Remote Rock Mix Master Editor

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

A: Abandone is my heavy punk rock solo project that I produced 1998 - 2013 era. I recorded drums on a Tascam Portastudio tape 8 track and other stuff to a Korg 16 track recorder. These were done before me getting into DAW recording. My skills and equipment have only improved since but it has been a great project. New single out soon.

Q: What are you working on at the moment?

A: I have new music ready to record and looking forward to more mixing and mastering.

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

A: Not currently but I see familiar names. Hello to all!

Q: Analog or digital and why?

A: It all has it's place. I like to use analog preamps and compressors recording on the way in. I use digital plugins for surgical editing and analog emulation plugins to add character in mixing. Mastering will usually be digital unless more wamth or saturatiuon is desired. It all depends...

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

A: Satisfaction. I know the sense of accomplishment with a job well done.

Q: What do you like most about your job?

A: I really enjoy helping others release thier music. It is my passion.

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

A: Times or revisions. Neither is a problem. Most projects can be done in three days or less and my clients recieve endless revisions, if needed.

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

A: Working with music is easy. It can be but great art rarely is.

Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?

A: I want to find out what they want thier songs to sonically sound like. Not thier favorite artists but what the songs should actually sound like with reference tracks that fit thier music.

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

A: Research. Find someone with similar musical tastes and good personality. Hopefully trustworthy.

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

A: Music player, music, guitar, drums, recorder.

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

A: I began in my teens playing bass in bands, then drums, guitars and so on planning to get a band going but things change and I found myself liking the production side of music and have been pursuing it since.

Q: How would you describe your style?

A: The musical style I play has been heavy punk rock in Abandone. My latest project I describe as psycho-delic rock is In The Blackout. My mixing style however, would be genre specific, source dependent on the material. Vintage or modern where it fits.

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

A: I think Trent Rezner could share as tip or so with all the projects and movie soundtracks he has done.

Q: Can you share one music production tip?

A: Get the sound recorded right from the source at the start. Words to live by.

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

A: I grew up playing in punk rock and metal bands so mostly that.

Q: What's your strongest skill?

A: Loyalty.

Q: What do you bring to a song?

A: What sets me apart? It's never been easier to partner up. Let me be your remote assistant. 1. My enthusiasm and experience. I am a multi instrumentalist with an ear for pitch and tuning. I have been playing or working with music since I was a teenager and am now able to help others as well. 2. Professional equipment. My hybrid setup of digital and analog gear includes Presonus Studio One Pro DAW, Faderport 8 control surface, SSL2 Interface along with other preamps and compressors. 3. Genre appropriate editing. Genre appropriate editing for acoustic, electronic and most styles of music. No cookie cutter processing. Every project should have it's unique charicter. I can deliver vintage or modern sounds focusing on what fits the source material and your vision. 4. Unlimited revisions. Rest assured, I'm confident I can reach satisfactory results for you quickly. I am willing to go above and beyond to ensure an exciting release. Feel free to credit me, or not. 5. Affordable pricing. Take advantage of my introductory offers for this and other services. Reserve your spot now.

Q: What's your typical work process?

A: Send your highest quality WAV files, any rough mixes, list some reference songs that you want to sound similar to that I can look up and any notes. We can use the free and easy WeTrasfer service, Dropbox or compressed folders to send larger files. I will mix your tracks to taste using your examples. Then I will send demos for you to approve. You get unlimited revisions and one readjustment on your end if needed. The goal is to make your song great. I will do my best to meet your requests. I'm confident I can deliver high quality results quickly. When payed, you will recieve the completed stereo files. Done deal. Let's rock!

Q: Tell us about your studio setup.

A: I have a modest but professional level hybrid set up including Presonus Studio One Pro DAW, Faderport 8 control surface, SSL2+ Interface with other preamps, compressors and equipment where needed.

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

A: I was influenced by classic rock, punk and metal bands growing up and still enjoy it. I still like the classics while keeping up with current music styles and trends in the industry. I like a lot of the new post punk or gothic rock stuff coming out lately.

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

A: I do mixing, remixing, mastering and occasional session recording to add extra parts where needed.