Sefi Carmel

Production|Atmos Mix|Mastering

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DOLBY ATMOS MIXING. 3 Decades Of Experience. Has worked with David Bowie, Bruno Mars, Michael Bublé. Unlimited Revisions. Apple Digital Masters Certified. Sefi Carmel is an award winning London-based composer, mixing / mastering engineer, producer and sound designer, working with 'A-List' music artists and film productions for many years.

Mixing music has been one of Sefi's great passions for over three decades.

During the course of this time he has been fortunate enough to mix the music of some real icons such as David Bowie, Phil Collins, Michael Bublé, Bruno Mars, Ed Sheeran, Jethro Sheeran, BB King, Massive Attack, Birdy and many more. Sefi was sound supervisor for the Eurovision song contest, broadcast to all members of the EBU, and has mixed music for MTV’s Stayin’ Alive hosted by Beyonce and then broadcast on all MTV channels worldwide. He has previously mixed the music of over forty bands for Channel 4‘s mobile act unsigned. Sefi has also worked with film producers and directors such as Ridley Scott, John Woo, Chris Columbus, Kevin Reynolds and many more, creating soundtracks (Composing, sound design, foley, ADR and mixing), for A list feature films, high profile documentaries, trailers, commercials and games.

Sefi mixes and masters music and films in stereo, 5.1 and 7.1 surround, as well as Dolby Atmos.

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Credits

Discogs verified credits for Sefi Carmel
  • Fred A. Staire Feat. Alex Larke
  • Various
  • Louie Austen
  • Fred A. Staire
  • Various
  • כריס*
  • G13 (4)
  • Flash
  • Koby Israelite
  • No Alarms
  • Taco
  • Cecilie*
  • Dinny Skip
  • Johanna Kuvaja
  • Ori Kawa & The Entals
  • Ori Kawa & The Entals
  • Star Vision
  • Dino Merlin
  • Cyberjam (2)
  • ורדה קריספין
  • גידי גוב* = Gidi Gov
  • כריס*
  • ורדה קריספין
  • Various
  • Flash
  • מאור כהן*
  • Sepoy
  • Jason G Eastwood*
  • No Alarms
  • Cecilie*
  • Johanna Kuvaja
  • Limber De Coco
  • Aaxyn
  • Ori Kawa & The Entals
  • Ori Kawa & The Entals
  • Ori Kawa & The Entals

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  1. Review by Bulut Büküm
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    Sefi did a great job once again. He also delivered an excellent master for my previous single, and this time was no different. Thoughtful, patient, and truly attentive to the music, the final result sounds powerful, emotional, and well-balanced. Highly recommended.

  2. Review by Chuck Sabo
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    Sefi is a Star!
    Simple as that!
    I’m fortunate being his go to Drummer.

  3. Review by Humble Francis
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    Clean, crisp, and polished mix. Every element sat exactly where it should, with great clarity and balance. Communication was smooth. Would absolutely work with them again.

  4. Review by Samuel H.
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    Mr. Carmel was extremely professional and timely. The mix was super clear with amazing presence.

  5. Review by Jamie C.
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    A pleasure as always working with Sefi. Super talented, responsive and really tries to get the best out of your music. Thank you!

  6. Review by R.J.
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    Sefi did an absolutely phenomenal job mixing and mastering my song Heaven Draws Near. From the very first listen, it was clear I was working with someone at the top of his craft.

    The mix is warm, spacious, and emotionally powerful — every element sits exactly where it should. The vocal is crystal clear and expressive, the instrumentation breathes beautifully, and the master translates perfectly across systems while retaining depth and musicality. R.J. Paradee

  7. Review by Dev Ferraz
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    Working with Sefi was a great experience! He is very organized, pays close attention to detail, and was incredibly responsive to feedback. He worked tirelessly to make sure every adjustment was right, and the final result exceeded my expectations. My song truly came to life with his touch. Highly recommend.

  8. Review by Ari Khan
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    Sefi is a phenomenal, multi-talented engineer. Professional, patient, and consistently delivers top-tier results.

  9. Review by Malin P.
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    We had a great experience working with Sefi on the mix and master of our artist’s song. He was highly professional, communicative, and immediately understood the artistic vision, delivering a polished, modern, international sound. Feedback was implemented quickly and thoughtfully. Highly recommended — we’re looking forward to working together again.

  10. Review by Sebastia A.
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    Working with Sefi was an excellent experience from start to finish. He has a very clear ability to understand the artistic vision behind a project and elevate it without compromising its identity.

    The final mix sounds powerful, balanced, and full of depth, with great attention to details. The workflow was highly professional throughout: clear communication, well-focused revisions, and deadlines always met.

  11. Review by Gianfranco P.
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    Once again, Sefi elevated my music to a truly professional level. I couldn't be happier with his mix and master on the latest track he worked on. His attention to detail, taste and understanding of what the song wants to be really comes through. I cannot wait for the next one.

  12. Review by Chuck Sabo
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    Love working with Sefi! Always interesting, great sounding productions!
    I mean...ALWAYS!!

  13. Review by Jamie C.
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    It continues to be a pleasure working with Sefi on my upcoming album. Really appreciate all your work. Thank you

  14. Review by Michael M
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    I’ve recently completed an album with Sefi mixing and mastering all 9 tracks. The result and process could not have been better. He’s amazing at what he does, is an absolute pleasure to deal with, great communication and gets back quickly. I had tight delays in finishing up and no surprise, Sefi came through on that as well. What a pro in every sense. Would have loved to give him a big hug but I’m a little while’s away. Thank you Sefi - so unbelievably happy with the result.

