Indie Rock/Pop Mix & Mastering

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

A: I recently worked mixing and mastering for a band from Mexico called Cuarto Seis. I love their music and the result we came up with.

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

A: I promise to deliver a professional work according to the references and aesthetics we are looking for your music.

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

A: whether I work remotely or face-to-face. I work both ways

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

A: it is not a misunderstanding, but sometimes it is difficult to explain to non-musicians what the work as a music producer implies, since it includes several tasks and objectives that we must fulfill with the musicians (choosing where to record, how, when, where, choosing sounds, structures, etc...). it is a great job and I am happy to be able to do it.

Q: Tell us about your studio setup.

A: Currently using Adam monitors and a Yamaha NS10. I also like to run vocals through an Avalon pre. I work in Ableton Live where I produce, mix and master. I also like to check my mixes on AKG headphones.

Q: What are you working on at the moment?

A: Currently mastering the new EP from an indie artist called Drica, and producing the new EP from a band called Lavanda Ambar, here in my city.

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

A: Yes!! Sebastián Palacios

Q: Analog or digital and why?

A: The two are very different from each other, neither is better than the other.

Q: What do you like most about your job?

A: Working with artists and seeing how we transformed the music in the process.

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

A: To talk a lot, having good communication is an elemental part of the process. Share and listen to music to know each other.

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

A: A piano, a computer, headphones, a Shure sm7b, and an audio interface UAD Apollo Twin.

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

A: I have been studying music since I was 5 years old and I continue to do so, first I was attracted to the piano as an instrument, and eventually, my attention was drawn to the work of composition and audio production.

Q: How would you describe your style?

A: I like to try things, trying not to overcook but at the same time I'm not scare of looking for some character when recording or mixing

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

A: I love working with artists who have the need to transmit and get their songs out there.

Q: Can you share one music production tip?

A: Learn how to adapt without invading when working on other people's music.

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

A: I usually work with genres like Pop, Indie, Experimental, Rock and Jazz.

Q: What's your strongest skill?

A: I am very respectful and careful when I work with other people's music, I know it is important and that's why I try to empathize with it.

Q: What do you bring to a song?

A: whatever the song needs to convey clearly what the artist is looking for. Emotion, dynamics, character, strength, it could be a lot of things.

Q: What's your typical work process?

A: First, listen and analyze the song, try to connect, and visualize a future plan to work with music in a creative way, seeking that the artist can feel identified in his music.

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

A: Illangelo, Pharrel, Gabriel Pedernera, Cerati, Kevin Parker, Coldplay, Josh Gudwin, Rosalia, Charlie Puth, Tchad Blake, Nico Cottton, The Strokes, Arctic Monkeys, Gordon Raphael..

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

A: Production, Mixing and Recording