Mixing & Mastering Engineer

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

A: "Jacob Wadydy-Big Kid Trap City," I produced 1/2 of the project, and mixed and mastered all of it singlehandedly.

Q: What are you working on at the moment?

A: a new album for myself as an artist, produced by Buddah Bless This Beat

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

A: not yet! still new!

Q: Analog or digital and why?

A: Both! I love the warm sound of analog, but i also appreciate the convenience of digital

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

A: I promise I will put 6 hours into each record of mixing and mastering. Attention to detail, and a competitive and quality product.

Q: What do you like most about your job?

A: working with passionate and talented artists that know how to work and stay within the sweet spot in the mic

Q: What questions do customers most commonly ask you? What's your answer?

A: How should I send the files? pleas export all audio files into a compressed folder or export session as AAF

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

A: I make all of my work look easy, however i actually spend 6 hours on each record, I dont just slap pre sets on! every voice and song is different!

Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?

A: Are you working on an album? or are you focused on promoting singles?

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

A: Record your music properly meaning make sure the gain and input levels are not too high. Also remember not to record into the back of the mic! haha

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

A: Nueman U87, Mac laptop, yamaha hs 5's, and Scarlett USB interface for easy portability, since were in the desert lol

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

A: My mother paid for my first recording session when I was 11 years old. I got tired of engineers screwing up my music, so i opened up my own recording studio in Atlanta GA. Grew up with producer Buddah Bless

Q: How would you describe your style?

A: My style is fresh, current, seasoned, warm, and full!

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

A: Pharrell because of his outside the box thinking when it comes to songwriting and creating a groove that fits the artists and maintains his personal sound.

Q: Can you share one music production tip?

A: don't over compress! You can't mix a bad recording, and you can't master a bad mix!

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

A: Hip Hop, Trap, Rap, RnB, and spoken word.

Q: What's your strongest skill?

A: eq'ing, proper compression, d'essing, and drops in a beat.

Q: What do you bring to a song?

A: I bring character, harmonics, and a crisp, balanced, industry competitive sound.

Q: What's your typical work process?

A: I make an effort to put atleast 6 hours into every record I mix and master, in between taking time to allow my ears to rest and remain fresh for proper mixing and mastering.

Q: Tell us about your studio setup.

A: EQUIPMENT Mic: Nueman TM103 + Insulated Booth Interface: UAD Apollo Twin Mk2 + Big Knob Monitors: Yamaha Hs8 + KRK Sub Keyboard: M-Audio Code 49 Software: ProTools+ Logic X + Fruity Loops Plugins: WAVES + UAD Amenities Kitchen [microwave, fridge, freezer] Lounge area Smoking area

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

A: Kendrick Lamar's Engineer ALI, Jay-Z's Engineer GURU, Pharrell, Dr. Dre, etc

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

A: Songwriter, Mixing, and Mastering Engineer.