Mixing Dasha’s “King of Califronia” with Austin Seltzer

Step into the studio with mix engineer Austin Seltzer as he brings Dasha’s pop-country track “King of California” to life. See how he manages all 55 tracks—including vocals, strings, fiddles, and banjos—using Ableton to create a warm, balanced, and immersive sound while staying true to the referance track provided to him. Watch Austin’s process step by step as he focuses on his main goal: making a song irresistibly replayable.

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Austin Seltzer

Austin Seltzer

Mix Engineer

Austin Seltzer is a rising star and now a platinum record selling Mixer, best known for his work with Dasha and his mixing contribution to her smash hit “Austin” on Warner Records. He explores a wide range of genres beyond his recent successes in the country space, but has an incredible ear and touch for Pop, Dance, and Rock/Alt music. His dynamic and cinematic approach to mixing has earned him the trust of some of the industry’s most notable producers, including Bloodpop, Andrew Goldstein, Chad Hugo, and Hudson Mohawke.  Beyond Dasha, Austin has also found success with standout mixes for Natalie Jane, Maggie Lindeman, Galantis, and Beauty School Dropout. He’s currently hard at work, anticipating releases with several new and repeat clients.