my music to the highest standard. He is communicative, timely, and truly cares about the customer he is working with and the music he is working on.
by Jeff Tretta
Verified
Matt is super communicative through the whole process and wants to make sure he is doing right by the musician. The guy makes a crazy good mix. Absolute pleasure working with him.
by Alex K.
Verified
Matt is a phenomenal mixing and mastering engineer. The bottom line, he transforms your sound from amateur into professional, and he does it a kind and courteous way. He is my go-to!
by Andrew R.
Verified
Quick and timely. I really appreciate how he took feedback and made the changes that I wanted. Working with Matthew was pleasant.
by Andrew R.
Verified
He produces a very clean sound and is responsive to your requests for revisions. A pleasure to work with.
by Joe Hughes
Matt's philosophy and skills with production are second to none, he truly embodies an approach of serving the song and artist well. He also excels at something that is unteachable- the art of being relational. Matt is beyond capable of producing various genres, arrangements, and instrumentations to help create a professional and polished product. He's always been on of my go-to engineers!
by elida young
I had the privilege of working with Matt on my debut album. From recording to mixing and producing, Matt is professional and I trust his ear and expertise implicitly. I came away from that experience with an album that I am proud of. On top of all this, he's the best co-writer I've ever created with and I look forward to collaborating with him again.
by Jessica Garcia
As a songwriter working with Matt, you always get the sense that he really cares about understanding your vision and using his incredible expertise/artistry to bring it to life. He is meticulous in making sure every detail is perfect and doesn’t rush you through the process. Very professional, caring, and hilarious!
by Alan G
Matt recorded, mixed, and produced some songs I worked on in the past year. I would highly recommend working with him. He is easy to work with and really tries to capture the vision of the artist. He has a high level of skill in his craft and has high sensitivity in hearing/correcting/accentuating all things audio. He is very professional, honest, kind, and straight-shooting. I hope to work with him again.
by Phillip Nichols-Wright
The value Matthew delivers is what you can normally only find in several different people. He has the finesse and musical judgment of a seasoned producer, the critical ear of a dedicated engineer, the impeccable timing and pitch of a serious musician, and the enthusiasm and honesty of a ride-or-die friend. Matthew intently listens to the music and the artist while developing the vision for each project, all while making the client feel comfortable, appreciated, and excited. In all my experiences with him, Matthew has left me eagerly looking forward to the next one.
by C.J. Bergmen
It was a joy working with Matt on my latest project. He brought my songs up to a much higher level of professionalism while taking into consideration the artistic feel and dynamics that I wanted. He was a blast to work with. Very professional but also down to earth and personable. I highly recommend him.
by Brady Daniels (Eilum Grey)
The great thing about working with Matt is that you get someone who can see and map out the big picture. He understands writing but he also has a heart for the writers. He understands the big picture takes discipline and flexibility to bring whatever project to life. He is incredibly easy to be around which makes the mixing/recording process easy going; giving a lot of space for the creative process. I look forward to working on projects with Matt again and I encourage anyone who is looking to go with Matt.

Interview with Matthew R. Gibson

Q: Is there anyone on SoundBetter you know and would recommend to your clients?
A: J.R. McNeely is a grammy award-winning Nashville-based mix engineer. J.R. is committed to getting great results for his clients and he is a really fun hang.
Q: What type of music do you usually work on?
A: I typically get hired by singer/songwriters, rock or rock/pop bands, and folk artists but I enjoy working in most genres.
Q: Tell us about a project you worked on you are especially proud of and why. What was your role?
A: Rhea Romanoff just released her 2nd single called Overshare in October 2023. Rhea actually found me on Soundbetter. We arranged the song over Facetime, I tracked it with her input along the way, and she came into town for final vocals. We had a blast working together and are currently starting our 4th single together. She is a force to be reckoned with.
Q: How would you describe your style?
A: Eclectic, collaborative, fun
Q: What other musicians or music production professionals inspire you?
A: Jacquire King, Chris Testa, Ken Andrews, and Neal Avron
Q: Tell us about your studio setup.
A: My mix room (The Mix Room) is based around an array of Apollo Interfaces with every plugin I'd ever need. In addition, I have guitars, basses, pianos, and drums to choose from for tracking. If I'm producing, we will often use recording spaces around town or in Los Angeles/San Diego but we will always end up back at my space for mix.
Q: What are you working on at the moment?
A: I'm currently developing two young artists. This includes songwriting, arranging, and helping them with their first batch of songs to send out into the world. In addition, I am mixing for various producers and bands from all over the country.
Q: What's your 'promise' to your clients?
A: That we will have a great time together and that by the end of our time recording and mixing that we will have landed where you hoped to with your art.
Q: What do you like most about your job?
A: Meeting new people and seeing songs come to life.
Q: What questions do customers most commonly ask you? What's your answer?
A: How much do you cost? I usually follow up with many questions before I answer. But mainly I want to try and work with everyone I can.
Q: What's the biggest misconception about what you do?
A: That something great is made quickly and for cheap/free.
Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?
A: What is their hope for this batch of songs? What is your desire long-term with your art? These 2 questions typically provide space for a great conversation and it allows me insight into the client's heart and mind.
Q: If you were on a desert island and could take just 5 pieces of gear, what would they be?
A: UA apollo, mac mini, modded U47/U48, guitar, akai midi keyboard
Q: Which artist would you like to work with and why?
A: I'd love to mix a tune for Ben Rector. I think Ben has a powerful voice and is a great songwriter. I'd also love to mix some harder bands like Bring Me The Horizon, Eyes Set To Kill, and Beartooth. I love all kinds of music!
Q: What's your typical work process?
A: I love spending time in the songwriting, arranging, and pre-production phase which always makes the actual recording time smooth and productive. If we've made time to serve the song usually the recording and mixing process is fast and painless.
Q: Analog or digital and why?
A: Both. I was trained on SSL and Neve consoles. I love them and use them. But I have finally, within the last few years, come around to mixing in the box or a mixture of in the box and summing through my Amek console.
Q: What advice do you have for a customer looking to hire a provider like you?
A: Pay attention to how they listen when you first communicate with them. A great mixer, producer, or engineer seeks to really listen for your vision and asks good questions about your songs. If they can't spend the time listening for you over the phone or at a coffee, they don't deserve your business.
Q: What was your career path? How long have you been doing this?
A: I started as a musician and songwriter in the late 90's. I fell into production when an artist I had written with asked me to produce the song for them. I loved it and have never really stopped. I fell in love with mixing over the years as I hired mixers in Nashville. I would spend weeks or months producing a record for a band at my studio in Arizona and then I would fly out to Nashville for 10 days or so and have it mixed. During those early years, my intrigue grew and I continued to learn. I've been mixing my own productions as well as local, regional, and national bands ever since.
Q: What's your strongest skill?
A: In mixing, it's my attention to detail and commitment to creating movement and energy. In production, it's my attention to memorable melodies, intentional arrangements and my 20+ years of drumming experience.
Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.
A: I'm typically hired for mixing, full-production, or song-writing/arrangement. In 2022, I began getting hired often to master.
Q: Can you share one music production tip?
A: Spend as much time in pre-production as needed. Serve the song.
Q: What do you bring to a song?
A: Patience and Experience.

Overshare by Rhea Romanoff

I was the Producer, co-writer, tracking, mixing, & mastering engineer in this production

Mixing EngineerAverage price - $500 per song
Mastering EngineerAverage price - $70 per song
ProducerAverage price - $1500 per song
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2-4 business day turnaround time. Up to 4 free mix revisions but we will get it right long before that. When you book a mix you get mastering for free. Price can vary depending on track count.