The Hit Lab

06/05/2024

Book your final mix or mastering session today!

Email [email protected] for more info!!

29/04/2024

Unleash your musical masterpiece on the legendary Steinway & Sons grand piano at The Hit Lab recording studio in Johannesburg. Elevate your sound with unparalleled richness and precision. Book your session now!!

26/04/2024

Elevate Your Sound with The Hit Lab's Professional Audio Mastering Service!

Ready to take your music to the next level? Look no further! At The Hit Lab, we specialize in delivering top-notch audio mastering services to artists and producers worldwide.

With our cutting-edge equipment and expert engineers, we'll fine-tune your tracks to perfection, ensuring they sound polished, professional, and ready for the spotlight. Whether you're a seasoned musician or just starting out, our team is dedicated to bringing out the best in your music.

Why choose The Hit Lab?
✅ Professional-grade mastering tailored to your unique sound
✅ Quick turnaround times to meet your deadlines
✅ Competitive pricing with no compromise on quality
✅ Personalized attention and support from our experienced team

Don't let your music go unheard. Trust The Hit Lab to give your tracks the professional touch they deserve. Visit our website today to learn more and book your mastering session!

ONLINE MIXING AND MASTERING Get your music mixed and mastered from anywhere in the world at affordable prices by professional audio engineers.

13/09/2023

So much music has been made in this room over the last 8 weeks 🔥🔥 Can’t wait to hear this music in people’s cars real soon.

06/03/2023

When it comes to recording music, there are no hard and fast rules. The beauty of music lies in its ability to transcend boundaries and conventions. At the end of the day, what truly matters is the sound that comes out of the speakers. The technique used to achieve that sound is secondary to the final product.
As artists and creators, it’s important to remember that our ultimate goal is to create something that resonates with our audience. Whether we achieve that through traditional methods or by breaking conventions is irrelevant. What matters is the end result.
So don’t be afraid to experiment and try new things. Let your creativity guide you and trust your instincts. Remember that there are no wrong answers when it comes to creating art. The most important thing is to stay true to your vision and create something that speaks to you and your audience.

BOOK YOUR SESSION WITH US TODAY TO MAKE YOUR VERSION OF MAGIC.

26/01/2023

SPATIAL AUDIO AND ATMOS FOR ARTISTS

Book your song with The Hit Lab today

What is spatial audio and atmos?

As we move into the future of music production, one trend that is gaining momentum is the use of atmos and spatial audio.

Atmos, short for Dolby Atmos Music, is a new format for music production that allows for a more immersive listening experience. It uses object-based audio, which means that sounds are placed in a three-dimensional space, rather than being confined to traditional stereo or surround sound channels. This creates a more realistic and immersive listening experience, as sounds can be placed and moved around the listener to create a sense of depth and movement.

Spatial audio is a similar concept, but it is not limited to a specific format. It is a technology that allows for the creation of a more immersive audio experience by placing sounds in a three-dimensional space. This can be achieved using a variety of techniques, such as binaural audio or ambisonics.

Both Atmos and spatial audio are being used in music production to create a more immersive and engaging listening experience. This technology is being embraced by music producers, engineers and artists who are looking to push the boundaries of what is possible in music production.

The future of music production is not limited to just stereo or surround sound, with the advancements in Atmos and spatial audio, music producers can now create a truly immersive and realistic listening experience. As we continue to see advancements in this technology, it is exciting to think about the possibilities for music production in the future. If you're in the music industry, it's worth keeping an eye on these developments and seeing how you can incorporate them into your work.

22/01/2023

.brink release his debut album ‘Break and Bend’ go listen to the brand new single ‘Nightlife’ by SA’s latest emerging pop star at the link in our bio.

Produced by Howie Combrink]
Recorded at The Hit Lab
Video directed by Howie Combrink]
Video styled by .prudence.vintage
PR and Marketing
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30/09/2022

It’s great to have in studio with his band today tracking something great with 💙💙

29/03/2022

MIXING AND MASTERING ONLINE!!

Book your song for mixing or mastering or both from where ever you are in the world. We now except payments online from any country on our website down below.

We look forward to working with you soon

https://www.thehitlab.co.za/book-online

25/03/2022

ONLINE MIXING AND MASTERING NOW!!

Please feel free to use our online portal to book your MASTER or FINAL MIX today. Book your date and time directly on our website for affordable prices.

We look forward to working with you at The Hit Lab

https://www.thehitlab.co.za/book-online

11/02/2022

It’s great to have in studio today tracking beautiful songs with an awesome band 🙌🏽🙌🏽 good times in Jozi!!

16/11/2021

Have you heard the latest single by called ‘Call Our Own’. If not, go have a listen. LINK IN BIO

Produced by Howie Combrink]
Mixed by Howie Combrink]
Mastered by
PR and marketing

12/11/2021

Neil Engel]] drops his brand new single ‘Ayayayi’ today. Go give it a listen!! 🔥🔥

Production: Neil Engel]]
Final mix: Neil Engel]]
Mastering:
Publicity:

11/11/2021

Bongi_Archi] drops his debut single called ‘Excuse Me’. Go give this song a listen on all streaming platforms.
LINK IN BIO

Recorded at The Hit Lab
Producers: Howie Combrink]] Bongi_Archi]
Final mix/master: Howie Combrink]]
Publicity:
Cover art:
Photography: Howie Combrink]]

15/09/2021

In this week's video, Howie shows us how to use stock logic pro x plug-ins to create and make great reverb for lead vocals in your mix. Chromaverb and space designer are really amazing tools to get awesome results without breaking the bank. Please enjoy and don't forget to subscribe 😉

https://youtu.be/8BkS00fg3Ak

WELCOME TO THE HIT LAB ACADEMY In this week's video, Howie shows us how to use stock logic pro x plug-ins to create and make great reverb for lead vocals in ...

