At Smashtone Studio, each artist is guided to find or develop their sound, without ever imposing a style, but by maximizing their musical potential.

Among its notable collaborations, Smashtone Studio has worked with: Naestro, Save'n Retry, Evilduckies, Moody Tales, Kr3v, Re:Instinct, Camille Péraire, INPVLSE, Defaced, Christophe Millois, Bernard Bonometti, and Kamman, building a rich and varied experience.

The studio specializes in to pop, rock, and metal artists.

ARTISTS

OUR SERVICES

Mastering

Mixing

Mixing/Mastering

Bundle

Feedback & Coaching

HOW THE PROJECT WORKS

You tell me about your project: genre, references, expectations, and deadline.

Together, we define the artistic goals and direction.

1

INITIAL CONTACT

Once the quote is approved and the details are confirmed, you send over your properly prepared files (aligned stems, clear naming, clean exports). A preparation guide is provided to make this step simple and efficient.

APPROVAL & PREPARATION

2

I work on your mix and/or master while staying true to your artistic direction. A first version is then sent to you for listening and approval.

3

MIXING AND/OR MASTERING

4

We refine the necessary elements together. Feedback is centralized to ensure revisions are clear, efficient, and focused. The number of included revisions depends on the selected service.

REVISIONS

5

FINAL DELIVERY

• Final high-resolution WAV master, ready for release

• Mix stems (if mixing is included in the service)

• Instrumental, a cappella, and TV version available upon request

“I’ve been working with Julien for 3 years. Communication is smooth and professional, and he’s always attentive. He knows how to serve the song and elevate the artist’s intention.”

★★★★★

JereM — Producer & bassist (Save'n Retry / Re:Instinct)

“A wonderful collaboration since 2016, during which Julien has guided our productions with care, creativity and high standards. His approach is both empathetic and structured throughout the entire process.”

★★★★★

Alexandre — Guitarist Evil Duckies (FR)

“I’ve worked with Julien on different types of projects, from recording to mixing, and sometimes just mastering. I’m always very happy with the results — highly recommended!”

“Extremely skilled in both Mixing and Mastering, Julien Meirone knows how to understand the artistic direction of your project and take it to the highest level.”

“Julien is a very attentive and highly competent professional. He truly takes the time to listen to his clients in order to deliver results that are as close as possible to their expectations — always with outstanding quality.”

★★★★★

Loic Chabassieu (Shin) — Dj & Guitarist

★★★★★

★★★★★

Lucas Mannarino (Kamann)— Producer & Guitarist

Ulysse Lejeune — Composer Orchestrator/Arranger

Testimonials

ABOUT

At the origin of the studio, Julien Meirone developed his passion for sound through his own musical projects as a guitarist for over 20 years.

Based in Auriol, between Marseille and Aix-en-Provence, SmashTone Studio has been supporting artists in bringing their musical projects to life for more than ten years.

Trained at L’Éden Studio in La Ciotat and holding a Master’s degree in music education, Julien has refined both his technical and artistic expertise to offer a tailored approach to every project.

His mixing work was recognized with a Special Prize at the 17th HOFA Xmas Mix Contest.

As a certified Pro Tools instructor at EanovSchool, he combines technical precision with a strong educational approach. Every project is handled with the same level of care in a professionally calibrated studio environment, ensuring reliable decisions across all playback systems.

The goal is simple: use technique in service of the music, and bring out the strongest possible sonic identity of each artist.

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