Ricardo Garcia

Remote mixing/mastering, Bass

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Been doing live sound for over 8 years, and went to school in Hollywood for mix and mastering engineering. I also play bass, and can track remotely and send you ideas for your tracks!

Mixing and mastering, session bass. I have the most experience with hip hop and R&B but I can also mix electronic music, folk, rock and most other genres.

Click the 'Contact' above to get in touch. Looking forward to hearing from you.

Interview with Ricardo Garcia

  1. Q: Analog or digital and why?

  2. A: Nothing beats that analog warmth. If it's available, always go analog. But digital plug ins are amazing nowadays

  3. Q: What do you like most about your job?

  4. A: I'm always surrounded by music

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

  6. A: Have a conversation with the provider to make sure they actually know what they're talking about. And make sure they're listening to what YOU want.

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

  8. A: My career path was the one I was on before covid. I was touring the world mixing bands at live events. Now I'm trying to apply my skills remotely!

  9. Q: Can you share one music production tip?

  10. A: KISS (keep it simple, stupid). Don't try to do too much if it isn't absolutely necessary.

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

  12. A: My own music is different sub genres within electronic music. House, techno, bass, and I also do trap and RnB

  13. Q: What do you bring to a song?

  14. A: I can take a rough mix and bring it to life. I have different approaches to this depending on what kind of song it is.

  15. Q: Tell us about your studio setup.

  16. A: Yamaha HS8s, a few analog synthesizers, an MPK49, and Ableton live 10. Racks and racks of 3rd party plug ins.

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

  18. A: I'm mainly a touring live sound engineer but also help clients set up Ableton sessions for live Playback, mix sessions, master, and play bass.