Mixing a song is an art. Art is subjective.. persuaded by perfectionists. I try everyday.
I specialize in mixing and mastering.
I want to work with good musicians who share similar mindset when it comes to music.
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Interview with KARTIKEY SHARMA
Q: Tell us about a project you worked on you are especially proud of and why. What was your role?
A: I recorded/mixed/mastered a song for a band name Kapow! My first independent project given to me by my chief engineer at Ferris Wheel Studios .
Q: What are you working on at the moment?
A: Producing a local singer /song writer.
Q: Is there anyone on SoundBetter you know and would recommend to your clients?
A: SEFI CARMEL !
Q: Analog or digital and why?
A: Hybrid : Best of both worlds
Q: What's your 'promise' to your clients?
A: You won't be disappointed. :)
Q: What do you like most about your job?
A: Creativity !
Q: What questions do customers most commonly ask you? What's your answer?
A: Client : Can you make me sound like that band? Me : Can you play like that band ?
Q: What's the biggest misconception about what you do?
A: That its rocket science ! Its not !
Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?
A: Generally their ideology behind the project and budget.. haha !
Q: What advice do you have for a customer looking to hire a provider like you?
A: Please have faith in me .. we can work as a team.
Q: If you were on a desert island and could take just 5 pieces of gear, what would they be?
A: Laptop, My Bear Dynamic DT770 , My Guitar , Digital Interface and a TS guitar cable !!
Q: What was your career path? How long have you been doing this?
A: After completing my Computer Engineering in 2015 i decide to do something in music so i joined audio engineering and the worked in a few studio . its been 4 years since !
Q: How would you describe your style?
A: Sleek!
Q: Which artist would you like to work with and why?
A: Hahaha another difficult question ! There are so many ! But if i get a chance i would love to work with Tchad Blake and lean from him!!
Q: Can you share one music production tip?
A: Don't hesitate to experiment.
Q: What type of music do you usually work on?
A: In my musicians circuit i have been typecast into a rock/acoustic genre engineer . But i would like to work with different genres
Q: What's your strongest skill?
A: Patience.
Q: What do you bring to a song?
A: I like to experiment. I try to find new sounds everytime i try to mix
Q: What's your typical work process?
A: It changes with client to client and track to track . The only constant is that i never take away myself from clients requirements.
Q: Tell us about your studio setup.
A: Its a small cozy place to work. I am currently using Genelec M30s and Yamaha HS8 for my reference I mix hybrid/in the box.
Q: What other musicians or music production professionals inspire you?
A: The list is very long. There are many engineers that inspires me Tchad Blake Greg Wells Andrew Scheps Steve Albini ( to name a few) ........to name a few
Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.
A: I mostly mix and master songs. I like to indulge myself in recording of the song if its possible also. For the song i produce i stick all the way from the demo to the final master.
- Mixing EngineerAverage price - $200 per song
- Mastering EngineerAverage price - $80 per song
- ProducerAverage price - $400 per song
- EditingAverage price - $50 per track
- Time alignment - QuantizingAverage price - $40 per track
- Programmed drumAverage price - $70 per song
- Podcast Editing & MasteringAverage price - $150 per podcast
- Arctic Monkeys
- Damien Rice
- Vulfpeck
