House Producer | Mix & Master

Q: Tell us about a project you worked on you are especially proud of and why. What was your role?

A: Limitless with Mery Blue is a good example of my production, mixing and mastering work. I also worked on arrangement, mixing and mastering from stems for Pharmac Analogy's ELXR. They demonstrate two different starting points: developing a production and refining an artist's existing material.

Q: What are you working on at the moment?

A: My work combines my own house releases, collaborations and production, mixing and mastering for other artists. I also co-run Loop Records.

Q: Is there anyone on SoundBetter you know and would recommend to your clients?

A: I would recommend a collaborator based on the specific skills your project needs and examples of their work.

Q: Analog or digital and why?

A: I work in a digital setup and use processing for the character a song needs. The choice depends on the material: clarity, dynamics and musical intent come before a particular tool.

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

A: To listen carefully, give honest feedback and work toward the agreed sound and scope while respecting your identity. We define expectations, delivery and revisions before starting.

Q: What do you like most about your job?

A: Hearing an idea become a complete song, and helping an artist hear their music with more clarity and confidence.

Q: What questions do customers most commonly ask you? What's your answer?

A: How much will it cost, how long will it take and what do you need from me? I answer after reviewing the material and agree the budget, timeline, revisions and deliverables before work begins.

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

A: That mastering can fix every problem in a production. Some issues are better addressed in the arrangement, sound selection or mix. I explain which stage needs attention before recommending a service.

Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?

A: What do you want to achieve? What stage is the track at? Which references capture your direction? Do you have individual tracks or stems? What is your deadline and what final versions do you need?

Q: What advice do you have for a customer looking to hire a provider like you?

A: Listen to relevant examples and look for clear communication and an agreed scope. Explain your references and priorities, and be open about the starting material.

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

A: My iMac, Logic Pro, Neumann KH 120 monitors, Genelec 7040A subwoofer and Native Instruments keyboard.

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

A: I started DJing in 1992 and have played at Joy Eslava, Teatro Kapital, Pacha Madrid and Pacha Torrevieja. My production journey began in 1998. I combine that dancefloor experience with training in Logic Pro, mixing and mastering and hands-on work with artists.

Q: How would you describe your style?

A: Groove-led, clear and musical, with depth and dancefloor impact. I adapt the production to the artist rather than forcing every track into the same sound.

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

A: Masters At Work, Micky More & Andy Tee, Jocelyn Brown and Kathy Brown. Their groove, vocal expression and musicality are qualities I admire.

Q: Can you share one music production tip?

A: Use reference tracks at comparable listening levels and take regular breaks. References help you judge the arrangement, low end and balance without mistaking extra loudness for improvement.

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

A: House and electronic music are my main focus. I have also worked on vocal-led projects and music for a video game. I review other styles individually to make sure the project suits my skills.

Q: What's your strongest skill?

A: Combining arrangement decisions with a trained ear for balance, low-end control and groove. I identify what is holding a track back and focus the work on that.

Q: What do you bring to a song?

A: Perspective, structure and attention to the details that help its personality come through: groove, space, dynamics and clarity.

Q: What's your typical work process?

A: First I review your track and references. We agree on the scope, budget, timeline and deliverables. I then work on the relevant production or mix decisions, share progress and make revisions within the agreed scope before preparing the final versions.

Q: Tell us about your studio setup.

A: Logic Pro, Neumann KH 120 monitors, a Genelec 7040A subwoofer, a Native Instruments keyboard and a selection of processing tools including Waves and Trackspacer. I choose tools according to the material and check my decisions against references.

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

A: Masters At Work, Micky More & Andy Tee, Michael Gray and Freemasons: groove, musicality and arrangements that connect with a dancefloor.

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

A: Production and track finishing, mixing, mastering and work from stems. I also offer custom production, ghost production and remixes after agreeing on the scope.