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Hi, I'm Kip, a mixing engineer and guitarist who loves rock, pop, hip hop, and electronic.

My goal is to mix and finalize your music so you have the confidence to release it.

Once I start a project, I like to keep the momentum going by providing a daily mix and talking through your notes together. Being on the same page throughout the whole process is important to me, and will help us keep the finish line in sight.

I work fully in the box. I use plugins from Universal Audio, SoundToys, Softube, Slate, Arturia, Waves, and more. I'm always trying the latest technology, making improvements to my process, and adopting the tools that work best for me. Check out my Q&A below to get a better idea of how I work, and send me a message if you're interested in working together. Thanks!

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by Johnny Hirst
Working with Kip has been a fresh of breath air. Not only is he talented in the studio, but his professionalism, timeliness, and motivation to create the best possible product make him an extremely valuable person to work with. I'd recommend 100%

Interview with MixedByKip

Q: Analog or digital and why?
A: Digital. The advances in audio technology over the last two decades are incredible, and they're only going to get better. More and more pro engineers are moving to work exclusively in-the-box. Being completely digital allows us work faster and instantaneously recall any version of the project we've worked on. We can be when we need to, and have the mix sound the same no matter what studio we're in.
Q: Tell us about your studio setup.
A: I work fully in the box. I use Pro Tools and Logic Pro X, a Universal Audio Apollo interface and their suite of plugins. I re-amp guitar and bass tracks when needed using my Kemper Profiler. Favorite plugin-makers of mine include FabFilter, SoundToys, and Arturia.
Q: If you were on a desert island and could take just 5 pieces of gear, what would they be?
A: A generator with a 50-year supply of fuel... 1. MacBook Pro, with all my software plugins installed of course 2. Apollo Twin X 3. Adam A7X monitors 4. Neve Portico II MBP 5. My acoustic guitar
Q: What advice do you have for a customer looking to hire a provider like you?
A: It's important to start by simply talking to each other to see if you click and have similar goals. Seeing eye-to-eye on what your role will be in the process (to give constructive, actionable feedback at each stage of the mix) and what the engineer's role is (to honor your vision for your music and get your song ready for release in a respectable amount of time) is crucial to a smooth project. At the end of the day, it's your music, and the people you hire need to recognize that every step of the way.
Q: What type of music do you usually work on?
A: Rock, Pop, and Electronic. I have a lifelong love for Metal and Emo, and would love to work on those genres as well.
Q: What's your strongest skill?
A: Developing an honest and productive relationship with the artist or producer. My job is to keep the process going, providing regular bounces to listen to.
Q: What are you working on at the moment?
A: An EP for a band called Skinny Wall and an album for a Hip Hop group called Alumni.
Q: What's your 'promise' to your clients?
A: I'm here to learn what your goals are with your music, and work honestly and efficiently with you to make them happen. From the overall sound to the dozens of small decisions we'll make along the way, each step needs to respect the vision of the artist.
Q: What do you like most about your job?
A: I love the process of solving one problem at a time, over and over, and then putting everything together. There's usually a moment during the process when the mix starts to completely gel, and you can't stop tapping your foot or bobbing your head to it. That's when you know it's going in the right direction.
Q: Can you share one music production tip?
A: I'm sorry for the cliche saying, but less is truly more when it comes to making music. Each instrument and part should have a specific purpose and not conflict with the others. Sometimes, decisions need to be made regarding which parts are really the most important to hear. A well-produced song has focus and dynamics, keeps you interested, and isn't so complex that it becomes hard to know what you should be to paying attention to.