Music Producer Melbourne — What a Music Producer Actually Does

Make the record you hear in your head. As a Melbourne music producer, I help you shape songs from idea to release: creative direction, performance coaching, recording, and final polish so your tracks land with impact.

What a music producer does

• Song development: refine melody, lyrics, structure, key and tempo.

• Vision & references: translate your influences into a coherent sonic brief.

• Arrangement: decide parts, hooks and dynamics so the song moves.

• Performance direction: get the best takes from artists and players.

• Sound palette: choose mics, instruments, synths and textures.

• Session planning: schedule sessions, manage budgets and session players.

• Recording approach: capture clean, emotive takes in a comfortable studio.

• Post: guide editing, mixing and mastering to a release-ready finish.

Why work with Beat Tank

• 20+ years producing, recording, mixing and vocal coaching in Melbourne.

• Boutique studio: relaxed space that gets real performances.

• Hybrid workflow: analogue character + digital precision.

• Clear communication on scope, timeline and deliverables.

Production process

1. Discovery call – goals, references, timeline, budget.

2. Pre-production – map structure, tempo, instrumentation; build a demo.

3. Tracking – record vocals, instruments and overdubs.

4. Post – editing, mixing and mastering with clear revision points.

5. Release assets – masters, instrumentals, radio edits and metadata.

Genres
Pop, indie, rock, singer-songwriter, hip hop, electronic and more. If you have a vision, we’ll help you shape it.

Ready to start a project with a music producer in Melbourne? Call 0413 151 680 or email ben@beattankproductions.com for a free consult.

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Vocal Production Melbourne — Make Your Vocals Stand Out

Your voice is the headline. Our vocal production workflow combines coaching, smart capture and tasteful polish so vocals sound emotive, consistent and professional across any platform.

Steps we use to make vocals sound professional

1. Pre-session prep

   • Pick the right key/tempo for your range and delivery.

   • Choose the best mic and pop filter for your tone and sibilance.

   • Warm-ups and reference passes to lock in vibe and phrasing.

2. Capture chain & room

   • Correct mic placement, clean gain staging, controlled room tone.

   • Headphone mix that helps you perform with confidence.

3. Performance & takes strategy

   • Coach technique (distance, consonants, breath).

   • Record focused full takes + targeted sections for problem lines.

4. Comping the master take

   • Assemble the best phrases into a seamless lead that feels alive.

5. Tasteful tuning & timing

   • Correct distractions without killing emotion; keep it natural.

6. Cleanup & tone shaping

   • De-ess, breath/handling noise control, resonances tamed.

   • Subtle EQ/compression for clarity and presence.

7. Layering & impact

   • Harmonies, doubles and ad-libs arranged to support the hook.

   • Creative FX (delays, plates, throws) that enhance, not distract.

8. Context in the mix

   • Fit the vocal in the production so it translates on speakers, earbuds and phones.

9. Deliverables

   • Lead vocal (wet/dry), harmonies, ad-libs, FX prints and the session file on request.

What’s included (summary)

• Coaching & direction • Comping • Tuning & timing • Cleanup & de-ess

• Harmony arranging & doubles • Creative FX • Mix integration • Final stems

Great for
Pop polish, intimate singer-songwriter takes, energetic rap vocals, stacked harmonies for indie/rock, or glossy toplines for electronic.

Want vocal production that lifts your song? Send a demo for a free assessment, or call 0413 151 680 to book a session.

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