Producer | Mixer | Songwriter

Q: What are you working on at the moment?

A: Currently, I'm working on my own musical projects.

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

A: Not yet.

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

A: Based on "some" peoples preconceptions they think I do Hip hop / trap.

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

A: My Giga, Computer, Bass Guitar, Amp and a generator, of course.

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

A: I've been producing independently for the last 10 years, its time to break through by going beyond and working with like-minded individuals.

Q: How would you describe your style?

A: A hybrid of sound. Taking various influences from other genres of music and creating my own category.

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

A: Madonna, because she's an innovator, open minded and it would challenging.

Q: Can you share one music production tip?

A: Be a innovator, not a Imitator. It's o.k. to be influenced, but copying a style shows lack of originality. Strive for that.

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

A: Electronic Music. I started mainly doing DnB, Jungle, Breakbeat and EDM, but over the years I've done more commercial based Electronic and have dived into more Rock and Folk music.

Q: What's your strongest skill?

A: Arranging! I have the knack of knowing what to place and where, anything from accents to horns. I can created unique songs that could fit in today's market, yet I can also make songs that have a style you've never heard before.

Q: What do you bring to a song?

A: Textures and atmosphere, but mostly I build a style based on the artist. Either we are creating a musical identity or adding to one. Hopefully at the end of the day, we've created something you've heard before. A fan of juxaposition, I enjoy making songs that are lively, even if the subject is dark.

Q: What's your typical work process?

A: I first sketch out the the song by keyboard, then arrange via the DAW. Depending if it's a acoustic/live session, I would program / sequenced, then record to pro-tools, record vocals, then the song is edited and mixed.

Q: Tell us about your studio setup.

A: I have a Pro-tools based private studio running through a classic Control 24 board. Everything is done digitally, except for the mic outboard gear. I have about 20 mics. I have a production suite I use through a DAW system that is linked to pro-tools. I'm starting to use virtual instruments, but I have over 20 modules and keyboards that have a endless supply of sounds. I don't use construction kits, but I do use drum samples on occasion for remixes.

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

A: Electronic music and alt-pop mainly, both mainstream and underground. But I've been working with other artists in the Rock and Folk where they look to add electronic elements to their music.

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

A: The Random Spike's first album simply called Debut. Released in 2008, it's the most creative and unique album, with some of the best written songs.

Q: Analog or digital and why?

A: Digital. Because it more efficient and has more options at every point in the production chain. Plug ins have become close to reproducing analog.

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

A: If you didn't have one before, you will have a defined musical style that's only yours.

Q: What do you like most about your job?

A: Being able to create with other creative people to make something the world has never heard.

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

A: Can I emulate a certain sound or beat. I usually say I can, but why?

Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?

A: Who they are. Where are they from. Where do they want to be. How do you want to be represented musically. Do want to be famous or successful.

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

A: If you're looking to do something that isn't cookie-cutter, I'm the one. If you want to represent yourself as a individual and not just a cog, I can help. Willing to work outside the box and create something that is unique, that stands out in the over saturated world of music.

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

A: Too many. But I would say for melody and structure: Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, for Electronic and rhythm inspiration, Roni Size and for Lyrical: David Bowie and Trent Reznor.....just to name a few.