I am a Grammy Recipient (Best Dance recording) (Best Pop Album)(Lady Gaga) and professional mixing Engineer with over 25 years experience in the music industry.
I have been Audio Engineering for over 25 years now. I have been fortunate to have worked at some of the most prestigious studios around the world.(Abby Road/Sony/Hit Factory/ Record Plant)
Managed to garner a few grammy nominations along the way including 2 grammy's wins.
I enjoy all genres of music and especially enjoy the collaborative process.
I enjoy working with new artist as well as established Artist.
I offer mixing services in my own Avid S6 equipped Analogue studio.
I offer recording and Editing services.
Send me an email through 'Contact' button above and I'll get back to you asap.
Credits
AllMusic verified credits for Dave Russell- Simply Red
- Diane Warren
- Diane Warren
- Diane Warren
- Willie Nelson
- Lady Gaga
- George Benson
- Tony Bennett
- Lady Gaga
- Mindless Behavior
- Lady Gaga
- Lady Gaga
- Donald Fagen
- Mindless Behavior
- Lady Gaga
- Lady Gaga
- Lady Gaga
- Lady Gaga
- Lady Gaga
- Lady Gaga
- Greyson Chance
- Michael Kollwitz
- Anna Eriksson
- Anna Eriksson
- Seal
- Seal
- The Doobie Brothers
- Tyrese
- Tyrese
- George Benson
- Lesley Garrett
- Peter Andre
- Peter Andre
- Lady Gaga
- Lady Gaga
- Lady Gaga
- Ernie Thacker
- Backstreet Boys
- t.A.T.u.
- Avant
- Reverend Bastien
- Reverend Bastien
- Reverend Bastien
- Reverend Bastien
- Paradox
- Mishon
- Michael Kollwitz
- Jennifer Hudson
- Lady Gaga
- St. Louis Family Church
- Alesha Dixon
- Lady Gaga
- Michael Kollwitz
- Lance Israel
- Michael Kollwitz
- Lance Israel
- Michael Kollwitz
- Lance Israel
- Rebirth
- Rebirth
- Chris Brown
- The M1 All Stars
- The Veronicas
- Katharine McPhee
- Katharine McPhee
- AC/DC
- Tank
- Bobby V
- The Doobie Brothers
- Tyrese
- Tyrese
- Barefoot Natives
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- LeToya Luckett
- Mel McDaniel
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- Brian McKnight
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- JoJo
- JoJo
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- Henry Kapono
- Il Divo
- Craig David
- Wendy Williams
- Wendy Williams
- Charlie Wilson
- Charlie Wilson
- Charlie Wilson
- Jasmine Trias
- Toni Braxton
- Toni Braxton
- Toni Braxton
- Dave Russell
- Dave Russell
- Marques Houston
- Marques Houston
- Omarion
- Omarion
- Omarion
- Craig David
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- Ruben Studdard
- Ruben Studdard
- Ruben Studdard
- Houston
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- Houston
- JoJo
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- Nuffsedd 180
- Mario
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- Mario
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- B2K
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- Javier
- Javier
- Justin Guarini
- Justin Guarini
- Tabu
- Stacie Orrico
- Stacie Orrico
- B2K
- Luis Fonsi
- Fourplay
- Mario
- Sharon Hayes
- Marcus D Kennedy
- James Lavelle
- Fun Lovin' Criminals
- Fun Lovin' Criminals
- Michael Ball
- Victoria Beckham
- Victoria Beckham
- Michael Ball
- Spice Girls
- Samantha Mumba
- Eric Gilliom
- Joe
- The Doobie Brothers
- George Benson
- Steely Dan
- Steely Dan
- Debrah Kay
- Fun Lovin' Criminals
- Fun Lovin' Criminals
- Original London Cast
- 1998 Royal National Theatre Cast
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- Mariah Carey
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- Original London Cast
- Original London Cast
- Don Junker
- Keola & Kapono Beamer
- Slava Grigoryan
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- Bram Taylor
- Bram Taylor
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- George Benson
- Regina Belle
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- Buika
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- Seal
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- Seal
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Interview with Dave Russell
Q: Tell us about a project you worked on you are especially proud of and why. What was your role?
A: Lady Gaga. I was the recording Engineer and I mixed some of the songs.
Q: What are you working on at the moment?
A: Mixing an Album for Dianne Warren.
Q: Is there anyone on SoundBetter you know and would recommend to your clients?
A: Manny Marroquin.
Q: Analog or digital and why?
A: Digital. I worked on analogues when I first started out, its a real pain in the ass, and I can make my music sound like analogue with todays technology.
Q: What's your 'promise' to your clients?
A: That they will be happy with the work.
Q: What do you like most about your job?
A: Listening to new music.
Q: What's the biggest misconception about what you do?
A: That it's easy. Subtleties take a long time to learn asa craft.
Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?
A: Budget and timeline.
Q: What advice do you have for a customer looking to hire a provider like you?
A: Have the song finished, before you want it mixed.
Q: If you were on a desert island and could take just 5 pieces of gear, what would they be?
A: Pro tools. Waves Plugins. 1176 compressor. U87 mic. UAD Apollo interface.
Q: What was your career path? How long have you been doing this?
A: Tea boy-Assistant Engineer-Engineer-Mixer-producer/mixer. I have been doing this for over 25 years working at Sony music in London.
Q: How would you describe your style?
A: Old school and English.
Q: Which artist would you like to work with and why?
A: Nine inch nails. they are my favorite band.
Q: Can you share one music production tip?
A: Filters. Filtering really makes space in a mix.
Q: What type of music do you usually work on?
A: Pop, electronic and R&B.
Q: What's your strongest skill?
A: Patience.
Q: What do you bring to a song?
A: Trying to make it as radio as possible.
Q: What's your typical work process?
A: Start with the rhythm section.
Q: Tell us about your studio setup.
A: Pro Tolls HDX 2 and Avid S6 Console.
Q: What other musicians or music production professionals inspire you?
A: I am constantly inspired by new people and new methods. I am always learning.
Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.
A: Mixing.
I was the Recording and Mixing Engineer in this production
- Mixing EngineerAverage price - $2500 per song
- EditingAverage price - $400 per track
- Vocal compingAverage price - $400 per track
- Vocal TuningAverage price - $400 per track
- Avid S6 Equiped Studio
