Graduated in Audio Production from the SAE Institute in Barcelona. Mixing and mastering engineer for Reek.
Produced music for and with different artists from all around the world with many of them praising his mixing and mastering skills that he refined throughout his entire career, making his projects meet the top
music industry standards.
Reinventing himself with each new track he releases Max Ventura persists in making new music to be listened by more and more audiences. He also has an interest in graphic design which led him to apply that knowledge to his own tracks and visual style.
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Interview with Max Ventura
Q: Tell us about a project you worked on you are especially proud of and why. What was your role?
A: I worked for Reek on his official remix of "La Cumbia Boliviana" by Bonny Lovy which has been an important release for our home country. My roles were Mixing Engineer, Mastering Engineer, and Graphic Designer.
Q: Analog or digital and why?
A: Digital, because of the possibilities and flexibility you have with it. Also the speed factor.
Q: What's your 'promise' to your clients?
A: I promise to achieve the sound that you are looking for.
Q: What do you like most about your job?
A: The fact that I can deliver the vision of my client and apply my creative addons on the process.
Q: What's the biggest misconception about what you do?
A: The fact that I don't use analog equipment.
Q: What advice do you have for a customer looking to hire a provider like you?
A: Make sure to have every recording and file sounding right.
Q: If you were on a desert island and could take just 5 pieces of gear, what would they be?
A: A laptop, a pair of Sennheiser's HD 660 S along with some headphones amp, an Apollo Twin audio interface, a water bottle, and some chips.
Q: What was your career path? How long have you been doing this?
A: I've been working on music production for the past 9 years (since 2012).
Q: How would you describe your style?
A: Modern, crisp, and bright.
Q: Can you share one music production tip?
A: Stay sober, don't overstress inside the studio, stay hydrated and always check your LUFS meter.
Q: What type of music do you usually work on?
A: Pop, Reggaeton, Electronic, Trap.
Q: What's your strongest skill?
A: Mixing Engineering
Q: What do you bring to a song?
A: A bright modern sound, I would match the client's song to the music industry standards.
Q: What's your typical work process?
A: I'd receive an idea, I'd then ask for some references, the client would send me the references and stems or daw project so I can work better, after that I would get a demo done in 1-2 business days so the client could listen if everything is going according to plan, I would continue with the project for the next 1-2 business days and deliver the song to the client.
Q: What other musicians or music production professionals inspire you?
A: Jaycen Joshua, Diplo, Timbaland, Kanye West, Valentino Khan, Curbi.
Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.
A: Mixing, Mastering, Editing, Vocal Mixing, Vocal Comping, Beat Making, Music Production.
- Mixing EngineerAverage price - $50 per song
- Mastering EngineerAverage price - $30 per song
- Beat MakerAverage price - $50 per song
- RemixingAverage price - $50 per song
- Industry standard in-the-box plugins such as Waves - Fabfilter - Izotope - Slate