Mixing&Mastering Give your mix

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

A: No

Q: Analog or digital and why?

A: Hybrid

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

A: UAD，MacBook Pro，HD800s

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

A: 10years

Q: How would you describe your style?

A: Clean，Analog，Punchy，Crazy Loud

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

A: Pop，HipHop，Rock，Metal

Q: What's your strongest skill?

A: Mixing&Mastering

Q: What do you bring to a song?

A: Technical Precision & Creative Balance​ ​Dynamic Headroom Management: Enhance impact (e.g., drum transients, vocal emotion) while preserving natural dynamics via multiband compression/automation. ​Spatial Imaging: Craft 3D depth/width (panning, reverb tails) to prevent frequency masking and clutter. ​Playback Optimization: Ensure clarity and energy across devices (earbuds, car systems, phone speakers). Artistry Informed by Industry Expertise​ ​Genre-Specific Tailoring: Prioritize mix elements per style (e.g., sub-bass cohesion for EDM, layered guitar textures for rock). ​Emotional Nuance: Use time-based effects (vocal intimacy with short delays, epic atmospheres with modulated reverbs) and harmonic saturation to amplify hooks. Collaborative Agility​ ​Transparent Workflow: Share staged previews (MP3/WAV) with processing notes for rapid feedback integration. ​Format-Ready Deliverables: Export files meeting streaming/physical specs (ISRC metadata, LUFS targets). Core Value Proposition​ ► A decade of cross-genre experience to elevate your music with ​commercial readiness​ (loudness/spectral parity with chart-toppers) and ​artistic authenticity​ (detail-oriented polish that honors your vision).

Q: What's your typical work process?

A: Mixing Phase： ​Pre-Mix Consultation: Discuss your vision, reference tracks, and technical needs (stem format, loudness targets, etc.). 1. Pre-Mix Preparation​ ​Stem Organization: Label and group tracks (drums, vocals, instruments) for efficient workflow. ​Session Setup: Import stems into DAW (Pro Tools/Logic/Ableton) at original sample rate/bit depth. ​Gain Staging: Adjust track levels to peak around -18dBFS for optimal processing headroom. 2. Core Mixing Process​ ​Balancing: Establish foundational balance with volume faders, panning, and subgroup busses (e.g., drum bus, vocal bus). ​Dynamic Control: ▶ ​Compression: Smooth transients (e.g., vocals with UAD 1176, drums with SSL G-Master Buss Compressor). ▶ ​Automation: Shape dynamics manually (vocal phrasing, guitar swells). ​EQ & Spectral Cleaning: ▶ ​Surgical Cuts: Remove resonant frequencies (e.g., low-mid mud in guitars) via FabFilter Pro-Q3. ▶ ​Tonal Shaping: Enhance character (e.g., brighten vocals with high-shelf, warm bass with low-end boost). ​Spatial Effects: ▶ ​Reverb: Create depth with algorithmic (Valhalla Room) or convolution reverbs (Altiverb). ▶ ​Delay: Add rhythmic cohesion (e.g., dotted eighth-note slap on vocals). 3. Creative Processing​ ​Saturation/Harmonics: Apply tape emulation (UAD Studer A800) or tube saturation (Softube Harmonics) for "glue." ​Parallel Compression: Blend heavily compressed signals (e.g., drum room mics) with dry tracks for punch. ​Modulation: Use chorus/flanger (Soundtoys MicroShift) on guitars/backing vocals for width. 4. Client Feedback & Revisions​ ​Draft Delivery: Share MP3/24-bit WAV with time-stamped notes (e.g., "Chorus vocals too harsh at 1:30"). ​Revision Rounds: Free adjustments to balance, effects, or tonal issues (max 3 rounds). Structural changes (re-recording tracks) may incur extra fees. 5. Final Prep for Mastering​ ​Bounce Stems: Export stereo mix + optional instrumental/vocal-up versions (24-bit WAV, -6dB headroom). ​QC Checklist: Ensure no clipping, phase issues, or unintended artifacts. ​Mastering Phase: 1. Pre-Mastering Prep​ Verify mix delivery: 24-bit/48kHz (or higher) stereo WAV, no intersample clipping (True Peak ≤ -1dB). Analyze spectral balance/dynamic range via tools like iZotope Tonal Balance Control or Metric AB. 2. Dynamic & Spectral Enhancement​ ​Multiband Compression: Address frequency-specific dynamics ​Harmonic Exciters: Add warmth/cohesion via analog emulation ​Mid-Side Processing: adjust mid-range focus vs. side ambiance 3. Loudness Optimization & Formatting​ ​Limiting/True Peak Control: Achieve target loudness (e.g., -14 LUFS for Spotify, -9 LUFS for CDs) ​Format-Specific Exports: ▶ ​Archive: 24-bit WAV (uncompressed, full dynamic range). ▶ ​Streaming: Platform-optimized files (Apple Digital Masters/Spotify loudness normalization applied). ▶ ​Demo Reference: 320kbps MP3 for client review. **4. Quality Assurance (QA)**​ ​Technical Checks: Inspect waveforms/spectrograms for clipping, DC offset, or phase anomalies. ​Playback Testing: Validate translation across devices (studio monitors, AirPods, car systems, smartphone speakers).

Q: Tell us about your studio setup.

A: Studio Setup： My workspace is designed for critical listening and precision, featuring: ​Monitoring: Neumann KH 150 nearfield monitors,Genelec 8341 nearfield monitors+ Avantone MixCubes for midrange clarity, paired with calibration for flat frequency response. ​Interface: UAD Apollo X8 for pristine AD/DA conversion. ​Acoustics: Professionally treated with bass traps, diffusers, and absorption panels to ensure accurate translation. ​Software: Pro Tools | Logic Pro | Ableton Live, augmented with industry plugins (FabFilter, iZotope, Waves, UAD DSP McDSP,SSL.Slate Digital,Softube acceleration). ​Outboard Gear: Select analog processors (e.g., Warm Audio Bus Comp for hybrid mastering.

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

A: Bring Me The Horizon，Halsey，Bruno Mars

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

A: Mixing，Mastering，Vocal Tuning，FOH，Monitor