Producer/Mix/Recording Eng.

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

A: They are two. The Album Letra e Música of Lulu Santos. Because he was the artist who inspired me to work with audio and I could contribute in one of his album as recording and mixing engineer. And a show of Taylor Swift in Brazil I worked as a recording and mixing engineer. It was a material only for internet but it was amazing to have worked with the team of an artist like Taylor.

Q: What do you like most about your job?

A: Work with music and creative people.

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

A: Look who is willing to elevate your music to a higher stage . And who wants to do the best for the music and not for your own mixing style .

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

A: Neve 1073, SM57, KM84, Fatso, Neve 33609.

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

A: I started as an assistant in a great studio in Brazil. During this period I was able to participate in projects of many styles. Then I was working as an assistant engineer of one of the great engineers here . The next step was to solo projects until have a recognized name in the market . And I have been doing this for almost 20 years.

Q: How would you describe your style?

A: Punch, wide and clarity.

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

A: Anyone who is being produced by Mutt Lange.

Q: Can you share one music production tip?

A: For sure. Big decisions, small monitors . Small decisions, large monitors .

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

A: Pop ,rock, electronic pop music and MPB.Musica Popular Brasileira(Brazilian Pop Music)

Q: What's your strongest skill?

A: I would say a great drum sound and balance.

Q: What do you bring to a song?

A: I try to bring impact , enhance emotions and hold the listener 's attention from the beginning to the end of music, as well as a great sound.

Q: What's your typical work process?

A: After a couple of cups of coffee I first hear the music the way it is in session or some bounce sent by the client . It makes me have an idea of ​​what the client wants. Then I 'm going solo a few channels to see what 's going on there . Then I will hear some references and start to mix . I try to make the mix sound great even without any reverb and then I'll put what is necessary . I focus on some moves to try to get out some parts . Finally a good job in the voice , which is the most important in most of the songs that I mix .

Q: Tell us about your studio setup.

A: I work basically in the box . So I work with the complete bundle of Waves and Universal Audio plugins. In addition to this arsenal of plugins I like to have control of faders in my hands then I use the artist control and artist mix of Avid . I work with ProToolsHD 10 and SSL Alpha Link end Delta Link interfaces. My monitors are a very effective duo. Yamaha NS10 and Genelec 1031A .. In some works I use an Allen & Heath for summing . That's all I need to do a great job .

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

A: Here in Brazil I already had the opportunity to work with many great producers that I admire like Paul Ralphes , Rildo Hora , Torcuato Mariano , Carlos Pontual , José Milton ... I admire the Liminha who has not worked . Producers outside Brazil I really like Mutt Lange , Pharrell Williams, Quincy Jones ...

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

A: The type of work I do most is mixing. I try to bring impact to the music and try to make the track hold the attention of the listener from start to finish.

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

A: We can improve a bad play.

Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?

A: What does he expect to get with this song ? What references he had to do this production ?

Q: What are you working on at the moment?

A: The Voice Brasil and The Voice Kids Brasil on Globo TV, and the new Lulu Santo's Album.

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

A: Carlos Freitas-Mastering Engineer on Classic Master.

Q: Analog or digital and why?

A: To recording, analog. To get a rich harmonic sound. To mixing, digital. Because it allows a quick and perfect recall.

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

A: A really really great sound!!!