Contemporary Pop Mixing

Q: Analog or digital and why?

A: Hybrid. Fast recall with Analogue circuit.

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

A: My promise to you is a commitment to delivering a mix that not only meets but exceeds your expectations. I will pour my expertise, passion, and attention to detail into every project, ensuring that your music resonates with its intended audience and captures the essence of your artistic vision. I will work tirelessly to create a polished, professional, and emotionally engaging sound that you can be proud of."

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

A: One common misconception about mix engineers is that our role primarily involves "fixing" or "repairing" poorly recorded tracks. While we do have the skills to enhance and optimize audio quality, our primary goal is to elevate and creatively shape the music, making it sound its best within the context of the artist's vision. Mix engineers are not just technicians; we are artists in our own right, collaborating with musicians to bring their songs to life and create a captivating sonic experience. Our work goes beyond correction to add emotion, depth, and impact to the music, contributing significantly to the final sound and overall success of a song or album.

Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?

A: What is your timeline for the project? Do you have any technical or sonic preferences for the mix? How many tracks or stems are in your project?

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

A: I've been working as a professional mix engineer for two years, and I'm fully committed to continuing this journey as long as I have the opportunity to step into the studio.

Q: How would you describe your style?

A: 1.Punchy, 2. Clear, 3. Silky 4. Loud.

Q: Can you share one music production tip?

A: Music Production and Mixing Tip: Experiment with the technique of bringing a select few production elements to the forefront while allowing the vocal to dominate the center stage. This approach can create a compelling dynamic in your mix, drawing the listener's attention to the emotive power of the vocal performance while still preserving the essential elements that support and enhance the overall musical experience.

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

A: Contemporary pop music. Slow pop, Electronic dance pop, pop-ballads.

Q: What's your strongest skill?

A: My most prominent skill lies in my discerning taste and unwavering respect for the art of music, irrespective of its genre or style.

Q: What do you bring to a song?

A: My approach involves tailoring the mix to suit the specific needs and emotional content of each song, a fundamental aspect of my role as a mix engineer. Adapting to the unique characteristics of every track, whether they require subtle enhancements or a powerful emotional impact, showcases my ability to translate the artist's vision into a refined and emotionally resonant sonic experience. This capacity to accentuate a song's strengths while upholding clarity and balance is what distinguishes me as a skilled mix engineer who can genuinely enhance the music I work with.

Q: What's your typical work process?

A: Typically, I provide an initial mix draft within half a day, operating within standard work hours from 8 am to 6 pm. Subsequent revisions will be delivered within 1 to 2 days, contingent upon the effectiveness of our communication and collaboration with the client. When the mix is approved, a full stem package consisting of a Main mix, Premaster Mix, Acapella Mix, TVMIX, Instrumental, and additional mixed stem groups.

Q: Tell us about your studio setup.

A: I work in a meticulously controlled listening environment, utilizing my trusted ATC SCM25A monitors alongside a Dynaudio Pro 18s Subwoofer. All mix editing is performed within Pro Tools 12, and my mixes pass through the SPL MixDream before returning to Pro Tools. I predominantly operate in-the-box (ITB) and employ a diverse array of cutting-edge plugins to achieve desired sonic outcomes.

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

A: I am highly inspired from mix engineers that mix records I personally like a lot, such as Manny Marroquin, Serban Ghenea, Josh Godwin, Tom Elhmrist, Mike "spike" Stent

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

A: The most common type of work I do for my clients revolves around mixing their records to perfection. This entails taking individual audio tracks, carefully balancing them, enhancing their sonic qualities, and ensuring that the final mix is cohesive, polished, and ready for release. My goal is to bring out the best in each element of the music while maintaining the artist's unique sound and vision, ultimately delivering a professionally crafted audio product that resonates with listeners.