Joshua Strand

Mixing & Mastering

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Pop, Hip-Hop and R&B mix engineer. Josh will have your songs translating on all systems with punchy, loud and dynamic mixes. Josh has worked on projects with Teddy Swims, Benson Boone, Daily J, Who Shot Scott, Jujulipps, Aidan Fine, Eleven7four, 0800, Rhys Rich, Xuzz, Amber Luck, Chores and more.

After graduating from SAE with a Bachelor of Recording Arts, Josh was mentored by producer Djeisan Suskov (BENEE, Leisure) before working as the head engineer at Parachute Studios for the past two years.

Josh has been a respected mix engineer for 6 years and a live sound engineer for 8 years. From the studio to the live show, he has a great understanding for how mixes translate in the real world & through large PA systems.

Josh is always aiming to serve the artist intention from start to finish, working on the details that matter to create an exciting, balanced and defined mix.

- Turnaround within 7 business days, top priority for deadlines
- All exports include a final mix, group stems and instrumental
- Up to three revisions included in the fixed rate mix fee
- All mixes delivered in 32 bit & masters delivered in 24 bit

Have a look through Josh's full portfolio on our website:

https://www.metrorecords.co.nz/

Would love to hear from you. Click the contact button above to get in touch.

13 Reviews

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  1. Review by Taylor Roche
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    by Taylor Roche

    I was fortunate to work with Josh earlier this year on a live studio recording session with my 5 piece band. He was the only engineer for this session, so tackling a full band solo is a feat in itself, but he made it look and feel seamless. In the studio he brings such a calm and kind energy, and delivers the best of every artist. From my own experience, and listening to other projects he has worked on, Josh holds a multi-genre, professional standard for detail I've rarely seen/heard from NZ. I would recommend him for any artist, Pop, Rap, Singer-Songwriter... Josh is your guy.

  2. Review by MCK
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    by MCK

    I worked with Josh when I was needing a fresh perspective and to experiment after releasing my album "Becoming" in 2022. He not only created such an open and accepting environment to create in but was an equally talented producer, songwriter and engineer for our session. He is so patient, calm and knows when to leave space for an artist to think or take a break, and can work across a wide range of genres from mainstream pop to hip-hop. I would not hesitate in recommending Josh to anyone who needs a versatile producer (who can also mix and master beautifully) or just a listening ear!

  3. Review by OSQAR ROSE
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    by OSQAR ROSE

    I have had the privilege of working with Josh for over four years now, and I can't speak highly enough of the attention to detail and drive he has in bringing a song and vision to life. Josh has been instrumental in my growth as an artist. In addition to his technical abilities, he creates a safe space for artists to be vulnerable and emotional in the studio, which has helped bring out the best in me as a singer-songwriter—something I am incredibly grateful for. I would recommend Josh to anyone seeking both technical and creative assistance. He has always delivered to a professional standard.

  4. Review by OSQAR ROSE
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    by OSQAR ROSE

    I have had the privilege of working with Josh for over four years now, and I can't speak highly enough of the attention to detail and drive he has in bringing a song and vision to life. Josh has been instrumental in my growth as an artist. In addition to his technical abilities, he creates a safe space for artists to be vulnerable and emotional in the studio, which has helped bring out the best in me as a singer-songwriter—something I am incredibly grateful for. I would recommend Josh to anyone seeking both technical and creative assistance. He has always shown up and

  5. Review by Hyan
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    by Hyan

    Josh was the first perfesional mix engineer I ever worked with and I will never be using anyone else. His turn around and communication made it such an easy process. He's a lovely dude to work with and I was blown away with the outcome. Highly recommended!

  6. Review by Martin R.
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    I've had the incredible privilege of collaborating with Josh for over 5 years. He is an exceptional creative partner and has a unique ability to bring a vision to life. His talent, creativity, and dedication to crafting exceptional records has consistently elevated my work to new heights and has been instrumental in shaping some of my most memorable records.

  7. Review by alayna
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    by alayna

    Loved working with Josh for a couple days for a live performance series filmed at Parachute Studios. He is an absolute professional. Not only is he organised, attentive and delivers excellent quality work, but he is also a really kind and caring person. Josh took great care in getting the best sound possible both during the set up, recording, post, mixing and mastering and I couldn't be happier with the result.

  8. Review by Jujulipps
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    by Jujulipps

    I had the absolute pleasure of working with Josh on my project “Superstar” and his work ethic was nothing short of amazing! I really appreciate having full professionalism while in the studio space and Josh presented exactly that. His talent is one of a kind and he has been really easy to work with. His knowledge within the audio world is one I really had faith and trust in and receiving a mix from him was always highly anticipating. I can’t wait to work with him soon again! Juju x

  9. Review by Nonso
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    by Nonso

    Worked with Josh, recording brass and vocals. He's got great ears and he's very professional. And, my favourite thing, he's time efficient without being impatient.

  10. Review by Amber Luck
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    by Amber Luck

    Josh is a brilliant mix engineer. He really understands what a song needs and is really receptive to feedback or input from the artist. He works really hard to enhance the song and deliver a mix that sounds great in all environments. I’ll definitely be working with Josh again and recommending him to all my friends.

  11. Review by Zaidoon Nasir
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    by Zaidoon Nasir

    Josh has mixed five projects for me, and I consistently return to work with him because he approaches each project with a level of dedication that goes far beyond simply completing a task. He strives to achieve the best possible results for the artists he works with, treating every mix with meticulous care and respect.

    His understanding of the modern sonic landscape, coupled with his passion for hip-hop, R&B, and alternative/pop is a huge drawing point for me.

  12. Review by Aidan
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    by Aidan

    Josh is a fantastic engineer with a brilliant ear for nuance across various genres. He mixed my debut EP & did a stellar job - highly recommend working with him on whatever project you have!

  13. Review by Stephen Watson
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    by Stephen Watson

    I worked with Josh on my EP and couldn't recommend him more.
    Professional, affordable, and delivered on every deadline I had.
    His clear and timely communication meant collaborating, even while remote, was a breeze. Whether it was a quick tweak or a full mix, Josh always nailed exactly what I needed.

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- Turnaround within 7 business days
- Final mix, group stems and instrumental bounces
- Up to three revisions included in price

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