Audio Engineer & Producer

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

A: NoHenn's BackUpInDis. It's our first project as a group and I'm very proud to have mixed and mastered it all in-house.

Q: What's your typical work process?

A: For mixing it's as simple as editing and cleaning vocals and aligning takes, leveling my tracks, then adding EQ and compression to taste! For production I usually start with the melody and harmony before or after browsing for samples. I lay out my drums either through Maschine or FPC. I produce beats exclusively for the artists, taking into considering their sound from previous mixes and how they prefer their automation.

Q: Tell us about your studio setup.

A: I work in Pro Tools and FL Studio. My studio setup is a Rode NT1 microphone through a Focusrite 18i20 interface. My hardware includes a Yamaha 02R mixing board, Focusrite OctoPre pre-amp, and Yamaha HS8 monitors. I work on PC and mix in Pro Tools.

Q: What are you working on at the moment?

A: My own debut Hip-Hop album titled "Self-Portrait".

Q: Analog or digital and why?

A: Both! It's 2019, people! I truly believe the best sound in the studio comes from a blend of both analog gear and a wide digital toolbox.

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

A: I'll do my absolute best to reflect the sound you want in your music. Period.

Q: What do you like most about your job?

A: The unexpected. No job is the same as any other, and to quote Pawn Stars, "You never know whats coming through that door."

Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?

A: What do you most want accomplished in your project? What NEEDS to be done perfectly?

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

A: Originally I was attending Bellevue College in Washington State for Journalism and media, but after taking a class on campus for music production in 2017, I left to join a trade school called the Recording Radio and Film Connection in 2018. Since then I have been working in multiple professional recording environments and practicing my craft with my own Hip-Hop group and other local Seattle talent.

Q: How would you describe your style?

A: It can range from laid back and introspective, to hype and ominous.

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

A: Childish Gambino. His musical creativity and willingness to push the norm is all I aspire to be.

Q: Can you share one music production tip?

A: Simplicity is key.

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

A: Hip-Hop and Rap. I have a strong background in R&B and alternative music.

Q: What's your strongest skill?

A: Creative problem-solving.

Q: What do you bring to a song?

A: A strong intuition of what the song NEEDS and DOESN'T need.

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

A: Artists like 9th Wonder and Cxdy are producers that inspire me to go beyond the normal and look for that unique sound in every one of my mixes and beats.

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

A: I primarily mix and master, with production on the side with my label, entertainment team, or for personal use.