Mixing & Mastering

Q: Analog or digital and why?

A: Both. I have a hybrid set up because I feel that hardware compressors and tubes can bring a little extra mojo that make tracks stand out.

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

A: I'll do my best to match YOUR expectations and will keep working until we're both proud of the end result.

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

A: A Mac with Logic, my trusted Sony 7506 headphones, my Dynaudio BM5A monitors

Q: Can you share one music production tip?

A: To get a great mix, your recording must sound great already from the source. So rehearse your songs so they sit perfectly, choose the right gear, take time to dial a tone that you like, TUNE your instruments (unless you want them detuned on purpose)

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

A: Black, Death, Doom, Thrash Metal

Q: What do you bring to a song?

A: Balance, weight, clarity, and punch.

Q: What do you like most about your job?

A: Start from raw material and shape a sound that will live its own life out there, on vinyl, streaming or CD, for ages to come.

Q: What's your strongest skill?

A: I listen to you and what you want, and I do my best to match your expectations.

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

A: 15 years

Q: How would you describe your style?

A: Natural, agressive, pounding, balanced.

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

A: Emperor, because of their complex sound.

Q: What's your typical work process?

A: 1: Check out the band's previous material to get an idea of their sound - 2: Listen to the material to mix or master and the references (if provided) - 3: Make a first mix or master for the band to review - 4: Get feedback, make adjustments, send a revised version and repeat until we're all satisfied (5 revisions maximum)

Q: Tell us about your studio setup.

A: DAW: Logic and Reaper, Authoring software: HOFA, Interface: Antelope Discrete 8 Synergy Core, Monitors: Dynaudio BM5A and Focal CMS 40, Headphones: Sennheiser HD600 and Sony MDR-7506, Hardware: TK Audio BC-1 buss compressor, TL Audio C1 tube preamp and compressor, Ahsly CL-52 stereo compressor, Alesis Midiverb IV, etc., Other. COFFEE!

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

A: Pytten from Grieghallen studio, Andrew Scheps, The sound of Led Zeppelin, Black Sabbath, David Bowie, Dead Can Dance...

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

A: Producing Metal albums (tracking, mixing, mastering)