I'm here to help you sound memorable. Intense vocals, massive mixes & great service!
Hi! I'm Sime, and here's what I can do for you:
* GRITTY VOCALS: Do you need strong, distorted vocals for your track? You got it! I sing in a very raw & unique tone, and I'll get your topline to deliver the gut punch it needs - or I'll write it from scratch with sincere lyrics and a melody that sticks.
My vocal range is C2-G#5, and I can perform most of the metal vocal techniques out there (fry/false cord/pitched screams). All my deliveries include double tracking, editing and harmonies. Plus, I can also mix & produce your vocal track to give you the polish you need - instantly!
* INTENSE METAL & ROCK MIXES: Do you need your track to sound massive? You're in good hands!
I'll edit & mix your track to industry standards, with a very modern vibe and enough revisions to give you peace of mind. All my deliveries also include a free test master. Just send me all your STEMs, properly named & organized, and I'll turn your idea into a release-ready track!
Additional services I provide are live or programmed drum tracks and original compositions (songs & soundtracks) - I'm a multi-instrumentalist with 30+ years of experience, and I've been writing songs since my early teens.
Sounds good?
Then let's do it!
Contact me through the green button above and let's get to work.
Languages
- English
- Italian
31 Reviews - 4 Repeat Clients
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SIME did a really nice job and ensured I was completely satisfied with the vocals. He crushed it!
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Super fast and incredible singer! Was a very professional, responsive and communicative experience.
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SIME did an incredible job on the track we worked on, easy to work with and takes your inputs seriously. Absolutely great! Will be working with again.
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Wonderful experience! Will be working with him again!!
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Working with SIME is one of the best experiences I've had in my 15 years of making music.
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SIME is such a pro, I've lost count of how many times SIME's delivered gritty, heavy and professionally recorded screams. Always a blast working with you!
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SIME is insanely talented and got my project done so smooth and quickly! Definitely will work with him again!
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SIME took a song I wrote a year ago, gave me excellent, detailed and actionable technical feedback, helped me to re-track the song, and then used my feedback to help make my creative vision for the song come to life. I will absolutely be working with him again in the near future!
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Over seven sessions with Sime , very versatile voice all styles , ballad , rock or metal he delivers .
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Sime always communicated proactively and did a great job. The exchange was always very friendly and understanding. Thx again, sime!
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Sime feels the emotion of the music and reacts from the heart , powerful unique voice and serves the song , multiple sessions with Sime.
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Sime exceeded expectations on my unique project, which had its set of distinct and detailed requirements. His professionalism and attention to detail were remarkable, coupled with great communication skills and a friendly approach. I strongly endorse Sime as a top-notch professional.
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I keep coming back everytime I need gritty and large sounding screams, so much fun working with SIME he's the best!
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SIME is the greatest, always deliviers well recorded tracks and fast revisions when needed.
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I love Sime's voice he does the metal style perfectly and the more rock style just as good he is an allrounder creative vocalist.
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Sime is the best man and vocalist, I've ever worked with!!!! It is real pleasure to work with Sime! Everything is done perfectly! My recommendation for everyone!
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Sime takes my songs to another level he is amazing , 4th session and more to come great diverse voice 5 stars .
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SIME has been a fundamental part of putting together an EP, and his talent and attention to detail has made this a resounding success. A huge thank you from me, and I continue to look forward to working more with him in the future.
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I love Sime's voice so versatile this is my fourth session with him he gives 100% every time couldn't be happier.
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This is my second time working with SIME and he always exceeds all expectations. Good communication, fast delivery and a deep understanding of his craft and how to apply it. Thank you again!
Interview with SIME
Q: Tell us about a project you worked on you are especially proud of and why. What was your role?
A: I wrote, recorded & mixed all songs for my band's first album, "The Affection" by SEVENSENT. I've been working on that material since I was a teenager, and finally seeing it come to life was incredibly rewarding.
Q: What's your typical work process?
A: First version: just get started, first thought - best thought. Then it's a looong process of listening, re-listening, and then listening some more. Being open to client feedback is also paramount.
Q: What do you like most about your job?
