I’m an AI engineer, songwriter, and translator with a passion for merging technology and creativity.
I build AI-powered tools for music and media workflows, translate Japanese–English lyrics and scripts, and produce professional-quality audio from my home studio in Tokyo.
With over 10 years of experience in songwriting and a background in linguistics, I specialize in crafting emotionally resonant lyrics that transcend language barriers.
I’m committed to delivering precise, expressive, and innovative results — whether it’s music production, translation, or AI-driven content creation.
Audio Recording
Music Arrangement
Music Production
Songwriting
Japanese
Translation
Lead Vocal
Python
Artificial Intelligence
Machine Learning
Masayasu N.
Kasugai, Japan
$10/hr
5.0
1 jobs
🎧 Hi there! I’m a passionate Japanese music creator, drummer, and video editor based in Aichi, Japan. With over 10 years of musical experience and a background in education, I specialize in creating original compositions, editing YouTube content, and producing background music for videos and digital media.
After 6 years as an elementary school teacher, I shifted my focus to creative work. One of my original songs was featured as an ending theme for the popular Japanese YouTuber “Sky Peace.”
Tools: Logic Pro, GarageBand, Filmora
Strengths: Composition, BGM production, video editing (shorts, music videos, lyric videos)
Audio Production
Music Production
Music Composition
Animation
Guitar Composition
Music Performance
Video Editing
Video Editing & Production
Live Performance
Music & Art Performance
Sound Design
Background Music
Japanese
YouTube
Akane K.
Tokyo, Japan
$30/hr
5.0
26 jobs
I am a Japanese composer who has produced over 20 video game soundtracks, specializing in Japanese-style cute and anime songs. (Of course, I am also skilled at composing general songs.)
I am capable of handling all aspects of music production, including Japanese lyrics writing, singing, composing, and arrangement.
Recently, I have been receiving many requests for Japanese lyric writing, singing, and top-line melody creation.
I have worked with companies and artists from the United States, Poland, Australia, and France.
In addition to music, I am also capable of performing cute voice acting.
I am also proficient in Japanese calligraphy and can create calligraphy logos for businesses.
As a Japanese native living in Tokyo, I have worked as a tour guide in Akihabara and as a maid cafe clerk, making me especially knowledgeable about Japan's otaku culture.
I look forward to working with you all !!
Audio Production
Music
Music Arrangement
Music Production
Music Composition
Japanese
Singing
Japanese Sign Language
Music & Sound Design
Lyrics Writing
Raphael S.
Kichijoji-honcho, Japan
$25/hr
5.0
3 jobs
Bridging Art & Experience with Precision and Passion
I am a musician producer with a rich blend of Italian creativity and Japanese precision, delivering high-quality audio solutions. Born in Italy and now based in Japan, I bring a unique Da Vinci-esque approach to every project—where sound design, composition and technology meet in perfect harmony.
🔹 My Expertise:
✔ Music Production & Sound Design – Editing, Mixing, Mastering, Dolby Atmos
✔ Audio Engineering – Sound restoration, podcast editing, and immersive audio
✔ Audio Video Editing – Synchronization and Sound Fx
✔ Multilingual Communication – Fluent in English, Italian, Spanish and Japanese
My years in Japan have shaped me into an ultra-organized, detail-oriented professional, while my Italian roots fuel my passion and artistic flair. This killer mix allows me to execute projects that are both technically precise and creatively outstanding.
I thrive on turning ideas into stunning realities e producing pristine audio that resonates with audiences.
🚀 Ready to bring your vision to life? Let’s create something amazing together.
📩 Contact me today, and let’s get started!
Sound Mixing
Stem Mixing & Mastering
Audio Editing
Spatial Audio Mixing
Music Video
Logic Pro
UX & UI Design
Figma
Web Design
WordPress Customization
WordPress e-Commerce
Adobe Creative Suite
Photo Retouching
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Illustrator
Issey K.
Shitaya, Japan
$50/hr
5.0
3 jobs
Overview:
Transform your audio from good to exceptional. I'm a professional audio engineer who specializes in making podcasts, audiobooks, and video content sound crisp, clear, and professionally polished. And I'm also a music composer.
My background spans from intimate podcast conversations to major film productions. I've mixed and mastered audio for two theatrically released films: a Japanese Wagyu beef documentary (also distributed on Amazon Prime) where I handled both the complete audio post-production and composed the original score, and a dramatic feature shot entirely in Cuba. I've also composed ambient soundscapes for medical clinics using psychedelic therapy – work that requires both technical precision and deep sensitivity to the listener's experience.
Uniquely, I also bring specialized expertise in AI-assisted music composition and audio editing. Having published a book on AI-driven composition techniques, I integrate cutting-edge AI tools to offer innovative, tailored approaches to audio production that set my work apart from conventional methods.
What sets me apart is my meticulous attention to detail and problem-solving approach. Whether it's eliminating stubborn wind noise from an outdoor interview, balancing audio levels across multiple speakers, or crafting the perfect sonic atmosphere, I use industry-leading tools like ProTools and iZotope RX to deliver results that exceed expectations.
I believe great audio shouldn't just sound professional – it should be invisible, allowing your content to shine through without distraction.
What I Do Best:
* Podcast & Audiobook Editing: Complete audio enhancement, seamless editing, and professional polish
* Film & Video Audio: Mixing, mastering, and Foley work for any scale production
* Audio Restoration: Removing wind, hum, distortion, clicks, and other unwanted sounds
* Music & Sound Design: Original compositions, background music, corporate sound logos, and ambient tracks
* Mastering: Final polish for albums, podcasts, and any audio content
Recent Work Highlights:
Theatrical Film Productions – Complete audio post-production for two theatrically released films, including composing the full original score for a Japanese documentary (also on Amazon Prime)
Therapeutic Audio Design – Hour-long ambient compositions for medical therapy sessions, with measurable positive impact on patient experience
Podcast & Audiobook Enhancement – Consistently delivering broadcast-quality audio through advanced restoration and careful attention to detail
Ready to elevate your audio? I respond quickly to all inquiries and love discussing how we can make your project sound amazing. Let's create something exceptional together.
Gear I use:
・Speaker: Amphion Two18
・Headphone: Ultrasone Signature Master
・DAW: Pro Tools, Ableton Live
・Synthesizer: Moog Matriarch, Modular System, Software Synth
・Plugin: UAD, Waves, iZotope ext...(more than 2,000)
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