Mastering Engineer

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

A: Ben Kling is a phenomenal Mixing Engineer I work with who is an incredible collaborative partner. He is very communicative and creative which is the perfect combination for someone in his field.

Q: Analog or digital and why?

A: Both. Different projects need different things and different tools can be used for different situations.

Q: What do you like most about your job?

A: I love listening. Mastering provided me with an outlet to be what is essentially a professional listener. At the end of the day that's what Mastering is really all about!

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

A: The biggest misconception about what I do is that I'm doing some sort of witchcraft behind the scenes to get the results I do. The truth is that there is only a minor amount of wizardry involved which is not to be confused with dark magic in any sense.

Q: How would you describe your style?

A: I would describe my style as Flexible. I can adapt to any project providing it with the sound that it needs whether it be clean and transparent or saturated and colorful.

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

A: I work on all types of music and I enjoy doing it also! One of my favorite benefits of being a Mastering Engineer is being able to listen to all types of music while helping projects cross the finish line.

Q: What's your strongest skill?

A: At the end up the day you need to end up with something you're proud of and it all starts with a trustworthy team. That is why I believe communication is my strongest skill. I understand how important it is to have a Mastering Engineer you can trust, and with that comes the responsibility of communicating transparently and efficiently. I treat every project with the Artist's care in mind ensuring that nothing gets lost in translation along the way.

Q: What do you bring to a song?

A: Mastering provides that extra special something for a project that really brings it to life. I view it as my responsibility to make sure that the nuances of every track get the spotlight and to help every track reach it's maximum potential sonically.

Q: What's your typical work process?

A: When Mastering a project, the first listen is the most critical step. This is where I always start with Mastering since it's where I gather my initial thoughts and instincts. From there I apply any treatment necessary to reach where the project should exist sonically.