Mix engineer

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

A: "I'm one of those multitasking artists who handles all their work. I write my lyrics, compose my songs, record them, mix, and master them, all 100% done by me, thanks to the free time. Mixing is my strong suit because it's what I could formally study, but I can do multiple things in the music industry. Just tell me what you need, and I'll let you know if I can do it.

Q: What are you working on at the moment?

A: I´m a customer service on Airbnb and I´m starting my musical project

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

A: I saw a video on Tik Tok, Yes I would do it

Q: Analog or digital and why?

A: Digital: Infinite possibilities, more cost-effective, plus analog is emulable nowadays, so I prefer digital 100%.

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

A: If my sound don´t like you, I will refund your money

Q: What do you like most about your job?

A: Listening to the outcome once the mix is finished.

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

A: How much longer will the mix take? Can you make my voice sound more present? Why are the keyboards barely audible?" The answer to all of these is: "Let me review it and send it to you as you want it, then you can choose from what I showed you first.

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

A: "I struggle with imposter syndrome and never feel good enough, but we are working on improving that

Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?

A: Do you want a more dynamic mix or a louder one

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

A: Be as specific as possible when searching for your unique sound, and if you use a reference, let it guide the mixing engineer in giving the sound its own personality. Also, avoid copying that reference 100%.

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

A: 1 Laptop 2 Interface 3 Daw 4 Midi Keyboard 5 Microphone Are the neccesary elements for make a good song

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

A: I have worked on creating demos and mock-ups for local bands in my city. Additionally, I have mixed some live shows at my university for institutional presentations. I have been mixing and creating musical arrangements for nearly 10 years.

Q: How would you describe your style?

A: Sometimes it's as raw as a scream, and other times it's as soft as a major chord. My style depends on the sound I'm aiming for.

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

A: Paul McCartney, he is a alive legend (Paul is not dead)

Q: Can you share one music production tip?

A: Sure, The best way to improve your mix is resting and retry the next day

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

A: Rock, Metal, Blues, Latin American Folk, Latin Music

Q: What's your strongest skill?

A: Find the sweet spot for the songs

Q: What do you bring to a song?

A: I enhance the song's overall sound and emotional impact. I make sure all the instruments and vocals work well together and create a pleasing listening experience. My goal is to make the song sound great and resonate with listeners.

Q: What's your typical work process?

A: 1 Find a reference mix to guide the process and aim for a commercially competitive sound. 2 Review project settings (Tempo, key, sample rate/bit depth) to align with client-provided information. 3 Begin audio editing, removing unwanted noise, quantizing to match the project tempo, and leveling volumes. 4 Work on mix levels using faders, considering gain staging. 5 Apply processing, starting with compression, followed by subtractive EQ, and then adding saturation or additive EQ as needed to enhance the mix further. 6 Add modulation effects to alter the signal's character (Chorus, flanger, phaser, vocal doubler, etc.). Include spatial effects like reverb and/or delay. 7 Automate if necessary, adjusting volume or effect parameters. 8 Export the finalized mix for mastering.

Q: Tell us about your studio setup.

A: Edifier MR4 monitors SSL 2 interface AKG K240 headphones (for checking low frequencies) Waves Abbey Road Studio 3 for enhancing headphone frequency response Shure SM57 microphone Blue Ember microphone Fethead Triton Two acoustic guitars One electric Stratocaster guitar One Tiple (Colombian folk instruments) One Cuatro (Colombian folk instruments) 4-octave M Audio Keystation 49 MIDI controller A fresh pair of ears at your service.

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

A: Chris Lord Alge, Quincie Jones, George Martin, Geoff Emerick, Andy Wallace, Rick Rubin, Max Martin

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

A: My primary focus is on mixing, and I specialize in acoustic instruments. Additionally, I can provide arrangements and MIDI programming services for you. Please feel free to reach out for any further inquiries or assistance.