Mixing and mastering engineer

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

A: I produced a song a few months ago called "Where You Been" by Valley. He's one of my favorite artists to work with. He comes too the studio prepared and ready to go every time. he has a great voice and loves making music. But this one particular project went just so smooth. He came in the studio and said "ima freestyle this in two takes." He did just that. With a hook and strong bars all through the song. I worked on this project for two days until I was sure it was to a tee. I made the chorus sound full and lively. And for the main verses just such a crisp and natural sound. By far some of my best work.

Q: What are you working on at the moment?

A: I am working with an artist called Jamal on some songs that he has done.

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

A: I do not know anyone on SoundBetter.

Q: Analog or digital and why?

A: I personally like digital. Because it is in a way simplified and you can take it anywhere you go without that much of a struggle.

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

A: That I will be easy to work with and consistent on making great sounds.

Q: What do you like most about your job?

A: Meeting new people and discovering different types of music. But for the most part just making people happy with their songs.

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

A: What kind of artists do you work with? How many songs have you produced? How long have you been an engineer for?

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

A: People often think that I can make beats for them to use to make songs with. I have made beats in the past but my main focus is mixing and mastering.

Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?

A: Do you use autotune? Do you like your vocals really bright or just a little on the less brighter side? Do you like your vocals really upfront or digging into the mix?

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

A: Read up on the engineer and see if he or she has what you are looking for for your song.

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

A: My computer, my interface, my mic, my headphones, and my vocal booth.

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

A: My career path is audio engineering. I have been doing this for ongoing 5 years.

Q: How would you describe your style?

A: I would describe my style as organized and chill.

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

A: I would like to work with logic. I have listened to his music and his sound is much similar to the sounds I produce in my tracks.

Q: Can you share one music production tip?

A: One music production tip I have to offer is to perfect. Really listen to the sound of your mix and don't say your finished until you think your project is perfect...you can never go wrong.

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

A: I have mainly worked on hip hop and a little bit of pop.

Q: What's your strongest skill?

A: My strongest skill is making a great mix while be very efficient on time management.

Q: What do you bring to a song?

A: I bring crispy, professional sounding vocals that all of my clients love. I mix in some of my mastering techniques that I have learned over the years to spice up a mix making an enjoyable experience while listening to the song.

Q: What's your typical work process?

A: From the start of a studio session to the end is a repeatable pattern for me. I have the studio set up and ready to go when my client arrives. We record all of the vocal tracks from the dubs to the stacks too the adlibs. After that I begin to mix each individual track as I feel fits. At the end of the mixing, I begin my cutting process. Which is basically cutting out all of the unwanted sound in between lyrics or where there's a pause. After the cutting is done I begin to master the track. After I get the sound that I am looking for, I export the project and take it outside and give it the truck test to make sure everything is loud enough and sounds good. Once I get my masterpiece perfect, I export the project as a wave file and email it to my clients.

Q: Tell us about your studio setup.

A: I have a small building in Cross City Florida where I have my in person clients meet me called Delta Hype Recording Studios. Here I have a vocal booth, an Aston Origin mic on an adjustable stand with a big monitor for mixing and mastering with KRK studio monitors. I am working with a Scarlett interface with audio technical headphones for recording. I use Logic Pro as my daw.

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

A: My inspiration for being an audio engineer was influenced by Loui Dager. A professional audio engineer and musician.

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

A: I mix their vocals and master their tracks.