Mixing & Mastering, Producer

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

A: Im particularly the happiest with "Jailen x Jordan - Coca White" they are artists Ive share a lot time with, and with this particular song I was behind a portion of melodies, song structure, recording and mixing and mastering the entire body of work. https://open.spotify.com/track/3FvlTlhh3M4u9RsgOx7Gq4?si=d5219a226b0a49d0

Q: What are you working on at the moment?

A: Im constantly working with artists daily, either recording, mixing and mastering, or graphic artwork well. Im also always working on my own music.

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

A: At the moment my self.

Q: Analog or digital and why?

A: Both. Combining the best of both worlds allows for such a higher level of sound. One can do what they other cant.

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

A: I promise to deliver the vision you're aiming for.

Q: What do you like most about your job?

A: It is a fun, life experiencing job. I get to, from the comfort of a studio, be apart of these amazing creations that go on to shape the world we have today. I really love music so anything music related is going to catch my interest.

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

A: Is there any deals on bundles ? Usually not, each song can take up just about the same amount of time, energy and resources. Therefor I cannot offer deals on on bundles, however I am open minded about projects.

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

A: Is the speed at which I can achieve such sound that I do. There is this miss-conception that the speed I do my work at is considered rushed however that it not the case. I know my around my tools and my work and definitely guide my through any situation that arises, this allows me to work at a fast pace and deliver industry quality mixes.

Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?

A: What is your vision for the song? What mix are you trying to achieve? (Dreamy, ambient, hard hitting bass, things of this nature) Is it a single beat instrumental ? or Do you have the instrumental beat stems? Do you have fully dry vocal stems ? Do you require some processing left on ? Are all track outs (stems) below a minimum of 3db before sending ?

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

A: I would tell tell the customer, to have a fully finished song that is recorded enough to go into the mixing and mastering stage. Once a reference is built and are ready, to contact me and explain to me the vision and choose the best situation for their needs.

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

A: Computer, Audio Interface, monitors, external hard drive and headphones. (Id probably make the desk)

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

A: Ive been in music for 10 years, overall, as a drummer, producer, artist/singer-songwrite, recording, and mixing and mastering engineer. I began in a metal band, moved into production became a producing dj that played venues all across the city before 2 years ago deciding to be fully an artist and mixing and master as engineer.

Q: How would you describe your style?

A: Professional and outgoing.

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

A: I would love to work The Weeknd, simply because he is really talented artist that makes relatable music that is creative and dynamic.

Q: Can you share one music production tip?

A: It's not what you have, it's what you do with it.

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

A: Hip-Hop, R&B, Pop Music, and EDM (Electronic Dance Music)

Q: What's your strongest skill?

A: Mixing & Mastering Production Vocal Writing

Q: What do you bring to a song?

A: I bring the added value of being a releasing artist that is currently making his own music from the ground up, the idea right to the final mixed and mastered version. I know what areas of a song needs particular attention, and see the song through the lens of the artist. I have worked on acoustic songs, heavy metal, hip hop, dance music, and much more so I have a large variety of experience that helps the final product.

Q: What's your typical work process?

A: I begin by listening to the song and understanding what needs to be done to achieve the best possible scenario for the song. I will price the song, and from there on I will give a complete mix and master before moving on the revision process if the artist has any final requests.

Q: Tell us about your studio setup.

A: Professionally treated studio using a Universal Audio based interface and top grade studio equipment both analog and digital.

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

A: Steven Slate Manny Marroquin Michael Brauer Tony Maserati

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

A: Hip Hop Pop Music Electronic Dance Music (And all related genres)