A: I can remember making my own music as a young songwriter & being constantly afraid that the work of the people I hired, with the little money I had, wouldn't live up to my expectations. I want to be that person that paints a smile on the artist's face, what I provide is the feeling that someone took your idea seriously and breathed life into it.
Q: Can you share one music production tip?
A: Don't get so lost in the details that you end up losing the bigger picture. Perfection isn't perfect.
Q: What type of music do you usually work on?
A: Well, I once had a blast singing on a hybrid rock-bossa nova song, but modern Metal is definitely my genre of specialization :)
Q: What's your strongest skill?
A: I can usually intuit the artist's vision and enhance it.
Q: What do you bring to a song?
A: Raw aggression! And usually some melancholy. I also like things to sound big, so I'm a fan of layering and intricate productions.
Q: What other musicians or music production professionals inspire you?
A: As far as vocals are concerned, I'd say most singers who can deliver raspy, high pitched and moving performances: Chester Bennington, Chris Cornell, Layne Staley, Corey Taylor, M.Shadows, Einar Solberg, Sam Carter are a few names which come to mind. As a producer and engineer, I really have a soft spot for Devin Townsend. And as a composer, can I cite Nobuo Uematsu and Akira Yamaoka? :)
Q: Tell us about your studio setup.
A: I work 100% in the box: Universal Audio interface & preamps, Sennheiser HD600 headphones (Sonarworks calibrated) plus my beloved Avantone MixCube for mono monitoring; I sing into a Shure SM7B microphone with Neve preamp, 1176 compression & Pultec EQ UAD sims, and I have a vast collection of sound libraries for production purposes (Komplete 12 Ultimate, Steven Slate drums, PunkBass & all the Odeholm audio basses, most Neural DSP amp sims and BIAS FX 2, Serum synth & XO sampler), while my plugin selection is a mix of FabFilter, Waves, Slate, iZotope & SoundToys.
Q: What advice do you have for a customer looking to hire a provider like you?
A: Have an idea of the finished product that's as clear as possible. Send references, give honest feedback, go for what you actually want. The more you help me, the more I can help you.
Q: What was your career path? How long have you been doing this?
A: Started as a classical piano player at the age of 6, moved on to drums at the age of 15, studied at the Collective School of Music in New York, toured a bunch of countries and recorded at the Saltime Studio in the States. Wrote my first song in my early teens, and I've been singing & audio engineering for the last 10 years of my life.
Q: Which artist would you like to work with and why?
A: Up & coming bands & recording artists with fresh ideas - I find those are often the most thrilling projects!
Q: What's your 'promise' to your clients?
A: Great communication & teamwork. You will be listened to, and you will be happy with the final result.
Q: How would you describe your style?
A: Raw, aggressive, from the gut.
Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.
A: I started mainly with the intention of focusing on mixing, but the amount of requests for vocal recordings have been (happily) overwhelming! So I'm currently splitting my days between being a vocalist and a music producer/mix engineer.
I was the Singer & Mixing Engineer in this production
- Broken - Speaking In Color
- Vocal Reel - SIME
- Cain - SEVENSENT
- Right In The Chest - Speaking In Color
- Singer - MaleAverage price - $150 per song
- Mixing EngineerAverage price - $100 per song
- Songwriter - LyricAverage price - $70 per song
- Top line writer (vocal melody)Average price - $50 per song
- Game AudioAverage price - $100 per day
- Live drum trackAverage price - $100 per song
- Songwriter - MusicAverage price - $250 per song
I offer an initial delivery plus 3 revisions, each additional revision incurs in a small additional cost of 5€. Typical turnaround time is 14 days.
- Slipknot
- Pantera
- Linkin Park
- Universal Audio Apollo
- Sennheiser HD600
- Avantone MixCube
- Shure SM7B
- Komplete 12 Ultimate
- Neural DSP collection
- Odeholm audio collection
- FabFilter
- SoundToys
- iZotope
- Waves
- Steven Slate drums & VSTs
- Serum & more!
For every additional track I offer a 15% discount on my full price! (provided that they are ordered in the same order)