Modern Rock & Metal Mixing

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

A: Rossemberg Maza's demo. It was very challenging considering it was the first time I had worked on that genre and ultimately made the client happy. I was the mixing and mastering engineer.

Q: What are you working on at the moment?

A: A mix for a band called Gravity Grave.

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

A: Not yet.

Q: Analog or digital and why?

A: Both! Analog because it more fun and nothing can beat the real thing. Digital because it is less expensive, more flexible and in this day and age, technology has improved so much that it's nearly impossible to tell the difference between analog and digital.

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

A: I will give 200% of my effort to satisfy you. If I can't do the job, then I will be honest and refer you to someone that can.

Q: What do you like most about your job?

A: I get to make people happy by bringing their music to life... And I get to listen to music all day lol

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

A: Can you charge any lower? My answer: Depends on the amount of work needed.

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

A: That I will automatically edit everything before mixing lol.

Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?

A: Have you sent out your music for mixing services before or is this your first time? Where else can I hear your music? What services are you looking for? Can you send me a reference track? Do you plan on submitting your music to streaming services/If so what platforms? What is your budget? Do you have any questions for me?

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

A: Learn how to organize your audio files/session for mixing. Whether it is for myself or any other engineer, it is important you learn how to organize your audio files/session. It will help you in the long run when you begin to send your music out to top tier mixing engineers.

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

A: My DT-770 Pro headphones, laptop, interface, a microphone and guitar.

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

A: I have been involved with music since I was 9 years old. Started playing guitar, joined a handful of bands over the years. I started mixing in 2015.

Q: How would you describe your style?

A: Big, open, clear and powerful.

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

A: I would love to work with the band Architects. They are one of my favorites.

Q: Can you share one music production tip?

A: Don't overdo it. Some of the best music out there contains the most simple production.

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

A: Any type of Rock, Metal & Country.

Q: What's your strongest skill?

A: I would say making vocals sit perfectly in the mix while being staying as present as possible.

Q: What do you bring to a song?

A: I bring a sense of clarity and punch.

Q: What's your typical work process?

A: First I ask my clients for a reference track to get a taste of what they want their music to sound like then I review any changes or editing the audio files may need, then I start mixing. I like using the top down mixing method.

Q: Tell us about your studio setup.

A: I mix and master everything in the box using Sonarworks and Waves, Soundtoys, Slate Digital and Pllugin Alliance plugins just to name a few.

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

A: Joey Sturgis, Jacob Hansen, Machine, Chris & Tom Lord-Alge.

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

A: I mix and master rock, metal & country bands.