Sound With Intention

Slade Templeton is an American-born/Swiss-based record producer and audio engineer with over two decades of experience in music production, mixing, mastering, and sound design. He has over 150 million streams credited to his name, working with Major and Indie artists and labels worldwide. He is Co-Owner of Multi-Platinum awarded Influx Studios in Bern Switzerland, and C.O.O. at Black Octopus Sound.

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[ Precision ]

Music has never been just a profession for Slade Templeton. From decades of touring worldwide, producing records, and engineering for artists across multiple genres, to building sounds used by producers around the globe through Black Octopus Sound, his connection to music has always been rooted in emotion, atmosphere, and authenticity. Whether behind the mixing desk, producing in the studio, or developing sonic tools for modern creators, Slade approaches every project with a deep understanding of how sound shapes human experience.

Slade's Connection with Music

[ Engineering ]

A Spectrum of Sonics

Recording and Production

Whether tracking vocals, instruments, or full productions, Slade focuses on creating a comfortable creative environment while delivering recordings that are polished, dynamic, and ready for the next stage of production. All recording is done through Influx Studios.

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Mixing

Mixing is where emotion, balance, and clarity come together. Slade focuses on creating mixes that feel immersive, dynamic, and true to the artist’s vision while ensuring every element has space, impact, and cohesion to be as professional sounding as possible for the market.

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Mastering

The final stage that brings a track to its full potential. Slade prepares your music for professional distribution with precise loudness, clarity, and translation across all playback systems, while preserving the sonic identity and artistic vision established from the very beginning of the creative process.

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The Artist's Vision is Paramount

Slade approaches engineering and production as a process of translating an artist’s identity into sound with honesty and impact. Rather than imposing a signature style onto a project, his focus is on preserving the emotion, atmosphere, and intent at the core of the music, helping artists realize their vision in its most authentic and fully realized form.

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