The Sound of
Modern Rock
Overstage is the recording studio for bands who want to be taken seriously in Modern Rock. As a specialized music producer and audio engineer, I create powerful sounds that consistently combine artistic vision with professional production standards – at the studio in Hattingen or fully remote.
A recording studio for bands who want to sound international
The goal is a result that convinces musically, stands at the highest technical level, and holds its own in international comparison. A professional mix determines whether a song merely sounds good – or convinces worldwide. I shape your recordings into a modern, powerful sound with clarity, depth, and control – release-ready and reliable on any system.
Get your song recorded, mixed and mastered
From the first idea to the finished master – your path to a sound that convinces. For bands and solo artists, on-site in the Ruhr area or remote worldwide.
Mixing & Mastering
Your recordings become a modern, powerful sound with clarity, depth, and control – release-ready and reliable on any system.
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Full Production
From songwriting and recording to editing, mixing and mastering – the complete production of your song under one roof.
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Full Production Remote
Complete production, location-independent: you record, I guide arrangement, sound and execution – together through to the final master.
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This is how the emotion of your song reaches exactly where it belongs: your fans. I support newcomer bands and established artists in becoming internationally competitive and taking their music to the next level.
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Aranđel Akovic – Music Producer & Audio Engineer
My name is Aranđel Akovic, and I'm an independent audio engineer passionate about the sound and production of music. Since 2017, I've been offering my expertise primarily in the Modern Rock and Metalcore genres. As a singer and multi-instrumentalist who plays piano, guitar, and clarinet, I bring my versatility into my work.
Through my own experience as a band member, I know what it's like to work with several artists on a single song and to make the best possible use of everyone's different ideas and resources. Over the years, I've developed the ability to recognize the potential in every song, unlock it, and work with the artists to refine their work.
What bands say about Overstage
I was at Overstage for the very first time when I got to co-produce a song as a feature. Within the first few minutes, it became clear to me how professional and high-quality the work here is. Shortly after, my band produced our first own song at Overstage Studios, and the result is simply incredible. Besides the technical expertise, the personal connection is spot-on too. Absolutely top-notch!
Niklas S.Overstage client
A really nice guy with a lot of know-how and expertise works here. He contributes his own ideas to the songwriting and elevates the songs with them. You feel taken seriously and looked after professionally, with plenty of individual time dedicated to you. The studio is highly recommended, as he only declares things finished once the best possible outcome has been achieved.
Oliver T.Overstage client
Frequently asked questions from bands
The focus is on Modern Rock and Metalcore as well as (Pop) Rock. Aranđel Akovic has been producing for newcomer bands and established artists since 2017.
Yes. Mixing & Mastering as well as Full Production Remote are possible regardless of location – you record, we produce together through to the final master, no matter where you are.
Every project is individual. That's why we discuss this exclusively in a free initial consultation. Send us your project details, audio samples, and your budget via the contact form – you'll receive a response shortly.
Overstage Studio is located at Grünstr. 25, 45525 Hattingen – right in the heart of the Ruhr area, around 20 minutes from Bochum, Essen, and Witten, and easily accessible from all of North Rhine-Westphalia. For on-site recording sessions and remote work worldwide.
Yes. Overstage supports newcomer bands just as much as established artists. Whether it's a debut single, first EP, or album – what matters is the song, not the level of fame. In the free initial consultation, we'll figure out what makes sense for your project.
You send us your project details, audio samples, and your budget range via the contact form. This is followed by a free initial consultation and a quote. You then record at the studio or upload your tracks; mixing and mastering follow. You can track the status of your project and all mix versions at any time in the Overstage portal, where you can leave your feedback directly at the relevant point in the song.
Yes. That's exactly what Mixing & Mastering is for: you record yourself and upload your tracks, we take care of the mix and master. This works regardless of location and worldwide – most Overstage projects run this way.
On-site, we mainly work with bands from Hattingen, Bochum, Essen, Witten, Dortmund and the rest of the Ruhr area, as well as all of NRW. Remotely, distance doesn't matter – Overstage produces worldwide.
Start Your Project
Fill out the form and get a response to your project inquiry shortly – whether single, EP or album, whether recorded at the studio in Hattingen or fully remote. Got general questions? Feel free to send us an email.