Music Producer, Mix Engineer

Q: Analog or digital and why?

A: I personally use digital everything, just because it's cheaper for my wallet. but I still do enjoy the sound of analog, so I always reach out for analog emulations by UAD or Waves, such as the CLA-76 or the UADx LA-2A as well as eq's such as the Pultec series EQ's from UAD.

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

A: My promise mo my clients is that I'll do my best to try and translate the musical idea in their minds into something that they're actually proud of.

Q: What do you like most about your job?

A: I simply enjoy the process of making music, as well as the mixing process. there's like a feeling you get when there are no rules for what you make, and it all rests down on "do I like what I'm hearing, or not"

Q: If you were on a desert island and could take just 5 pieces of gear, what would they be?

A: I would probably take my MacBook Pro, a power bank, headphones, my phone, and my ssd containing all my sessions and samples.

Q: Which artist would you like to work with and why?

A: I love to work with anyone who is passionate about music. But if there's an artist I would love to work with, it would probably be Charlie Puth. simply because I love his attention to detail while producing his songs. in fact, he never uses midi, and sometimes he plays each note at a time, just to be able to have full control over every aspect of the song.

Q: Can you share one music production tip?

A: Yes of course! Always focus on getting the main idea written down! don't worry about the mixing or the sound at first, but make sure to write down your idea, whether that's midi, a voice note or anything. after you write down your idea, you can start making adjustments and tweaks to the mix until you end up with a beautifully crafted song!

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

A: I started with electronic music and house music. so everything related to synths, punchy kicks and rolling bass was essentially my thing. the I started exploring the world of pop music, and quickly got attracted to it. Now, i produce whatever is on my mind, and I don't necessarily stick to a certain type or genre.

Q: What do you bring to a song?

A: In my production process, I begin by establishing a foundational loop and placing markers to outline the song’s structure early on. I then select drums, sound effects, percussion, and drum enhancers that complement the track. My approach often incorporates parallel processing techniques, utilizing compressors and various reverbs alongside analog emulations like the UAD 1176, LA-2A, and Pultec EQ. To infuse a human touch into the mix, I introduce sampled instruments tailored to the song’s vibe, even in the absence of live musicians. I find that saturation plays a crucial role in enriching the overall sound, while plate reverb—one of my preferred types—is applied to vocals in parallel. I also employ the Abbey Road reverb trick to maintain clarity and avoid a muddy sound, ensuring the vocals remain spacious yet defined. Additionally, I enjoy adding subtle melodies that are buried in the mix, creating an unconscious auditory experience for the listener. This approach may vary depending on the song and the artists I collaborate with, but it encapsulates the essence of my production process.

Q: What's your typical work process?

A: I don't have a strict work process. it's a case of " oh I like this idea" and I rush onto my computer to translate it, and within 30 min to 2 hours, I have a rough song, ready to be elevated into something big.

Q: Tell us about your studio setup.

A: My studio setup is fairly simple. At the front and center is the Apple iMac Pro with a 10-core intel xeon, radeon pro Vega 64x graphics, and 128 gb of ram. I listen in the Beyerdynamic DT770 Pro headphones, as well as a rode microphone for recording vocals. And everything else lives on my computer in forms of synths, plugins, effects and whatever DAW I feel like using.

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

A: I take inspiration from every song regardless of the artist. I was once so inspired by Avicii, Alan Walker and Martin Garrix. I love the energy present in their songs and the high pitched layered synths. but now I'm also entering the world of pop, so artists like Jason Derulo, Justin Bieber, Adele, and their producers such as Tom Elmhirst and Paul Epworth Really Inspire me.