Platinum Mixing & Mastering

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

A: I recently completed a massive project for Abstract. The project is called Super Human and includes not only a 19 track album, but also a short film! I produced 11 of the tracks and mixed/mastered them all. In addition I created the scores and sound design for the film (I'd love to do this more often!).

Q: Analog or digital and why?

A: Both have their place! Analog adds that extra something special that's hard to pinpoint. Digital is incredibly convenient (I can't carry a tape machine to a friends house or studio....) and can sound incredible too.

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

A: I won't finish a job until you're 100% happy! I'll keep in touch with you and I'll keep working until you're satisfied.

Q: What do you like most about your job?

A: I get to work with incredibly talented people that are passionate about what they do. That's something that's tricky to find any many other industries!

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

A: 1. Dell XPS15 2. Bose QC35 (I've used these headphones every day and I know exactly how they sound) 3. Apollo 8 + UAD Plugins 4. Phone with good data connection for tethering (.wav files are big...!) 5. A solar array so I can charge my gear!

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

A: I studied Electronics Engineering at Glasgow University where I designed audio amplifiers and speaker systems among other projects. However, I've had a passion for music since my early years. I began learning my main instruments (saxophone and bass guitar) when I was around 13 or 14 years old. I continued playing for several years and began learning composition and production. I began University when I was 17 years old and it was around this time that I met the artist Abstract. Since then I've worked together with Abstract on projects reaching hundreds of millions across the world through Spotify, iTunes, radio, live shows etc. For the past 8 years or so I've been passionate about mixing, mastering and production. I've been working on a 'word of mouth' basis to attract a few select clients, but have only just started to reach out to other artists. I've been working on music full-time since September 2018!

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

A: As things stand currently I've worked mainly on hip-hop. This is a genre that's notorious for having poor dynamics and audio quality. I think this is one of the reasons that I've enjoyed trying to improve things (we're getting there!)

Q: What do you bring to a song?

A: I've studied in depth the exact specifications required by Spotify to maximise dynamics and volume. This is something only a few have taken the time to research and it's very apparent when listening to the tracks I've worked on. My style is to maximise dynamics in a track and to offer a natural and professional sound that'll work on any sound system. My tracks have been performed on Spotify, radio, live shows... (you name it!), and my methods ensure the final product sounds great everywhere.

Q: What's your typical work process?

A: Perfection takes time. I can't finish a mix or master in one day without referencing the next day. I'll always take a listen the next day to make final subtle adjustments to the project.

Q: Tell us about your studio setup.

A: My studio is based around the Universal Audio Apollo 8 and UAD suite. It offers extremely accurate models of outboard analogue gear and is the industry standard. I love working on a laptop based system as it lets me head to any studio setup and fire up any project I'm working on!

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

A: I'm a huge fan of Jon Bellion's latest sound style both in terms of production and mixing. I've learned a lot by analysing his sound and can see why he's regarded as one of the best.