Sherman de Vries on SoundBetter

I turn raw recordings into polished, powerful, release-ready records that compete with today’s biggest songs. I’m a professional mixing and mastering engineer specializing in Hip-Hop, R&B, Afrobeat, Pop, EDM, Dancehall, Gospel and Caribbean music. My goal is simple: make your mix and master sound clear and expensive.

My approach combines technical precision with creative instinct. I focus on making your vocals sound clear, present and expensive, while giving your drums more impact, your low end better control and your entire mix more width, depth and energy.

I work across Hip-Hop, R&B, Pop, Afrobeat, Dancehall, Caribbean, Gospel, EDM and other modern genres. Whether your track was recorded in a bedroom or a professional studio, I will treat it with the same care and attention.

My mixing process may include:

Vocal editing and tuning
EQ, compression and saturation
Drum enhancement and low-end control
Reverb, delay and creative effects
Automation, stereo width and depth
Professional mastering for streaming and release

Every project includes clear communication, fast delivery and unlimited revisions. I want you to feel confident when you release your music, so the job is not complete until you are genuinely happy with the result.

To get started, send me your stems, rough mix and one or two reference songs. Tell me how you want the record to feel, and I will bring that vision to life.

Let’s make your song sound finished, competitive and ready for the world.

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

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Endorse Sherman de Vries85 Reviews - 3 Repeat Clients

by Zight
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Sherman, one of the most professional producer I've ever met. He is the very few producers who insisted in using analog gears during the mastering process, well, although we can't make any further revisions due to the very complicated setups. Anyway, if you're perfectionist like me aiming 100/100, he is the guy you're looking for.
by Daniel S.
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💯💯💯💯
by Djordje
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Top mix and Master!!!high level
by Danto D.
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The master of my track sounds spectacular. Sherman himself is prompt, efficient, and wonderful. Thank you!
by Beau B.
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Always fire mix and master
by Vendim S.
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Respectful, fast and great
by Osa G.
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Sherman did a great job by mixing 3 songs for my EP (https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/thenigerianprince/the-nigerian-prince) in under 2 weeks. In fact, given that I am also an engineer he surpassed my ability to mix my own tracks, and incorporated all feedback really well.
by Osa G.
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Sherman did a great job by mixing 3 songs for my EP (https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/thenigerianprince/the-nigerian-prince) in under 2 weeks. In fact, given that I am also an engineer he surpassed my ability to mix my own tracks, and incorporated all feedback really well.
by Herman L.
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Great engineer! Super dope, quality mixes and masatering.
by Beau B.
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Sherman always produces the best music ! I am hard on him and constantly trying to get perfection on my work and he handles it like a champ and brings fourth the best sound 🙏 thanks bro
by Herman L.
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This guy is the absolute truth! His mixing and mastering skills belong in the engineers hall of fame!
by Beau B.
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This guy was awesome all around most knowledgeable producer I ever worked with if I could give the homie 10/5 stars I would! I plan on working on many more hits to come after my latest one shawty and will continue to use Sherman through the entire process. His style of producing plus my style as an artist makes for an excellent combination and that’s why Sherman is the guy to go to hands down!
by Herman L.
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This guy is the ABSOLUTE BEST! He is very skilled at his craft and works very efficient and quick. I loved working with Sherman, I am sure that my artist will love this mix. Thanks Sherm
by Quan Y.
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very professional and fast !
by Heather F.
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ICE aka Sherman is AMAZING!!! One of the best in this game... I highly recommend him to any fellow singer/songwriters out there looking for an honest and passionate producer/engineer for their project. You wouldn't want anyone working on your music who doesn't care about it as much as you do, believe me! P.S. I contacted him for one project but will definitely be working with him long-term. Thank you again for everything ICE!!! ~1Luv xo
by Alexander
Awesome Services. Ill be back again soon. Great working with Ice.............
by Austin
His prices are super affordable for what he does. He really mixed Huge Records! His Wikipedia shows some of his works in the past.
by Kyle
His mix is so clean, i can really tell the difference with the percussion , kicks , sample, and bass , and i was playing it on my tv.
by Jonathan
It's crazy how much a mix can make or break your music remember that people. This guy makes it sounds good!
by Robert
Best Service :slightly_smiling_face:

Interview with Sherman de Vries

Q: How would you describe your style?
A: Commercial, Radio Ready, Fat, Warm, Analog sounding.
Q: Which artist would you like to work with and why?
A: Rihanna because she is multi talented. She handles every genre perfectly. Also seeing that I am also from a small island in the caribbean i think we will do an awesome job together.
Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?
A: Is the audio quality clean? Can you export your tracks out stems without peaking in red. Bring all faders down to -6db then export.
Q: What advice do you have for a customer looking to hire a provider like you?
A: You won't regret working with me.. I provide my mix mastering within 24 to 72 hrs with industry sound quality!
Q: If you were on a desert island and could take just 5 pieces of gear, what would they be?
A: SSL, Tube tech, Neve, UAD bundle, Wav bundle
Q: What was your career path? How long have you been doing this?
A: Ive been doing this for the past 10 years
Q: Can you share one music production tip?
A: Make 2 EQ thin dips between 80 - 180 hz in your kick to give it that Punch, Knocking tight sound.
Q: What type of music do you usually work on?
A: We work on All Music types.
Q: What's your strongest skill?
A: Production, Mixing, Mastering
Q: What do you bring to a song?
A: We bring clarity, high quality industry sound. Warm and Fat sound.
Q: What's your typical work process?
A: Production, Clean up all tracks with EQ tools, tune vocals, handle complete mixing and then mastering process.
Q: Tell us about your studio setup.
A: We use high end analog gears and the best digital plugins to give you that radio ready industry sound. See picture: Instagram.com/audiomixingmastering
Q: What other musicians or music production professionals inspire you?
A: At this moment my AMM team of engineers inspires me. (AudioMixingMastering)
Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.
A: We do mostly all genre's for clients all over the world.