Tell us about a project you worked on you are especially proud of and why. What was your role?
I produced a couple songs on a mixtape for a promising artist and they ended up being the most popular songs on the project.
What are you working on at the moment?
I'm working on a few singles for a couple different local up and coming artist here in Vegas.
Is there anyone on SoundBetter you know and would recommend to your clients?
Zandre.
Analog or digital and why?
Analog personally because of its warmth in sound.
What's your 'promise' to your clients?
I promise to keep a clear channel of communication and work with you to deliver a product that you love.
What do you like most about your job?
I like that it doesn't feel like a job.
What questions do customers most commonly ask you? What's your answer?
Most customers ask me to make them a song that sounds like someone else. And I say, as you wish.
What's the biggest misconception about what you do?
The biggest misconception is that I only do Hip hop.
What questions do you ask prospective clients?
What sound are you going for?
What advice do you have for a customer looking to hire a provider like you?
Try to have an idea of what sound you're looking to achieve so everything can run smoothly.
If you were on a desert island and could take just 5 pieces of gear, what would they be?
I would take my MacBook Pro with all my Plug-Ins. I'd take a Moog Synth. A Pair of NS-10s. MPC 2500 and a Neuman U87.
What was your career path? How long have you been doing this?
I've been producing seriously for about 7 years now. I began just messing around making beats for friends and ended up falling in love.
How would you describe your style?
My style is very minimal. I tend to try use as few elements as I can and make them sound big as possible.
Which artist would you like to work with and why?
I would love to work with Zayn. I think he is incredible and I'm all about producing for the new legends.
Can you share one music production tip?
Finish your songs. You may sometimes think a song you're making isn't good enough but you never know what it may spark in another artist. Finish it!
What type of music do you usually work on?
I usually work on Hip Hop and Pop records.
What's your strongest skill?
I'm very could at coming up with catchy melodies and hooks.
What do you bring to a song?
I'm very good at knowing what does and doesn't belong in a record.
What's your typical work process?
I typically listen to a bunch of different styles of music to catch a vibe. Once I decide the direction I want to go, I then pick the sounds that help paint the picture.
Tell us about your studio setup.
I run everything in the box on my MacBook Pro. I produce mostly in Ableton and Maschine. My setup is simple but effective!
What other musicians or music production professionals inspire you?
Pharrell, Will I. Am, and Mike Will Made it are a few Producers that inspire me. I love the fact that they can excel in multiple genres.
Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.
I do mostly music production, mixing, and songwriting.
