Your Mixing & Mastering Pro

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

A: That I just “fix” bad recordings. Mixing and mastering are about enhancing and balancing the track to bring out the best in the music.

Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?

A: I ask about their genre, vision, reference tracks, and where they plan to release the song. Understanding their goals helps me get the best result.

Q: What's your typical work process?

A: I start by understanding the artist’s vision, then mix and master the track for balance, clarity, and impact. I send previews, make revisions if needed, and deliver the final version.

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

A: Very proud of a project that I fully produced mixed and mastered called Honey. It sounds amazing on streaming platforms and on vinyl.

Q: What are you working on at the moment?

A: Currently, I am engaged in various ongoing projects, applying my skills and expertise to diverse creative endeavors.

Q: Analog or digital and why?

A: It's the ear, not the gear.

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

A: To deliver high quality, impactful sound that brings your music to life.

Q: What do you like most about your job?

A: Helping artists bring their vision to life while doing what I love.

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

A: Clients often ask about deadlines. I can usually deliver within 1-2 days, sometimes faster depending on my workload.

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

A: Check their portfolio, reviews, and experience in your genre. Quality matters more than price. Ask for a sample mix if you’re unsure.

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

A: Laptop, Ableton Push 2, iPad, iPhone, Sennheiser HD280 headphones.

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

A: Building with other artists. Over 15 years.

Q: How would you describe your style?

A: Hip Hop/Trap.

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

A: Madlib because he makes fire beats.

Q: Can you share one music production tip?

A: Be organized.

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

A: Hip Hop & Trap.

Q: What's your strongest skill?

A: Achieving clean, balanced, and impactful mixes that sound pro on all platforms.

Q: What do you bring to a song?

A: A polished, professional mix that enhances the artist’s vision while making it hit hard sonically.

Q: Tell us about your studio setup.

A: A home studio featuring acoustically treated surroundings, a set of studio monitors, smaller computer speakers, and a pair of studio headphones.

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

A: J Dilla, Madlib, The Alchemist, Trippie Redd, Com Truise.

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

A: Killian Cruiser.

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

A: Making beats, mixing & mastering.