Recording/Mix Engineer

Q: Tell us about your studio setup.

A: I run a quad core Mac Mini connected to a black face Apollo 8. Monitors are Neumann KH-120. Soyuz SU-019 Microphone. Manley Core Preamplifier.

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

A: All of them. At the end of recording/mixing the artists were greatly satisfied with their work. I recorded vocals, mixed beat stems, mixed and mastered it all. It's a lot to be responsible for.

Q: What are you working on at the moment?

A: Currently mixing a 7 track project for a local group as well as other various singles In the process of recording 2 other projects as well.

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

A: Not yet. I am looking forward to meeting and learning from other great engineers.

Q: Analog or digital and why?

A: Earth is analog. Digital exists to help us live here. Hybrid. Can't have one without the other.

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

A: That I will do all I can for the song. We'll go from hearing the song to FEELING song.

Q: What do you like most about your job?

A: Mixing is the closest we'll get to physically touching music. I love it.

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

A: What is my rate? $30/HR

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

A: That we don't do anything. The average fan might not ever know who engineered/mixed or let alone recorded the song they are listening to.

Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?

A: What type of music do you work on? Have you ever recorded before? What artists do you like? What about their sound do you like?

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

A: Make sure you are VOCAL about what you want. Be descriptive at all times so that you get what you want.

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

A: Gear I clearly dont have. Lol Burl B2Bomber D2A Chandler Curve Bender Soyuz SU-017 Neumann Monitors Prophet 6

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

A: Ran in a family business up until 2013. Started producing in 2012. Started assisted engineering under gospel engineer part time 2013. Full time Recording/Mix engineer since 2015.

Q: How would you describe your style?

A: Clean Professional Aggressive

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

A: Pharrell. I love the experimental but familiar sounds he creates.

Q: Can you share one music production tip?

A: Learn fundamentals, break rules.

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

A: Hip Hop

Q: What's your strongest skill?

A: Technically Sound

Q: What do you bring to a song?

A: I bring an open mind and ear to a songs idea. I feel as though I can help the artist express the message of the song through the process of my mix. Clarity.

Q: What's your typical work process?

A: I load my ever evolving template up, and begin my mix from square one. Balance, balance, technical goodness, a little magic & boom, the deed is done. I will work hard for you.

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

A: Anyone who is unconventional in sound selection/arrangement/sonics.

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

A: Recording of vocals (mostly rap/R&B) & mixing of full songs. I usually mix full beat stems with vocals, sometimes 2 tracks with vocal stems.