Dr Chu on SoundBetter

I am a Producer, Mixing/Mastering engineer with 10 years experience composing, mixing and mastering music recordings, film scores and Sonic design for video productions

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Interview with Dr Chu

Q: Tell us about a project you worked on you are especially proud of and why. What was your role?
A: Fast Lane; Hiphop track by Kenyan Rappers Pesa Nyingi & Danny Millz I composed, recorded mix and mastered the project It is been my finest work this year thus far and I am proud of that
Q: What are you working on at the moment?
A: My album
Q: Is there anyone on SoundBetter you know and would recommend to your clients?
A: n/a
Q: Analog or digital and why?
A: Both Digital converted to analog is pristine
Q: What's your 'promise' to your clients?
A: Quality, Quality,, Quality
Q: What do you like most about your job?
A: That I get to dictate what jobs I do and at my convenience
Q: What questions do customers most commonly ask you? What's your answer?
A: How did you do that (Regarding an interesting sonic aspect of the production) Well, I would tell you but I'd have to kill you!
Q: What's the biggest misconception about what you do?
A: That it is easy work
Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?
A: What's your timeline on this?
Q: What advice do you have for a customer looking to hire a provider like you?
A: It's your lucky day I am creative, professional and efficient
Q: If you were on a desert island and could take just 5 pieces of gear, what would they be?
A: Macbook, Apogee Duet, Manley Mic, Solar Panel with a battery, Bluetooth Speaker
Q: What was your career path? How long have you been doing this?
A: Been doing this for the last 11 Years. Started off as an intern in one of the largest recording studios in Kenya at the time and here we are!
Q: How would you describe your style?
A: Afro Urban with a touch of World and Pop
Q: Which artist would you like to work with and why?
A: Bruno Mars: His versatility and his unique ability to arrange and compose is unparalleled. I would love to learn from him
Q: Can you share one music production tip?
A: Keep it simple.
Q: What type of music do you usually work on?
A: Hiphop, Pop, Afro Urban
Q: What's your strongest skill?
A: Mixing Music
Q: What do you bring to a song?
A: I am particular about melodies and vocal layering and I go out of my way to write non conventional melodies for the artist
Q: What's your typical work process?
A: Depends on the project But first and foremost is to assess the scope; Formulate production schedule Communicate schedule to client Commence production Tender First Draft Solicit feedback from client Make changes if any Deliver final project
Q: Tell us about your studio setup.
A: Simple Setup Macbook-Apogee Maestro-RodeNT1A-NS10S
Q: What other musicians or music production professionals inspire you?
A: Hans Zimmer Mike Will Pharell
Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.
A: Beat Making, Film Scoring, TV Sound Mixing, Songwriting(Music & Jingles)

Mastering EngineerContact for pricing
Mixing EngineerAverage price - $400 per song
EditingAverage price - $100 per track
ProducerAverage price - $1000 per song
Sound DesignAverage price - $500 per minute
Production Sound MixerAverage price - $750 per day
Beat MakerContact for pricing

1 Free Revision allowed after submission of the first draft
If no changes are tendered within 24 hours upon receipt, the first draft will be considered final
Average Turn around time from 48-60 Hrs