Edit, Tune, Quantize, Mix.

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

A: There are many different projects in which I participated. But there is always a feeling that one could do better. Therefore, I do not like to brag about it. It will be better if my clients say this.

Q: What are you working on at the moment?

A: As always, I record and mix another great song!

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

A: Yes of course! I found many great musicians here.

Q: Analog or digital and why?

A: Both. Because both the first and second have their advantages.

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

A: My attitude to your song will be the same as to my own song.

Q: What do you like most about your job?

A: What I like most about my work is that at the end (and, of course, in the process!) I can listen to a great song and be part of it.

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

A: When it is ready? I will do everything so that it is ready on time that we agreed on.

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

A: "Hey dude, what are these useless pictures on your screen?" :)

Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?

A: Which track and which artist could I use as a reference for mixing your song? How much time can you give me to do this job with the highest quality?

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

A: Feel free to tell me how you feel about your song. Tell me about any idea you have.

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

A: 1) Solar battery 2) Macbook with music software 3) Headphones 4) Ax 5) Flint I’ll also try to drag a guitar in a secret pocket :)

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

A: I have been doing this work for about 20 years. I was a guitarist and vocalist. I always dreamed that my music would sound as cool as that of my favorite artists, but I could not find a person or team that could do this for me. Therefore, I decided to learn how to do everything myself. And I'm still learning and trying to improve my skills.

Q: How would you describe your style?

A: Maximum attention to detail.

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

A: I would like to work with guys like Korn or Marc Tremonti for example because I really like their music. But working with any talented artist will be a pleasure for me!

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

A: Usually I work with different types of rock music.

Q: What's your strongest skill?

A: Work with drum tracks. Work with bass guitar and guitars. Also work with vocals.

Q: What do you bring to a song?

A: I try to give the song a rich sound and dynamics. I also try to leave maximum life in the performance.

Q: What's your typical work process?

A: Preparing the workflow, Editing tracks (quantize, time aligning, tuning, reamping etc), Mixing, Pause, Critical listening, Polishing.

Q: Tell us about your studio setup.

A: I try to use only the best professional equipment and software. I have a lot of different equipment in my studio, and sometimes I rent it if something is not enough to work on the project.

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

A: I am inspired by the works of Metallica, Korn, Alice in Chaince, AC \ DC, Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, and many other great musicians.

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

A: I do recording instruments, quantizing drum tracks, programming drum tracks, tuning vocal tracks, mixing songs and much more with regard to music production.