Music Producer | Recording Audio | Mixing Engineer
Hi I'm James Kananen a music producer, studio owner, and mixing/ mastering engineer. I do production and recording of audio etc from my Studio in Cleveland. Mostly but I do all sorts of audio production and sound supervision and collaboration for radio, TV, film, and commercial audio and video productions. I am professional recording studio engineer and owner of a Cleveland Recording Studio If you have a bad sound or audio problem, it holds you back creatively, and a smooth sailing experience is better than a stressful one. I'm experienced with an advanced level of audio and sound production in a variety of environments, producing music and recording audio featured in a variety of audio production and video recording projects I can work remotely via Zoom, source connect, Skype video, WeTransfer, or Google Drive for file delivery and remote mixing, mastering, and post production Come listen to the sounds we can create together I do Music, Sound Recording, and Mixing I'm Producer, Sound RecordistI'm a local recording and mixing audio professional in the Cleveland area.
My comfortable studio in Cleveland is perfect for your voice over or live band recording project, or video production space. I have the professional recording equipment and flexible acoustically designed space that great for recording podcasts, audiobooks, studio voice overs, or producing music digitally or with tracks recorded from musicians playing in the studio. The studio has a large live recording room, space for the whole band and more, and a world class room sound. With two isolation booths and attached spacious control room, we have the most accurate mixing position in Cleveland to ensure a balanced professional sound.Get in contact with a producer now text (216) 309-2882
I’m a freelance creative minded audio production specialist, with an awesome space to record, mix, and master music. Every project I work on is different, and there's isn't a niche I specialize in, but mostly I'm known for my commercial recording, mastering, and music recording work. I work with audio for individuals, bands, and organizations for a living. My unique blend of project management and a careful ear to help you get the professional result you want at my recording studio in Cleveland, Ohio, or any other live music venue in the Cleveland Area, a film set, or remotely through the internet or on location. I really like working on new interesting projects to help tell your story and capture the narrative in your music. From doing the headphone mixes and watching to be sure the levels are good, I produce music that has character and I am fully equipped to record bands live with drums, bass, electric or acoustic guitar, and the recording studio is fully equipped for a variety of projects.I have experience in many Recording Studios in Cleveland Ohio
When we record audio, we begin to capture the material that will later become the final record or track. What we initially record should be the best possible, including using the best tools, and the best techniques, and in the best acoustic space to capture the sound and energy that we're looking to embody.Mixing and Mastering for Music, Video, Film, Studio, and Home
The recording and playback system at my studio has been optimized over time. Also, my own experience in the professional audio setting is a great asset to artists and performers looking for peak quality and creative control. Using new tools and technology for music production like Pro Tools, the latest plugins and samples, we can craft amazing soundscapes. My accurate listening and recording environment equipped with the best tools is one of the most important things to creating the best material possible., Having good speakers in an acoustically balanced environment lets us really hear what's really going on. We work with high quality studio monitors to make sure the final version is ready for everything from cars and cellphones, to cinemas, homes, and headphones around the world. Using the best samples and effects gets us the best sound out of your project. With custom effects and EQ on every project, you will get the quality you want with the attention to details you might have missed without my expert and attentive ear. Let's talk about what you want to hear and what you don't. Communication is the cat's meow!Sound For Film and Video
Sound is one of the most important elements of film and commercial video. We help with location recorded sound, or add recorded sounds to your soundscapes. We also do custom foley and sound design for full length feature films and creative sound design and custom arrangements for high quality video productions. With 10+ years of experience, this isn't my first rodeo. I make sure the job gets the quality it deserves and done right the first time. When you hire me you benefit from increased quality and professional services from an industry veteran ready to handle projects of any magnitude. Working on a variety of documentary and narrative recordings for various productions including ADR via source connect and re-recording mixer and re-recording for major motion pictures. This job has taken me everywhere in the world via digital projects and I've had the pleasure of working with oscar winning actors and gramming winning performers. As part of an all star team hear in Cleveland, Ohio our studio is a creative hup ready with an extensive collection of top quality professional recording ear and equipment. As a team member working with various roles im ready to bring a new level of quality and professionalism to your production.Let's let our Nervous Systems get Stimulated from the Sound
The sound goes into your head and stimulates the brain. Hopefully something special happens and your project can become something to remember. I strive to capture the communication response in the brain and engage with audiences all around the world. Let's get together and experience sound recording, mixing, mastering, audio post production, and sound design. Let's let our left hemisphere brains analyze the sound, and also balance that with the right hemisphere creativity side to help you create the most engaging content possible. It could be mixing music, audio for film or video , or anything else, I help connect with audiences to stimulate the emotional response of listeners. Whether its trust, live energy, or another state of mind or mood, I look forward to exploring new areas of expression. These skills of balance and listening are not easy to cultivate. I have a lot of experience mixing, with an ear for problem frequencies and critical balance adjustments and the ins and outs of making sound recordings and records The flexibility and ability to change my views to incorporate new emotional responses, and look forward to listening to your material without prejudice, to make it the best ever. It's tough to listen to something 100 times and still have perspective for what the next step towards perfection might be, but from making notes of possible problems, and pulling from the best takes, and listening to it at a variety of levels and speakers, I can balance specific listening skills that benefit you the listener!I can help you with Music and sound production
I do a lot of remote audio post production work for film and music. You send the tracks, and list the edits and mixing or mastering steps needed to finish your project. I can listen back in my recording, mixing, and mastering studio and send the finished mixes back to you for your review. You'll be very pleased with your finished audio results.The Process begins with you!
A lot of making sure things are smooth sailing comes down to planning. During our journey together, I like to work with a clear vision and plan of where we're going. It's a lot like taking a road trip, whether it's a few hours, or a few days, we need to keep going towards our destination without a lot of screw balling and u turns in circles all over the place. Check out my plan for smooth sailing for studio projects!What I Do
I’m a recording, mixing and mastering engineer operating mostly out of my Studio in Cleveland Ohio. I record mix and master audio for individuals, bands, and organizations professionally. My unique blend of project management and a careful ear will help you get the professional result you want, with the balancing of tones and careful adjustment of the dynamics of your music, speech, or sound.Multimedia Artist
As an artist, I can help offer creative perspective in a meaningful and respectful way. Your unique vision and personal tastes are taken into account, Whether its vintage vibes or modern production techniques our somewhere in between, every project is unique and given careful consideration