Michael Gatch on SoundBetter

Hi, my name is Michael Gatch. I have spent the last 12 years working as a professional Audio Engineer and Musician. I've worked with a variety of artist and I would love to work with you. Contact me with details of your needs and the needs of your music. I will do everything I can to help you have a professional and polished product.

Hi my name is Michael Gatch. I am over 12 years experience of working as an audio engineer both in the live world and in the studio. I specialize in mixing real instruments recorded live or in a studio. I am a down to earth guy who will ensure you are happy with your product above all else. I have also worked as a musician so I understand what musicians are looking for in a mix.

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Interview with Michael Gatch

Q: Analog or digital and why?
A: Both, analog has a certain mojo to it and the digital performs the surgical precision.
Q: What's your 'promise' to your clients?
A: That their happiness comes before all.
Q: What do you like most about your job?
A: I enjoy helping others to bring their music to life.
Q: What questions do customers most commonly ask you? What's your answer?
A: Why choose you? Because I value the happiness of the customer above all. I have no ego and will ensure the highest quality product is in your hands in a timely manner.
Q: What's the biggest misconception about what you do?
A: People think mixing is only technical but music is art though and through, I take that into consideration.
Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?
A: Do you have a reference track or song you like the sound of that you'd like your song to sound like?
Q: What advice do you have for a customer looking to hire a provider like you?
A: Make sure you are 100% happy with the product.
Q: If you were on a desert island and could take just 5 pieces of gear, what would they be?
A: A generator, internet reviver, laptop, usb mic and guitar haha
Q: What was your career path? How long have you been doing this?
A: I have been doing this for 12 years. I started out as a live engineer working for a local production company. I got to run FOH and monitors for a lot of artists I look up to.
Q: How would you describe your style?
A: Meticulous.
Q: Which artist would you like to work with and why?
A: John Mayer, his love of all things music is compelling.
Q: Can you share one music production tip?
A: Never get in a habit of doing something just because.
Q: What type of music do you usually work on?
A: Acoustic music, Jazz, rock, mostly music with live instruments.
Q: What's your strongest skill?
A: Having the ear of a musician and the knowledge of an engineer.
Q: What do you bring to a song?
A: Whatever the client asks for.
Q: What's your typical work process?
A: Organize tracks do a static mix, listen to groups of instruments, fix problems, balance, add automation and effects.
Q: Tell us about your studio setup.
A: Hybrid setup using analog gear for the compression curves and mojo.
Q: What other musicians or music production professionals inspire you?
A: Vance Powell and his no nonsense approach to mixing. His attention to detail and his calm nature are inspiring.
Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.
A: Remote mixing and mastering.