music mixing Berlin
Max Emil Hurlebaus
Max Emil Hurlebaus
My name is Max. I do audio editing, sound design, music mixing, composition, and music production. Based in the heart of Berlin, my studio is here to serve musicians, bands, labels, podcast agencies, audio advertisers, and artists who want their sound to stand out.
Whether you’re looking for polished audio editing, creative sound design, elaborated audio mixes or custom music production – I’m here to bring your vision to life. With state-of-the-art tools and a passion for delivering exceptional results.
Let’s work together to create something amazing.
turn your wonderful recordings into captivating audio products, ready to publish on streaming platforms.
creative guidance for music productions, multimedia app-lications, podcasts, audio dramas or theatre.
level-up your skills in audio recording, sound design, arrangement, creative mixing and music production.
pre-made or custom album cover art for your next release as a label, artist or band (print & digital).
Clicking the cover opens the release in a new tab.
Michael Dean Bergmann (songwriter)
"Max Emil is a versatile, very relaxed and caring producer, musician and artist. He has created an atmospheric, cozy and inspired ambience and the attention to detail runs through all aspects of our work together. I'm always amazed at the sound Max conjures up in his studio!"
Monada (label)
"Max Emil is an artist of various disciplines and musical genres. With Samt & Opal, the multi-talent has created 3 original tracks that bring forth an evenly elegant and mystical soundscape with a lot of artistic finesse. Schnekkno enthusiasts and downtempo lovers can expect to be carried light-footedly and gently through beautiful alchemical melodies. With compositions that are full of instrumental, organic highlights, Max' opens up dreamy realms with strong emotional depth."
Nyala (band)
"Working with Max on the artwork for our band, Nyala, was a fantastic experience. Despite the distance between us (we're based in the Netherlands and he's in Germany), the collaboration was smooth and enjoyable. Our communication through video calls and WhatsApp was relaxed and personal, making the process feel very connected. We are super happy with the end result! Max took the time to really understand our music and vision by listening to our tracks and checking out our bio and photos. We created a mood board with some of his previous works and our own ideas, and from there, he developed sketches that perfectly captured our style and concept. The result was stunning: a beautiful cover art, two single designs, and a CD digipack design that we absolutely love. Additionally, Max was clear and transparent about financial aspects, agreements, and deadlines, ensuring a seamless workflow. We couldn't have asked for a better artistic partner for this project!"
the studio
Equipped with high-end monitoring, analog gear full of character and state-of-the-art software, my studio is here for your audio needs. Settled in the lively neighborhood of Friedrichshain Berlin, ideas can flow and be processed with focus.
the philosophy
I approach every project with attention to detail and a clear vision of how I believe the musical piece should sound. Simultaneously, communication is key to ensure the final result aligns with your artistic intentions.
Clients and collaborators appreciate my non-judgemental perspective and ability to guide them through the creative decision-making process. Together, we craft the best possible sound and experience for each project.
composition
outstanding musical pieces for songwriters, film, games, theatre and more
sound design
vivid sounds for multimedia applications, animations, jingles, videos
audio recording
high quality recordings for instrumentalists, singers, bands, artists, podcasts, voice-overs
music mixing
getting the best possible results out of your recordings, for all types of music and audio productions
editing
detailed montage of your material and keeping your signals clean
restauration
noise reduction and reparation of damaged audio recording
mastering
polishing your tracks to match industry standard levels
creative guidance
navigating through your creative process in the role of a music producer
album cover art
unique designs for your next music release – digital and CD/Vinyl
print products
eye-catching designs for posters, flyers, merchandise and more
logos
striking logos and fonts to match your band/brand identity
music production
learn how to compose, record and mix your own music
bass guitar lessons
learn how to be the root of every band from a bassist with +20 years of experience
creative coaching
overcome your writer's block or performance anxiety
My musical and audio-technological journey started with a cassette player when I recorded mixtapes from the radio as a kid. As an early teenager I made first contact with a kind of DAW playing "Music Creation" on the Playstation 1. At the age of 14 I got my first bass guitar, soon followed by founding a ska band with friends from school. By the age of 17 we booked our first studio session and released our first CD Album in 2010. The Bachelor of Music degree was achieved in 2017. During this time, taking part in the band Lemon Lights led to recording an EP and eventually two Albums.
Since 2017 I do music production in Berlin as a freelancer. I work with various band projects, recording sessions and editing/mixing recorded music, podcasts and other audio content.