Mix, Mastering, Producer

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

A: Mainstream rock, metal/metalcore, trap, hip-hop, EDM, pop and everything on between

Q: Analog or digital and why?

A: Mostly analog, but both of course. Why? Because it still sounds better, it's more inspiring and if you're inspired and enjoy what you do you perform better. I'm faster with it.

Q: If you were on a desert island and could take just 5 pieces of gear, what would they be?

A: Assuming I have a laptop with Pro Tools, a pair Neve 542's, Api channel strip, Distressor, SM7

Q: What do you bring to a song?

A: My clients come to me because of what I add to their vision, I'm known for my vocals effects and big drums among other things, but overall for a modern and polished sound that still sounds very natural, wide and open. Oh right, I'm the "crest factor guy", I can make things really loud, and still sounding good. My mixes are customs tailored for each client every single time, you can recognize my stamp, but I do everything from scratch every time, so everything mix is absolutely unique, no templates, no presets, no shortcuts. Clients often ask me for additional production but I only do that on a project by project based.

Q: Tell us about your studio setup.

A: Located in Los Angeles, my personal mix and mastering suite is equipped with EVE SC3012 (mains), Genelec 1031A (original), JBL 305, various subs and more. My hardware list includes SPL PQ, BlackBox HG-Q and HG-2, SSL Fusion, SSL 2x 4Ks, Spacecraft on the Moon, 4x Distrssor, 2x Fatso,, Symph EQ, MAAG EQ4M, Neve 542's, Wes Audio NGBus, NG Tube Comp, NG Tube Eq, Ng78, Ng76, Mimas, Rhea Vari MU, IGS 825, Volff, API 5500, Fairchild, Stam SA-76ADG, Pultec SS and Tube, everything Gainlab makes, VM-1, LAAL Limitee, Craneborne MC4 & Carnaby, Dangerous Comp, AD+ , DA, Burl B2 and a lot more Custom acoustic treatment by Dave Bass.in a Hellraiser themed studio.

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

A: Mix and Mastering. Music Production

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

A: yes many, if they don't have enough budget for my services, I could suggest others

Q: What do you like most about your job?

A: hearing my clients excited and happy about the mix, when they tell me they never thought their song could sound that big or that wide etc.. I also like to play with knobs and buttons. Artist development tho' is the part of my job that I love the most (I take in very very few artists tho')

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

A: My rates. And my rates vary depending on many factor, so for each project I need to have some basic information in order for me to give a quote.

Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?

A: It depends on the project, track count and genres first. Deadline, expectations after hearing the rough or the raw material, what direction they want me to go and how much freedom I have for adding things and/or being creative with effects (which usually is one of the main reasons my clients want me)

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

A: Talk to me, communication is everything. Also book in advance, I usually have a waiting list.

Q: How would you describe your style?

A: Don't hire me if you want to sound like anyone else.

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

A: Anyone who inspires me

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

A: That I'm a youtuber (first), or that I only do mix and mastering.

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

A: Almost 20 years

Q: What's your strongest skill?

A: Problem Solving, any problem.