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Ocean Wisdom
Independent studio · Since 1999
Studio KMJ45
Mixing and mastering for artists, original music for film, and a fresh pair of ears on your tracks. By Forest DLG in London.
What I offer
Services
Mixing & Mastering
From a final stereo master to a full mix from individual parts. Careful attention to balance, detail and how your music sounds across different systems.
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Written feedback on your mix, composition and performance, with practical suggestions for what to work on next.
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Original composition and sound design for film, documentary, and brand campaigns.
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Selected Work
Explore nine records I’ve worked on, spanning production, mixing and mastering. Choose a release to hear a one-minute excerpt.
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One of those slightly obscure figures who has helped British music move along more than most people will probably ever know…The Guardian, UK
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What Artists Say
Forest's been part of the High Focus family since the beginning. Over the past 15 years, he's brought care, precision and soul to every mix we've sent his way.
KMJ45 is a big reason our records sound the way they do: full, warm, and built to last.
Fliptrix High Focus / The Four OwlsFounder of High Focus Records, an independent UK hip-hop label established in 2010.
It's always a total pleasure working with Forest, a skilled engineer with an incredible ear.
When I heard the last two tracks he mixed and mastered for me it was like tasting a perfectly seasoned dish from a great chef. Every individual flavour felt balanced and bright. I was seeing the songs in colour for the first time.
Chris Belson Folk Artist
Reliably outstanding mastering with an incredibly fast turn-around. Legend. Will be coming back for the next release!
Forest is simply the best engineer I've ever had the pleasure of working with. My recent releases with Wu Syndicate and Tragedy Khadafi came out incredible.
He deeply understood the gritty sonic direction and was able to cater for special vinyl masters too. And was always accommodating to my sometimes excessive tweaks! Highly, highly recommended.
Torino The Scientist TXRINX Records
I’ve used KMJ45 for many years because, quite simply, Forest DLG is the most accomplished engineer I’ve ever encountered.
From the first brief to finished project, the process is always swift and professional, with impeccable results.
Forest DLG has mixed and mastered a lot of my albums over the years.
He has a great ear and is super quick and responsive. Highly recommend!
Forest mixed and mastered my first single and I couldn't be happier.
I was a bit unsure at first since I'd only heard his hip-hop work with High Focus, but I make indie-folk. He absolutely nailed the sound, got it back to me super fast, and proved how versatile he is.
Bye Lily Indie-folk
Been working with Studio KMJ45 for many years. Even when I took a long break from music making, I still came back because I really like the mixes and the professional quality I get from the service.
Forest is an amazing engineer!
The most reliable and efficient mastering engineer I have come across.
Incredibly quick turnarounds without compromising quality. Communicative and professional.
Forest is a great engineer to work with. He does top notch work every time for a very reasonable price.
Always very quick too. I can't recommend him enough.
Michael Wells Artist
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