Articles Written By:Matthew DeFreitas

Welcome to Bay Eight. I built this studio without knowing what the hell I was doing. I started as a young, scrappy wannabe producer and aspiring audio engineer eager to be seen and heard. I realized quickly that I needed to be around professional musicians if I wanted...

In 2023, I launched an online mixing and mastering service aimed at giving indie musicians access to the same high-quality treatment we offer at my studio, Bay Eight in Miami—but for a fraction of the price. It didn't work. In this article, I'll tell you exactly why...