Producer, Mixing Engineer

Q: Tell us about your studio setup.

A: I have a pair of PDP MUM 8s isolated on Sound Anchor stands, connected to an Antelope Orion 32+. I work almost entirely in the box, so I've accrued a vast majority of industry standard tools and effects. I also have a select few hardware preamps and compressors, and that collection is growing all the time. I like to control Logic and Pro Tools with a SSL UF8. I have a Komplete Kontrol keyboard when synthetic instruments need to be added to a production, and a collection of high-end studio mics to record anything from the real world.

Q: Analog or digital and why?

A: In this era of computer hardware, in the box processing has never sounded this good on its own merit, and can nearly exactly replicate all time favorite hardware units. However, the recording side of things can really benefit from having some nice gear in the signal chain.

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

A: I feel like the general public sees mixing as just moving a couple faders, and producing as just pushing a few buttons. It is far, far more complicated than that and I think that's the best thing about it. The more challenging the better in my opinion, that's what makes the possibilities endless.

Q: How would you describe your style?

A: I feel I am haphazard yet organized. I do what I believe is best for the song first, no matter how strenuous it may be to achieve, and then ensure it meets my technical-correctness standards.

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

A: I would love to work with AJR. They have been my biggest inspiration for my own music, and I feel like the creativity we share would make amazing productions.

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

A: I've worked on countless Indie-Pop records, rock songs, and synth-centered songs.

Q: What's your strongest skill?

A: My strongest skill is mixing music. I've done it for many years and imagine doing it for many more.

Q: What do you bring to a song?

A: I feel I bring a solid balance between a musical and perfectionist mindset. I enjoy a great sounding song on its own merit, and love to help make sure it is all technically up to snuff.

Q: What's your typical work process?

A: I work primarily in Logic Pro X, but I also use Pro Tools from time to time. I import the given files into the session and start with mixing drums and vocals. I spend a lot of time getting a lot of the technical stuff out of the way, then as the channel strips grow I add creative processing such as verb/delay and saturation.

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

A: My personal favorite producer is Ryan Met, his ability to warp instruments from multiple different genres into a single production encourages me to spend that extra time making sure I make the best sound-design choices possible.

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

A: I typically do the final mixes and mastering for clients.