Urban/Techno Prod Mix

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

A: I worked on a project by Satori Vince called "Names." Several artists from my city collaborated on it, each with a bit of responsibility. I did recordings and creative production, others did the vocal mixing, others the videos, others the designs. It was a very collaborative project, and the result was fantastic, besides being very representative of a generation in my city.

Q: What are you working on at the moment?

A: Preparing my atmospheric techno EP. I'm very happy with the sound; now I need to polish the promotion, labels, etc...

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

A: Well, the great engineers who taught me aren't here, but I do see some highly acclaimed big names. Anyone with so many awards is a good recommendation, hahaha.

Q: Analog or digital and why?

A: Some time ago, I might have said analog, but I've realized that the convenience of digital is the most important thing for me and what propels me the most. My answer is to work hybrid, although in mixing, I increasingly see the line between analog hardware and fantastic-sounding emulations becoming blurred.

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

A: That they will love the final result and will come back for more.

Q: What do you like most about your job?

A: Honestly, everything. I adore music, music technology, and my studio. Being able to work in these conditions is my dream come true.

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

A: A common question is whether I have experience working with their specific genre. My answer is that while I specialize in Urban and Techno, I have a broad appreciation for music and have worked on various genres. I always listen carefully to their references and approach each project with fresh ears and a focus on what makes their music unique.

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

A: I think the biggest misconception is that mixing and mastering are purely technical processes. While there's a lot of technical skill involved, there's also a significant artistic element. It's not just about making things sound "correct"; it's about enhancing the emotion, the vibe, and the overall impact of the song. I see myself as a collaborator who helps artists realize the full potential of their creative vision.

Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?

A: The most important thing is to know what sound they are looking for, and references are key for that. I always ask for them. It's also interesting to know what they are going to do with the track or album. If they are going to send it to a certain label, if they are going to upload it directly...

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

A: Listen to my work and try me out. I'm sure you'll be delighted with the result.

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

A: I'm in a bit of an anti-gear phase right now, but: The most powerful Mac available with Ableton, Pro Tools, and my plugins RME Adi 2/4 Pro Audeze MM500 Digitakt II An electric generator, right? It's a desert island...

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

A: At 20, I realized that the professional path I chose wasn't making me happy, and I decided to bet on what I had always loved the most: music. I started studying sound and have been producing and mixing ever since. I'm almost 29, and I greatly appreciate everything I've learned, although every day I'm even more eager to keep improving.

Q: How would you describe your style?

A: Punchy and atmospheric. Dense in effects, enveloping, ethereal, liminal.

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

A: I really like the underground scene, and my favorite artists change quite frequently. Right now, I'm listening to KeyMob and G Cappo, as well as releases from Hypnus Records. I would love to complement the vision of any of these artists.

Q: Can you share one music production tip?

A: In production, you shouldn't set limits for yourself. Experiment, add effects you don't usually work with, turn knobs, and explore. You can achieve very interesting textures with a simple track by adding a parallel one loaded with creative effects.

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

A: Although my favorite genres are techno and urban, I have worked on many other genres such as indie, pop, classic boom bap...

Q: What's your strongest skill?

A: I would say that I achieve quite complete results in general, but my use of delays, reverbs, and other time-based effects in parallel adds more layers to the original composition and makes tracks, especially in techno, gain depth, complexity, and less of a sense of repetitiveness.

Q: What do you bring to a song?

A: My specialties are the enveloping pads and melodies, although, due to the genres I work on and my tastes, I pay a lot of attention to the drums, especially the kick or the 808 bass. I like them to be powerful because that also greatly contributes to the feeling of immersion.

Q: What's your typical work process?

A: The usual process is that the artist tells me what they need from me. They send me their tracks and a reference, and we get to work. I like to be communicative and have a clear understanding of the artist's vision. I dedicate several hours a day to the same project on separate days to maintain objectivity, and I share it with the artist to get their feedback and proceed with a revision if necessary.

Q: Tell us about your studio setup.

A: In the 8 years I've been producing and mixing, I've invested heavily in my studio as my skills improved. I have a very powerful Mac Studio to work with demanding plugins like those from Acustica Audio, which I love. I also produce with hardware like my modular system with modules from Moog, Instruo, Qu-Bit... or my Pulsar 23 connected to my Midas Venice 24 console. I also enjoy sitting on the sofa with my headphones and producing on my Digitakt II.

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

A: I highly value producers who manage to transport you with their tracks, regardless of the musical genre. From Mulero, Z.I.P.P.O, Feral, or Birds ov Paradise to SAFE, Bby Demon, 6LACK, Yung Lean...

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

A: The most common work I do is mixing and mastering. I also handle tasks as a producer where clients ask me to add an extra layer of creativity to their tracks through effects, arrangements, transitions...