Mixer / Producer

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

A: Working on records with artists like Avatar is always a great experience - strong vision, great performances and a clear identity, which always leads to excellent results.

Q: What are you working on at the moment?

A: A mix of ongoing mixing projects and select production work, mostly alternative rock and prog.

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

A: There are some great people on here - happy to recommend depending on the project.

Q: Analog or digital and why?

A: Both. Analog for character and depth, especially during recording, digital for precision and flexibility.

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

A: To treat every song and artist with the with same care and respect.

Q: What do you like most about your job?

A: Helping artists turn raw recordings into something finished and meaningful. Hearing a song (from the individual tracks) for the first time. Hearing a finished mix that makes the artist happy. Too many things!

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

A: Usually around timelines, revisions and workflow - I keep the process clear and collaborative so there are no surprises.

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

A: That mixing is just technical. It’s really about making decisions that support the song and emotion.

Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?

A: What’s the vision for the track? What references do you have? And what’s most important for you in the final result?

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

A: Find someone who understands your music and communicates well with you. That makes the biggest difference.

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

A: Computer, interface, speakers, headphones… and a solid internet connection.

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

A: I started out playing in bands and recording demos, which gradually turned into working with more artists. Over time, this developed into a full-time career in mixing and production, now spanning over 20 years.

Q: How would you describe your style?

A: Song-focused and artist-driven. I aim to bring out the emotion, depth and energy in each track while giving every element its own space.

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

A: Artists who are open to pushing their sound and creating something that feels honest, unique and written with intend.

Q: Can you share one music production tip?

A: Less is often more. Strong arrangements and carefully chosen sounds will always translate better than stacking too many elements on top of each other.

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

A: Mainly guitar-driven music - rock, alternative, prog and more atmospheric or heavy styles that rely on dynamics and depth.

Q: What's your strongest skill?

A: Mixing — shaping songs so they feel cohesive, powerful and emotionally engaging.

Q: What do you bring to a song?

A: Clarity, impact and perspective. I focus on what serves the song and help translate your vision into something that connects both sonically and emotionally.

Q: What's your typical work process?

A: For mixing, I start by understanding the song and the intention behind it. From there, I build the mix around what matters most emotionally, sonically refining details until everything feels cohesive and impactful. When producing, I focus on strong arrangements and clear direction early on, so recording and mixing flow naturally.

Q: Tell us about your studio setup.

A: I work in a high-end analog studio environment in Germany, combining analog gear with modern digital tools. This allows me to bring both depth and precision to every mix. I own several DAWs (Protools, Cubase, Studio One, Logic, Reaper, Samplitude/Sequoia) and tons of plugins to get any project done.

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

A: Artists and producers who push boundaries and create something that feels real and original. I’m always looking for new interesting music but also love discovering records that I missed in the past.

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

A: I primarily work as a mixing engineer for rock, alternative and prog artists, helping them turn strong songs into powerful, release-ready records. I also offer production when needed, and can combine that with mixing.