
Mixing, Mastering & Music Marketing Strategies for the new generation of DIY artists. Hi, I'm Ryan Sullivan and I treat your music as it should be treated, like art.
My experience includes working with artists, labels & brands from around the world. Some completely new & some super famous.
Mixing & mastering are my technical specialties & I am passionate about taking artist's music careers to the next level through production, release strategies, marketing methods & touring. I'm fortunate & grateful to have seen hundreds of projects through to success.
I trained under legendary sound engineers Chris Palmer & Jasper Williams in the late 90s & early 2000s and have since held positions at various world-class studio facilities, brands & record labels.
Working with artists is my pleasure and I'm grateful to work with people who inspire me, working together to make their projects world-class.
Send me an email through 'Contact' button above and I'll get back to you asap.
Credits
- Sony BMG
- Emi
- Universal
- Toolroom Records
- Red Bull
- 5FM
- Black Coffee
- Para One
- Khuli Chana
- Branko
- AKA
- Apple Sawc
- Ard Matthews
- Arthur Mafokate
- Audio Boyz
- Audio Militia
- Audiophile021
- Aux Womdansto
- Bambeano
- Bausa Beat Sampras
- BeeKay Deep
- Bildernerg Motel
- Bird's Clutch
- Black Lung
- Blanka Mazimela
- bmg
- Bougie Pantsula
- Bra Sol
- Branko Bruce Loko
- Camy
- Capitec Bank
- Card On Spokes
- Caves
- Central Beat
- Chris Micali
- Christian Tiger School
- Corbon Amodio
- Costa Ludick
- Crosscurrent
- Crystal Fighters
- Cute Couple
- Da Brownie
- Dada Shiva
- Damion Yoko
- Dario Romgens
- DaSmokin'Frogz
- Dassie
- Death Panthers
- Deekay_Did_It
- Deep Aztec
- Dene Theron
- Derek Eyden
- Deslynn Malotana
- Digital Sangoma
- Dj Fosta
- Dj Lag
- Dj Maphorisa
- Dj Maramza
- Dj Mujava
- Dj OD
- Dj Quincy Ortiz
- Dj Ready D
- Dj Switch
- Dmitry Toks
- Dope Saint Jude
- Dunn Kinda
- Dwson
- Dylan Fine
- Eavesdrop
- ECHLN
- Ed Harris
- Elle E
- Ewalt Rist
- Ewan Rill
- Extremegang
- Fernando
- Fever Trails
- Fifi Cooper
- Fka Mash
- Flow Jones Jnr
- Francois Van Coke Fred De Meilon
- Full Funktion
- Gemini Major
- Georgia Rose GinaJeanz
- Goldfish
- Goodluck
- Gresham
- Griffin
- Hanna
- Hans Zen
- Helmut J
- Heroine
- Hunter Rose
- HVOB
- i records
- Icarus
- Ill Skillz
- Ivan Turanjanin
- J_Reagz
- Jack Parrow
- Jackie queens
- Jaedon Daniel
- Jason Barty
- Jay Em
- Jay Hoodsa
- Jeremy Loops
- Jett Screams
- Jimmy Nevis
- Jitsvinger
- Joshua Grierson
- Ka$hCPT
- Kalawa Jazmee
- Katermukke
- Kay Faith
- Kayla The Crow
- KDaVine
- Kid X
- Kramnik
- Kujenga
- Kwaai-Fi
- KYMAC
- Ladi6
- Lady M
- Lakei
- Lana Crowster
- Lance Herman
- Langa Mavuso
- Lastee
- Lazarusman
- Leigh Deep
- Life Rhythms
- Londi Lion
- Luke Taylor
- Mackie Smith
- Mafikizolo
- Maglera Doe Boy
- Mainer
- Majozi
- Maramza
- Marc Heun
- Marcus Zuercher
- Mark Stent
- Masenya Legodi
- Mason Makt
- Matt Bryson
- Matt Prehn
- Matthew Loots
- Maxplay
- Mean Black mamba
- Medicine Boy
- Messive Muzik Mike Kelly
- Miki San Tzu
