Marc DeSisto

Online Mixing and Mastering

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My goal is to make your track Sound Like A Record. Trustworthy with your art. 35 plus years independent Los Angles based Freelance Producer/Engineer/Mixer and Mastering Engineer, which include Full DDP services. Inserting the meta data for you music. Tracking your digital footprint to get paid from streaming services.

My studio uses a SSL Origin Console, Analog 32 x 64 outputs. Tracking and overdubs available here as well. My production include a combination of analog and digital, the best of both worlds resulting with the ultimate sound.
My mix goal is to find that personality in the band. Make the mix interesting, each section should hold its ground.
At the end we are creating your distinct sonic vibe, attitude and sound. If It's dynamic and punchy it will hold up.

Send me a note through the contact button above.

Languages

  • English

Interview with Marc DeSisto

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

  2. A: It's a full time job, you have to commit 100 percent to the session.

  3. Q: What are you working on at the moment?

  4. A: mixing a new rock band, and mastering punk rorck.

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

  6. A: Mark Needam

  7. Q: Analog or digital and why?

  8. A: digital today, the work flow is at a tremendous work speed. no rewind time, it is just immediate. My focus rite converters are fantastic.

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

  10. A: it will hold up and be full sounding.

  11. Q: What do you like most about your job?

  12. A: it has always been a motivating art form.

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

  14. A: does a tv mix free?... yes

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

  16. A: not to many most artist are familiar how long it can take and small changes can make a big difference.

  17. Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?

  18. A: Are you ready to go? I am looking for sample rate of session and consolidated files from the top.

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

  20. A: I am professional and Our goals are the same to make the most of the track.

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

  22. A: 57, 1176, 57, La 3 A, 140 Plate

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

  24. A: since 1979, 1st studio i got a job in.

  25. Q: How would you describe your style?

  26. A: when you hear the band and not me.

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

  28. A: Paul McCartney! He the best and made my favorite tunes.

  29. Q: Can you share one music production tip?

  30. A: Do your eq when your song is playing.

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

  32. A: It's a wide spectrum, all my years of music allows me to adapt and provide the quality in the production.

  33. Q: What's your strongest skill?

  34. A: getting it to sound real.

  35. Q: What do you bring to a song?

  36. A: I bring out the best qualities of the song, make it jump.

  37. Q: What's your typical work process?

  38. A: Learning all of the pieces of the song and make it jell.

  39. Q: Tell us about your studio setup.

  40. A: SSL analog Origin recording desk. 32 mic inputs, 64 outputs line level. Ns 10 with sub woofer, Adams A 7 with sub woofer.ssl bus compressor, out board gear, 1176, Distressor, LA 2A, 1073 mic pres, Hierchild 660 vari mu compressor.

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

  42. A: Peter Gabriel, U2, Aerosmith, BB King, Elvis, Talking Heads, Jimi Hendrix, ZZ top, Led Zeppelin, and The Beatles!

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

  44. A: Mixing and Mastering Services.

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Terms Of Service

2 revisions usually works well. You can listen as I go as well, via audiomovers link.
send a ruff mix, you can send a pro tools session, with or without your plugs, or simply send consolidated files.

Gear Highlights
  • SSL Origin
  • Pro Tools
  • Focusrite
  • Adams
  • Yamaha
  • Universal Audio
  • Lexicon 960
  • Distressor
  • LA2A
  • 1176
  • SSL Fusion. UA 2016
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  • Safari Plug inNov 08, 2023

    Dirty Dog - A wild reverb & Over Drive plugin

    I was a beta test this one... Very useful on many instruments, not just the drums.


    Marc