Javier Ballesteros on SoundBetter

Are you looking for a powerful, clear, and emotional mix that truly represents your rock sound? I'm a professional mixing/mastering engineer specialized in Rock passionate about guitars, punchy drums, and expressive vocals. I'll help you achieve a mix that cuts through the noise and connects with listeners.

Hi! I'm Javier, a professional Bassist and Mixing & Mastering Engineer from Caracas, Venezuela.

I specialize in Mixing and Mastering rock songs, I will shape your tracks to sound loud, cohesive, emotional, and full of life, just like the best rock records.

- Gear and Plugins I use to mix and master:
[+] YAMAHA 02R96 as my main 24 track control surface
[+] Softube Console 1 mk 2 as my main mixing tool
[+] UADx native plugins
[+] Acustica Audio plugins
[+] Softube plugins
[+] Plugin Alliance plugins

Let's bring depth, soul and cohesion to your rock songs!
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I also specialize in recording tight, energetic and powerful basslines for rock music, from classic rock to alternative and hard rock.

I'll make sure your track hits hard and grooves just right!

️ - Gear I have as a Bassist:
[+] Fender Jazz Bass (5 strings)
[+] Fender Precision Bass (4 strings)
[+] Epiphone Thunderbird IV (Korean) (4 strings)
[+] Gretsch Electromatic Junior Jet (4 strings)
[+] Kramer Fretless Bass (unknown model) (4 strings)
[+] Ampeg BA-115 + a variety of pro mics
[+] Line 6 Helix Native
[+] Neural DSP plugins!

Send me a note through the contact button above.

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by Saúl
Collaborating with this mixing and mastering engineer was a sheer pleasure. Their rapid response time and clear communication streamlined the process. What truly sets them apart is their unmatched ability to transform feedback into precise, professional modifications. From nuanced EQ adjustments to expert compression, each step was a testament to their technical prowess. The final mixes exceeded expectations, granting my songs a refined and captivating sound. Beyond technical excellence, their creative touch elevated the music, showcasing a unique artistic perspective. In essence, working with
by Elisa
Javier is incredible to work with, he is very professional and communication with him is great. Totally recommend him.

Interview with Javier Ballesteros

Q: What are you working on at the moment?
A: My band's first single!
Q: Analog or digital and why?
A: I prefer Analog for recording, and Digital for mixing.
Q: What's the biggest misconception about what you do?
A: Louder is better.
Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?
A: Send me some references songs that have what YOU WANT for your own production, explain some details about the recording and production process.
Q: What advice do you have for a customer looking to hire a provider like you?
A: Be honest, try to explain everything about what YOU WANT, if it's possible with examples so we'll make the path to accomplish what you require.
Q: If you were on a desert island and could take just 5 pieces of gear, what would they be?
A: My laptop, an interface, a pair of headphones and I'm done haha.
Q: What was your career path? How long have you been doing this?
A: I move to Caracas when I was 19 years old and then start working with high quality musicians around the city. While I started only doing recordings, somehow I manage to start mixing what I was recording to my clients to I gain a lot of experience.
Q: How would you describe your style?
A: I like punchy drums, pokie bass, hard-hitting guitars and in your face vocals.
Q: Which artist would you like to work with and why?
A: Arctic Monkeys, all of their albums are a joy to listen
Q: What's your strongest skill?
A: Taking care of details.
Q: Tell us about your studio setup.
A: I work at 3 studios: [+] Studio A: Universal Audio Apollo Twin X, Yamaha NS10M Studio [+] Studio B: PreSonus AudioBox 1818VSL, M-Audio BX5 [+] Studio C: AVID Pro Tools HD system, KRK Rokit 8 I own an Avalon 373sp and a Manley Tube preamp Basses: [+] Epiphone Thunderbird [+] Fender Jazz Bass [+] LTD B-50 Precision Guitars: [+] Squier Telecaster [+] Fender Jaguar [+] Maestro by Gibson Les Paul
Q: Can you share one music production tip?
A: Simple is better
Q: What type of music do you usually work on?
A: Any type of Rock, also some Venezuelan styles.
Q: What do you bring to a song?
A: As a bassist what's best for the song, from groovy bass lines upto melodic bass lines. As a mixing engineer what does the song make me feel, that's the emotion I want to bring to the listener.
Q: What's your typical work process?
A: I have made my own version of the 'Brauerize' mixing method but it is nearly the same process as he uses.
Q: What other musicians or music production professionals inspire you?
A: Alex Turner, Rick Rubin, Matt Bellamy, James Ford
Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.
A: Mixing songs.