What artists are saying.

  • "To be honest, I never learned to value a great mix before I heard what José did with my tracks. You can polish a song to fit the industry standard and make it stream friendly, but what his mixes have as an advantage, is soul. Through lucky coincidences, my materials have gotten into the hands of an audio magician whose style and approach match with my taste perfectly, all the times I’ve received a folder of fresh mixes, these just click with me. It might be the details in the recordings I’ve never noticed that José manages to enhance or the use of that real nice analogue gear, I can just hear his passion for audio glowing through it all. And I think that is the most important thing, to create with passion. It glows through!"

    — eik

  • “José is is the kind of person who’s love for the music and creation expands way wider than just a technical approach. He is able to really feel into what experience you want to create and approaches it with a lot of care and kindness. I’m big on textures, drama and creating a big space for the track to breathe in and José is able to build that room in a way that supports and elevates the track.”

    — kitty florentine

  • “Throughout the decades of my music making I have had the pleasure of meeting and working with fantastic musicians from all over the world. However, I could never find an artistic collaborator that understood what I was after when it came to the sonic worlds I dreamed up in the studio; that is until I met José Diogo Neves. Working with José is not work - he intrinsically listens to the tracks I send him and he knows exactly what I want even if I do not! His depth of knowledge allows him to cover all I throw at him from avant-electronic bleeps to exotic saxophone jams to classical opuses and even proto-black-metal-baroque-psychedelia! I can not express how great his ear and skills are and am incredibly lucky to have him as a musical partner. Plus he’s great to talk soccer and football with between projects! “

    — clifton hyde

  • “José is a real YES kind of a man in the music business. He comes along with the craziest ideas, unusual instrumentations and complicated locations. His work has given my music strong wings.”

    — maria faust

  • “Diogo is a cool flame, composed by nature, and driven by passion. He is an engineer that hears things that no other engineer is listening to; an artist!”

    — maria alejandra quintanilla

  • “Diogo is the only person on this planet I’d trust both my music and my life at the same time!!!”

    — renato diz

  • "Working with José is a very enjoyable process. He is quite a nuanced engineer, so he is always able to express even the smallest details in words and make everything understandable. Recording in the studio with José is simple, as it is easy to find a common language and mindset with him. When mixing and mastering, he is very straightforward about any approach that he has taken and that again makes it easy to communicate with him effectively. José is a professional that seems to work with passion - can’t ask for much more!!!"

    — duo ruut

  • "Creating music is personal. You want a safe space when working with an engineer. With José there’s no stress. Just trust, empathy and musical excellence. An all-around great soul to spend those long hours in the studio with."

    — kristjan ruus

  • “With a constant professionalism and more importantly enthusiasm and love for his work, José surpassed our wildest expectations. His input on mixing and mastering in our album took the final product to a whole new level. Looking forward to work with José again.”

    — tonik ensemble

  • “José is wonderful to work with. He entitles himself as a mixing/mastering engineer, but for sure I can call him my friend with best ears on the market. Yes, he is your friend and he wants your music to be the best it can be. You won’t believe the dimensions of your craft after José gives it a go. Oh, and he loves crushing drums - what else do you want?”

    — ivo leesar

  • “I’ve never seen José let anything turn out just ‘okay’ during a recording session. It’s he who taught me the importance of recording properly and never having the “we’ll fix it in post” attitude. For that reason he’s delivered quality every time. José really believes in people he works with, and it shows. In addition to his technical and creative talents, he has the ability to make the artist feel super confident and safe working with him - he brings out the best in people around him. And he never seems to be in a hurry, which is not realistically possible, but just shows his professionalism.”

    — maris pihlap

  • “I have had the privilege of working with José as both an artist whose music he has expertly recorded, mixed and mastered; and as a budding sound engineer myself who has learned a lot from him. In each capacity José has always been easy-going and open minded while keeping to his professional integrity and the never-ending quest for perfecting his craft. As an artist it is important to have that safety-net feeling that the engineer you work with knows what they’re doing down to every technical detail - which is becoming increasingly rare in the modern world where anyone with a laptop and interface can claim to be an audio engineer. But even more important to me personally is that the engineer loves the music and is communicating with the artist in an open and honest fashion - and this guy has it all. This blend of assured quality, creative flow and kindheartedness is what makes José one of the greats!”

    — jaan jaago

  • “If you need someone who can finish your song quickly (while not ignoring details!) and thoroughly (while not overthinking stuff!), José is the magician you need. I think he is especially skillful in enhancing what you have without pressing in his own agenda - meaning, he is able to determine what it is you would like to achieve and then doing it with the minimum amount of fuzz and confusion, which is no mean feat in the ever-confusing the-song-is-almost-finished part of the process. Plus, he's super chill, which is the biggest reason I like working with him.”

    — sten-olle

  • “The amount of dedication, passion and consistency that I have seen in José's work over the many years I have known him, is mind blowing. The fact that he mixed and mastered my album was an absolute honor and I could not be happier with the result. Besides being great at his craft, he is also extremely amazing at understanding and supporting the artists he is working with. Not an easy task considering how messy and personal the creative process is! “

    — judith parts

  • “You can feel the love of music in José's work. His mixing compliments the artist's work by bringing forward the characteristics and peculiarities of a song. After all, authenticity is something we all strive towards and Jose's work is a testament to that.”

    — the boondocks

  • "José in my eyes is the best example of a real perfectionist. In music industry you can hardly meet a person with this kind of high work ethic and sense of responsibility. And in addition to this, he’s just a wonderful human being, whose main mission during the recording session is to make musicians feel comfortable. Musically, the most important thing about Jose is that he let us, musicians, sound like we really do, without any modifications he can bring out the pure sound of the voice or instrument and keep it that way until the record is mastered. Thumbs up for José!"

