I am a SAE Institute Amman graduate, I have three years of institute facilities experience, I have worked on analog and digital mixers and interfaces. I have a common knowledge in all types of music, and sound. I commonly work as an mixing, and mastering engineer, although I have helped in some live venue gigs. I am a certified Pro Tools user.
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Interview with Ali Abuyounis
Q: What's your 'promise' to your clients?
A: Professional sound, no matter what.
Q: Is there anyone on SoundBetter you know and would recommend to your clients?
A: Dave Scott, he is the most professional and dedicate Audio engineer I've ever worked with.
Q: Analog or digital and why?
A: Analog, because to me it has a better, warmer sound. Although I mostly work on digital interfaces and mixers.
Q: What do you like most about your job?
A: Interacting with all different types of people and their music.
Q: What's the biggest misconception about what you do?
A: I am not a DJ, I can do a lot more than just press buttons and push faders.
Q: What advice do you have for a customer looking to hire a provider like you?
A: Pay no mind to the price, ask the provider "How will you be able to make my music sound as professional as possible?"
Q: What was your career path? How long have you been doing this?
A: I started at SAE institute Amman in 2013, I have 3 years of experience from the institutes facilities such as, working their Neve 88rs analog mixer, as well as working on their digital mixer which is an Yamaha O2R 96. I also have had internships with many studios internships in Amman.
Q: How would you describe your style?
A: Efficient, and Professional.
Q: What type of music do you usually work on?
A: I typically work on english music such as, all types of Rock, Pop, and Hip-Hop. I have common knowledge in all types of music, so I can work on pretty much anything that is requested.
Q: What's your strongest skill?
A: I am great at edit and mixing. I use many different types of mixing techniques, depending on what kind of sound the client is looking for.
Q: What do you bring to a song?
A: Professional sound.
Q: Tell us about your studio setup.
A: Very basic studio setup, I work on Pro Tools 11, as well as Logic Pro accompanied by an Avid Mbox Pro, with KRK Rokit 5 studio monitors.
Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.
A: Edit, Mix, and Master.
- EditingAverage price - $30 per track
- Mixing EngineerAverage price - $150 per song
- Mastering EngineerAverage price - $70 per song
- Full instrumental productionAverage price - $200 per song
