Zek Starosky on SoundBetter

Producer, Mixing Engineer & Tone Lover. I'm Brazilian, and I bring extensive experience from collaborations with peoples and studios spanning across more than 30 countries. My mission is to achieve excellence by infusing my unique essence into the services I provide.

Share the details of your project, and I'll delight in exceeding your expectations with my services:

- Music Productions (Bands, Artists, Worship Music)
- Soundtrack Productions (Orchestral, Background Music, Film Scoring, Documentaries, Trailers, Podcasts, Ads, etc.)
- Online Recordings (Electric or Acoustic Guitars, Bass, Pianos, Keys, Synths)
- Mixing & Mastering
- Sound Design

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Interview with Zek Starosky

Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?
A: "What is your message?"
Q: What advice do you have for a customer looking to hire a provider like you?
A: Be clear about your desires and what you expect from the services.
Q: If you were on a desert island and could take just 5 pieces of gear, what would they be?
A: My Guitar, MacBook, Controller, Audio Interface, and Mic.
Q: What was your career path? How long have you been doing this?
A: I started in music at the age of 9, but I fully immersed myself in this career at the age of 23, working as a producer, session musician, and mixing engineer.
Q: How would you describe your style?
A: Indie Alternative.
Q: Can you share one music production tip?
A: Listen deeply and feel; what is real comes from within, and you sense it. Whether it's for recordings, productions, mixing, and so on, it's crucial to have this sensitivity to discern the right direction for any of these services.
Q: What type of music do you usually work on?
A: Pop, Rock, Worship/CCM, EDM, Folk, Indie.
Q: What's your strongest skill?
A: Listening.
Q: What do you bring to a song?
A: Life.
Q: What's your typical work process?
A: Initial Discussion: The client and the musician/producer discuss project details, including musical requirements, deadlines, and budget. Submission of Base Audio: The client sends base audio files, such as guide tracks or demos, for the musician to use as a reference. Recording: The musician records their parts, such as vocals, instruments, or effects, in their own studio with the desired quality. Communication: Regular communication takes place between the client and the musician, typically through file exchanges and messaging, to ensure the project is progressing as expected. Revisions: The client reviews the recordings and provides feedback. If necessary, adjustments are made until the client is satisfied with the outcome. Mixing and Mastering: The musician/producer may perform mixing and mastering of the tracks, ensuring they have a professional quality and are ready for distribution. Final Delivery: The final tracks are delivered to the client in the desired formats, usually in high-quality audio files. Approval and Conclusion: Once the client is satisfied with the final product, and the project's terms have been met, the project is considered concluded.
Q: Tell us about your studio setup.
A: Macbook 2020 M1, Yamaha HS5, Apogee Converter, Arturia, M Audio Axiom, Headrush, Neumann KMS 105.
Q: What other musicians or music production professionals inspire you?
A: Guitarists: The Edge, James Duke, David Hislop, Jeffrey Kunde, Bobby Strand, etc. Producers: Hans Zimmer, Justin Amundrud, Tony Anderson, etc.
Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.
A: I operate in my studio, specializing in: - Online Recordings - Soundtrack Production - Jingles - Sound-Design - Mixing & Mastering Providing support to bands, artists, content creators, and companies.