Devin England (aka sawcy_boy) is a Brooklyn-based producer, engineer, and multi-instrumentalist striving to help artists create their favorite music.
A Berklee College of Music graduate who excels in a wide variety of genres from fusion jazz to heavy rap, past work includes Snoop Dogg, Mary J Blige, Benny The Butcher, Dave East, Fabolous, Polo G, Lil Duke, SAFE, Capella Grey, Nija, Dusty Locane, Pressa, Young Bleu, Ashanti, Sha EK, D Thang, Offset, PGF Nuk, Mosie, PLAINFACEDGIRL, Breezy Breaker, Lotus Love... etc.
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Credits
Interview with Devin England
Q: Analog or digital and why?
A: Both. Make great sounds in the analog realm and then make them sound interesting/otherworldly with the power and speed of digital.
Q: What's your 'promise' to your clients?
A: I'll help you make your favorite work.
Q: What do you like most about your job?
A: Every project brings new challenges that need creative solutions. It's fun to find new ways of making music great everyday.
Q: Can you share one music production tip?
A: SPACE, leave space for an artist to do their thing on a track. Fancy tricks are cool when used sparingly.
Q: What type of music do you usually work on?
A: Most primarily I work in the rap space, with crossover into contemporary R&B, electronic, and indie pop/rock.
Q: What's your strongest skill?
A: Figuring out what makes an artist special, and bringing that quality to the forefront of their music.
Q: Tell us about your studio setup.
A: SSL Duality Console, Ocean Way 5.1 Monitor system, Yamaha NS-10s, Protools HD, Ableton 11, Outboard gear including; Distressors, CL1B, Pultec EQ's, Neve preamps, Manley Vari Mu stereo compressor....
- Mixing EngineerAverage price - $400 per song
- Vocal compingAverage price - $50 per track
- Time alignment - QuantizingAverage price - $50 per track
- Vocal TuningAverage price - $75 per track
- ProducerAverage price - $400 per song
- Beat MakerAverage price - $300 per song
- Ghost ProducerAverage price - $600 per song
Turn around time varies for each service.
- SSL Duality
- Ocean Way Monitors
- Yamaha NS10's
- Sony C800G
- Tube Tech CL1 B
- Pultec EQ's
- Manley Vari Mu
- Melodyne
- Auto Tune Pro
- Avid Pro Tools
- Ableton Live