Professional mixing, recording & production
by Matt Hillebrand-Gonzalez in Lausanne
Echo Collective
Mixing Engineer & Composer & Producer
With over 30 years of experience in the music industry, I specialize in capturing the soul of sound. My journey began in a small underground studio at the lake of Zurich and evolved into my workspace at A.K.A studio Lausanne — a space where technology and emotion meet.
I’ve had the privilege of working with artists across genres — from rock legends to high-energy electronic producers. My approach is simple: listen deeply, respect the artist’s vision, and push the boundaries of what’s possible in the studio.
As a composer and songwriter, I've worked on over 100 motion picture soundtracks for TV and cinema.
Every project is treated with the same care, whether it’s a debut EP or a Grammy-aspiring album. I believe great recordings come from trust, patience, and a deep love for sound.
Dog Eat Dog • Fabian Römer • Craig Morris • redcharly • Slique • Nnavy • Silent Voice • Days We Are Even • The Hydden • Irina Hera • Mikhaïl Yaks • Me Man Machine • Oliver Stumm • B.I.D Sound • Polar Circles • Pull n Way • Madnik • Lerocque • Mylious Johnson • Mary Middlefield • Alejandro Reyes • saucermen • Task Horizon • Ray Drma • Mr Symarip • Elæna • April Calls • Andy Prinz • Atlas Ashes and many more artists & bands...
Charité Season 5 (upcoming) • In the Name of Truth: Trust No One • Allmen and the Secret of the Koi • Tatort: Ghost Ride • Charité: Iron Lung • Charité: Bloodsucker • Charité: Threshold Values • Charité: Respiratory Arrest • Charité: Sepsis • Charité: Heart Flutter • Allmen and the Erotic Figurines • A Class of Its Own • Club of the Lonely Hearts (Kiki Song) • Allmen and the Mystery of the Dahlias • Allmen and the Pink Diamond • Men's Day • Laws of Love • Katharina Reiff and the Great Treasure • The Space Between • Tatort: Turkish Honey • The Prosecutor: Comrade's Pig • Inspector Stolberg: Between the Worlds • Inspector Stolberg: Ripped Off • Inspector Stolberg: Deadly Web • A Case for Two: Perpetrator and Victim • Tatort: New Territory • A Case for Two: Pain of Love • Inspector Stolberg: A Strong Exit • Inspector Stolberg: The Night Before the Wedding • Inspector Stolberg: The Day After • The Criminalist: Wall in the Head • The Criminalist: Appearance and Reality • A Case for Two: Shattered Dreams • A Case for Two: False Trail • Inspector Stolberg: The Dead Woman from the River • The Criminalist: Burned Happiness • The Criminalist: Fallen Angels
A.K.A Studio is a purpose-built recording facility located in the heart of Lausanne’s creative Flon district. Designed with both artists and engineers in mind, every detail has been carefully considered to inspire creativity and deliver exceptional sound.
A.K.A Studio features a beautifully treated control room with a 32-channel SSL Matrix console, three live rooms with variable acoustics, and a creative workspace where the artist is in the same room with the producer/engineer. I work with a hybrid digital/analog setup with a wide selection of premium outboard gear including UAD, Neve, API, and vintage microphones from Neumann, AKG, and Sennheiser.
The space was designed by renowned studio architect Tom Hidley and features state-of-the-art acoustic treatment, warm ambient light, and a relaxed atmosphere that helps artists feel at home.
Real feedback from the incredible artists I've had the pleasure to work with.
"Matt is amongst the greatest vocal producers I’ve ever worked with. His ability to get the best performance out of any artist is pure voodoo. He also happens to be my secret weapon when a track needs cosmetic work. He should be yours too."
"Matt is the most incredible engineer and human to work with. He pays such attention to detail, communicates so gently and accompanied me well in our process together. Passion and skills is always recipe for success!"
"About 30 years ago, we came together to build GYSKO Soundlab! What an amazing time of new beginnings and musical experimentation — and you’ve kept that same sense of exploration and curiosity alive to this day! That’s why I value you and your approach to production so much, and I’m looking forward to creating many more film scores with you... and sharing lots of laughs along the way."
"I have especially enjoyed our time working in the studio with Matt. The vibe is efficient and friendly but always productive. I have been absolutely thrilled with vocals and overall production from our time with him. Highly recommend!"
"Matt has worked tirelessly to craft my perfect vocal sound — exactly the blend of emotion and coolness, polish and raw energy that I was looking for. With a mindset focused on turning every song into something big and special, he is fully committed to finding the perfect fit for you. The palpable joy he brings to every line ensures that working in the studio with him is not only productive but also full of fun and energy."
"What a beast this mix is — unreal. It's so juicy. A lot of people would not be able to get everything to cut through. Matt did. This dude is something really really special — the upper limits."
"Matt is a top-shelf composer, musician, arranger, and mix meister. His ideas and input were priceless additions to my project. He's also a fine human being and fun to work with!"
"The sessions I’ve had with Matt are among the best I’ve ever had. He’s such a nice person, and always finds the way to make you feel comfortable and relaxed. He perfectly sees where you wanna go with your voice, and knows how to help you to get to this point, and even far beyond. Super effective and fun. Don’t hesitate: WORK WITH THIS DUDE."
"Working with Matt is always a great experience. You can feel the positive and relaxed vibes right away. Who knew making records could be so stress-free and fun!"
"Matt is a professional on the highest level. Aside from being extremely skilled on the technical side of his work he is also just a pleasure to work with! There is no ego involved and everything he does helps the project become the best it could be! Whether it is mixing, producing or developing new artists, he can do it all!"
"As a drummer, being in the studio is always something special, you have to show up prepared and deliver. But Matt takes it even further: he has this rare ability to pull more out of you than you thought you had, and he does it in his own incredibly warm and empathetic way. I've never experienced anything like it in a recording context. On top of that, his arranging skills are exceptional. And the fact that everything else is professional at the absolute highest level? That almost goes without saying."
"As a vocalist, Matt knows how to make me shine! His work on vocals is spectacular. Matt has great taste! :-D Working with Matt was always a great pleasure and lots of fun!"
"Really smooth sessions. Matt knows how to get the best out of a vocalist. He has flexible workflows and knows how to speak to make one feel comfortable, confident and efficient."
"HOOOOLYYY SHIIIIT MAAATT! Maaaan I love it!! 🥰🥰🥰🥰 It sounds so good!!!! 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 Can't wait to hear the other songs!"
"I had a great voice-over recording session with Matt, I almost considered recording a beatbox album with him! Great fun to work with!"