Mixing Engineer specialized in Soul, R&B, electronic, psychedelic rock, pop and jazz. I bring five years of musical expertise. As a music producer fresh from studies, I'm dedicated to achieve deep, clear and smooth sounding records to serve to the emotional nuances of the song and give the listener the experience they need. ¡Let's collaborate!
Immersed in the world of music since my earliest memories, my passion for the art form has grown into a profound connection. Over the past decade, I've honed my skills as a guitarrist, specializing in soul, blues, psychedelic rock r&b and jazz improvisation. Beyond the guitar, I've delved into the intricate nuances of various instruments like bass, drums, and piano.
Having recently concluded my studies in music production, I am now actively engaged in my craft. As a music producer, my commitment to creating exceptional sound experiences is unwavering. My portfolio spans five years and showcases my dedication to precision and artistry. In my company, Rove Music, I offer an array of services including musical arrangements, meticulous sound design, audio editing, recording sessions, session musician and the finesse of mixing and mastering. Each project is a testament to my relentless pursuit of crafting records that not only meet but exceed the expectations of true music enthusiasts.
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Languages
- English
- Spanish
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I loved working with Fran. The ideas and the whole process of creation flowed so smoothly and I finished so happy with the result we achieved. He's very prefossional yet really friendly and easy going. I recommend him strongly if your looking for quality audio and refreshing vibes.
Making music with Fran is great, he makes a big effort in trying to understand exactly what sound you want so he can create something special with it, he is very good complimenting ideas, performing several instruments and mixing to create a fresh sound
Great at producing! Good ideas and good sound
Interview with Fran Quijas
Q: Analog or digital and why?
A: Digital, that doesn't mean i don't love analog gear but i think digital is catching up very fast and it's impossible to hate it when it makes your life much much easier. Have you tried mixing in an analog board, is a painfully slow process.
Q: What's your 'promise' to your clients?
A: That all my heart and soul will go to the track
Q: What do you like most about your job?
A: The ability to feel and express emotion to music makes me feel closer to god
Q: What's the biggest misconception about what you do?
A: I have lost some clients because they don't find my gear to be as professional or as impressive as they would like it to be
Q: What advice do you have for a customer looking to hire a provider like you?
A: To help me understand deeply what musical and emotional intention they have with the song.
Q: What was your career path? How long have you been doing this?
A: It started when i played the guitar 13 years ago. My life at that time practically was to practice guitar and play videogames. Then 10 years ago i started producing garbage songs on garage band, there were very good times. Then I started to take it seriously when i got into college to study a bachelors in digital music production engineering in 2017. In my college years i founded Rove Music which is the music production company i work as a freelance music producer and since then, i have worked with lots of clients from different styles.
Q: How would you describe your style?
A: Very pinkfloydesque, or that's what i've been told. Love to give trippy experiences to the listener and make their emotions amplify. I also have a very clean sound as an engineer, i personally prefer to produce songs that feel pleasant to the ears and give the aesthetic feel of spaciousness and ease; that doesn't mean that i like dull sounding records, i love intensity too.
Q: Which artist would you like to work with and why?
A: If I could pick one these days it would be Sabrina Claudio, she's the modern age Sade and I love almost everything she does. Very sexy and emotional R&B
Q: Can you share one music production tip?
A: Make sure the approach you give to music production isn't draining you. Love your craft and the byproduct will be improvement and better produced songs
Q: What type of music do you usually work on?
A: R&B, rock, indie, house, pop, blues, folk, jazz and hip hop
Q: What's your strongest skill?
A: Creativity
Q: What do you bring to a song?
A: Emotional impact, detail and nuance
Q: What's your typical work process?
A: It's a very personal and creative process for me. Sounds cheesy but I do it with love, there's no other way. - In the first stages i make sure the musical idea i'm working holds as its own (in terms of melody, harmony, rhythm lyrics and structure) and makes my creativity expand. - Then it's the arrangement process where all the ideas that pop up to my head get captured in a demo session. Some work, some doesn't, but it is a stage that i approach with an open mind, creativity and passion. Just like child's play! - After that it is the recording phase and for that I take my decisions to carefully capture the sound in a way that serves the song, the mix and the emotional impact. If it's an electronic track, I just make sure the sound design of the synths, transitions, effects, drums, percs and bass arrive to a professional standard. - Then it's the mixing process, my favorite stage! I don't consider my mixes to be complicated because it is for me a subtle stage where everything fits in its place perfectly. All the dirty job of mixing when i'm producing a song goes to the recording and sound design phase. So when i approach the mix I do it in a way that i can see a clear path, if i don't see it, there's a problem with the previous stage and it needs to be addressed directly. If it is a song that i'm just mixing and the instruments weren't recorded properly, then i approach the mixing stage also as a sound design phase, by adding samples, using AI tools to get better source, and then follows the actual mixing. - For the mastering stage I make strong comparison to reference mixes to make sure the track holds up to the standards of dynamics, tone and impact the competition has.
Q: Tell us about your studio setup.
A: I often work with affiliated music studios on my town to record most of the elements but i also count with my humble home studio that i make most of my productions, mixes and mastering. I use an Apollo Twin MKII QUAD, Yamaha HS8 monitors and HS5, have a wide variety of mics: Neumann U47, Shure SM81, AKG 414, Shure SM57 and Baby Blue Bottle. I also have instruments, a wide variety of basses and guitars from fender, yamaha and epiphone and also a Tama Super Star drum kit.
Q: What other musicians or music production professionals inspire you?
A: - Alan Parson as an audio engineer: he always manages to capture the sound so meticulously and with such intentional to what the song needs - Kevin Parker as a music producer: the sound design and the bold production choices - Quincy Jones: one of the best music producers EVER - Pat Metheny, Eric Johnson and Lyle Mays as musicians: hands down these guys are the result of the perfect blend of technical ability and spiritual closeness to the music.
Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.
A: I often produce, arrange and mix the tracks i work with my clients.
I was the Composer, Arranger, Session musician, recording engineer, mixing engineer and mastering engineer in this production
- Mixing EngineerAverage price - $75 per song
- ProducerAverage price - $100 per song
- Mastering EngineerAverage price - $50 per song
- Electric GuitarAverage price - $50 per song
- Bass ElectricAverage price - $25 per song
Up to 3 revisions, deliver product in one week with mixing and mastering services
- Apollo Twin MkII
- Yamaha HS8
- AKG701 Headphones
- Warm Audio Wa47
- Akg414
- Sm81
Mixing and master for the same song are 25% off each