09/09/2021

Vaughn Prangley making waves internationally 🙂 well done Vaughn.

07/09/2021

In this week's video, Howie shows you his approach to recording and producing lead vocals with his good friend CONBAD. It's a beautiful folk song and the approach was to have a simple vocal production over a very nicely recorded folk song
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c-tC0PDbTIc

WELCOME TO THE HIT LAB ACADEMYIn this week's video, Howie shows you his approach to recording and producing lead vocals with his good friend Conbad. It's a b...

24/08/2021

Project alternatives are a great way to back your work up just so that you never lose a thing in your production when building a song. Please subscribe and share this video with anyone you think may benefit from this.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pOIEXlIXGZs

WELCOME TO THE HIT LAB ACADEMYProject alternatives are a great way to back your work up just so that you never lose a thing in your production when building ...

19/08/2021

is in the house 🔥 cooking it up with and on production. Exciting sessions on the go!!

17/08/2021

How to sample melodic loops to enhance your creativity using Logic Pro X Quick Sampler.
Please enjoy and pass on to anyone you think may be interested in this 🙂

https://youtu.be/M9TsUBoXGQk

WELCOME TO THE HIT LAB ACADEMY How to Sample melodic loops to enhance your creativity | Logic Pro x Sampler. This is the most comprehensive sampler I have ev...

13/08/2021

7 tips for songwriters, these are just a few things I’ve learnt over the last bunch of years writing songs alone and with other writers. If you are into songwriting please give it a watch and a share. If you haven’t yet, be sure to subscribe to our channel for more videos like this weekly. Happy Friday and enjoy the weekend 🔥

https://youtu.be/3_hoGifTZ7c

WELCOME TO THE HIT LAB ACADEMY In this video, Howie tells us about 7 ways you as a songwriter can better your career and write better songs. Listen to Howie'...

08/08/2021

On the second episode of GUEST PRODUCER we have our good friend showing us how he uses technology to get the best out of working remotely. The ultimate way to get the highest quality remote workflow available now on our YT channel. Link in bio ☄️

06/08/2021

In episode two of GUEST PRODUCER our good friend SEVVEN joins us to show us the best way to give your remote clients the best online audio and visual experience. Please enjoy and give this video a share
https://youtu.be/PTGKgNPL6ns

WELCOME TO THE HIT LAB ACADEMYIn episode two of GUEST PRODUCER our good friend SEVVEN joins us to show us the best way to give your remote clients the best o...

02/08/2021

In this video, I talk about 5 things that will make your vocal recording just that much better. As always please subscribe to the channel and give the video a share:-)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CSXYGAURZUo&list=PLcHAMzecyuxrnckr4A0U4--WJ4HqDBmgg

WELCOME TO THE HIT LAB ACADEMY In this video, I talk about 5 things that will make your vocal recording just that much better. As always please subscribe to ...

02/08/2021

We had feature as our first producer to be featured on GUEST PRODUCER Season 1 on YouTube. He took us through his approach to composing for a more realistic digital string sound. It was super interesting and you should go give it a watch up on our YouTube channel. Link in BIO.

It’s also a Monday friends, a new week with new inspiration. Enjoy and be safe.

31/07/2021

Please join our REDDIT community at the link provided. We will share a lot of our content there and open the floor for some interesting discussions around production and making music.

https://www.reddit.com/r/TheHitLab/

This is a community to chat about content released on The Hit Lab YouTube channel and the world of music and production.

30/07/2021

How to compose for a more realistic digital string arrangement Ft Me-Ko Neil Engel | GUEST PRODUCER episode 1

Please welcome Me-Ko as he joins us on the first-ever episode of GUEST PRODUCER. He share's some great insight into how he approaches string arrangements inside the box. Enjoy and please give it a share.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GNvikpBWIXs

WELCOME TO THE HIT LAB ACADEMY Join us as this first episode of GUEST PRODUCER presents Me-Ko. Me-ko is a very talented all-rounder but in this episode, he f...

29/07/2021

5 Tips before you start mixing. THL Videos has just dropped. Link in Bio to watch on YouTube. I hope you guys enjoy this one.
It’s been a busy week pushing a lot of videos out for the channel and we have one more coming hopefully tomorrow. Look out for that one but for now enjoy and be safe ❤️

28/07/2021

These 5 tips have changed the game for me and hopefully it will help you on your journey to achieve a great mix 🙂 enjoy folks and please pass this on if you think it’s worthy
https://youtu.be/Mp7_lLVOzF4

WELCOME TO THE HIT LAB ACADEMYThis video is about 5 things you should consider doing before you start mixing your song. These tips are gold to me and have he...