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I need an experienced audio engineer to improve the quality of a 35-year-old studio-recorded song converted into an MP3. Requirements: - Remove background noise - Enhance vocal clarity - Balance overall sound levels Ideal Skills: - Proficiency in audio restoration software - Experience with vintage recordings - Strong attention to detail Please provide samples of similar work. I think someone who can use AI stem splitting software to separate out the individual instruments to then remix to modern standards if possible. Also to remove the main vocals to allow them to be recorded again.
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Hi there, As a Professional Audio engineer and Certified Video Editor with experience of 10 years. I can do professional audio editing and post-production for radio shows, podcasts, interviews, presentations, voiceovers, audio lectures, and audiobooks, and remove background noise from audio and video clips. You can visit my profile too, I have completed more than 200+ projects on Freelancer.com with all 5-star feedback. Profile link: https://www.freelancer.com/u/Perfectworkers05 My services include; ★ Cleaning unwanted background noise. ★ Noise reduction (hiss, hum, buzz, or other static noise profiles) ★ Mixing operations (adding intros, outros, background music, splitters, etc) ★ Audio mastering ★ Enhance/mix audio for video including sound effects, music, and voiceover ★ Edit Voiceover work - editing to a script, scrubbing for mistakes, uhms, ahs, and deep scrubbing to remove breathes ★ Loop sections of audio to create a longer file ★ Merge multiple files into one ★ Cut a single file into multiple separate files ★ Deliver in a file format of your choice and more & more… I strive to provide a consistent and reliable editing experience for all of my clients by offering a hassle-free outsourcing experience. So feel free to contact me and I will do my best to help you. Cheers..!!
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I'm Sahil Rao, a creative freelancer with expertise in audio and visual content production. You're looking for an experienced audio engineer to breathe new life into a 35-year-old studio-recorded song. I'd like to highlight my relevant strengths: audio engineering, music production, and audio processing. While I don't have direct experience with vintage recordings, my proficiency in audio restoration software and AI stem splitting tools makes me a strong fit for this project. My approach would involve carefully removing background noise, enhancing vocal clarity, and balancing overall sound levels to modern standards. If possible, I'd also experiment with separating individual instruments using AI stem splitting. If you're interested in seeing how I can bring your song up to date, let's chat on Freelancer.
£250 GBP in 1 day
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Hi there! Here a professional music producer and mixing engineer specialized on recreation and reconstructing old mixes into new modern mix esthetic. I can assure you professional results, unlimited revisions and attaching your deadlines. I will get the stems separating them via AI and mixing on my DAW with those individual elements.
£250 GBP in 7 days
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Hello, I will take care of the restoration of your vintage recording, tailored to your requirements, delivered to industry standards, and aligned with your vision. I work exclusively with professional-grade audio tools and a reliable production workflow, focusing on sound quality, efficiency, and consistency. I’m a musician, producer, and audio engineer with over 8 years of experience, including 4 years on this platform, working across multiple genres and styles, with projects that have accumulated more than 50 million streams on digital platforms. You can find selected examples of my work in my profile portfolio. The budget provided here is a reference point. Once I review the full project details, I’ll be able to offer accurate and fair pricing based on the actual scope and requirements. Please send me a private message so we can discuss the details, review relevant work, and move forward efficiently. Best regards, Franco
£250 GBP in 1 day
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Hello! I’m an audio enhancement specialist with a strong focus on cleaning background noise and boosting vocal clarity. Using professional tools such as Adobe Audition along with advanced sound restoration techniques, I can deliver crisp, high-quality audio tailored to your needs. I’m able to provide fast turnaround times and can begin right away. I’d be happy to share samples of previous work and walk you through the delivery schedule. Best Regards: Yasmeen Ahmad
£250 GBP in 1 day
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Hello! Im Hugo Ruiz, Music Producer. The scope of this project largely depends on the initial state of the recording. I will use RX7 softwere to restore it initially, IA tools to separate the stems and then I will replace any stems that doesnt sound right with a new recording. This means that, to make the right budget, I would have to listen to the original audio file. If the song is for example just a piano and a voice, to re-record the piano in case it can't be restored properly would be really cheap! But if you have an entire orchestra, a choir and other instruments it can get very expensive really quickly.
