
Grammy & Dove award nominee whose number one goal is helping you to make your next record exceed your highest expectations. I will do whatever it takes to make that happen!
Raised in a family of musicians, my love for music had me working early on with any piece of audio gear I could get my hands on. By age 19, I landed a job at a local studio and eventually joined the production team at Rosewood Studios in Tyler, Texas. There, I worked on albums nominated for both Grammy and Dove awards with artists including LeAnn Rimes, Paul Baloche, and Steve Holy. In the years that followed, I served as the in-house mixing engineer covering multiple genres from Country, Singer/Songwriter and Christian to Pop, Rock and Metal. My work can be heard on dozens of hits for artists such as Cory Morrow, Kyle Park, Boyce Avenue, Prime Circle, and Blacktop Mojo.
I put 100% into everything I do with no exceptions; nothing is too big or too small. For quotes or any questions you'd like answered, please feel free to contact me any time. I'd love to hear from you!
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Credits
- Blacktop Mojo
- Boyce Avenue
- Brenton Brown
- Cody Jinks
- Cory Morrow
- Dallas Holm
- Derek Sholl
- Eisley
- Heather Little
- Jake Worthington
- Jason Cassidy
- Jerrett Zoch
- John Slaughter
- Josh Ward
- Justin Cash
- K.I.
- Kyle Park
- Lauren Alexander
- Leann Rimes
- Matthew Ward
- Micky Dolenz
- Pat Green
- Paul Baloche
- perfect stranger
- Prime Circle
- Rachel Holder
- Rockett Queen
- Say Anything
- Steve Holy
- James Lann
- Josh Ward
- Blacktop Mojo
- LeAnn Rimes
- LeAnn Rimes
- Cory Morrow
- Cory Morrow
- LeAnn Rimes
- LeAnn Rimes
- Boyce Avenue
- Boyce Avenue
- Jason Cassidy
- Jason Cassidy
- Say Anything
- Micky Dolenz
- Pat Green
- Rockett Queen
- Eisley
- Eisley
- Brenton Brown
- Brenton Brown
- The School of Worship
- The School of Worship
- Jon Wolfe
- Boyce Avenue
- Perfect Stranger
- Perfect Stranger
- LeAnn Rimes
- LeAnn Rimes
- Derek Sholl
- Derek Sholl
- Derek Sholl
- DeAnne Moore
- DeAnne Moore
- DeAnne Moore
- Eisley
- Paul Baloche
- Paul Baloche
- Paul Baloche
- Paul Baloche
- Paul Baloche
- Paul Baloche
- Paul Baloche
- Trueheart
- Trueheart
- Trueheart
- Trueheart
- Matthew Ward
- Matthew Ward
- LeAnn Rimes
- LeAnn Rimes
- LeAnn Rimes
- LeAnn Rimes
- LeAnn Rimes
- LeAnn Rimes
- LeAnn Rimes
- LeAnn Rimes
- LeAnn Rimes
- LeAnn Rimes
- Dallas Holm
- Dallas Holm
- Alfie Fraction
- Alfie Fraction
- Mary Griffin
- LeAnn Rimes
- LeAnn Rimes
- LeAnn Rimes
- LeAnn Rimes
- Steve Holy
- Steve Holy
- LeAnn Rimes
- Matthew Ward
- Annie Herring
- LeAnn Rimes
- LeAnn Rimes
- LeAnn Rimes
- LeAnn Rimes
- LeAnn Rimes
- LeAnn Rimes
- LeAnn Rimes
- LeAnn Rimes
- Matthew Ward
- Cody Jinks
- Justin Cash
- Justin Cash
- Kyle Park
- Eisley
- Eisley
- Eisley
- Josh Ward
- Sodbo
- Sodbo
- John Slaughter
- John Slaughter
- Josh Ward
- Josh Ward
- John Slaughter
- John Slaughter
- LeAnn Rimes
- LeAnn Rimes
175 Reviews - 51 Repeat Clients
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He was great the first time and even better the second. So I can't wait to see how the third one goes in the future.
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Would highly recommend Austin to anyone looking for a quality mix and master. Really great to work with. He did every revision exactly as we requested, which was so helpful and refreshing. Top notch all the way!!!!
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Wow. We are thrilled. A wizard in mixing & mastering. So we will continue to entrust our songs to Austin in the future.
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Our new track Unforeseen sounds INCREDIBLE!! Its exactly what we had hoped for - Displaying the triple threat of massive Punch, Crystal Clarity and a sense of Epic Space! Every instrument and voice has its place and can be heard perfectly, and at the same time everything sounds totally together . Austin has Sonically hit this one out of the ball park for us. Many thanks Austin for all your hard work!!!
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Outstanding mix/master of my song. Austin really focuses on the details and also gives it a big/radio ready sound. Really happy about the final results, highly recommended!
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Austin did an amazing job!!!! Great communication!!! He really worked to get what we were wanting to hear. We will definitely be using him for future songs.
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I am a repeat customer! Austin really always puts a magic sauce over any mix. He has some secret ingredient that other kitchens are missing. And the results always absolutely measure up to industry standards, no matter how amateurish some of the takes you give him. He understands what you want and implements it 1:1. And when you ask him to be creative and act like a producer, he pulls out the right spoons. This chef can cook. Period.
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Great job, like always!
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Another great mix from Austin. He excels at picking out unique elements of a song and bringing them to the fore of the mix. This was my tenth song with Austin, and the first time I single tracked the vocals. I was worried they would sound thin, but Austin made them sound full and thick, while retaining the emotion and nuance of the original.
