The diference bewtween something well done and something perfect is in the little details.
Musician, drummer in a project called IVEN TAE. Sound Recording and Musical Production Technician.
Surf lover, Fútbol fan and amateur Photographer.
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Interview with patz_mikis
Q: Tell us about a project you worked on you are especially proud of and why. What was your role?
A: I worked in the local Theather (im from Pinamar, Bs.As., Argentina) as Sound Technician, and also had a Recording Workshop where i recorded local bands with my gear, cause the local government didn't gave nothing. I was really proud of myself those entire two years.
Q: What are you working on at the moment?
A: Unemployed.
Q: Is there anyone on SoundBetter you know and would recommend to your clients?
A: No.
Q: Analog or digital and why?
A: Both, i cannot take a side, each one have beautiful contributions.
Q: What's your 'promise' to your clients?
A: I will put my 100% time and entire effort to make it sound just how you want it.
Q: What do you like most about your job?
A: How easy is for me to make it done.
Q: What questions do customers most commonly ask you? What's your answer?
A: - How much it will cost? - That's not a problem, we will see that later.
Q: What's the biggest misconception about what you do?
A: Not appreciate the value of what took me to study and work among this years.
Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?
A: Do you like dogs? What makes you happy?
Q: What advice do you have for a customer looking to hire a provider like you?
A: Be patience, not many things comes from the night to the morning.
Q: If you were on a desert island and could take just 5 pieces of gear, what would they be?
A: MacBook PRO with PRO Tools, USB Mic, wire and a High Frequency antenna to send vital signs and be rescued!
Q: What was your career path? How long have you been doing this?
A: Im a drummer but also play various instruments, Piano was my first melodic instrument at age of 9, 20 years ago, then i learned how to play guitar, bass, and many instruments like Harp. I learned the harmony and rhytmyc when young, and also studied to be a Sound Recording & Producer Technician in 2007/8.
Q: How would you describe your style?
A: Classic and Basic.
Q: Which artist would you like to work with and why?
A: With Bruno Mars, cause i think he is reviving the old cool-to-be style but with really fresh sound.
Q: Can you share one music production tip?
A: Always when mixing, i make the mix in different supports, like a bad sound system for example, to make sure the mix will be good in every support.
Q: What type of music do you usually work on?
A: I've worked on a lot of kinds of music, from Argentinian Folklore to Rap, also worked with Techno, Rock, Pop, Acustic, Reggae, Metal and Kingergarden music.
Q: What's your strongest skill?
A: I strongly love music edition.
Q: What do you bring to a song?
A: I bring my personal musician criteria and experience.
Q: What's your typical work process?
A: Pre-Producing the song, set up the place, concentration is really important for me, i need to be in a quiet ambient. Seting up the mics if recording is needed, if its a mixing or mastering, i need the same quiet atmosphere.
Q: Tell us about your studio setup.
A: I don't really have a great set up to work with, but a friend of mine have this great studio where i work in that has all the basics to make a great sound.
Q: What other musicians or music production professionals inspire you?
A: From Mozart to The Beatles, Sinatra, Bob Marley, Michael Jackson, Bruno Mars and John Digweed's sound truly inspire me. I really admire Funk, Soul and R&B music groove and style.
Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.
A: I produced and recorded lot of music for clients and friends in different kind of studio set ups.
- Mixing EngineerAverage price - $300 per song
- Post MixingAverage price - $150 per minute
- EditingAverage price - $100 per track
- Pop-Rock ArrangerAverage price - $150 per song
- Live drum trackAverage price - $100 per song
- Programmed drumAverage price - $70 per song
- ProducerContact for pricing
Im a really practical person, i don't have time for those who want to low the price and to have a great quality song, this is what it takes to have the good thing.
