Remote mixing &Mastering

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

A: I produced a song for Miguel Araújo a big artist in Portugal that was played in the 3 competing radio stations. An almost impossible task that i’m very proud to have done.

Q: What are you working on at the moment?

A: mixing an album and an EP. Producing 5 songs for 3 different artists.

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

A: no

Q: Analog or digital and why?

A: Digital, it’s faster and no compromise at all as of a few years ago. The range of choices i have in digital is immense and would be impossible to have the same in analog at this budget.

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

A: it’s only done when you are happy.

Q: What do you like most about your job?

A: Being immersed in sound.

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

A: if i like the song. The answer is yes, i wouldn’t work in it if i didn’t like it, and i have a very varied taste in music.

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

A: That you can make a song be something it is not.

Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?

A: If they have any references, if they have a rough and what they like about it, when do they need have the job finished.

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

A: Listen to my work and see if it fits your taste.

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

A: computer with software, microfone, pre, acoustic guitar, headphones.

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

A: I was a successful touring/studio musician in Portugal and made a lot of records in that side of the glass. 10 years ago i changed lanes and got into producing and engineering full time.

Q: How would you describe your style?

A: Straight to the point and not intrusive.

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

A: Lana del Rey, because the mix between acoustic instruments and modern atmospheres is inspiring to me.

Q: Can you share one music production tip?

A: Close the pan a bit in the verses and go full stereo in the chorus.

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

A: Pop, folk and singer songwriter.

Q: What's your strongest skill?

A: Experience and musicality.

Q: What do you bring to a song?

A: A smooth and immersive listening experience.

Q: What's your typical work process?

A: Get my mixing prep done by my assistant and get to mixing fresh and motivated.

Q: Tell us about your studio setup.

A: Pretty good control room with nice speakers. I have access to a variety of hardware and a lot of plugins. Namely everything from UAD.

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

A: serban ghenea, Mark Ronson, Rick Rubin .

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

A: I mostly produce mix and master.