Mixing and Mastering

Q: What's your typical work process?

A: My process involves working w/ the client one-on-one to achieve the overall vision that they have for their project.

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

A: Tony Maserati Dr Dre Jimmy Iovine Chris Lord-Alge

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

A: Mixing, Mastering, and Sound Design per Logic X

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

A: I work on the music and re-recording mixing on Railroad to Hell and Patient Zero - two horror movies that dropped last year. I also got the chance to work with one of my favorite Chicago artists before he died: Johnny P of Do or Die.

Q: What are you working on at the moment?

A: I am working w/ a rap artist in LA on mastering his EP that released on June 16th

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

A: Mixed By Ali

Q: Analog or digital and why?

A: A mix between both - because analog provides a warm, vintage, and colorful sound that plug-ins can't match.

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

A: That I will work with you one-on-one until the vision and sound is met.

Q: What do you like most about your job?

A: I take pride in putting out quality records and/or playing a role in them.

Q: What questions do customers most commonly ask you? What's your answer?

A: What are your rates? I am willing to work with you.

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

A: Engineering and producing are two different concepts.

Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?

A: What is your overall vision for the track?

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

A: Always ask for a sample! :)

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

A: My PRE-73 pre-amp Aston Mic Mackie Interface Rugged - that's why

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

A: I am a certified audio engineer and system engineer at Walk Disney Studios and Marvel Studios in Burbank CA.

Q: How would you describe your style?

A: Analog and Digital (50/50).

Q: Which artist would you like to work with and why?

A: Drake. Inspiration for the culture.

Q: Can you share one music production tip?

A: Do NOT over-compress. Start lightly with the threshold and gain to get a clean sound. Use a De-Esser after EQ to clean up high-end frequencies.

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

A: Hip Hop and/or Pop

Q: What's your strongest skill?

A: Mixing vocals

Q: What do you bring to a song?

A: 16 years of experience in both hip hop and pop as well as receiving multiple nominations and awards over the past 10 years.

Q: Tell us about your studio setup.

A: Logic X Pultec EQ Warm Audio Golden Age Audio PRE-73 Neuman TL 102 Aston Origin SM7B sm57