I’m Saeed Azab, a mixing and mastering engineer with 19 years of professional experience, delivering radio-ready, professional sound for artists across genres. Based in Manchester, UK, I work with musicians to create mixes that translate emotionally as well as sonically—so the record feels right to the listener, not just measures well in a session. Alongside engineering, I teach mixing and mastering and bring a musician’s perspective from years as a recording artist. I’m comfortable with remote, stem-based workflows, revision rounds, and fast deadlines, using tools like Steinberg Cubase, WaveLab Pro, and a wide plugin palette to deliver competitive streaming loudness and label-ready masters.

I’m Saeed Azab, a mixing and mastering engineer with 19 years of professional experience, delivering radio-ready, professional sound for artists across genres. Based in Manchester, UK, I work with musicians to create mixes that translate emotionally as well as sonically—so the record feels right to the listener, not just measures well in a session. Alongside engineering, I teach mixing and mastering and bring a musician’s perspective from years as a recording artist. I’m comfortable with remote, stem-based workflows, revision rounds, and fast deadlines, using tools like Steinberg Cubase, WaveLab Pro, and a wide plugin palette to deliver competitive streaming loudness and label-ready masters.

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I’m Saeed Azab, a mixing and mastering engineer with 19 years of professional experience, delivering radio-ready, professional sound for artists across genres. Based in Manchester, UK, I work with musicians to create mixes that translate emotionally as well as sonically—so the record feels right to the listener, not just measures well in a session.

Alongside engineering, I teach mixing and mastering and bring a musician’s perspective from years as a recording artist. I’m comfortable with remote, stem-based workflows, revision rounds, and fast deadlines, using tools like Steinberg Cubase, WaveLab Pro, and a wide plugin palette to deliver competitive streaming loudness and label-ready masters.

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Language

English
Advanced
Persian
Fluent

Work Experience

Mixing & Mastering Instructor
January 1, 2015 - Present
Teaches mixing and mastering fundamentals and practical workflow, covering balance, gain-staging, tonal decisions, dynamics, and final loudness targets. Focuses on how to build mixes that work musically for real listeners, not just technically on meters.
Mix Engineer, Mix Engineer, Mastering Engineer, Producer, Audio Engineer at 80Hz Studio
January 1, 2015 - Present
Freelance and remote mixing & mastering for international clients, including independent artists and labels. Handles the full client lifecycle from brief and stem-based delivery through revision rounds and final label-ready formatting. Provides mixing and mastering with tonal shaping, dynamics control, and streaming/competitive loudness targets, grounded in analogue-style approaches (SSL/Neve/API console emulation, tube coloration). Delivers on tight deadlines via Fiverr, Twine, SoundBetter, and Upwork.
Mix Engineer at 80Hz Studio
January 1, 2015 - Present
Audio Engineer , Mix Engineer , Mastering Engineer , Producer
Recording Artist (Rapper)
January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2013
Wrote, recorded, and performed original material over several years before transitioning into engineering full-time. This background informs how I approach mixes from an artist’s viewpoint—what vocals, drums, and arrangement elements need to feel like to the performer and audience.

Education

Bachelor of Sound Engineering at Parsian Sound City
February 2, 2005 - February 25, 2019
Bachelor of Sound Engineering at Parsian Sound City
February 1, 2005 - February 28, 2019

Qualifications

Steinberg Cubase
February 1, 2018 - February 28, 2019
Steinberg Cubase Certification
February 1, 2018 - February 28, 2019

Industry Experience

Education, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services