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Q: Analog or digital and why?

A: Both have their advantages and disadvantages. I personally work with digital at high sampling frequencies due to its far easier & convenient workflow.

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

A: My biggest solo project has to be the New Year Protocol Series: a story told through multiple chapters; each being a song that I release every year, in January. This is usually my biggest release/event every year, complete with visuals & even a live ARG. It also takes the longest to make out of everything I do. We're currently approaching the 6th chapter! Rushdown's Colour Bass Vol. I has to be one of the highlights too. It was a compilation meant to define the Colour Bass genre they've been building and promoting for so long. I provided a song called "Over Me", one of my favorite compositions yet.

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

A: I will do my absolute best to give you the result I'd be looking for if I were to work on one of my own tracks.

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

A: Before sending your premaster off to an engineer, think about any decisions that can be made prior to mixing or mastering to improve the initial production. Engineers & producers often work very closely to reach a consensus. I'm hungry for your input on what's ultimately your music.

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

A: Assuming the electricity part was covered... Laptop Flashlight An SOS flare Some water A boat to ride the seven seas!

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

A: I have been in this scene for the better part of 6 years now. I started small, like really small. I remember the days when a label would be managed through a Skype group; I used to go full contract-less as well. I've been slowly but steadily climbing up the ladder; from small collectives to labels run by a group of friends; and finally bigger places like Rushdown.

Q: How would you describe your style?

A: Sounds from the future. Lush atmospheres combined with violent sound design. Stories turned music. Lots of jazzy piano solos & reverb swells.

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

A: I'd love to work with any of the inspirations I mentioned in this interview. They've been staples of the melodic scene for way longer than me, and collaborating with them on a project would mean learning from the big leagues. Goals!

Q: Can you share one music production tip?

A: This is a career of endurance; don't expect results overnight. Think about your music from the listener's perspective. Upon a writer's block, try not to think about it too much: disconnect from the music scene; give some time to yourself, and go with the flow. When you least expect it, that inspiration you were looking for can and will show up.

Q: What's your strongest skill?

A: Creating fresh soundscapes & developing stories with music.

Q: What do you bring to a song?

A: The "modus touch"? :)

Q: Tell us about your studio setup.

A: My studio setup has been almost completely revamped this year, with a pair of Yamaha HS8 speakers, Sennheiser HD650 headphones with Sonarworks for the most accurate response, and a Focusrite Scarlett DAC to provide the cleanest output.

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

A: I can give the final touch to your next song with my mixing & mastering skills, perfected over years of experience in the electronic music scene, and make your track stand out without damaging dynamics or losing details.

Q: What are you working on at the moment?

A: Building new paths in the electronic music spectrum. Trying to be ahead of my time.

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

A: I'm new to this platform, so let's see a few months from now!

Q: What do you like most about your job?

A: The fact that I can express feelings without words.

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

A: Are you streaming this week? Haha, I get asked that a lot

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

A: Definitely the idea that music producers just twist knobs or take bits from other songs. Computers are more versatile than you think!

Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?

A: What specific sound are you looking for? Are there any references you'd like me to take into account? What do you like to hear in a song as a consumer?

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

A: My forté has to be electronic music, but I'm open to mix and master different genres as well to improve my experience as a sound engineer.

Q: What's your typical work process?

A: I usually start out a song by developing a drop. The rest usually follows suit. Perseverance, organization & pursuit of perfection is also the name of the game.

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

A: My musical style has been inspired by many things: from classical/piano scores back at the academy, to electronic artists that have pushed the envelope of sound design, and kickstarted the melodic movement, like Xilent, Au5 or Chime, just to name a few.