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Studio-quality mixes with fast turnaround from a producer who's played arenas, been mentored by industry heavyweights, and knows what music needs to feel like in a room.

Devon Quartullo is an Arizona-based producer, multi-instrumentalist, and mixing engineer with over 15 years in professional music.
As co-founder and drummer of Luxxe, Devon helped build one of the Southwest's most recognized independent acts winning the Vans Warped Tour Battle of the Bands, opening for Bon Jovi on their national arena tour, and opening for OneRepublic. Devon was personally mentored by Loren Israel Capitol Records EVP of A&R and the man behind Plain White T's, Neon Trees, and Jimmy Eat World later was hired as a producer by Jim McGorman, keyboardist and producer for the Goo Goo Dolls, Gwen Stefani, and Avril Lavigne.
Since shifting his focus fully to production and engineering, Devon has been building DKQ Music running sessions through a Bae 1073, UAD Apollo Twin, and Neumann U87, working primarily in Ableton Live Suite.
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Interview with DKQ MUSIC

Q: Tell us about your studio setup.
A: I use Ableton Live Studio Suit 10. I have a long list of the top industry standard plug-ins. My main house mic is a Neumann U87 that I run through a Neve 1073 to a UAD Apollo Twin. I primarily work "in the box" (on my computer).
Q: What are you working on at the moment?
A: I'm working on a 5 song EP for an artist that sounds like Adele and Amy Winehouse. She will be announcing her project in 2022.
Q: Analog or digital and why?
A: Both. Analog for warm and buttery highs. Digital for convinces.
Q: What's your 'promise' to your clients?
A: It is my commitment and mission to make sure you're 100% happy with your song. My job is make your vision come to life and I will give your song the tender love and care it deserves!
Q: What do you like most about your job?
A: The goose bumps and the chills.
Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?
A: What is your end goal with music? What artists do you look up to? What inspires you to make music?
Q: What advice do you have for a customer looking to hire a provider like you?
A: Definitely have a clear and thought out direction as to what you'd like your music to sound like. This will ultimately help me nail your vision. I prefer a reference track along with a demo or voice memo.
Q: If you were on a desert island and could take just 5 pieces of gear, what would they be?
A: Computer, Neve 1073, UAD TWIN, U47, Keyboard
Q: Can you share one music production tip?
A: Resist the temptation to add high frequencies.
Q: What other musicians or music production professionals inspire you?
A: I am very inspired by Ian Kirkpatrick's work especially on "Future Nostalgia" by Dua Lipa. But overall inspired by anything that makes you FEEL.
Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.
A: Full scale production from the ground up. That includes sometimes performing all instrumentation and programming.