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Experience, Emotion, Talent, Vibe, Love... These things are all necessary to making great records, and that is what I do. I'm Bradley Prakope, a recording / mixing engineer and producer based in Dallas, TX. I have been making records professionally for many years and have developed time tested philosophies and approaches to recording and mixing your music. This site is designed to give artists worldwide access to affordable, professional, hit-quality mixing services that are a step above the competition and the norm. 

We are all very aware of the drastic changes that have rocked the music industry over the last 10 years, and with them has come a new breed of DIY artists armed with all the tools necessary to make competitive records... well, almost. There is certainly no lack of talent and creativity in this new era of the music industry, and artists new and old are pushing the boundaries of production and music making everyday. But what seems to be lacking in so many independent projects is the depth, dynamics, clarity, and richness of the final sonic presentation. This is where I can help.

No amount of equipment or intention can make up for the years of experience that come with a great engineer. My work on literally thousands of recording sessions has given me a perspective that is unique unto me, and has taught me not only how to listen, but how to deliver an emotion through sound. My job as an engineer or producer is to serve the song and deliver the message that the artist intended. Knowing how to use the technology is only the first step. Knowing how to become transparent so that the artists vision is presented in the best possible way takes years. This is why people hire me.

Please take a minute to have a listen to some songs that I have engineered and mixed in the player to the left, and if you like what you hear, let's talk about what I can do for you. If you would like to have me mix your songs please fill out this simple form to get started. I have very personal relationships with all of my clients, so don't hesitate to contact me with any questions. Thanks for visiting!

Want to give a quick shout out to my boy Scott Hoying who is currently kicking butt on "The Sing Off", which airs every Monday on NBC. For those who don't know, "The Sing Off" is a TV show similar to American Idol or The X Factor but differs in that the competitors are a cappella groups instead of solo singers. Scott is the lead member in a group called Pentatonix who are currently getting much love from the judges (Ben Folds, Sarah Bareilles, and Shawn Stockman from Boys II Men). We had the pleasure of working with Scott on a few original songs a couple years ago, one of which you can hear in the player on this page. Scott is one of the most talented vocalists I have ever worked with, and an all around great guy. Much love and best of luck!

Last week I was fortunate enough to have the honor of recording for 5 days at the amazing Blue Rock Studio and Artist Ranch in Wimberley, TX. I was there working on Katie Carroll's second album which I believe will be one of the best albums I've ever worked on when it's complete. I have always enjoyed Katie's songwriting, but this most recent work is a new level for her. That coupled with the amazing group of musicians we had with us made for an absolutely timeless experience. The legendary Curt Bisquera was on drums along with Ben Wilson from Blues Traveler on keys and David and Daran DeShazo on bass and guitars respectively. Of course Josh Goode was co-producing the project with me and played a few parts down himself. Everything about this studio is absolutely top-notch -- from the staff and hospitality to the control room acoustics and fantastic custom C7 grand piano. We brought in a collection of vintage keyboards and mics as well to compliment the setup.

There were a few pieces of gear that stood out during the sessions including the lovely FET 47's (rentals), Wunder's version of the C12 and U47, the Shadow Hills Mono Gamma pre's and Mastering Comp, and the GML 2032's, which I was especially impressed by. I also have to mention that Blue Rock is the first studio I have worked in where the main monitoring system is not only useable, but glorious! I listened to their Dynaudio M4's for the majority of the session!

But the most amazing part was the vibe. Blue Rock is set on 20 acres on top of a small mountain in a relatively remote part of the Texas hill country. The views are incredible and there are over a mile of hiking trails on the property. The facility has fantastic guest accommodations, and the level of attention to detail is beyond expectations. I was especially impressed by the kindness of the staff (thank you Billy and Dodee!!!), we really felt like we were family during our time there. I would highly recommend this facility to any artist who is looking to remove themselves from their daily routine while making a record. It certainly worked for ours.