£250 GBP in 7 days
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Hello, I have 10+ years of experience in audio restoration and can improve your 35-year-old MP3 recording using professional tools like iZotope RX and Adobe Audition. I will reduce background noise, enhance vocal clarity, and balance overall sound levels while preserving the original character of the song. I can also provide a **sample restoration** before final delivery so you can evaluate the quality of my work with confidence. I’m available to start immediately and will complete the project **ASAP** with professional results. Please share the audio file, and I’ll review it right away. Best regards, Jamil Ahmed
£250 GBP in 1 day
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Hello! I am thrilled about the opportunity to work on your Vintage Song Restoration project. As an audio enthusiast with a passion for preserving the authenticity of vintage recordings, I am excited to enhance the quality of your 35-year-old studio-recorded song. My expertise in audio restoration software and experience with similar projects make me confident in my ability to remove background noise, improve vocal clarity, and balance sound levels effectively. Attention to detail is my forte, and I am dedicated to delivering exceptional results that exceed your expectations. I look forward to sharing samples of my work with you and discussing how I can bring new life to this classic recording. Thank you for considering my proposal!
£300 GBP in 1 day
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Hi there! I have experience in dialogue restoration and noise reduction. I will reduce the highway noise to a natural level while fully removing all bumps and rattles, without affecting dialogue tone, timing, or clarity. I’ll work in the original 48 kHz WAV spec using tools like iZotope RX or Adobe Audition and provide a brief note on the process. Delivery within 1 day once we start. Thank you.
£250 GBP in 1 day
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Good Day, We can restore your vintage MP3 using AI stem splitting, noise removal, vocal isolation, and modern remix mastering techniques. Our team has experience improving old studio recordings with clearer vocals and balanced instrument separation for re recording. Can you share the current MP3 quality and song duration. Best regards, Future Station
£250 GBP in 3 days
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Hello, I’d love to assist with your audio editing project. As an experienced audio editor with more than 7 years of experience. My goal is to deliver clean, clear, and professional-quality sound that enhances the overall listening experience for your audience. I can help improve your audio by removing background noise, balancing levels, reducing echoes, repairing audio issues, and ensuring smooth transitions throughout the recording. Whether it’s for a podcast, video, interview, or voice-over, I focus on making the audio sound natural, polished, and easy to listen to. Also, I can do Audio editing, fixing, mixing & mastering. I will turn your damaged audio into usable material by reducing or removing noises, clicks, pops, and reverb, and make your voice sound RICH and FULL. I pay close attention to detail and always make sure the final audio sounds professional, balanced, and engaging for listeners. I’d be happy to learn more about your project and help bring the best quality to your audio. Best regards, Rubab
£250 GBP in 1 day
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Hey! This is a really interesting restoration project, and I understand the balance you’re aiming for between preserving the character of the original recording and bringing it closer to modern listening standards. I can work on noise reduction, vocal clarity, level balancing, and stem separation to isolate instruments/vocals as cleanly as possible for remixing and re-recording purposes. I’ve also worked with older recordings before, where keeping the original feel while improving intelligibility is a big part of the process. Do you still have access to the original source beyond the MP3, or is the converted file the only version available?
£337.60 GBP in 2 days
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Hello, I am an audio engineer with experience in audio restoration, studio post-production, and cleaning/repairing legacy recordings using both traditional tools and modern AI-assisted workflows. I regularly work with noisy or degraded recordings and apply a combination of spectral restoration, EQ correction, noise reduction, and stem separation techniques to improve clarity while preserving original character. For this project, I can: • Remove background noise and tape/MP3 artifacts • Enhance vocal clarity and presence using spectral EQ and dynamic processing • Balance and remaster overall mix levels to modern standards • Use AI stem separation tools (when applicable) to isolate instruments and vocals • Prepare clean stems if vocal re-recording or remixing is required My focus is always on preserving the original feel of the recording while significantly improving clarity, balance, and listenability. If needed, I can also provide a short before/after sample from similar restoration work.
