Jairo Cox on SoundBetter

Music Composer

Transitioning from live performances to the digital realm, I’ve embarked on an exciting new chapter as a music composer. Armed with creativity and curiosity, I explore different genres, experiment with melodies, and sculpt harmonies that resonate with my soul.

Recently, I delved into the captivating world of film scoring. Imagine weaving emotions into scenes, enhancing suspense, and evoking nostalgia—all through music. Whether it’s a heart-pounding chase or a tender love story, I’m here to compose the perfect soundtrack.

As a versatile composer, I craft music for various media forms:

🎬 Film: Captivating scores that breathe life into visuals.
📺 TV: Themes that linger in viewers’ minds long after the credits roll.
🎮 Video Games: Immersive soundscapes that transport players to other worlds.
📢 Advertisements: Catchy jingles that stay with audiences.

Collaboration fuels my creativity. Whether you’re a filmmaker, game developer, or fellow artist, let’s embark on a musical adventure.

Contact me through the green button above and let's get to work.

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Interview with Jairo Cox

Q: Tell us about a project you worked on you are especially proud of and why. What was your role?
A: Lord Mequetrefe EP - DEMO My first work as a producer, in this project I was the drummer, music producer, composer, and mixing engineer.
Q: What are you working on at the moment?
A: Full-time Music Producer
Q: Is there anyone on SoundBetter you know and would recommend to your clients?
A: No.
Q: Analog or digital and why?
A: Digital, I don't have the resources to invest in analog gear but I mix and master in the box with Emulations of analog gear, for example my favorite is the master tape emulation.
Q: What's your 'promise' to your clients?
A: Good Communication and Music On Time.
Q: What do you like most about your job?
A: Being creative and listen others people music
Q: What questions do customers most commonly ask you? What's your answer?
A: How long is going to take? Answer: Between 2 and 3 days.
Q: What's the biggest misconception about what you do?
A: That you know what they are thinking about music and composition.
Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?
A: Do you have any song in mind that I can use as a reference track?
Q: What advice do you have for a customer looking to hire a provider like you?
A: Provide all the information that you can please.
Q: If you were on a desert island and could take just 5 pieces of gear, what would they be?
A: In a desert island make no sense to have any gear but I think an acoustic guitar will be awesome. Anyway these are 5 pieces of gear that I consider very important for any producer. 1. Computer 2. Headphones 3. Sound Interface 4. Microphone 5. Guitar
Q: What was your career path? How long have you been doing this?
A: I'm a Session Drummer for over 15 years now and about 1 year ago, in January 2023 I started producing music full time.
Q: How would you describe your style?
A: Hard-Rock
Q: Which artist would you like to work with and why?
A: Steven Wilson is my idol.
Q: Can you share one music production tip?
A: Listen a lot of the music that you like with the headphones that you will use for mixing and mastering.
Q: What type of music do you usually work on?
A: Rock
Q: What's your strongest skill?
A: Communication
Q: What do you bring to a song?
A: Creativity and analog sounding mix
Q: What's your typical work process?
A: 1. Set the right tempo and markers 2. Background layers - Percussion - Drums - Pads 3. Direction - Melody - Countermelody 4. Bass - Bass layers 5. Thicken the different layers if needed 6. Movement - Arpeggios 7. Sparkle and Ear candy 8. Mixing and Mastering
Q: Tell us about your studio setup.
A: I produce, mix and master in the box. GEAR HIGHLIGHTS: Mac Book Pro, Midi Controler M-AUDIO OXYGEN49, Acoustic Guitar, Microphone Stagg SUM40, E-Drums Roland Td17kvx, Logic Pro X, Reaper DAW
Q: What other musicians or music production professionals inspire you?
A: Pink Floyd, Radiohead, Steven Wilson, Luis Alberto Spinetta.
Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.
A: Music production services, Remote session drummer, Film scoring services.