Animation, Production, Synths

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

A: I am especially proud of my analog video rig, and all of the hurdles I've overcome throughout the journey. I've been able to create some of the most inspiring video synthesis techniques and I've created things i could never have dreamed up without all of the hard work and patience with old VHS cameras and CRT tvs.

Q: What are you working on at the moment?

A: At any given time I have at least 7,492 projects going on. They are each like little planetesimals flying around me, but to name a few of the big ones: Im always working on my own music production, video effects and animations, electronics engineering, graphic design and trying to teach and inspire others.

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

A: Im new here :)

Q: Analog or digital and why?

A: Analog sound/video source + digital editing. Analog has a warmth and richness combined with unexpected surprises. Digital is efficient and precise when it comes to arranging and editing.

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

A: I will always do my best to produce something unique and interesting.

Q: What do you like most about your job?

A: I love that i get to work creatively with light and sound everyday, these worlds are infinite and I am always pushing some boundary or another when it comes to progressing my creative skills.

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

A: Usually clients have seen my work and are satisfied with the direction I take projects. Tweaks and adjustments along the way are natural, I'm easy going and open to client feedback/desires.

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

A: I think it's generally difficult for others to understand exactly what it is that I do, I don't even know most of the time. My point is that magic cannot be synthesized with a formula... Experimentation amplifies intentions and exceeds expectations more than not, so thats usually where I start.

Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?

A: Whats your favorite color? What planet are you from? What sort of message do you have for this world?

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

A: Give a direction, send a sample of your work, and let the provider come up with something fresh based of the vibes your content emits.

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

A: LOL Yamaha CS-80, Roland TR-909, Roland TB-303, Roland TR-808, and a Macbook w/ Ableton... Dang I forgot my audio interface, a mixer, and speakers :{

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

A: I grew up in my father's recording studio, so pretty much my entire life has been revolving to some degree around producing music and visuals.

Q: How would you describe your style?

A: Psychedelic, freaky, intense, light in the dark, or as I love to call it "PsychAngelic"

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

A: Any musician who has a connection to their own unique sound and is committed to bringing it to the ears of the world.

Q: Can you share one music production tip?

A: Jam a lot, record everything.

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

A: I work on all kinds of music from classic rock to ambient electronica, but I personally enjoy creating and collaborating with electronic musicians because the possibilities of sound are truly limitless.

Q: What's your strongest skill?

A: Being able to make something beautiful out of nothing. Tuning into a vibe and juicing it to its full potential.

Q: What do you bring to a song?

A: A strange almost alien perspective. i like juicy sounds and trippy melodies, one of my favorite styles is a juxtaposition between the dark and the light / minor and major... I like to take people into the depths, then rinse them off with starlight.

Q: What's your typical work process?

A: I've been a visual artist, musician, and animator for over 15 years. Something happened recently where I became so inspired with analog music production technology and more recently analog video tech. Experimentation and patience are some of my most used tools when it comes to creating music and visuals. I am happy that I made the trek into Analog Video / VHS in 2020 for processing after effects animations and filming, it adds such a nostalgic and 80s style warmth to everything (which I absolutely love). Analog video also goes great with analog music I've discovered (DUH).

Q: Tell us about your studio setup.

A: My studio is filled with analog synthesizers old and new, guitars, drum machines are my best friends (they are everywhere and so are patch cables and pedals), analog video equipment (lots of VHS cameras) and tons of tapes, micro-cassettes to VHS video tapes its all there!

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

A: I love musicians who are able to capture real feelings and deep moods with their sound. I especially enjoy nostalgic sounds and the warmth of analog gear (tape hiss and background texture can be your friend). Ultimately I want to be transported to a place I've never know, or to a place I didn't know i forgot about.

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

A: I do a lot of animating and editing for my clients. I have a lot of functional VHS equipment and a lot of the times people want me to process images or video through it. I do a lot of analog video synthesis and feedback loops and I really enjoy it!