Mixing Engineer

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

A: I was able to mix an e.p recorded by a Grammy winning producer and the feedback from a member of the band was phenomenal!

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

A: Darrell Thorp

Q: Analog or digital and why?

A: Digital as that's all I have! I have analog emulations for sure which are amazing but I would love to work with analog outboard gear.

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

A: My reputation is your guarantee

Q: What do you like most about your job?

A: Just working with music and *hopefully* making a song sound the best it can be and the clients to be over the moon that the tracks exceed their expectations!

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

A: We can fix it in the mix! Yes we probably can but it is easier to not have to and would sound better if got right at the source with something as simple as mic placement. Probably more important is artists feel they can do it themselves! Had that before and its hard to say to them that it doesn't sound very good!

Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?

A: Have you completely finished the song/project - Have all the edits been done, over dubs, thing etc. These things are not just part of mixing, they're extras.

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

A: Before you commit to a recording studio 'package', just think and have a look at people like myself. We work hard to do what we do and give a 100% to your project, rather than just getting you out the door ready for the next client.

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

A: I have been training, learning and improving for about 4-5 years now. I have been in music all my adult life in bands and in the studio and music is my passion.

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

A: Gem Archer. I have been a huge fan of his since the mid 90's and love his guitar playing style, his song-writing. He is just such a lovely human being who I dream of just meeting, let alone work with!

Q: Can you share one music production tip?

A: Get it as right as possible at the source! It is so much harder when people have the mentality of just "Fix it in the mix". That is easier said than done and ends up costing the client more unnecessary money.

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

A: Usually Rock. But I am a lover of 60s groups/sound and soul and Motown. So would love to work with artists in these genres

Q: What do you bring to a song?

A: Individual care and attention to detail for every project. I like to make my mixes loud, punchy, engaging and exciting. Ive been known to add my own flavour to songs...whether it is ear candy effects or recording a new guitar/piano/keys part. Even if it to see how the client sees and hears it in their tracks. I am not afraid to be told no either! The track is there baby and it's in good hands!

Q: Tell us about your studio setup.

A: I am currently working in a small space, In The Box with Pro Tools and Logic Pro. Hopefully be able to branch out in the future when I have climbed the ladder a bit more. It Is hard to get started and running

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

A: To name only a few... Warren Huart Andrew Scheps Al Schmidt Jack Douglas Gem Archer

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

A: Online mixing engineer. Edits and alignment as an extra. Remote guitar recording available if client requires.