Professional Class A Recording Studio & Professional Mixing & Mastering Suite

Welcome to Sound Alive Studios, Home of Legendary Producer and Mix/Mastering Engineer Eric "E. Smitty" Finnerud.  Eric Has been

Producing, Mixing & Mastering some of the most Legendary Artists in the Hip Hop & R&B community for over 10+ Years.

E. Smitty is a CEO/Producer/Engineer & the Owner of Sound Alive Studios.  This site was designed for anyone who is looking to have E. Smitty Produce their next hit record/album, get their music professionally mixed/mastered, or to book/reserve your slot at Sound Alive Studios a private apoinment only Class A recording studio.

E. Smitty is now offering his expertise to those who cant afford to fly in & meet E. Smitty for a live session.  For many out of state and international clients, the cost of travel and lodging can far outweigh Smitty's engineering and studio fees, so now you can purchase Production, have your music mixed by E. Smitty and save yourself the travel expense.  In order to compete in the highly competative music industry where you are up against Major artists with giant wallets, you have to make sure your music sounds like theirs!  This is your opportunity to work with one of the best Sound Engineers in the business.  E. Smitty understands that the success of your record depends on the quality of your mix.  Smitty puts his full attention and enthusiam into every project he touches whether it be a Major Artist/Label or an asping Indie Act.

Once Again Welcome to Sound Alive Studios

"We Bring the Music to Life"

Sound Alive Music News

*UPDATE*

E. Smitty Lands 4 Album Record Deal with Fat Beats Records out of NYC

Producer/Engineer/Emcee/Extradinaire Eric "E. Smitty" Finnerud signed a 4 Album deal with Golden Era Boutique Record Label "Fat Beats" on Wednesday the 20th of March.  The Deal includes all new Re-Mastered versions of "Knowledge is Power" & "New Age of HipHop" along with 2 all new albums "Last Call" and "Medicine Man" which feature Golden Era Legends Lil Dap of Group Home, Sadat X, Nature, Agallah, Armageddon, iLL AL Skratch, B-Legit, Raydar Ellis, Don Yute and many many more.

Smitty lands endorsement Deal with Presonus

Recently Eric "E. Smitty" Finnerud landed an endorsement deal with Presonus one of the top manufacturers of audio software and hardware in the music world.  E. Smitty has been using Presonus hardware and software for several years now.  Smitty owns a Presonus ADL 600 & a Presonus Eureka, both of which he highly prizes in his mixing/mastering suite.  Smitty recently made the switch over to Studio One Professional recording software due to ease of use and the incredible audio engine that the program boasts. 

"I saw the video with Teddy Riley & his story of having that same difficulty with finding a DAW that would be his bread and butter, and I was sold instantly on the Studio One software" - E. Smitty

Smitty recently did an Artist Spotlight for Presonus, so be on the lookout for his interview and review on the ADL 600 & Studio One Professional DAW software.

New Album with "Lil Dap" of Group Home 2012

E. Smitty & Legendary Gold Artist "Lil Dap" of "Group Home" are now in the construction stages of a new project not many details have been leaked but expect special appearances from Sadat-X, and Al Skratch.  Lil Dap is making the special return to the game after a moment of solidarity to clear his mind.  The two will start recording in the end March of 2012.