Mixing Engineer

Q: What are you working on at the moment?

A: My current ongoing projects are: Mixing - Indie rock, hip-hop. Producing: Electronic album, RnB album.

Q: What do you like most about your job?

A: Working on new music all the time!

Q: How would you describe your style?

A: Versatile and high quality.

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

A: A local rap group in San Diego approached me to be a producer on their newest album. I became an integral member of their team and ended up writing some of the music that went on the album. It was great to be able to provide so much value to their team and project!

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

A: That we will work until you are satisfied, that the quality of our work will exceed your expectations.

Q: What's the biggest misconception about what you do?

A: The biggest misconception is that we just do our own thing without any regard for our clients' wishes. Our goal is to help you achieve YOUR goal! We have open communication throughout the entire process and don't stop working until you are satisfied.

Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?

A: What is your goal for this song? What are the key themes/emotions? What is the project timeline?

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

A: Bachelors degree in Physics. Consultant in applied physics. Mechanical Engineer/Systems integration engineer for medical product contract engineering firm. Technical Sales... In the end, I couldn't pursue anything else without wishing I was making music. I decided to build my studio and pursue my passion for music and have never looked back!

Q: What's your strongest skill?

A: A multidisciplinary approach to mixing and production.

Q: What do you bring to a song?

A: We take clients great compositions and make sure that they come out of the speakers in the right way. We can take a hip-hop track from great to savage. An edm track from bumping to banned from the clubs because people get too wild. A rock song from crazy to reckless endangerment.

Q: What's your typical work process?

A: We typically start by discussing the project with a client and making sure that their goals are well understood. Our priority is achieving high caliber results that are in line with client expectations. Detailed process can be found on website (www.studiomassarany.com).

Q: Tell us about your studio setup.

A: It's not about how much gear you have, it's about how you use it. I work in Logic Pro X and mostly ITB using software from several companies.

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

A: Music has always been my biggest passion. I started my studio because I know how important it is to have a competitive and professional sounding end product, and I love making that happen.

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

A: Mixing engineer and music producer. I'll help your music compete at a high, professional level.

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

A: Contact us! Our goal as a studio is to serve you and help you manifest your vision for your creative projects. We are happy to lend our expertise and knowledge.

Q: Can you share one music production tip?

A: Have fun and make the music that YOU want to hear. The greatest value that you bring to the world as an artist, is your taste.

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

A: All genres of music and dialogue.