
“Music gives a soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination and life to everything." ~Plato
Hello, I am Michael, an exceptional audio engineer specializing in mixing and mastering services. With a passion for sonic perfection, meticulous attention to detail, and years of experience, I am dedicated to bringing out the best in your music. My expertise lies in crafting a balanced and immersive mix, where every instrument and element shines with clarity and cohesion. Through advanced mastering techniques, I will elevate your tracks to a professional, broadcast-ready level, ensuring optimal clarity, depth, and impact. With a commitment to delivering exceptional quality and exceeding client expectations, I am your go-to professional audio engineer for transforming your music into a captivating sonic experience.
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Interview with Michael
Q: Tell us about a project you worked on you are especially proud of and why. What was your role?
A: I am extremely proud of all of my work. I find great value in all the projects I work on.
Q: What are you working on at the moment?
A: Currently working on a 5 song EP
Q: Is there anyone on SoundBetter you know and would recommend to your clients?
A: I am not aware of anybody that i know on SoundBetter at the present time.
Q: What's your 'promise' to your clients?
A: Satisfaction is guaranteed
Q: What do you like most about your job?
A: It is my passion
Q: Analog or digital and why?
A: I love analog, but my digital work sounds just like it, but only better.
Q: What questions do customers most commonly ask you? What's your answer?
A: How long will it take?
Q: What's the biggest misconception about what you do?
A: I'm not a DJ
Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?
A: What albums would you like to use as a reference to the sound you desire?
Q: What advice do you have for a customer looking to hire a provider like you?
A: Make sure there is great communication skills and that there is an easy process to meet artistic visions.
Q: If you were on a desert island and could take just 5 pieces of gear, what would they be?
A: Pen, Notebook, Acoustic guitar, tuner, and a pick
Q: What was your career path? How long have you been doing this?
A: I was formerly a telecommunications engineer for 20 years and have decided to pursue a life long dream. I've studied and have been doing audio production for 20 years.
Q: How would you describe your style?
A: Solid clean and punchy bottom end, with silky harmonics.
Q: Which artist would you like to work with and why?
A: Greta Van Fleet, because of the wide dynamic range and sounds.
Q: Can you share one music production tip?
A: A static mix will be static and boring...Make it interesting all the way through with automation
Q: What type of music do you usually work on?
A: I enjoy working with all genres of rock music, acoustic music, pop, and metal.
Q: What's your strongest skill?
A: All my skills are sharp...including reverb, compression, automation, and more.
Q: What do you bring to a song?
A: Mastery, getting the most out of tracks.
Q: What's your typical work process?
A: Organization, Rough Mix, and then track processing...As processing develops the main mixing process is happening in parallel.
Q: Tell us about your studio setup.
A: Pro Tools 12 loaded with high end plugins, high end ad/da converter, yamaha ns-10's, Tannoy Actives, and an acoustical treated studio.
Q: What other musicians or music production professionals inspire you?
A: Joe Baressi, Eddie Kramer, Brendan O'Brien
Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.
A: Mixing, Mastering, Recording, and Editing

- Mixing EngineerAverage price - $75 per song
- Mastering EngineerAverage price - $50 per song
- Electric GuitarAverage price - $50 per song
- Vocal compingAverage price - $75 per track
- Time alignment - QuantizingAverage price - $75 per track
- EditingAverage price - $75 per track
- Programmed drumAverage price - $70 per song
- Audioslave
- Metallica
- Greta Van Fleet
- Universal Audio m-610
- RME ADI-2
- Nuemann TLM 103
20% off mixing service