Maria Triana on SoundBetter

For the past 16 years I worked for Sony Music Entertainment as a Mastering Engineer. There, I had the honor and opportunity to contribute my skills and expertise on many award winning recordings, with artists ranging from Donald Fagen to Wayne Shorter and Britney Spears to Bob Dylan.

Equally versatile in the analog domain as well in the digital realm, I’ve used a variety of DAW tools such as Protools, Izotope RX, Adobe Audition, Pyramix and Sequoia. I have extensive experience in audio restoration, mastering, editing, digitizing and mixing.

I participated in the preservation, digitization and mastering of part of the Metropolitan Opera of NY and Jazz at Lincoln Center Catalogue.

I'd love to hear about your project. Click the 'Contact' button above to get in touch.

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Art Blakey & the Jazz Messengers
Bob Dylan
Elvis Presley
Whitney Houston
Artful Dodger
Ann-Margret
Dasha Charusha
The O'Jays
Dave Mason
The Ray Conniff Singers
Ray Conniff
Eddie Money
Evelyn "Champagne" King
Mitch Miller
Robert Goulet
Percy Faith
Robert Goulet
Percy Faith
Survivor
Mitch Miller
Diamond Rio
Lea DeLaria
Jagged Edge
Jim Nabors
Billie Holiday
Joanna Wallfisch
Elvis Presley
Loverboy
Survivor
Plácido Domingo
The Shirelles
Miles Davis
Blood, Sweat & Tears
The Byrds
Men at Work
Quiet Riot
Rick Springfield
Robert Goulet
Van Morrison
The Lovin' Spoonful
Bob Dylan
Blue Oyster Cult
Cheap Trick
Elvis Presley
Kansas
Daryl Hall & John Oates
Bangles
Tiffany
Earth, Wind & Fire
The Isley Brothers
Gladys Knight & the Pips
Teddy Pendergrass
Luther Vandross
Barry Manilow
Dolly Parton
REO Speedwagon
Tammy Wynette
Henry Mancini
Johnny Mathis
*NSYNC
J Moss
Eddy Arnold
The Charlie Daniels Band
Miles Davis Quintet
Tito Puente
Tito Puente & His Orchestra
Mario Lanza
John Williams
John Hartford
Donald Fagen
Donald Fagen
Jody Miller
Perry Como
The Memphis Horns
Aretha Franklin
Johnny Mathis
fIREHOSE
Charlie Wilson
Gretchen Wilson
Montgomery Gentry
Ricky Martin
John Denver
Johnny Cash
Johnny Mathis
Johnny Mathis
Julie Andrews
Carol Burnett
George Duke
Charles Mingus
Blue Oyster Cult
Duke Ellington
Johnny Cash
Johnny Cash
Johnny Cash
Johnny Cash
The Ventures
Kenny G
Luther Vandross
Barry Manilow
Weather Report
The Brecker Brothers
Mahavishnu Orchestra
Stan Getz
Percy Faith
Paul Desmond
The Dave Brubeck Quartet
Dave Brubeck
Bill Withers
John Denver
Johnny Mathis
Johnny Mathis
The Tubes
Charles Curtis
Miles Davis
Bob Dylan
Junie
Junie Morrison
Ed Ames
Miles Davis
Miles Davis Quintet
Miles Davis
Miles Davis Quintet
Phish
Commissioned
Dorinda Clark-Cole
Hezekiah Walker
John P. Kee
Johnny Winter
Richard Smallwood
Vanessa Bell Armstrong
Yolanda Adams
Wayne Shorter
Ben Folds
Dexter Gordon
Woody Shaw
Nina Simone
Aretha Franklin
Elvis Presley
Barry Manilow
Living Colour
Living Colour
Phish
Charles Gerhardt
Dimitri Tiomkin
The Isley Brothers
Cesária Évora
Barry Manilow
Gladys Knight & the Pips
Bob Dylan
Herbie Hancock
Henry Mancini
Jim Brickman
Lena Horne
Patti LaBelle
Yanni
Aretha Franklin
Bob Dylan
Benny Goodman
Glenn Miller
André Previn
Robert Sadin
Billie Holiday
Sting
Mario Lanza
Phish
Earth, Wind & Fire
Luther Vandross
The Isley Brothers
Billie Holiday
Barry Manilow
Billie Holiday
Gladys Knight
Gladys Knight
Duke Ellington
Duke Ellington
Patti LaBelle
Itzhak Perlman
Itzhak Perlman
Jascha Heifetz
Phish
Frank Sinatra
Raul Midón
Raul Midón
Morris Robinson
Luther Vandross
Luther Vandross
Maria Schneider
Jazz Kamikaze
Rosemary Clooney
The Mammals
Weather Report
Billie Holiday
Donald Fagen
Richard Butler
Lionel Loueke
Ingrid Jensen
Wayne Shorter Quartet
Brad Mehldau
Jim Hall
Lamb of God
Lou Rawls
Billy Joel
Raul Midón
Barry Manilow
Gene Autry
Harry Belafonte
The O'Jays
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Reverend J.M. Gates
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Tony Bennett
Mississippi Sheiks
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20/20
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John Williams
New Kids on the Block
James "D-Train" Williams
James "D-Train" Williams
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Genobia Jeter
Deniece Williams
La Toya Jackson
Tease
André Cymone
Diana Ross
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Nona Hendryx
The Wootens
Aretha Franklin
Roy Ayers
Krystol
La Toya Jackson
Bonnie Pointer
Roy Ayers
Rodney Franklin
Peter Brown
Diana Ross
Nona Hendryx
Tom Browne
Evelyn "Champagne" King
George Duke
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Cheryl Lynn
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Marilyn McCoo
Maurice Starr
André Cymone
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Evelyn "Champagne" King
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Melba Moore
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Melba Moore
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National Philharmonic Orchestra
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Roy Kral
Charles Gerhardt
National Philharmonic Orchestra
Charles Gerhardt
Hubert Laws
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Franz Waxman
Charles Gerhardt
National Philharmonic Orchestra
Ron Carter
George Benson
Charles Gerhardt
National Philharmonic Orchestra
Cass Elliot
Stanley Turrentine
Erich Wolfgang Korngold
Charles Gerhardt
National Philharmonic Orchestra
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Airto Moreira
Don Sebesky
Charles Gerhardt
National Philharmonic Orchestra
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Esther Phillips
Rick Springfield
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Harold Melvin & the Blue Notes
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Dr. Lonnie Smith
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Freddie Hubbard
Carole King
Johnny "Hammond" Smith
Cat Mother & the All Night News Boys
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Toomorrow
T.S. Bonniwell
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Mike McGear
McGough & McGear
Roger McGough
Mike McGear
McGough & McGear
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Doris Day
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Miles Davis
Robert Shaw Chorale
Robert Shaw
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Camille Harris
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Bill Withers
André Kostelanetz & His Orchestra
Sarah Vaughan
Time for Three
Swingadelic
Allison Adams Tucker
Oran Etkin
Camille Harris

