Andrew Dominguez on SoundBetter

Mixes and Masters with clarity, weight, dynamics & vibe

If your recordings could benefit from some Sonic Augmentation Utilizing Corrective Enhancements otherwise Known as (S.A.U.C.E.) Then I'm your guy.

Hi, my name is Andrew

I am mixing and mastering engineer who specializes in Hip Hop and R&B. I have been doing this professionally for 6 years and started learning the craft about 9 years ago. My passion for music goes as far back as at least 2007, back when my main instrument was the drums and not my ears.

Engineering is as much of a technical thing as it is creative. Don't get me wrong, knowing how and why to move the knobs sure makes the job a lot easier lol. But its more about taking that technical knowledge to use your tools to sculpt the mix to add vibe, depth, clarity and character. My goal is to take whats in your head and turn it into a WAV.

If the Sound Better example isn't your style of music there are much more audio examples on my website.

ParadiseRecords.club

Tell me about your project and how I can help, through the 'Contact' button above.

Credits

4 Reviews - 1 Repeat Client

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by skip2dip
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10/10 Mixing and very fast turn around time, I will deff be working more with Andrew!
by Andrew B.
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Reliable, hardworking, and open minded audio engineer. Pleasure to work with.
by Saul M.
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I needed help with making my song sound spotify ready and Andrew made that happen even though It was recorded at my home studio, definitely coming back 💯
by Andrew Bickford
I had a recording session with Andrew and it was definitely one of the more comforting recording meet ups I've had. Overall it felt like a professional environment with an encouraging energy. Great finished product as well.

Interview with Andrew Dominguez

Q: What are you working on at the moment?
A: My own music, other local talent's music as well as my weight haha
Q: What's your 'promise' to your clients?
A: I will do everything in my power to make sure the song slaps
Q: What do you like most about your job?
A: I like being able to get whats in somebodies head into something everyone can hear
Q: What questions do customers most commonly ask you? What's your answer?
A: Can you chop up the beat to make it fit the song? Let me find the tempo first.
Q: What's the biggest misconception about what you do?
A: People often think we are magicians. I understand that with mixing looking like a dark art at times. But it is way better to make sure something is as good as you can get it in the recording phase rather than relying on it to get "fixed it in the mix"
Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?
A: what kind of sound are you looking to acheive? do you have any reference tracks?
Q: What was your career path? How long have you been doing this?
A: Professionally mixing for about 6 years mixing for about 9
Q: Can you share one music production tip?
A: Dont use your eyes to mix. I even close them when making most of my mix decisions
Q: What other musicians or music production professionals inspire you?
A: Steven Slate
Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.
A: Mixing and Mastering
Q: Analog or digital and why?
A: digital for the work flow and more possibilities
Q: What advice do you have for a customer looking to hire a provider like you?
A: communication is major key
Q: If you were on a desert island and could take just 5 pieces of gear, what would they be?
A: assuming there was power and WiFi: Computer, interface, mic, monitors, headphones
Q: Which artist would you like to work with and why?
A: Post Molone he just seems like a cool guy to hang out with on top of the facts that his music is excellent
Q: What type of music do you usually work on?
A: Hip Hop & R&B
Q: What's your strongest skill?
A: problem solving
Q: What do you bring to a song?
A: a set of ears that can hear technically as well as creatively
Q: What's your typical work process?
A: first thing which is a must is organize the session then after levels are good i will start with the main vocal because they are the heart of the song and work my way through the mix making sure there is a nice pocket for the vocal to sit in and most importantly make sure the vibe of the song is being portrayed in the mix
Q: Tell us about your studio setup.
A: I have a custom made desk that i designed and am always looking for new ways to add vibe to the studio