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.