Rock &Hip Hop Producer, Mixer

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

A: I produced an album for a folk singer. It was great to go on such a journey, where we pushed the limits of the music, recorded every possible instrument and had amazing references in mind such as Radiohead and Jim James

Q: What are you working on at the moment?

A: A rock project which reminds me of the Blue and The Strokes

Q: Analog or digital and why?

A: Hybrid, because you can't beat Ableton and you can't beat reel to reel tape.

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

A: You'll get heard & seen by me. Your idea, desire, your intention is important to me.

Q: What do you like most about your job?

A: I like listening to music I love on my monitors and in other places in my house. I build my own studios using the scientific method and reaching for a vibe and style I enjoy. So it always sounds awesome and feels cozy.

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

A: That electronic music isn't played. You gotta play the synth or the drum machine. This is where the human element stems from. The touch, groove, micro-rhythms. The music is in it. And you know where else it resides? In the idea, the picture you're painting with electricity and binary bits. The emotional concept is key. That's why AI can't make music. It can make simulations.

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

A: I would say - be clear about your requests and open-minded to experiment, because great things come from synergy. We are equals in our

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

A: A generator and some gasoline for starters. Electric Guitar Mixer 2 Mics - that counts as 1 right :) ? Headphones Laptop with my DAW

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

A: I've been toying with music production since I was 20. I used to play guitar as a teenager and always sought for interesting sound. I studied music production, composition and sound engineering for 3 years in an awesome college, graduated with honors from the post-production course. I've created different duos or groups, early on in music school and always was trying out different styles and genres. I then starting my own studio back in 2017, then in 2019 started teaching music production and expanded to more courses. Throughout this time I formed Biota, and other projects, also produced and recorded many singers and many types of musicians from drummers to kamancheh players.

Q: How would you describe your style?

A: My entire variety of styles in one word?

Q: What's your typical work process?

A: Different task, different process. Listening deeply and attentively would be common to all of the them.

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

A: Mostly I record singer-song writer or bands. I mix their records as well. The production process is more of an artistic guidance. I try to call up as much of the original intention from the artist as possible and make the thing at thing - its best version. I also teach music production as a part of my love for sound and education.

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

A: I would like to work with Erykah Badu. She is basically many worlds combined - beautiful vocal crafstwomanship, amazing style, blending hip hop, soul and folk. And, maybe most importantly, her music conveys significant messages.

Q: Can you share one music production tip?

A: Yes, if you are recording anything, be it vocals or instruments, try to get your sources sounding as good as possible. This will help tie everything together, set a higher bar for the mix that can result from the song. But with that said, the performance itself is as important as the sound.

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

A: Many types, from rock'n'roll, folk, indie, hip hop, trip hop, jazz to house and techno.

Q: What's your strongest skill?

A: Seeing the potential. Getting there.

Q: What do you bring to a song?

A: Vibe, precision, artistic integrity.

Q: Tell us about your studio setup.

A: My setup is a hybrid setup - I use Ableton Live as my main DAW, I got a push 2 for generating and consolidating ideas quickly, a faderport digital mixer for precision work, outboard gear like an SPL preamp and a Revox reel to reel tape machine. I use a professional monitor controller to check mixes vs the master file and audition through various outputs. I got analog synths and a mackie mixer. I got a drum kit, guitars, amps and bass in my live room.

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

A: Inspired by musicians and sound professionals who follow their passion, their heart, soul quest for the essence. Rick Rubin, Bob Katz, Eddie Kramer, Jim Morrison, Tribe Called Quest, Beck.