- MilLi3
- Mind Pool
- Mizz
- Mj116 Mobbing Bali
- Moffous
- MOONCHİLD SANELLY
- Mouse
- Mr Bong
- Mr Carmack Mr Joe
- Msimisis
- Mxo
- Mzekezeke
- Nalu
- Nasty C
- Nelisa
- Nelo
- Nicole Farmer
- Nike
- Nikola Vlok
- Nite Grooves
- Nonku Phiri
- Nyota Parker
- Oh Mercy
- Oh So Coy
- Okayshades
- Okmalumkoolkat
- Opposite The Other
- Original Swimming Party
- Oskido
- Otis Moses
- Ox++
- Parabyl Patty Monroe
- Perfecto Records
- Phola Phola
- Phresh Clique
- Pierre Johnson Pierre Johnson
- Plaigarhythm
- Pops Mohamed
- Priscilla
- Push Push
- Pussy Slap
- PXLS
- Ready D
- Reason
- Red Bull Studios Cape Town
- Red Robyn
- Remember The Morning
- revolution
- Ripchord
- Robin Brink
- Robin ThirdFloor
- Rogue Decibels
- Rowlene
- Roxy Bolzonello
- Sai & Ribatone
- Sannie Fox
- Saul City
- Second Nature
- Shane Eagle
- Shannon Deve
- Sheer
- Shelflife
- Sho Madjozi
- Si Peirson
- Sian “Octopus” Sibah Anne
- Siddeffects
- Sides
- Silver Ivanov
- Sio
- SIOPIS Siphe Fassie
- Siphe Tebeka
- Sipho The Gift
- Siya Da Kid
- Skeleton Coast
- Sketchy Bongo
- Slumbertalk
- Smart Wave
- Soft Touch Operation
- Sol Gems
- Sony
- Soundmodul
- Spikiri
- STAB Virus
- Stephen J Kroos
- Steve Clarke
- Stiff Pap
- Stilo Magolide
- Suraj
- SVY
- Swakhile
- Syo
- Sytec
- Tahir Jones
- Tellaman
- Tembisile
- TerraSoul
- Thato Jessica
- Thayana Valle
- The Deadly Bites
- The Frown
- The Plastics
- The Psalms
- The Real Barry Lane
- The Spooks
- The Toast
- TheCity
- Thibo Tazz
- Thor Rixon
- Tidy Daps
- Tom Deibel
- Toolroom Records Trancemicsoul
- Tumi
- Tuxedo
- Twin Atlantic Twin Weaver
- Two Stroke
- Tzara Ubiza Wethu
- Universal Music Group Uno July
- Vuyo Renene
- Wael B
- Wholesome Goodness
- Will Kontier
- WillowMan
- Xhosa Tribe
- Xola Musiq
- Yndian Mynah
- Youngsta CPT
- zaki ibrahim
- Zino D
- Aero Manyelo
- Bausa
- Beat Sampras
- Francois Van Coke
- Fred De Meilon
- Georgia Rose
- GinaJeanz
- Messive Muzik
- Mike Kelly
- Mj116
- Mobbing Bali
- Mr Carmack
- Mr Joe
- Parabyl
- Patty Monroe
- Pierre Johnson
- Ryan Sullivan
- SIOPIS
- Siphe Fassie
- Twin atlantic
- Twin Weaver
- Tzara
- Ubiza Wethu
- Universal Music Group
- Uno July
- 2lani The Warrior
- Âme
- AP Plus
- Austrian Apparel
- Aux Womdantsho
- Avi Subban
- B-Wey
- Bilderberg Motel
- Black Major
- Boo!
- Bruce Loko
- Bruno Morphet
- Butane
- Casper
- CDR
- Charles Webster
- Che Cherry
- Coldcut
- Cornelius SA
- Counterstrike
- Crescent Von Croon
- Crosby
- CTEMF
- Daedelus
- Damian Yoko
- Daru
- Da Soul Boyz
- Dean Fuel
- Deano
- DeepStitched Records
- Derrick L. Carter
- Dirty Doering
- Dixon
- DJ Food
- DJ Krush
- Dj Spoko
- Do It Now Recordings
- Don Laka
- Dunn Kidda
- Egyptian Lover
- EJ von Lyrik
- Enoo Napa
- FinnaDrift
- Florian Kruse
- Floyd Lavine
- Forteba
- Four Tet
- Frigid Armadillo
- Gabriel One
- G Steel
- David Gresham
- Grimehouse
- Henrik Schwarz
- Hesselberg
- Hyenah
- Infected Soul
- Jack's Cab
- Jazzuelle
- Jelly For The Babies
- Jero Nougues
- John Smiles
- Jonny Miller
- Jono Stephenson
- Kat La Kat
- Kaygo Soul
- Keleketla!
