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Hi, I'm Darrius Smith, a seasoned audio engineer with over 20 years of experience in recording and mixing music, especially within hip-hop, R&B, and gospel genres. I've had the pleasure of working with over 100 artists, helping them create radio-ready mixes while running my own home studio in Detroit. I love mentoring independent artists and offering guidance through every step of their production journey. In addition to my in-studio work, I specialize in remote session management using tools like Pro Tools and Parsec to ensure seamless collaboration no matter where my clients are located. I'm passionate about delivering polished sound and fostering strong client relationships through clear communication and expert technical skills.…Hi, I'm Darrius Smith, a seasoned audio engineer with over 20 years of experience in recording and mixing music, especially within hip-hop, R&B, and gospel genres. I've had the pleasure of working with over 100 artists, helping them create radio-ready mixes while running my own home studio in Detroit. I love mentoring independent artists and offering guidance through every step of their production journey. In addition to my in-studio work, I specialize in remote session management using tools like Pro Tools and Parsec to ensure seamless collaboration no matter where my clients are located. I'm passionate about delivering polished sound and fostering strong client relationships through clear communication and expert technical skills.

Darrius Smith

Audio Engineer, Studio Owner, Mixing Engineer, +2

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Hi, I'm Darrius Smith, a seasoned audio engineer with over 20 years of experience in recording and mixing music, especially within hip-hop, R&B, and gospel genres. I've had the pleasure of working with over 100 artists, helping them create radio-ready mixes while running my own home studio in Detroit. I love mentoring independent artists and offering guidance through every step of their production journey. In addition to my in-studio work, I specialize in remote session management using tools like Pro Tools and Parsec to ensure seamless collaboration no matter where my clients are located. I'm passionate about delivering polished sound and fostering strong client relationships through clear communication and expert technical skills.…Hi, I'm Darrius Smith, a seasoned audio engineer with over 20 years of experience in recording and mixing music, especially within hip-hop, R&B, and gospel genres. I've had the pleasure of working with over 100 artists, helping them create radio-ready mixes while running my own home studio in Detroit. I love mentoring independent artists and offering guidance through every step of their production journey. In addition to my in-studio work, I specialize in remote session management using tools like Pro Tools and Parsec to ensure seamless collaboration no matter where my clients are located. I'm passionate about delivering polished sound and fostering strong client relationships through clear communication and expert technical skills.

Available to hire

Hi, I’m Darrius Smith, a seasoned audio engineer with over 20 years of experience in recording and mixing music, especially within hip-hop, R&B, and gospel genres. I’ve had the pleasure of working with over 100 artists, helping them create radio-ready mixes while running my own home studio in Detroit. I love mentoring independent artists and offering guidance through every step of their production journey.

In addition to my in-studio work, I specialize in remote session management using tools like Pro Tools and Parsec to ensure seamless collaboration no matter where my clients are located. I’m passionate about delivering polished sound and fostering strong client relationships through clear communication and expert technical skills.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Intermediate

Language

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Lead Engineer / Studio Owner at Tracksmiff Studios

January 1, 2004 - June 20, 2024

Engineered, mixed, and/or mastered over 500 tracks for 100+ artists, including underground and breakout acts in Detroit’s independent scene. Scheduled and led 1-on-1 sessions both in-studio and remotely using Source-Connect and Zoom. Managed session backups, file delivery, billing, and project timelines independently. Mentored emerging engineers and interns on session preparation, microphone techniques, and client etiquette.

Freelance Audio Engineer – Remote / On-Call at Various Clients

January 1, 2004 - June 20, 2024

Supported podcast production, remote vocal tracking, and post-production editing via Pro Tools. Coordinated across teams to manage deadlines, session times, and deliverables using cloud-based tools such as Google Drive, Dropbox, and Trello. Provided technical support to artists with remote setups to ensure seamless sessions.