Sam Wills
Shaping the sound of modern dance music for Defected, Glitterbox, Good Company, Black Book, and more.
Trusted by labels including
Platinum, Gold & Silver Certifications
The Verdict
Trusted by industry heavyweights.
"Sam has an incredible ear and a deep understanding of how the records I produce need to translate everywhere—from the studio to the club to streaming. He consistently takes my productions and elevates them, bringing clarity, power, and emotion to the final mix."
Dave Audé
Grammy Winning Producer, Remixer & Songwriter"Love working with Sam, we've been using his mastering for over 6 years already. Many different genres and all came out how we wanted, giving that extra edge to the track. He works fast and delivers the masters in a few days or even the same day if we have a very last minute request."
MOTi
Lukas Romme | Management"We've been working with Sam for over five years and can highly recommend him as an engineer. He consistently delivers excellent results, pays close attention to detail and references, and is always reliable with revisions and deadlines. Whether it's stereo or stem mastering, his work is spot on."
Manuel Lacher
A&R | Place Called Home"As a solo producer, it's paramount to have an additional fresh pair of ears on a mix and Sam has the freshest Pair. I have personally chosen Sam for many projects over many years. Working with him is an absolute pleasure. Always with quick, professional responses and a fast turnaround. I have used Wired Mastering for over 10 years now with no regrets. They genuinely understand the tiny nuances of different genres and production styles. That makes the difference between your music being played and your music being heard."
Freejak
DJ / Producer"Sam has an incredible ear and a deep understanding of how the records I produce need to translate everywhere—from the studio to the club to streaming. He consistently takes my productions and elevates them, bringing clarity, power, and emotion to the final mix."
Dave Audé
Grammy Winning Producer, Remixer & Songwriter"Love working with Sam, we've been using his mastering for over 6 years already. Many different genres and all came out how we wanted, giving that extra edge to the track. He works fast and delivers the masters in a few days or even the same day if we have a very last minute request."
MOTi
Lukas Romme | Management"We've been working with Sam for over five years and can highly recommend him as an engineer. He consistently delivers excellent results, pays close attention to detail and references, and is always reliable with revisions and deadlines. Whether it's stereo or stem mastering, his work is spot on."
Manuel Lacher
A&R | Place Called Home"As a solo producer, it's paramount to have an additional fresh pair of ears on a mix and Sam has the freshest Pair. I have personally chosen Sam for many projects over many years. Working with him is an absolute pleasure. Always with quick, professional responses and a fast turnaround. I have used Wired Mastering for over 10 years now with no regrets. They genuinely understand the tiny nuances of different genres and production styles. That makes the difference between your music being played and your music being heard."
Freejak
DJ / ProducerSelected Mixing & Mastering Credits
Latest work
Mixed & Mastered by Sam Wills
Mastered by Sam Wills
Spotify Mixes
Curated selections of my latest work
About Sam Wills
Sam Wills is one of the most in-demand mixing and mastering engineers in modern dance music. Over the past decade, his signature sound defined by clarity, punch, and musical depth has shaped releases for many of the scene's leading artists and labels, including Defected, Glitterbox, Good Company, Armada, Black Book, Perfect Havoc, and more.
Working from his world-class, PMC-equipped studio at Wired Masters in London, Sam delivers mixes and masters that translate flawlessly across every environment from club systems to global radio to streaming platforms.
With multiple platinum, gold, and silver certifications, Sam's work continues to help define the sound of contemporary electronic music worldwide.
The Studio
World-class monitoring and processing.
Located within the renowned Wired Masters complex in London, Sam's studio is acoustically treated to the highest standards and equipped with a selection of premium analog and digital tools.
Monitoring
- PMC MB2-XBD-A main monitors
- Yamaha NS10s + Bryston 4B SST amplification
- Audeze MM-500 reference headphones
Conversion & Monitor Control
- Prism Morpheus 24-bit / 192kHz converters
- Grace Design M905 monitor controller
Amplification
- Bryston 10B/LR active crossovers
- Bryston 7B SST power amplifiers
- Bryston 4B SST power amplifiers
Cabling & Infrastructure
- Van Damme & Van Den Hul audio cables
- Apogee digital cabling
Services
Professional Audio engineering tailored to the needs of modern electronic music.
Stereo Mastering
The final polish. Taking your mixed stereo file and optimizing it for commercial release across all platforms. I run revisions until you are 100% happy with the master.
- Loudness Optimization
- EQ & Harmonic Balancing
- Dedicated Revisions
- Apple Digital Masters Compliant: +£50
- Alt Passes (Inst/Radio/Acapella): +£50/ea
Stem Mastering
Providing 4-8 grouped stems (Kick, Drums, Bass, Synths, Vox, FX) allows for much deeper control over the final balance, widening the stereo field, and fixing problematic frequencies.
- 1 Hour Minimum Booking
- Deeper Mix Control
- Low-End Tightening
- Includes Final Master
Full Mixdown
Taking your multitracks and building the mix from the ground up. I start from your vision (keeping your intended reverbs/delays) and push it further, enhancing and replacing drums where necessary.
- 1 Hour Minimum Booking
- Enhance & Replace Drums
- Track-by-track Processing
- Includes Final Master
The Process
Submit
Upload your rough mix and stems. Outline your vision and reference tracks.
Review & Quote
I'll evaluate the files, provide feedback on the production, and confirm pricing & timeline.
Delivery
Receive your master. We will work through any necessary revisions to ensure you are 100% happy with the final result.
Apply For Your Master / Mix
Tell me about your project to get started.