£250 GBP in 2 days
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Hello, I’d be glad to help improve the quality of your recording. I work with a combination of iZotope RX, FabFilter, and UAD plugins inside Cubase, along with AI‑based stem separation tools to clean noise, enhance clarity, rebalance the mix, and prepare a version where the main vocal can be removed for re‑recording if needed. By combining restoration tools with modern mixing techniques, I can bring vintage recordings closer to current audio standards while keeping the character of the original performance. If you can share the track with me, I’ll listen first and let you know how much the quality can realistically be improved before starting the work. Best regards
£350 GBP in 3 days
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WOULD LOVE TO SEND SIMILAR WORK SO SHOOT ME A MESSAGE? Would love to send similar work in my portfolio so shoot me a message?Pitch: Hello! I'm Kyle, ready to bridge the gap between where you are and where you want to be. My team holds valuable experience in audio restoration and we understand the significance of preserving vintage recordings. Our proficiency in audio restoration software coupled with deep attention to detail will breathe new life into your 35-year-old studio song. But here's what sets us apart: we don't just restore music, we reimagine it using cutting-edge technology like AI stem splitting. This means we can separate individual instruments, remix them to modern standards and even remove the main vocals if you'd like them re-recorded. It's all about transforming your song into something that feels timeless yet fresh. Beyond our technical finesse, we bring a collaborative, stress-free approach to your project. We're not just looking to churn out work - we genuinely want to understand your unique goals and create a tailored solution that fits gracefully into the big picture of your vision. Your satisfaction is paramount, so let's jump on a call and I can provide you with similar examples from my portfolio that best illustrate our capabilities. Looking forward to partnering with you on this exciting project
£720 GBP in 7 days
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Hi there! I'm Lautaro, multi-instrumentalist composer and producer, and I'd like to chat about the project :) Send me the file so I can send you a little free short demo if you want. Hope to know your thoughts. Thx and regards!
£250 GBP in 3 days
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Hello, Your project sounds very interesting, especially the combination of vintage audio restoration and modern stem-separation/remix possibilities. I understand the goal is not only to improve the original MP3 recording, but also potentially modernize the track while preserving the character of the original performance. For this type of project, my workflow may include: • background noise reduction • vocal clarity enhancement • tonal balancing and level correction • restoration of vintage recording artifacts • AI-assisted stem separation for instruments/vocals • preparation of instrumental versions for new vocal recordings • optional remix/mastering-style enhancement I understand the limitations that come with working from an older stereo MP3 source, but modern restoration and stem-separation tools can often achieve very strong results when handled carefully and musically. My approach focuses on: • preserving musicality • avoiding excessive artifacts • maintaining natural tone • improving intelligibility and balance without overprocessing I’d also be happy to evaluate a short sample first to determine how well the source responds to restoration and stem extraction before moving further. Best regards, Rodrigo
£500 GBP in 5 days
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Hello, I'm a sound engineer and I love working with audio. I've restored damaged files, files with background noise, and vocal inconsistencies, and I also have experience with mixing and mastering. I can do the work you need with Audacity Pro to separate the tracks, remove the vocals, and remix them to current quality standards without sounding overproduced. The result will be one or more high-quality MP3 files at 320 kbps or in any other format you prefer. I'd be happy to work with you. Regards
£500 GBP in 2 days
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I’m an experienced audio engineer specializing in audio restoration and modern remixing of vintage recordings. For your 35-year-old studio track, I will remove background noise, enhance vocal clarity, and balance levels while preserving the original character of the performance. Using AI-powered stem separation tools, I can split individual instruments, allowing a full remix to modern standards. I will also isolate and remove the main vocals, enabling a clean re-recording while keeping the instrumental intact. Processing will leverage software such as iZotope RX, Reaper, or similar, ensuring high-fidelity, professional output. Deliverables include a restored MP3, separated stems, and optionally a remix-ready project file. I’ll provide clear instructions for reviewing and integrating the updated audio. My approach emphasizes precision, maintainability, and client convenience, ensuring your track sounds fresh while honoring its original essence. I’m ready to start immediately and bring your classic recording to a modern, polished standard.
£500 GBP in 7 days
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Saima Qaisar here, with 5 years of experience in audio restoration, music cleanup, AI stem separation, and professional sound enhancement workflows. Sir, I understand that this project requires a careful restoration approach because older studio recordings often contain background noise, limited dynamic range, and compressed MP3 artifacts that need to be improved without losing the original feel of the song. I can help restore and modernize the track by: • Removing hiss, hum, and unwanted background noise • Enhancing vocal clarity and presence • Rebalancing frequencies and overall sound levels • Using AI stem-splitting tools to separate vocals and instruments where possible • Removing the original lead vocals for clean re-recording • Remixing the separated stems to achieve a more modern and polished sound I work with tools such as iZotope RX, Adobe Audition, FL Studio, and AI-assisted audio separation workflows to carefully restore vintage recordings while keeping the music natural and listenable. After reviewing the MP3 quality, I can advise how cleanly the stems can be extracted and what level of restoration is realistically achievable for the best final result. I’d be happy to share relevant restoration and remixing samples and discuss the workflow for your track.
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