    — janno trump

  • "José and I love the same stuff: star wars, jazz, drums and the constant pursuance to achieve the best sound. And he does it with ease...!"

    — tõnu tubli

  • “For me José has always been a genius when it comes to recording, mixing and making things sound deep, warm and meaningful. It almost feels like the music is hugging you, like you could reach out and touch it. Unbelievable, I know. But what I enjoy most about him is his personality, he’s got a chill and welcoming presence. Good things tend to happen when he is involved.”

    — norman salumäe

  • "I’ve worked with José twice now and it has been nothing but a blessing! There’s nothing better than going into the recording session with someone you can trust 100% - he knows what he wants to get out of the recording process, even if it takes all the microphones he can possibly get his hands on. Not only is it super interesting to watch, but it’s also one of many things reassuring that he takes every song, every album and every artist as seriously as possible and gives his absolute best to make every piece sound golden."

    — kelly vask

  • “(Oliver) José is a dream to work with. He weaves the sound come out of you and onto the record in the sweatest of journeys. He got us to sound as live as we were playing in your own living room. So I (Rando) was really uneasy towards recording in a studio. It made me feel dry and empty, sterile surroundings that had no life in it. Since I do believe that our best colours reveal themselves in a live concert situation. But then I met José and after the first recording day I did feel something different. i did think to myself “With this guy we actually might do it, we might sound like a great live set with him on the buttons, mics and sliders.” And I am truly happy to call him my friend! AND – he is a good “take-motivator”, meaning he knows how to lure out the best take in such a manner that even if you’re having a bad set of takes he’ll convince you that The One take is coming and you will start believing him. And sure enough, The One take always comes! Thanks man!”

    — odd hugo

  • "José is the best - simple as that! Although no more words are needed I have to say that it has been a blast working with him. He made our recording session a vacation full of laughter and bright ideas. You will never feel stressed with him, cause he is just so chillaxed fellow himself. And he doesn't mind changes! - you will hear that a lot. He is only satisfied with the best so he makes sure that everybody including himself is happy with the result. The sound that comes out of his hands is just magical! He likes to experiment, but also never forgets how the musicians want their music to sound. In the end, he will not be just a guy who mixes your music, he will be a friend for a lifetime!"

    — etnosfäär

  • “Working with José is always super easy and exciting. He really has his own sound but at the same time he'll take the time to find your sound. That's some real stuff! And his a super chill guy! Praise his ears! 🙌”

    — joshua stephenz

  • “José has this incredible drive and work ethic that is just astonishing. He’s got a fantastic mixture of great, great skill (in recording, mixing and mastering) and also a growing mindset that allows him to constantly learn and evolve his craft. A truly dedicated professional that does what he does for all the right reasons! What a great pleasure and inspiration it is to work and just be with this dude!!”

    — mané fernandes

  • “José is one unique mofo! In studio he is very much “in the zone” and very attentive and helpful. He’s really good with vintage analog gear and always up for bringing out great tone in so many different styles of music. With music and artistry above all, he’s got that old school approach with a twist of modern knowledge. And on top of everything, with this engineer, you’ll have a friend for life! Thank you!”

    — elephants from neptune

  • “Working with José Diogo is so easy and inspiring. His care for the details is legendary and he's all about making YOUR idea and YOUR sound shine through. I'm so much looking forward to the next mixing session!”

    — luca curcio

  • “He’s happy when you are happy. It’s hard to find people who are willing to go the extra mile just to make you feel happy. He’s always into learning new tricks and approaches whilst absorbing as much knowledge from you as possible. His passion motivates exactly when needed and gives you space when needed. You can always rely on him. You never have to tell him anything things twice and most of all he becomes a good friend during the process.”

    — taavi paomets

  • “I had the honor of having José mixing and mastering my album “We Become Ravens” and it was a beautiful experience. He was extremely attentive to details and delivered something truly amazing. He’s a true professional and a master craftsman!”

    — jonas thor gudmundsson (ruxpin)

  • “I think that José’s best quality is making you feel comfortable in the recording environment. He focuses on your strengths and that way he gets the best of you in that moment. Going to studio with him is like visiting a friend! As a mixer I like his taste in analog sound and equipment. Again, very professional, friendly and has his own sound!”

    — raul ojamaa

  • “This guy has golden ears! Professional, helping and a really awesome sound engineer!”

    — lauri kadalipp

  • "José is an amazing mix engineer to work with. As an artist he really captures my visions and turns rough demos and ideas into full industry level master pieces. Very detail oriented and what I appreciate the most is that José cares about the pieces he works on. I just didn’t send it in to get mixed and mastered I sent it in to have someone put their own ideas and care into my music and that’s exactly what I get back in the final mix."

    — svndra

  • “Very professional and supportive engineer! It’s really inspiring to work with him!”

    — kirke karja

  • “José has a way of getting us to see where the juice is at. Where the gravy’s at. Not only at the kitchen, but also in our recordings. He is a jedi of recognizing the quality moments during recording. When he gives thumbs up and says “that’s it, that’s the take!” then that is the take. We are very lucky to have made such a friend with golden ears and ultra relaxed personality during the recording of our debut album. Right on, brother!”

    — lexsoul dancemachine

  • "It's very easy to befriend this dude, given his blend of professionalism and competence with humility. You'll most certainly learn something new from him everyday, and that's the sorta person you want on your side in this business. Not only a technically gifted guy, but a good person. His work speaks for itself."

    — alexandre moreira

  • "José’s dedication towards his work is admirable. He is very punctual and has a strong sense of duty. Yet he is creative and inventive when having to eliminate whatever barrier in the course of the working process. You don’t have to worry about things trusted in José’s hands to be taken care of. They will be done. On time. And the outcome is beyond expectations."

    — linda kanter