Multi Platinum Dance Producer

Q: What are you working on at the moment?

A: Most of my artists are touring DJ's that are US based. The nature of what i do is mostly as a ghost producer so i can't give away what artists but its anything from artists that play main stage Tomorrowland to underground warehouse raves or the biggest pool clubs in Vegas.

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

A: My little sister BRUX is on here. Amazing producer out of New York city.

Q: Analog or digital and why?

A: Digital, cleaner and louder.

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

A: That i'll realize your songs full potential. No question about that. On top of that i can also give you advice on what to do with your music now that you have a label / ready professional sounding song to shop or release.

Q: What do you like most about your job?

A: That i can help people get an idea from their head into reality. Thats the hardest thing to learn being a producer.

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

A: Can you help me get signed ? my answer: YES

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

A: DJs and producers ARE artists. Sure DJing is easy but DJing well isn't. Its a complex skill.

Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?

A: What DJs do u see playing this record ? If you were playing this song out, what would you play before and after it?

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

A: Trust your instinct. I want to work with people who love music but cant quite get there with their production knowledge. Also a vision of where u see a song going is a big help for me. I can nail any production style.

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

A: i hope the desert island would have power..if so, my Genelec 'Ones'. My Macbook Pro, Coffee machine, a comfy chair and although not a piece of gear, i'd bring my dog as well.

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

A: I've been producing for 20 years. I was a producer first until my music took off and then i began my career as a touring DJ. Now i've come full circle back to where i want to be, in the studio making music.

Q: How would you describe your style?

A: My style is definitely DJ focussed. Club ready with a good energy and a perfect mixdown :)

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

A: I've worked with some pretty incredible people but someone i'm yet to get in the studio with is Vintage Culture.

Q: Can you share one music production tip?

A: Trust your instinct. And don't monitor too loud !

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

A: Dance music, but i'm best at house, techno, speed garage and deep house.

Q: What's your strongest skill?

A: Sound selection and arrangement. Also my mixes sound like masters. Artists will often use my mixes for the final masters for Spotify and DSP's.

Q: What do you bring to a song?

A: Over 20 years of knowledge and experience with all genres of dance music. As an artist, i've played so many big stages and clubs worldwide that i know what works. Im quick and i can problem solve things in a track that other producers can't.

Q: What's your typical work process?

A: I'm quite good at sketching an idea quickly, sending it back the artist and then going from there. After a couple rounds of changes i always have the song in a good place, and then its a question of minor tweaks after that.

Q: Tell us about your studio setup.

A: I work primarily with Ableton 12. For accurate monitoring i use a custom Genelec monitoring set up and a variety of high end headphones for complete accuracy.

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

A: I love all kinds of electronic music. At the moment i'm listening to a lot of Kettama, Sub Focus and Vintage Culture. Other producers that inspire me are artists like Chris Lake, Max Styler and Disclosure.

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

A: The most common type of work i do is taking a song from demo to completion. I like to working with artists to keep the spirit of the song but bring my expertise to it, with club ready drums and expensive sounding synths for a polished, mixed and mastered sound that labels and other DJs are looking for.