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Austin is the greatest! Best mixing!
He caught the idea and preferable sound at once so that I had no corrections. Top notch work.
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Once again, it's been a pleasure to work with Austin, always so concerned about the final result being great for everyone. Always recommendable.
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Austin is top notch and great to work with! His mixes are stellar and I hope to work with him for a long time.
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Austin did an amazing job!!!! Will definitely be using him for further songs.
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I've worked with Austin on several songs, and he consistently delivers.
He brings out the best of every track and has the patience of a saint, as I meticulously scrutinize each track and request minor adjustments. The rock mixes sound beautiful - full and balanced, but not too hyped. You won't find anyone better.Thanks for another great mix, Austin!
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Austin is fantastic! Really awesome to work with and amazing result. Will 100% be happy to with with him on many future projects.
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I am a returning client by conviction. This time I had an acoustic folk pop number, and again Austin brought out the very best in the tracks. You can hear every detail, everything super musical, great stereo spectrum, classy. There was a little melody lick hidden almost unnoticed in a rhythm guitar track. Austin found it and brought it out prominently. I'm thrilled!
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Austin is always a pleasure to work with on mix projects. I've worked with him several times now on songs of totally different genres, and he has easily become my go-to mix engineer. He never fails to deliver remarkably high quality mixes tailored perfectly to my requests/needs. Totally clear communication and he is not only very professional but also quite friendly! He goes above and beyond to make sure he gets you everything you need before you close out the job. Can't recommend anyone else.
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I truly appreciated the way Austin was able to give great clarity to individual parts of my mix, and yet keep everything glued together as a whole. Very professional and helpful. I would have no hesitation recommending him!
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What a pleasure working with Austin again! He has such a great ear and knows how to bring your song to life!
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Austin--the best! If you work with him, you cannot work with ANYBODY else! Much, much appreciated!!!
Interview with Austin Deptula
Q: What other musicians or music production professionals inspire you?
A: I'm inspired by everything I hear. Wild modern trends, classic punchy rock, EDM that breaks all the rules, that 15-second stock trading ad you can't get out of your head, the latest Hans Zimmer soundtrack... you name it, I get ideas from it!
Q: How would you describe your style?
A: Big, Open, Clear, "Radio Ready"
Q: What type of music do you usually work on?
A: Currently, it's Rock, Metal, EDM, Country.
Q: What was your career path? How long have you been doing this?
A: I considered woodworking once - when I was eight, I think. But since then it's been this. All this. I love this stuff. Always have.
Q: Tell us about your studio setup.
A: I work in a custom built studio suite, acoustically designed from the ground up for my needs.
Q: What are you working on at the moment?
A: Editing/mixing for a 2-hour long indie film.
Q: What questions do customers most commonly ask you? What's your answer?
A: Q: Can you fix that one bad note on (instrument X) at (Y) minutes, (Z) seconds? A: Probably.
Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?
A: What are your favorite sounding songs by other artists, especially ones that compare favorably to what we're about to begin work on? Vocals: On top of the mix or blended in? Vocal FX: Do you have a preference or would you rather leave that up to me? What is your deadline? What is your budget?
Q: What advice do you have for a customer looking to hire a provider like you?
A: Seriously, look into how much time others are willing to put into your project for the money. Yes, it matters.
Q: If you were on a desert island and could take just 5 pieces of gear, what would they be?
A: One computer, two powered speakers, a great little USB mic (ha!), and an (imaginary?) silent 110v solar power generator. Bonus item: a Star Trek replicator.
Q: Which artist would you like to work with and why?
A: The one with the most drive, ambition, and talent - in that order. For Captain Obvious reasons.
Q: Can you share one music production tip?
A: You know that part you're thinking about deleting because you can't get it out of your head and it's driving you crazy? Yeah. Don't delete that.
Q: What's your typical work process?
A: For a mix, I typically like to throw everything on the faders and get a quick rough with levels and, on occasion, some broad EQ. I then begin dialing in the details... bass, drums, guitars, all remaining instruments, vocals, BGVs. After that, whatever it takes to make it sound like a record!
Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.
A: I like making clients grin ear-to-ear with big, awesome sounding kick-A mixes!
Q: What's your 'promise' to your clients?
A: To do whatever it takes to make 'em happy!
Q: What do you bring to a song?
A: My many years of experience and endless tenacity for helping clients in their ultimate pursuit of sounding awesome.
Q: What do you like most about your job?
A: Happy clients that become repeat clients.
Q: What's your strongest skill?
A: Embracing the notion that "awesome" comes in many delicious flavors, and everybody has their own favorite flavor.

I was the Mixing/Mastering Engineer in this production
- Rock/Metal - Blacktop Mojo, Prime Circle, No 2morrow
- Singer Songwriter - Lauren Alexander, Shayne Green, Heather Little
- Country - Cory Morrow, Kolby Cooper, Jerrett Zoch
- Pop/Electronic - Boyce Avenue, L Alexander/A Deptula, Justin Cash
- Mixing EngineerAverage price - $250 per song
- Mastering EngineerAverage price - $50 per song
- RemixingContact for pricing
- EditingContact for pricing
- Vocal TuningContact for pricing
I include a Mastered Mix with up to 5 revisions which include stems, radio edits, etc Any further revisions are $15 each.
- Blacktop Mojo
- Prime Circle
- Boyce Avenue
- Pro Tools 12