Frank P

Professional Mix Engineer

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Hello. I am a mix engineer with 15 years of experience in the music industry. I will like to help you to make your music stand out from the crowd.

Send me an email through 'Contact' button above and I'll get back to you asap.

Interview with Frank P

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

  2. A: I am always proud of all my projects. All of them have a special memory to me.

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

  4. A: I just finished a classical guitar album. Great musician and great pieces of music.

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

  6. A: I haven't look for people here yet.

  7. Q: Analog or digital and why?

  8. A: Doesn't matter. Just make it sound the best you can.

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

  10. A: I will take care of your creation and I will always give my best.

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

  12. A: The music.

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

  14. A: How fast can you do it? My answer: What do you prefer? Quality or quantity?

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

  16. A: The biggest misconception of what I do its that I will be able to fix serious tracking mistakes. I mix but I cant do magic ;)

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

  18. A: Send me your 5 favorite songs that can be used as reference for the song I am mixing.

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

  20. A: My advise will be to find someone who likes and care about your music.

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

  22. A: SSL E console Manley Passive EQ Neumann U87 mic Portico 5024 pre amp Urei 1176 Compressor

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

  24. A: I have been doing audio engineering since I was 16 years old. I was lucky to find nice and talented engineers that showed me more than a few tricks.

  25. Q: How would you describe your style?

  26. A: I describe my style as transparent. I try hard to avoid imposing my taste on others' creative work.

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

  28. A: I would have loved to work with John Lennon. I grew up listening to his music and he inspired me to learn how to play the guitar.

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

  30. A: Always make the musicians feel comfortable and help them to focus their efforts only in the music. Isolate and avoid external distractions.

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

  32. A: I work on many music types from Classical to Heavy Metal. I listen to all types of music and never look down on any style. I just love music, period.

  33. Q: What's your strongest skill?

  34. A: My strongest skill I think its to be a good listener. I want to listen to my clients' opinions and be ready to fulfill their expectations.

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

  36. A: My trained ears and musical taste. I will deliver your song sounding great!

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

  38. A: I usually discuss with the client their vision for the track. After that I will get to work. When I have the mix almost ready I send a bounce to the client for feedback. After working on the feedback I will deliver the final mix.

  39. Q: Tell us about your studio setup.

  40. A: SSL E series with some analog and digital outboard equipment. Dynaudio Acoustics near-field monitors.

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

  42. A: So many talented engineers and musicians have inspired me and continue to inspire me every day. It will be impossible list them all because I will leave someone out of the list.

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

  44. A: I mix and master music tracks for my clients. I also record and occasionally produce tracks too.

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