Mixing and Mastering

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

A: I believe in your record. I'll give my best and I'll be professional.

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

A: Working on Bella Madness with Tristan Simone has been a dream come true. I am the executive producer, co-producer and recording engineer for the album. I remember watching the Muscle Shoals documentary on TV and saying 'that is what I want to do... make records!' This was my first experience making a record from scratch to distribution. Every moment of it has been magical and I will never forget it.

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

A: Marco Morabito. If you need a session drummer with fast turn-arounds, professional, reliable and great sounding, you need to look no further. He has his own studio, can record himself, and send you the files.

Q: Analog or digital and why?

A: If I could choose... Analog. I love working on tape or analog equipment. It is not for the sound itself, it is possible to achieve the goal with both. However, the workflow is different. I love touching knobs, touching the tape and the music with my hands.

Q: What do you like most about your job?

A: I am a record lover. I love listening to music and make it the best sounding possible. I love making noise!

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

A: I personally believe genre doesn't make a big difference. Whether I am working on a rock tune, a folk tune, an hip-hop tune, the goal is always the same: make it sound the best I can. Why should I limit myself if a folk song needs a specific technique used in hip-hop? I am open minded and whatever the song calls for, I'll do it.

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

A: Be sure the session or audio files you send are labeled and organized so it is easier for me to work on your material.

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

A: SM57, audio interface, laptop, pen & paper

Q: How would you describe your style?

A: I keep it simple. I don't over do. This way there is less possibility of mistakes.

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

A: Bruce Springsteen. I love his music and content. It would be a dream to touch his music and serve his artistry.

Q: Can you share one music production tip?

A: Don't be scared of making decisions in the recording process. Don't be shy and make it sound like a record.

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

A: Folk, Rock, Blues, Singer/Songwriter, Country

Q: What's your strongest skill?

A: I observe and listen, and I am extremely patient.

Q: What do you bring to a song?

A: Ideas. While musicians practiced, I listened to records. Objectivity. You need an objective listener, don’t you? My role is to tell you what I hear as a fan, as a record lover. I will not assume or walk into a record with my preconceived notion of how it needs to go and treat the artist as if he needs to play the record I’m hearing in my head. I’ll work to manipulate your sound, and I will use my artistry and knowledge to make your music shine.

Q: What's your typical work process?

A: I receive the audio files or session from the client, I setup my template and I am ready to go. I usually mix a song per day, send to the client, make revisions, and then I master it following client needs.

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

A: I turn client vision into a finished, polished recording that you feel proud of and that your fans can enjoy for the rest of their lives. When they come to me, artists feel free to express their ideas and their music in a creative environment, where they find the support and hands-on professionalism to bring it all together. Whatever they need, I am here to help make an impact. Come to me with your ideas and together we'll make the sound you were meant to make. Let's make some noise.