- Kevin Ribbans
- Killer Robot
- Kimodi
- Krippsoulisc
- Lazershark
- Leeu
- little dragon
- Lizwi
- Lobela
- LT
- Magique Music
- Mags
- Markus Wormstorm
- Maurice Machi
- Mdu
- Miguel Tavares
- mix n blend
- MKLY
- Mountain
- Mr G
- Mr MO
- Mr Sakitumi
- Mumbi Kasumba
- Nedza
- Nicky Deep
- Original Odyssey
- Outer Temple
- Park
- Ribatone
- Richard Marshall
- Richard the Third
- Riko Forinson
- Ryan Murgatroyd
- Saint Evo
- Seven Ark
- Shane Cooper
- Shane Dunford
- Shimza
- Sian “Octopus”
- Sibah Anne
- Slam
- Soft-Touch Operation
- Sol Pillars
- SOulfreqtion
- Sun-EL Musician
- Swizz Delight
- Talvin Singh
- The Hacker
- The Kiffness
- Trancemicsoul
- Troyder
- Tyler Page
- U-Man Records
- Will Konitzer
- Xoli M
- XtetiQsoul
- Zakes Bantwini
- ZaVen
- Derrick Carter
- Dj Maphorisa
- Dj Lag
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I had a really great experiences working with Ryan. Friendly, very professional and most importantly took my song to the next level.
Excellent and fast mastering. I would highly, highly recommend him for any of your mastering needs. 5 stars!
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Super fast and professionell. Excellent sound for dance music!
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The work with him was great. He made a great job and I will love to work with him again!
Interview with Refine Audio | Ryan Sullivan
Q: What was your career path? How long have you been doing this?
A: I began working in audio post-production in Africa's only dedicated mastering studio at the time, in the year 2002. Since then, I've worked in some of the top studios in the world with some of the biggest artists and brands, ranging from major label artists and radio production right through to Hollywood film work and composition for global brands advertising. My heart is in the music more than anything else.
Q: Can you share one music production tip?
A: Yes, make your reverbs sound much more controlled and "expensive" by eq'ing out the unwanted frequencies on the verb itself. This is best done when using reverb on a return bus.
Q: What do you bring to a song?
A: My absolute favorite thing is to approach my mixes with an electronic feel and by that I mean applying the techniques used in electronic music to bands to really make a band's sound pop and stand out amongst others in their respective scenes.
Q: Tell us about your studio setup.
A: I work with a combination of digital and analog equipment and enjoy working with outboard gear as well as in the box (on the computer). Synths are my absolute favorite, I have an extensive collection of classic analog and modern digital synths along with plenty of guitar effects pedals besides my gear rack and instruments.
Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.
A: Most of my clients choose me to handle their entire post-production process which includes mixing and mastering. My mixing process goes deep when required, utilizing my outboard equipment to augment parts of you music, such as adding synth and instrument layers where need be before completing the mixing and mastering process. From there, my top clients like to discuss release and marketing strategies.

- Mixing EngineerAverage price - $500 per song
- Mastering EngineerAverage price - $100 per song
- ProducerAverage price - $2000 per song
- Full instrumental productionContact for pricing
I offer you unlimited revisions until the track is 100% to your satisfaction, always doing my absolute best to work within your budget and provide release ready quality production.
- SSL AWS924 w/ SSL Bus Compressor
- Teletronix LA2A
- Focusrite Red
- Metric Halo LIO8 Converters
- Genelec Monitoring
- Dave Smith Instruments Poly Evolver
- Variety of analog synths
Free mastering service with every mixing order.