Beat Maker/Mixing Engineer

Q: Tell us about a project you worked on you are especially proud of and why. What was your role?

A: Working in remote areas helping aborigines make a few tunes. It gave great satisfaction to see the excitement and smile on the kids faces.

Q: What are you working on at the moment?

A: New Knowledge Bones LP....he is a hugely respected artist in Australia and a highly talented emcee. Also making beats for my own digitally released beat tape!

Q: Is there anyone on SoundBetter you know and would recommend to your clients?

A: No not yet, but can't wait to meet them.

Q: Analog or digital and why?

A: Both obviously have their place. I'm a digital man in a digital age.

Q: What's your 'promise' to your clients?

A: Full money back guarantee if you are not happy with the final result. Although nobody's had to do that yet :)

Q: What do you like most about your job?

A: Doing something you love to make money, who would complain about that!

Q: What questions do customers most commonly ask you? What's your answer?

A: What's the lowest price you can do? To be honest I'm open to negotiate on every price but there comes a point where it's just not worth my time, I could be working on somebody else's music who are prepared to pay more to get the final result they are after.

Q: What's the biggest misconception about what you do?

A: That anyone can do it. It takes time, perseverance and a lot of hard work to get to where I am.

Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?

A: What is their vision for their song/project? What is their budget and time frame to get the work completed.

Q: What advice do you have for a customer looking to hire a provider like you?

A: Shop around, but remember the cheapest price isn't always the best option. I see too many artists splurge on beats, recording time etc but then try to skimp on getting it mixed properly. When in reality the mixdown is a huge component of making any record sound good.

Q: What was your career path? How long have you been doing this?

A: Started off writing rhymes and making beats, just messing around with my mates. Went on to study sound production part time over 2 years. Since then I have been fortunate enough to work with some of the biggest names in Aussie hip hop, now it's time to take it overseas!

Q: How would you describe your style?

A: I combine old school with new school sounds to create my own unique vibe.

Q: Which artist would you like to work with and why?

A: Eminem....Dreaming right?? He is an incredible artist hands down.

Q: Can you share one music production tip?

A: Honesty. Be honest with your customer at all times.

Q: What type of music do you usually work on?

A: Hip Hop.

Q: What's your strongest skill?

A: Helping an artist take an idea and together turn it into a full blown song.

Q: What do you bring to a song?

A: A unique and individual sound. Whether it's right or wrong for your particular project I have confidence in the skills I bring to the table.

Q: What's your typical work process?

A: Sit back relax and enjoy the tunes. The music itself inspires me and I always put 110% into anything I put my name against. Customer satisfaction comes before anything else.

Q: Tell us about your studio setup.

A: I won't lie, it's very basic as I have a family and am on a tight budget but it's enough to get the job done. Hoping to upgrade in the next 12 months. Primarily I use the native instruments maschine to make beats and the full version of cubase for mixing.

Q: What other musicians or music production professionals inspire you?

A: All musicians who have their own style and aren't afraid of thinking outside the box so to speak.

Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.

A: I make custom hip hop beats from scratch. Customers send me examples of songs they like and I create a beat that will match that vibe. In regards to mixing I will only work with serious musicians who are passionate about what they are trying to create.