Mixing and Mastering STEMS

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

A: I was the mixing and mastering engineer for Mobile Steam Unit's "Cars." I'm proud of that one because it sounds like something Coldplay or The Beatles would do.

Q: What are you working on at the moment?

A: The answer to this would change from the time I wrote it and the time you read it.

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

A: Not that I know of.

Q: Analog or digital and why?

A: Digital because it's easier.

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

A: You should get your mix back in 1-3 days. You will get unlimited revisions.

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

A: They most commonly ask me where I live. Right now I live in downtown Phoenix, AZ.

Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?

A: Do you have the STEMS?

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

A: Get the STEMS.

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

A: I've been doing this for 15 years. My path was twisty and turn-y.

Q: How would you describe your style?

A: Professional.

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

A: Drake; So I can get the visibility.

Q: Can you share one music production tip?

A: I don't think one tip will make a difference. I have 15 years of experience.

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

A: Hip Hop and Rock.

Q: What's your strongest skill?

A: Song-writing and music production.

Q: What do you bring to a song?

A: I try not to get in the way of the song. A great mind once said that a great producer is one you can't hear.

Q: What's your typical work process?

A: There is no typical work process.

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

A: Drake. Shaq. DJ Pauly D.

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

A: I take STEMS and I mix and master them.

Q: What do you like most about your job?

A: Having a creative outlet.

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

A: That you can't make money doing this.

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

A: 1) A machine that converts salt water to drinkable water. 2) A smartphone. 3) A generator. 4) A phone charger. 5) Headphones.

Q: Tell us about your studio setup.

A: I have some world-class monitors. I use Pro Tools and a few other DAWS. I have friends in high places.