With a wealth of experience as a music producer and adept mix engineer, I have a demonstrated history of turning artistic visions into refined, top-tier tracks. My expertise spans various genres, infusing each project with creativity, technical finesse, and a precise eye for detail. Join me in a collaborative effort to enhance your music.
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Interview with Alex Alberdi Sidewinder Studio
Q: Tell us about a project you worked on you are especially proud of and why. What was your role?
A: I am proud to be part of a progressive rock project, where I was producing composing and guitar player called Borderline Personality Disorder.
Q: What are you working on at the moment?
A: I am currently working on an EP with a Brazilian rock artist.
Q: Analog or digital and why?
A: Both are part of the world as we know it right now, them both have a function and specific uses.
Q: What's your 'promise' to your clients?
A: I make sure that you are happy with your music.
Q: What do you like most about your job?
A: The creation process, the chance to be part of this amazing creative process.
Q: What questions do customers most commonly ask you? What's your answer?
A: -How did you do it so fast? -Well, this is how I make a living…!
Q: What's the biggest misconception about what you do?
A: Some people expect me to work for free/ give freebies!
Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?
A: What is the type of sound you are looking for/idea that you have in mind?
Q: What advice do you have for a customer looking to hire a provider like you?
A: Make sure that you communicate your idea with all the resources you have (Style, intention, reference tracks, etc,…)
Q: If you were on a desert island and could take just 5 pieces of gear, what would they be?
A: U67 mic, 1073 Preamp, 1176Comp, Tube Tech PE 1C, SSL BUS+.
Q: What was your career path? How long have you been doing this?
A: Started as a sound engineer for live events around 20 years ago, moved to produce close friends and from there it became a passion so decided to go for what moves me the most, owned my company 3 years.
Q: How would you describe your style?
A: Powerful and precise!
Q: Which artist would you like to work with and why?
A: I’d like to work with singers looking for a professional producer that can create music around their songs and enhance them to a top-chart track.
Q: Can you share one music production tip?
A: Have a plan, make sure that you create your method and use it.
Q: What type of music do you usually work on?
A: Rock, Songwriter and Pop
Q: What's your strongest skill?
A: Composition, Recording and Mixing.
Q: What do you bring to a song?
A: I bring creativity and real sounds. I want to make sure that after all my clients are happy with their music.
Q: What's your typical work process?
A: First I carefully hear my client for references and to make sure we share the vision, then we discuss what instruments and style we are going to be aiming at. Then I present my vision, once approved, I record the instruments and present the version. After that, when agreed, I mix the song and deliver it.
Q: What other musicians or music production professionals inspire you?
A: Vance Powell, Greg Wells, Darrell Thorp among other producers.
Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.
A: I produce profesional level tracks based on the ideas that my clients have shared with me. Real drums, real guitars and much more.
- Full instrumental productionAverage price - $250 per song
- Mixing EngineerAverage price - $150 per song
- Vocal TuningAverage price - $40 per track
- Live drum trackAverage price - $150 per song
- Electric GuitarAverage price - $50 per song
- Acoustic GuitarAverage price - $50 per song
- Bass ElectricAverage price - $50 per song
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