  15. Review by Michael M
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    Many reviews state how amazing their song sounds and how great it is working with Sefi, and that is 100% true, but I would also like to highlight how responsible Sefi is with deadlines. If Sefi says he’ll have it ready by a certain date, he’ll have it finished and ready for that date. No excuses, no delays. Sefi really delivers in all sense of the word! What a pro!!Highly recommend!

  16. Review by Xana
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    He was incredibly professional and kept working until every detail matched what I envisioned. His work was meticulous, and he truly listened to my requests. I would love to work with him again.

  17. Review by Jett P.
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    Did a phenomenal job delivering on a tight deadline, nailed it on the first draft as Sefi often does!

  18. Review by Dion
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    Sefi is timely, professional, considerate, and above all, very talented! Always a pleasure to work with on any track.

  19. Review by Mark K.
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    I worked previously with Sefi on mixing and mastering my CD project "It's Been Something" a couple of years back. It was a fantastic experience and we are now working on a remix of one of my live shows, and I'll be working with Sefi on several projects in 2026 and 2027. Sefi is simply the ultimate professional always delivering superb quality. I look forward to many future projects with Sefi in the future!

  20. Review by Michael M.
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    Sefi took this track and turned it into something truly alive. The mix feels polished, current, and ready for release — exactly the vibe I was aiming for. He has an incredible way of making a song hit harder and stand out in all the right ways. As always, working with him is an absolute joy. Highly recommend!

Interview with Sefi Carmel

  1. Q: Tell us about a project you worked on you are especially proud of and why. What was your role?

  2. A: One particular highlight was working on the Remix of the track ‘Papa Was A Rolling Stone’ by the incredible Phil Collins. My role included programming, playing the keys and mixing the song, which was a very exciting experience personally, having been a fan of Phil Collin’s music for many years.

  3. Q: What's your typical work process?

  4. A: I have a fantastically talented assistant. He imports the files into Logic/Pro Tools, cleans up the edits, tunes the vocals, quantizes and replaces/adds drum samples where necessary. Then I come into the picture. When the song is all in time and in tune. In a typical band production (for example) - I will start with the drums - they are the skeleton of the song. The drums need to sound awesome before anything else. Then I mix in the bass, followed by guitars. I have a massive collection of vintage synths (Moog, Roland, Korg, Yamaha, Dave Smith, Nord, Waldorf, Oberheim.....) and a huge library of samples (from Project Sam, Spitfire, East West, Heaviocity….), so where applicable I usually add/enhance/replace synths and samples (e.g. - strings). I will then work on the vocals as the final crowning jewel.

  5. Q: What are you working on at the moment?

  6. A: It’s crazy busy. I am currently producing, mixing and mastering tracks for clients from Tokyo, Milan, Miami, London, Toronto…. Its an exciting time!

  7. Q: Analog or digital and why?

  8. A: Both. Some music just sounds better analog and alternatively some music, especially bass heavy music like hip hop or dubstep, can benefit from digital processing. It’s a question of having the choice of both worlds. My workflow allows me to make that decision at a relatively late stage - I can decide right at the end of the process whether to present the client with either an analog or digital mix.

  9. Q: What's your 'promise' to your clients?

  10. A: That I will mix their song, as if it were my own.

  11. Q: What do you like most about your job?

  12. A: The music and client satisfaction.

  13. Q: What questions do customers most commonly ask you? What's your answer?

  14. A: What I think of their song. I tell them the truth.

  15. Q: What's the biggest misconception about what you do?

  16. A: That anyone with a laptop can do it.

  17. Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?

  18. A: How the song was recorded, what daw etc. What is your vision for the song/project?

  19. Q: If you were on a desert island and could take just 5 pieces of gear, what would they be?

  20. A: My Moog modular, Prophet 8, Avalon 737, Neumann 87 and my DAW (Logic).

  21. Q: How would you describe your style?

  22. A: Contemporary. Powerful.

  23. Q: Which artist would you like to work with and why?

  24. A: Nile Rodgers. He is an amazing songwriter and producer.

  25. Q: Can you share one music production tip?

  26. A: If everything is in time and in tune, mixing is easy.

  27. Q: What type of music do you usually work on?

  28. A: I most regularly work on Pop, Rnb, EDM, Rock, Singer songwriter, Indie. However, over the past 20 plus years, I have had the pleasure of working on a huge and diverse array of differing genres of music.

  29. Q: What's your strongest skill?

  30. A: Listening

  31. Q: What do you bring to a song?

  32. A: Objectivity, an experienced pair of ears and ultimately, whatever supports the vision of the artist. And most importantly, I make it sound great!

  33. Q: Tell us about your studio setup.

  34. A: Logic Pro X, PT 11 HD, Waves Mercury, Slate Digital, LOTS of analog synths, 5.1 Genelec monitors, Neumann mics, Avalon preamps, TL Audio analog summing mixer....

  35. Q: What other musicians or music production professionals inspire you?

  36. A: David Bowie, Nile Rodgers, Pharrell Williams, Butch Vig, Hans Zimmer, Tony Visconti, Rick Rubin, Vince Clarke.

  37. Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.

  38. A: Production, Mixing and Mastering.

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  • David Bowie
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Gear Highlights
  • Avid ProTools Ultimate
  • Logic Pro X
  • Avalon VT 747 SP
  • Avalon VT 737 SP
  • Roland Juno-60
  • Roland SH-101
  • Roland RD-600
  • Roland Jupiter-6
  • Roland JX-8P
  • Korg MS20
  • Moog Voyager
  • Neumann U87
  • 5.1
  • 7.1 and Atmos surround Genelec monitoring
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