Founded by Julien Meirone, who has been passionate about music and sound as a guitarist for more than 20 years, the studio combines technical skill with artistic insight.
Located in Auriol, between Marseille and Aix-en-Provence, Smashtone Studio has been helping artists bring their musical projects to life for over ten years. Trained at L’Éden Studio in La Ciotat and holding a Master’s in Music Education (MEEF), Julien has honed his expertise to provide tailored support for every project.
The studio specializes in recording, mixing, and mastering, and also offers mix feedback and lessons. With advanced proficiency in Pro Tools and a hands-on, educational approach, every project receives the same level of care, whether it’s from emerging artists or established acts.
The goal is simple: use technical expertise to serve the music and fully reveal each artist’s unique sonic identity.
Notable collaborations include work with:
Naestro, Save N Retry, Evilduckies, Moody Tales, Kr3v, Re:Instinct, Camille Péraire, INPVLSE, Defaced, Christophe Millois, Bernard Bonometti et Kamman, consolidant une expérience riche et variée.
The studio mainly works with pop, rock, and metal artists.
At Smashtone Studio, every artist is guided to find or develop their own sound—never imposing a style, but maximizing their musical potential.
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Professional recording sessions designed to capture your best performance. A supportive and comfortable environment, high-quality equipment, and close attention to detail ensure a sound that truly represents you. The goal is to build a solid foundation for a professional-sounding track before the mixing stage even begins. A great mix always starts with a great recording.
Custom mixing to give your music the impact, clarity, and depth it deserves. Every element is carefully shaped to enhance your track while respecting your sonic identity. The result is a balanced, powerful mix that translates consistently across all listening systems. Mixing brings clarity, punch, and professionalism to your music.
Mastering is the final step in the audio production process. Professional mastering enhances your track and prepares it for release. Loudness, clarity, and overall consistency are optimized, especially for EPs and albums. Your music will be ready for digital streaming, CD, and vinyl. A professional master allows your mix to reach its full potential.
Personalized lessons tailored to all skill levels, designed to help you progress efficiently in a supportive and trusted environment. Together, we define your short-, mid-, and long-term goals to develop the right skills. In a time where professional tools are accessible to everyone, personalized learning is the best way to gain confidence and independence.
Professional, in-depth feedback to help you improve your mixes quickly and effectively, with clear and actionable solutions. I provide practical guidance to fix bad habits, strengthen your strengths, and push your mix further without ever compromising your identity. Ideal for self-taught mixers who have been working on their craft and want to take the next step or deepen their understanding of mixing.
