Mixing & Mastering

Q: Tell us about your studio setup.

A: We've been working from this studio for a few years now, doing a lot of recording, mixing and mastering. We specialised on analog gear and very good dry room acoustics. This way we can really hear whats going on in the mix.

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

A: From funk to pop to rock

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

A: It's a mixture between recording, mixing and mastering. pretty balanced out. I like the variety.

Q: Analog or digital and why?

A: Both! Analog can do some great to a well recorded song. If its not well recorded not even analog can save it :D Digital can be very precise and quick which is often important as well. Could not work with only one!

Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?

A: I would like to hear some references what you want to sound like and what you want to reach/express.

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

A: Try to find out if the provider is really interested in helping you and your project or just wants the money

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

A: if i were stranded on an island im not sure i would need any gear at all :D neumann u49, neve 1073, 1176, api2500

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

A: I started piano as a little kid, learned guitar as a teenager and started several bands. when it was time to record noone ever knew what to do, so over time i started to learn how to record. I recorded my first EP in around 2006. I recorded my first full length album the year after (which actually never got finished because i was never happy with it). So i started sound engineering school here in Vienna. Have been doing Live and Studio engineering ever since (2008).

Q: Can you share one music production tip?

A: don't waste too much time on a single instrument or sound. try to move on. try to keep perspective

Q: What's your strongest skill?

A: patience

Q: What do you bring to a song?

A: A new perspective, lots of analog gear and hard work!

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

A: I get inspired by musicians that know what they want and do everything to get there! Its the most fun to work with people that have a goal and work hard. I try to do the same, before i start any work, i want to know where im heading first.