International Performer, Recording, Mixing, Mastering and Music Creator and Educator.
With over 30 years experience in performing, recording, FOH engineering at some of the worlds greatest festivals and studios I'm offering you a complete production service drawing on my own and fellow musicians service.
Having been involved in numerous Album, EP and Single releases over my career over a varied range of musical styles I can bring a wealth of experience and ideas to your creations. I have worked in numerous recording and Live performance scenarios including stage and radio and have been fortunate to record in some of the worlds finest studios such as Abbey Road, The Townhouse, Maida Vale and numerous BBC facilities.
I currently work predominantly from my home studio and utilise several spaces for tracking and mixing if required.
Competitive rates delivered with a professional, creative attitude - your music treated with the respect it deserves and finished to your liking. Most comfortable working with real instruments and musicians.
Click the 'Contact' above to get in touch. Looking forward to hearing from you.
Credits
AllMusic verified credits for Dawn of the ReplicantsInterview with Replicant
Q: Tell us about a project you worked on you are especially proud of and why. What was your role?
A: Recently completed live EP for The Countess of Fife, recorded the gig, guitar and vocal overdubs, pressed to CD and just heard it on the radio for the first time.
Q: What are you working on at the moment?
A: Live mix of a Jah Wobble Gig.
Q: Analog or digital and why?
A: I like both. Analog for the ability to grab something and adjust it and the sound - the imperfections, warmth and distortion and Digital for the editing and plugins - and storage.
Q: What's your 'promise' to your clients?
A: To treat every clients job as if it's my own.
Q: What do you like most about your job?
A: Creating new Music
Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?
A: Can I hear what you have.
Q: What advice do you have for a customer looking to hire a provider like you?
A: Talk to me! Ask for more examples of work and enquire whether they would like to hear what you're doing.
Q: If you were on a desert island and could take just 5 pieces of gear, what would they be?
A: Guitar, Amp, Phone, Charger and a Generator
Q: What was your career path? How long have you been doing this?
A: Started playing bars as a teenager and progressed into recording and live sound.
Q: How would you describe your style?
A: Versatile.
Q: Which artist would you like to work with and why?
A: Donald Fagen. I just love the songs, production, Everything.
Q: Can you share one music production tip?
A: Use your Ears
Q: What type of music do you usually work on?
A: Indie, Country, Rock, Pop
Q: What's your strongest skill?
A: Listening
Q: What do you bring to a song?
A: A good ear for great songs and production.
Q: What's your typical work process?
A: Liase with client for direction, Appraise existing material and set about it. Regular updates and roughs supplied during process.
Q: Tell us about your studio setup.
A: Hybrid setup working with a DAW using Waves Plugins and a selection of antique Pre's Compressors, Gates and Effects.
Q: What other musicians or music production professionals inspire you?
A: I love great classic productions by artists such as Steely Dan, Little Feat, Jeff Beck, Massice Attack, Stevie Wonder, The Beatles etc...
Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.
A: Most work nowadays is recording based, either mixing live recordings or working on original music projects as a composer, arranger and musician.
I was the Mixer, Musician, Songwriter, Recordist, Mastering Engineer one way or another on these tunes. in this production
- Mixing EngineerAverage price - $400 per song
- Live SoundAverage price - $200 per concert
- Recording StudioAverage price - $500 per day
- Electric GuitarAverage price - $70 per song
- Songwriter - MusicAverage price - $70 per song
- Pop-Rock ArrangerAverage price - $70 per song
- Post MixingAverage price - $200 per minute
Three revisions if required to settle on a mix. Initial reply within 48hrs of contact. If specialised equipment or musicians are required this shall be discussed before proceeding. 50% of fee upfront.
- Dawn Of The Replicants
- Melys
- The Countess of Fife
- Glensound
- Focusrite
- TLAudio Pre's
- Allen & Heath
- Midas and Neve Desks
- Klark Teknic & DBX comps and Gates
- Pro Tools
- Cubase and Logic DAW's Selection of vintage Dynamic
- Ribbon and Condenser Mics
