My name is Steve Lee, I'm 25 and I study audio-engineering in Camden which gives me access to studios.,,I play guitar, mainly metal. (Stoner, Industrial, Melodic...),I also play a lot of acoustic and classical.,I mostly play my own original compositions but sometimes adapt other styles into my repertoire.,,I am looking to start a band along with a friend of mine (Also a guitarist and a free-lance audio-engineer and producer) in the style of Stoner Metal. We are currently looking for a drummer, bassist and vocalist. Vocals in the style of Clutch,Orange Goblin,Spiritual Beggars,Grand Magus ... ,,Feel free to contact me if you want to jam with us or record with your own band.
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Interview with Steven Lee Sbardella
Q: What's your 'promise' to your clients?
A: 100% Dedication and delivering a mix they will be completely satisfied with.
Q: What do you like most about your job?
A: It's made me enjoy genres I never thought I would like before.
Q: What's your typical work process?
A: Set up session (Color-coding, signal-routing...), Rough leveling, Editing (If needed or asked specifically by the artist) then start Mixing
Q: Tell us about your studio setup.
A: 16-Fader Avid D-Control ES, Avid Pro Tools HDX with Avid HD I/O converter providing 16 ins and 16 outs, Avid Mic Pre, SSL X-Rack with VHD Input Modules and Stereo Bus Compressor
Q: What other musicians or music production professionals inspire you?
A: Michael Amott (Arch Enemy and Spiritual Beggars guitarist), Andrew Scheps (Mixing Engineer/Producer)
Q: Analog or digital and why?
A: Analogue for dynamics and EQ's Digital for effects
Q: How would you describe your style?
A: A blend of subjective and objective approach for every track I work on
Q: Which artist would you like to work with and why?
A: Michael Amott because he has inspired me musically for years!
Q: Can you share one music production tip?
A: Levels levels levels!
Q: What type of music do you usually work on?
A: Alternative Rock, Singer/Songwriter and many more
Q: What's your strongest skill?
A: Use of Effects and EQ's
Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.
A: Comping, Editing, Mixing
- Mixing EngineerAverage price - $150 per song
- Vocal compingAverage price - $75 per track
- EditingAverage price - $50 per track
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