I don't Have 3 million Streams, What I do have is the ability that I can make it slam through the speakers, Loud and Proud, My mixes are Clean Big and Punchy, I would love to make yours Shine,
Who Am I ?
Well I'm a Mixer, Producer, Recordist, who has worked with a wide range of A-list clients over the past 28 years. From chart-topping artists such as Bobby Brown, & Whitney Houston, Bullet for my Valentine, Kiko Lourerio, Dave Eleffson of Megadeth, to smaller independent bands, he's done it all. Rap, Hip Hop, R&B , I love Gospel, Christian Contemporary, Country, I was a staff engineer at Horizon Music Group for 15 years and in that time had the pleasure to have worked on projects with Matt Guitar Murphy, Orrin Bolton, War Brothers,!0000 Days, Fighting Confession, DIRT, HRT, Licshot, Coke Kev, Arika Kane, RockHouse Instructional Videos, and so many more!!!
Once I have the vision for where a record wants to go, I just get on board, take whatever roads I gotta, to keep that identity and refuse to tone it down with "the safe thing " Safe is stupid, Some of my favorite mixing moments in the studio have been serendipitous. The key is to create an environment where these things can and do happen." and just let em happen, Its your Heart and Soul, your baby...I want to bring that to the world.....
Tell me about your project and how I can help, through the 'Contact' button above.
Languages
- English
Interview with JOHN FRANCIS
Q: What was your career path? How long have you been doing this?
A: Started as a Guitarist , recording in studios, and on records, so all my life was in studios, it was a natural and Organic transition, 28 years
Q: How would you describe your style?
A: Me or My Mixing?....Im outspoken, Brash, Rough around the edges, I mix it Loud Clear and Punchy!! But I listen to what the artist wants and make it happen, Its Never done Unless my client is smiling every second of every song!
Q: Which artist would you like to work with and why?
A: So Many to choose just one, But I would have loved to have been around to watch John Bonham!
Q: What's your typical work process?
A: I gain Creativity throughout a Project, If Im Mixing I listen and Find the Heart and Path of the Song, and make it happen
Q: What are you working on at the moment?
A: an RnB Album with a Tremendous Artist, Every song is Personal and uplifting!
Q: Analog or digital and why?
A: Both have their place, in my world
Q: What's your 'promise' to your clients?
A: I promise I will make sure your 100% happy, or we aren't done
Q: What do you like most about your job?
A: The Music,Songs, Clients, Creativity, Technology
Q: What questions do customers most commonly ask you? What's your answer?
A: Can you Mix one for free? NO! But I will give ya a break
Q: What's the biggest misconception about what you do?
A: its Easy!
Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?
A: What is your Vision for the Song, Where do you see it, Do I have creative license to do what I feel
Q: What advice do you have for a customer looking to hire a provider like you?
A: Your ears don't Lie, The best doesn't come cheap, There are many out here that do what I do, But they aren't Me, I can only hope you trust your instinct and hire me
Q: If you were on a desert island and could take just 5 pieces of gear, what would they be?
A: Laptop, Headphones, Interface, Power Generator, my Guitars
Q: Can you share one music production tip?
A: Less is More!
Q: What type of music do you usually work on?
A: All Types, Im not afraid of any one genre
Q: What's your strongest skill?
A: Mixing, Tracking, Psychology, Intelligence, Passion
Q: What do you bring to a song?
A: I bring Decades of Mixing Experience, in All Genres,
Q: Tell us about your studio setup.
A: I have a large Euphonix CS3000, with APS Aeon( GERMANO) Monitors, Focal trio 6e, NS10m ; My MacBook is loaded with Protools Ultimate and 588 Plugins, I am Currently Running Dual 192 with a Bantam TT Bay, Many Racks of Outboard focus rite, Warm Audio, Shadow Hills, Avalon,
Q: What other musicians or music production professionals inspire you?
A: All Music Inspires me, Its my Passion, and I gain inspiration through all of it
Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.
A: I dont sleep most nights, So when I get on a project Im fully invested, Its not uncommon for me to book a 2 hour session and work 14
I was the Mix Engineer in this production
- Mixing EngineerAverage price - $450 per song
- ProducerAverage price - $1000 per song
- Vocal compingAverage price - $150 per track
- Recording StudioAverage price - $800 per day
- Time alignment - QuantizingAverage price - $50 per track
- RemixingContact for pricing
- Dolby Atmos & Immersive AudioContact for pricing
I have unlimited FREE revisions! I will keep working until the track is 100%.Ready and you are satisfied
I will always do what I do, Professional within budget and I will provide Quality Mixes!
- Breaking Benjamin
- Cassadee Pope
- Paramore
- Euphonix Cs3000
- 56 Input
- MBP
- Protools
- 2024.3.1
- Shadow Hills
- Urei
- UAD
- Pultec
- Focusrite
- Avalon
- Millenia
- SSL 9000J
10 % off Mix if booked through Sound Better
