Neil Brock on SoundBetter

Producer and multi-instrumentalist based at The Church Crouch End (London). I am all about the music :)

Been in the industry for 15 years, working with great artists in both studio and live - see credits below.

I specialise in song-based pop music and can get you that top 40 sound - Rock/Acoustic/EDM/Soul/R&B, lots of samples and synths, although real instruments are my specialty!

At the same time I enjoy the more indie and experimental sound - that is completely dependent on what you bring to the table.

Song is king, and always I want to hear to what you're working on first - co-write if we need to, or produce straight away.

I work with singers regularly - I know how to make you feel comfortable and give your best performance!

I have a high-end studio in North London where finish songs to master quality. All the tracks on this page are my production and mix.

Click the 'Contact' above to get in touch. Looking forward to hearing from you.

Credits

3 Reviews

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by Alba
Neil is a very talented producer and musician. He was very easy to work with, and accessible throughout. I'd definitely recommend!
by India Newland
Neil is an incredibly talented guitarist and producer and will always work to bring the best out of any musician he brings into the studio. Easy to work with and really good on time management.
by Joshua Pamplin
Neil is a talented player and producer. He always cared about the music more than any other aspect and always brings the best out of you! Highly recommend

Interview with Neil Brock

Q: Tell us about your studio setup.
A: Apart from my gear highlights (SSL 4056 Console and Telefuken V676 Preamps), I use Logic X and Protools (equally!) with great industry standard plugins and software. I have the highest-end guitars and guitar magic-boxes (that's a tech term haha), and a few outboard sound modules. My vocal chain consists of a Neumann U87i > Urei 1176 > Telefunken V676 > Apogee Symphony
Q: What other musicians or music production professionals inspire you?
A: Salaam Remi and Mark Ronson are such geniuses!
Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.
A: Co-write, Produce, and play instruments - all in equal measures :)
Q: What are you working on at the moment?
A: Tune for an American artist called Anna Graceman
Q: Analog or digital and why?
A: make the best of both, always.
Q: What's your 'promise' to your clients?
A: quality, and honesty
Q: What do you like most about your job?
A: get up in the morning and hear the most refreshing sounds :)
Q: What advice do you have for a customer looking to hire a provider like you?
A: Aim to work with more than just one producer
Q: What was your career path? How long have you been doing this?
A: I started as a musician some 20 years ago, got my first studio job 15 years ago, and developed from there :)
Q: Can you share one music production tip?
A: Rehearse More, Edit Less
Q: What's your strongest skill?
A: I'm a trained musician, so arrangement, guitar/piano playing, and production
Q: What's your typical work process?
A: I first listen! To the recordings the artist brings, and to their vision. I can tell pretty quickly if I can contribute, we then start working on the tracks together - writing (if needed) recording, production, and mix.