Mix & Mastering Engineer

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

A: An album with Reggaee artist Ashley Irae based in LA, California. Produced, Mixed and Mastered the album "Love Iration." Remote session musicians used as needed. Currently available on all digital platforms

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

A: To deliver a solid first mix and provide comprehensive revisions as discussed.

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

A: Eric Thorngren, Mix Engineer, Drummers & Guitarists

Q: What do you like most about your job?

A: Always something new. There's nothing monotonous about it.

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

A: How much you charge? 50/hr

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

A: Many think it's a hobby and don't realize there are several ways to paint a picture when provided with the same ink

Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?

A: To keep an open mind if your project falls outside of the genres I get most work on. The mix concept spans all genres

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

A: I would advice to objectively listen through my catalog. Request a genre similar to yours as I may not have it published here.

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

A: Laptop, Headphones, Native Instruments MASCHINE, DJ controller

Q: What are you working on at the moment?

A: A Christmas project

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

A: I don't know anyone on this platform as yet.

Q: Analog or digital and why?

A: Digital. Gear is now much more compact and portable. Allows for easy distribution of projects. Facilitates a global client reach...and I cannot tell the difference between Analog vs Digital recording.

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

A: BA Liberal Arts, Drummer, DJ. Started in 1998 Analog gear with Digital Performer which at the time was the best MIDI sequencing software out.

Q: How would you describe your style?

A: I'd say dynamic style much of which is what you hear in the music

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

A: Dr Dre. Because he has been on both the artist side and the production side of music.

Q: Can you share one music production tip?

A: There's perfection in imperfection.

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

A: Caribbean genres, Hip-hop R&B and Pop.

Q: What's your strongest skill?

A: Frequency separation.

Q: What do you bring to a song?

A: A modern competitive sound.

Q: What's your typical work process?

A: Usually ask about what is the required sound or ask for a reference track. Work with vocals first then the drums & bass if there is any. The progress onto the other instruments in the composition. Submit MIX1 for review and comment then progress from there.

Q: Tell us about your studio setup.

A: Fully digital with SL32 Digital board. Able to accept all digital file types. Sole operator

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

A: Audio editing, Mixing and Mastering