Beats | Samples | Sound Design

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

A: There are a lot of highly sought after professionals here on SoundBetter. Rarely clients are dissatisfied with the work and it's just about matching the vibe you're chasing to the specialty of the artists here.

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

A: Customers ask if I can create a custom sample/beat/sound design for artists or other producers. My answer is always yes as i'm interested in working with a lot of different people in the industry and am able to fit my versatile style into any music genre.

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

A: A few Lithuanian artists like Domas MOG, Despotin Fam, OG Version, Furytto. Local Barcelona artists to get a better feel of the vibe here. Top music labels and their artists to work on big projects.

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

A: I made a beat for a collaboration invite to a music festival. It was for numerous artists that I grew up listening to. It really felt like full circle moment.

Q: What are you working on at the moment?

A: Making beats/samples for artists/producers back in Lithuania. Despotin Fam, Vaiper, Shmekla, Liezhuvis, Laikrodis, G&G Sindikatas, Shiluminis Punktas, Garazhe Nerukoma, So1o, Erke, Micro One, Tie Geresni, LT, Karpiz, Boostas, ReWritable, DJ Swix, OG Version, Furytto, sv, RSD Beats, conkretus.

Q: What do you like most about your job?

A: Music is magical. It evokes emotion and it is very rewarding to create something that is pleasing. I am glad I have a chance to play my role in it.

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

A: Producing for 7 years. Doing something with music for 23 years.

Q: How would you describe your style?

A: Melodic, hard, cool and groovy

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

A: Hip Hop, Drill, World, Trap, RnB, House, Lo-Fi etc.

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

A: Biggie aka The Notorious B.I.G., Mos Def, Mobb Deep, Kendrick Lamar, Drake, Young Thug, Joey Badass, Pop Smoke, Travis Scott, Eminem, 50 Cent, Despotin Fam, Vaiper, Shmekla, Liezhuvis, Laikrodis, G&G Sindikatas, Shiluminis Punktas, Garazhe Nerukoma, So1o, Erke, Micro One, Tie Geresni, LT, Karpiz, Boostas, ReWritable, DJ Swix, OG Version, Furytto, sv, RSD Beats, conkretus, J Dilla, Kanye West, Dr. Dre, Scott Storch, Metro Boomin, Internet Money, Pink Floyd, Queen, Funkadelic, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Arctic Monkeys, Digga D, Central Cee, Aretha Franklin, Nirvana, Amy Winehouse, Madlib

Q: Analog or digital and why?

A: Digital. Not everyone has the space or money for analogue gear, I like that it is much more accessible to everyone.

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

A: I will deliver the result you came to me for.

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

A: Probably how much time music producers spend searching for the right sound, preset or balance.

Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?

A: I try get to know as much as possible about the project and what are their expectations.

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

A: Do the research and choose the right price/quality balance.

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

A: Laptop, headphones, keyboard, guitar, speakers. Assuming there is a wall outlet.

Q: Can you share one music production tip?

A: Simplicity is key. The artist needs space to shine.

Q: What's your strongest skill?

A: Melodic elements. My piano lessons comes in real handy.

Q: What do you bring to a song?

A: A professional view on the songs direction, catchy elements and a balanced approach to every stage of the creative process and pre/post song creation

Q: What's your typical work process?

A: Producing: • Determining the needs and direction of the song with the client • Making a beat • Mixing the stems with ready vocals • Mastering the final version • Preparing with the artist the before/after release strategies Making beats: • Establish the artists needs or my own idea (sometimes let loose without a purpose) • Start with some melodic motive (sometimes drums or bass) • Develop the hook section of the song • Quick mix • Create the verse section • Introduce transitions and spicy elements • Arrangement • Final mix/master/ • Quality check and export Mixing: • Establish the key element and balance the levels in mono • EQ the unwanted or harsh frequencies • Expand the stereo image • Minimal effects on the whole track to have consistency Mastering: • Analyze the songs frequency spectrum, stereo image, levels and feel • Minimal cleanup • Balance the frequency response • Apply effects to reach consistency with the industry standard Film music: • Determining the mood, feel, instruments and timing with the client • Putting down some main ideas for particular scenes • Expanding on them with full scale instrumentation and stereo image • Arranging coherent transitions and sync with the film script • Final levels and sound effects adjustment Sound design: • Determining the mood, feel, instruments and timing with the client • Creating a rough arrangement of the events that follow in the video material • Outsourcing or recording the appropriate sound effects • Creating melodic elements if needed • Syncing with the video material • Final adjustments

Q: Tell us about your studio setup.

A: I mainly produce in a Digital Audio Workstation. I have an effective studio setup that is: Ableton Live 10, ADAM Audio T5V, Waves Diamond Plugin Bundle, Fender Squier Bullet Strat, Sennheizer HD 280 pro, Ableton Launchpad X, Behringer UMC202, Alesis V49

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

A: Mostly I make beats for artists. Usually the artists tell me a feel, vibe, emotion, tempo, key or genre that they want and I make it . Also have a wide selection of ready beats growing by the day for them to choose from.