Been an audio engineer for over 20 years. Started with production duo Steelie & Clevie at Studio 2000. Been freelancing since about 2000. I have worked with almost all the major reggae acts recording and mixing on various projects
I have a passion for mixing. Whatever sound u vision for your project I will do my outmost best to bring that forward in the finished product. I have worked and learned from the best therefore it is very important for me to deliver a quality product.
Contact me through the green button above and let's get to work.
Interview with Michael Williamson
Q: What are you working on at the moment?
A: Iam presently working on a project with anthony b
Q: Analog or digital and why?
A: i realy dont have a preference cause i find that whichever platform i work with iam able to get that sound i want to hear in the finished product
Q: What's your 'promise' to your clients?
A: quality finished product
Q: What do you like most about your job?
A: I love a challenge. when i listen a finished product and it sounds complete and the client is pleased it gives me total satisfaction
Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?
A: is it a live session, how many tracks, what type of feel u looking for
Q: If you were on a desert island and could take just 5 pieces of gear, what would they be?
A: mac pro, genelec self powered monitors, neumann microphone, phantom keyboard, live bass rig
Q: What was your career path? How long have you been doing this?
A: Been an audio engineer for over twenty years.started with steelie & clevie and since then I have worked with various producers and artists. I have mixed hit songs for Sean Paul, Elephant Man, Sizzla, Bounty Killer, Beenie man, just to name a few. I have done live tours with various artists. Been free lancing since about 2000
Q: How would you describe your style?
A: Well my style varies according to the mood of the product iam working on
Q: Can you share one music production tip?
A: god quality sound recording is very important in a production so one should always ensure the that your thacks are recorded properly to ensure a quality finished product
Q: What type of music do you usually work on?
A: reggae, dancehall, r n b
Q: What's your strongest skill?
A: mixing
Q: What do you bring to a song?
A: I do my best to mix a song to a client specification blended with my personal, professional touch
Q: Tell us about your studio setup.
A: I have a mac pro and iam running pro tool 10 and also logic prox. hd interface, 28 track AMEK analog board. A fully equipped live room for live recording. a whole bunch of analog and digital outboard gears
Q: What other musicians or music production professionals inspire you?
A: steelie & clevie, sly & robbie, baby face, dr dre
Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.
A: mixing
- Mixing EngineerAverage price - $300 per song
- EditingAverage price - $40 per track
- Vocal TuningAverage price - $40 per track
The turnaround time on a mixing project is usually 1-5 days depending on my workload
- Iam running ptx 10 on a mac pro
- full hd set up
- 28 channel AMEK analog mixing board
first time client gets mix at $200.00
