Mixing & Mastering

Q: Tell us about your studio setup.

A: I have a fairly nice laptop (I work mostly on it) I also have some great plugins, I use both paid plugins from Waves, tal, Tokyo Dawn Labs, Arturia, Valhalla, etc, and free plugins from my daw and other plugin makers. I have always been an "in-the-box type of guy" so all the things I need are on my laptop in the form of VST plugins which are exceptionally good.

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

A: I usually receive the stems of their songs and then I mix them on my laptop, I also do some small things like cleaning voiceovers, tuning vocals, editing vocals, editing music, mixing vocals, mixing music, etc.

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

A: The project I am proud of is a song that I produced on Bandlab Mobile for an artist called Sampada Verma and it went to several Spotify algorithmic as well as editorial playlists including "Fresh Finds India"

Q: What are you working on at the moment?

A: I am working on a number of client projects and some of my own projects at the moment.

Q: Analog or digital and why?

A: I am all digital because why not? you just can't carry an actual compressor with you everywhere, but with the same VST plugin which is just as good as the actual deal, I can take the load off my shoulders.

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

A: As a dedicated professional, my commitment to my clients runs deep. I always strive to provide exceptional results because I truly value the trust they place in me. Building lasting relationships is not just a goal but a promise - one that drives me to consistently give my best effort. It's an honor to be part of their journey and I aim for excellence in each project we embark on together. Your satisfaction is always at the forefront of my mind, and I am grateful for the opportunity to work alongside you as we create something truly special.

Q: What do you like most about your job?

A: Working in the music industry has taught me to appreciate the subtle nuances between different songs. Even though it may seem repetitive at times, the magic lies in discovering new elements and influences with each similar-sounding track. It's fascinating how every song carries its own unique story, a testament to the diverse creativity that thrives in this world of music. Lifting the veil off these similarities reveals a whole new layer of learning and understanding, making my job an enriching journey filled with unexpected discoveries.

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

A: Understanding the importance of a great recording is key to achieving a quality mix! While mixing can enhance a track, it cannot work miracles on subpar recordings. Remember, capturing clean and well-balanced audio from the start sets the foundation for an incredible final product.

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

A: I have been a Full-time Independent Artist, Songwriter, and music producer for 5 years now!

Q: Can you share one music production tip?

A: Do not add stuff just for the sake of it, be more intentional!

Q: What's your typical work process?

A: 1. First and foremost I drag all the stems in my session and do my gain-staging and listen to the song multiple times just to find out what exactly the artist wants to translate from the mix and what are the problems in the mix that are stopping it. 2. Then I start by deleting things that are just there for no reason and are not serving the song. 3. Then I start editing things, especially the vocals because vocals are the main characters of a song. 4. After the editing is done I give the song another listen just to be sure. 5. Now I start mixing the elements of the song mainly the instruments so that they all sound good together. 6. Once I am done mixing the instrumental, I start mixing the main heroes of the song which are vocals. 7. After mixing vocals I solo all the vocals and give them a listen just to make sure that they are nice and clear 8. Once I'm done with everything then I give the song another listen and automate some parameters to taste just to make sure that the mix is translating itself or telling the story or vibe.

Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?

A: When working with artists, I make sure to ask for their top 3 song inspirations for a solid foundation in creating the perfect track!

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

A: Sending pre-edited stems to the mixer allows for a thoughtful mixing process, enhancing the final product efficiently. Let's save time and create magic!

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

A: 1. My laptop 2. My guitar 3. My usb microphone 4. My mini midi keyboard 5. My headphones

Q: How would you describe your style?

A: I try to keep my approach as simple as possible.

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

A: I grew up listening to alot of artist like Michael jackson, Prince, Coldplay, Green Day, Justin timberlake just the name of few but one artist i would like to work with is Bruno mars because i am curious about how he makes his music which sounds old and new at the same time.

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

A: I usually work with Pop, Rock, Hip-hop, R&b and Edm music

Q: What's your strongest skill?

A: I can help the artist to achive the sound they are going for.

Q: What do you bring to a song?

A: What I bring to a song is the vision the artist wants to deliver. I know what the standard references are and what labels are usually looking for. With all this in mind, I work on pleasing the client and setting them on track for a successful release.