Professor Fox on SoundBetter

My clients Include Chance the Rapper and Mac Miller Ab-Soul, Smoke Dza, and Adara. I am mostly known for my left of center sound design and my clients keep coming back for me to make their singles.

I have produced, mixed, and mastered thousands of songs for both major label clients and indies. I take my time and communicate with my clients to best understand their needs. Hip hop, pop and EPIC drums are my specialty. I look forward to working with you.

Click the 'Contact' above to get in touch. Looking forward to hearing from you.

Credits

Discogs verified credits for Zak "Fox" Jablow

Chance The Rapper
House of Whales
Phillip-Michael Scales
House of Whales
Thelonious Martin
Probcause
House of Whales
Jim Verraros
Chance The Rapper

Interview with Professor Fox

Q: What was your career path? How long have you been doing this?
A: I am a grammy nominated music biz and audio professor. I have been producing and mixing records for over 15 years. I started as a tour manager and fell in love with project management
Q: Tell us about a project you worked on you are especially proud of and why. What was your role?
A: Wunderkid by Thelonious Martin. It was a highly ambitious album and it features some of my favorite musical moments to date. Plus, Retch and Ab Soul go bar for bar on one of the hardest beats I have ever heard.
Q: What are you working on at the moment?
A: producing a new album for myself
Q: Is there anyone on SoundBetter you know and would recommend to your clients?
A: I don't.
Q: Analog or digital and why?
A: Both
Q: What's your 'promise' to your clients?
A: You'll love the way it sounds...I guarantee it.
Q: What do you like most about your job?
A: I love getting that scrunchy screw face from my clients
Q: What questions do customers most commonly ask you? What's your answer?
A: Why do I need track outs? To sound better.
Q: What's the biggest misconception about what you do?
A: That it is easy.
Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?
A: Book me to find out.
Q: What advice do you have for a customer looking to hire a provider like you?
A: Do your best to explain what you hear in your head to me. Reference tracks help tremendously.
Q: If you were on a desert island and could take just 5 pieces of gear, what would they be?
A: Would there be any outlets?
Q: How would you describe your style?
A: tight and fun
Q: Which artist would you like to work with and why?
A: Emily King, Damien Rice, and Kid Cudi
Q: Can you share one music production tip?
A: Trust your gut, and mix at low levels
Q: What type of music do you usually work on?
A: Hip hop and pop
Q: What's your strongest skill?
A: Getting your drums to bang
Q: What do you bring to a song?
A: A critical ear and a producer's decision making.
Q: What's your typical work process?
A: I have a short list of questions for my clients so that I may best understand their needs. I work to ensure the message and or intention is effectively communicated in my production and mixing.
Q: Tell us about your studio setup.
A: A hybrid of analog gear and far too many plugins.
Q: What other musicians or music production professionals inspire you?
A: Swum, anything TDE and Kid Cudi
Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.
A: Hip hop and pop