Audio Professional who's specialties are production, tracking, mixing, mastering and game audio.
I produce hip hop music, I've been writing for 16 years but I love mixing/mastering. If you need any services feel free to contact me at your earliest convenience.
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Credits
Interview with BanginOutBeatz Productions
Q: Analog or digital and why?
A: both. analog for that fat, warm sound... digital for cutting (eq) and easy recalls.
Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?
A: are there any parts of the record you want emphasized? what are 2 references sonically you would like it to sound like? who/what influenced you to create this?
Q: If you were on a desert island and could take just 5 pieces of gear, what would they be?
A: a UA interface with quad processing, maschine for production, shure sm7b, manley massive passive and a shadow hills compressor.
Q: What was your career path? How long have you been doing this?
A: I am finishing up my Bachelors of Science in Audio Production now and I would love to pursue a full career in mixing/mastering when I'm finished. I have been writing for 16 years and producing/mixing/mastering for 3.
Q: How would you describe your style?
A: My sound is punchy and transparent. I try to lets the artists work speak for itself
Q: Which artist would you like to work with and why?
A: I want to work with any artist that is passionate and excited about their work as I am.
Q: Can you share one music production tip?
A: If you can't get your vocals to sit right in a mix, parallel process it with a compressor on a send/return and watch it cut right through.
Q: What type of music do you usually work on?
A: Hip Hop, electronic, acoustic pop, rock, and some punk.
Q: What's your strongest skill?
A: My strongest skill would be my ability to make quick decisions and not have to "go backwards."
Q: What do you bring to a song?
A: I have 16 years of singer/songwriting experience and 3 years of production/mixing/mastering so I understand the importance of letting the artists work shine and never over "produce" the record.
Q: What's your typical work process?
A: I don't have a typical work process, every client is different and I dont approach two jobs the same.
Q: Tell us about your studio setup.
A: I run a Mac with a UA Apollo Thunderbolt Interface, 6" KRK Rokit's with the 10"sub all mogami gold cabling, UA 710 mic pre, Waves Diamond plugins, UAD plugins, Slate Digital VCC
Q: What other musicians or music production professionals inspire you?
A: I find all musicians inspiring because playing an instrument takes sacrifice, dedication and lots of passion and you can hear it when they are playing. Engineer's i find inspiring are Dave Pensado, Manny Maroquin, Tony Masarati, Young Guru, David Cole,
Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.
A: I do mostly recording/mixing for clients
- Mixing EngineerAverage price - $100 per song
- Beat MakerAverage price - $100 per song
- ProducerAverage price - $100 per song
- Mastering EngineerAverage price - $50 per song
- Recording StudioAverage price - $200 per day
- EditingAverage price - $50 per track
- Sound DesignAverage price - $450 per minute
2 revisions + Vox3db up Mix, Vox3db down, Performance Mix. Packages are negotiable.
- ProTools11
- Logic Pro X
- UA Apollo Interface (UAD Plugins)
- UA 710 mic pre
- ST6050 mic