287 Reviews - 66 Repeat Clients

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by Tim Janis
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Great work
by Karen S.
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Maria Triana, is just the best, she create magic with her sound mastering, I would give her 10 *stars if I could, Thank you Maria its is a honor to work with you, Br Karen Salicath
by Patrick
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Maria was very responsive and understood exactly what I was going for, the turn around time was great and the mastered track was everything I could hope for. I would definitely be happy to work with Maria again.
by Aaron M.
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I loved working with Maria. Not only is she great at what she does, I felt I could also trust her to speak up and give her honest opinion on where things should go sonically. That's really useful when you've lost objectivity with your work. 10/10 would recommend and can't wait to work with her again soon.
by Tim J.
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Great work
by Katya C.
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This was my second time working with Maria and she has a real gift for turning an ok sounding mix into a great sounding track. Can't recommend her enough
by Reanna M.
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Maria has now mastered two of my songs and I love what she brings to the table. She is not only easy to work with, but she is so kind and timely with her jobs. I am excited to continue working with Maria in the future! She has a true talent!
by Karen S.
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Maria is a master of mastering an artist in the craft of sound, love to work with Maria, she is the best of the best. Thank you 🙏🙏
by Tn T.
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Working with Maria is an experience that goes far beyond traditional mastering. Every time I send something her way, I’m confident it’s going to come back sounding better than I imagined. She's someone I trust completely with my music.
by Tim J.
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Great work
by Gaia R.
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Another beautiful song mastered. I needed to ask Maria to slightly tweak the 1st version & she understood what i meant & did exactly as I asked for, in great timing too. To be understood in what I would like to hear from my songs musically is so important to me.
by Gaia R.
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Beautiful! Truly has helped bring my whole song together. Maria will also be helping me master my whole album & any future songs.
So glad i found her.
by Fin H.
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Great communication. Happy to review and discuss the work ahead of final master. Brought the music up a level.
by Bas Kooman
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A deep bow for so much musical insight, such good ears and such extraordinary mastering skills. Every song she masters is a party to listen to. Bulls eye with the first throw. Every time. Many thanks Maria.
by Chimdi
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Thank you Dear Maria for your lovely work with me and your excellent professionalism in handling my mixes
by Tn T.
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Maria, the queen that you are! I’m in awe of your work every time. Until next time….
by Michael T.
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Maria is the best on this site hands down
by Meghan M.
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excellent work as always with quick turnaround! Cannot speak highly enough of Maria; I love her work
by Russell M.
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Maria was great to work with. She has an amazing ear and brought my track up to industry standard. I will definitely be working on more music with her.
by Bas Kooman
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Once again Maria proved she is a sound magician. I felt my mix was quite good, but that space and that clarity... Everything simply better. WOW!

Interview with Maria Triana

Q: Is there anyone on SoundBetter you know and would recommend to your clients?
A: I love the camaraderie I have with Marco Spaventi. He is a fantastic engineer. I'm happy to give engineer referrals according to the music style.
Q: Analog or digital and why?
A: I like to use both. I think they complement each other well. The color and naturality you achieve from using analog plus the flexibility and how surgically you can get when using Digital.
Q: What do you like most about your job?
A: I love to explore and find that unique sound each artist has, to find how I can enhance their voice and their identity through their music.
Q: What questions do customers most commonly ask you? What's your answer?
A: They mostly want to know about the signal processing I used on their songs. I love talking about audio, I teach audio and enjoy sharing what I do. I believe we can all grow and learn from each other.
Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?
A: I think it is important to know your clients. I ask for musical references. I want to know their musical taste. Music speaks for itself. Listening to what they're listening to and then to the source I will master gives me an idea of what sonic imprint I should work on.
Q: What was your career path? How long have you been doing this?
A: I have been a mastering engineer for over 20 years. I started as a general assistant at Sony Music Studios. Through learning and experience, I earned the trust of other mastering engineers and became their assistant. I was fortunate to assist and learn from some of the best mastering engineers, who I have always admired. Little by little that led me to become a mastering engineer.