Mixing & Mastering Engineer

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

A: I am especially proud of a track called "TRANEN" by the artist ramonJ. It holds a special place for me because it was one of the very first projects I worked on, and I am incredibly proud of how it turned out and the sonic quality we achieved. My role on this project was mixing and mastering.

Q: What are you working on at the moment?

A: Right now, I am working as a freelance engineer, focusing on mixing and mastering for several talented independent artists. I really enjoy taking on projects from smaller, up-and-coming acts and helping them achieve a massive, professional sound that competes with major label releases.

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

A: I am currently building my network on SoundBetter. However, in my freelance work, I regularly collaborate with incredible independent and up-and-coming artists. I highly recommend connecting with dedicated indie musicians and producers who are truly passionate about their craft and hungry to create something unique.

Q: Analog or digital and why?

A: Digital for mixing, hands down. While I love analog gear for the recording stage to capture a great initial tone, relying on it for mixing makes you way too dependent. If a piece of hardware breaks down, the entire mix comes to a halt. Plus, it restricts mobility. Working entirely in the box means I have every top-tier plugin I need right at my fingertips, allowing me to mix anywhere, anytime, with total recall and zero downtime.

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

A: I promise to treat your music with the exact same care, passion, and attention to detail as if it were my own. I won't stop working until the track realizes its full potential.

Q: What do you like most about your job?

A: Taking a rough, unpolished demo and turning it into a massive, streaming-ready track that gives the artist goosebumps the first time they hear it.

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

A: Q: How many revisions do I get? A: I typically offer 5 revisions included in my rate to ensure you are 100% happy with the final result.

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

A: That mastering can magically fix a bad mix, or that a mix can fix a poorly recorded arrangement. A great record starts at the source; mixing and mastering are meant to enhance and elevate a good production, not hide its flaws.

Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?

A: What is the emotional goal or the "vibe" of the song? Do you have reference tracks? Are all the multitracks/stems properly consolidated, labeled, and free of clipping?

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

A: Communication is key! Provide 2 or 3 reference tracks and be specific about what you like in them ("I like the vocal reverb in track A" or "I want the bass punch from track B"). The more I understand your vision, the better the final result will be.

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

A: 1. A reliable laptop loaded with my DAW 2. beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO X 3. Universal Audio Apollo x8p Gen2 Studio+ 4. Neumann U87 5. A MIDI keyboard

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

A: I’ve been working in audio for over 6 years. I started byproducing my own tracks and eventually transitioned into a dedicated freelance mixing and mastering engineer, refining my ears by working on hundreds of different projects.

Q: How would you describe your style?

A: Punchy, modern, and wide, but with lots of trendy sound effects.

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

A: I'd love to work with PNL. Their artistic vision is incredibly unique, and their vocal style would perfectly match my production and mixing aesthetic.

Q: Can you share one music production tip?

A: Always high-pass your non-bass tracks to clean up the low-end mud. It frees up an incredible amount of headroom for your kick and bass to hit harder.

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

A: I mostly work on Rap, Hip-Hop, Pop, and Trap, but my skills easily translate to any genre where clarity and impact are required.

Q: What's your strongest skill?

A: Critical listening and ear-candy. I know how to make your song unique.

Q: What do you bring to a song?

A: Clarity, width, and emotional impact. I make sure the lead vocal sits perfectly in the pocket while giving the instrumental the competitive loudness and punch it needs, all without sacrificing the track's natural dynamics.

Q: What's your typical work process?

A: I start with organization and gain staging to ensure a clean canvas. Then, I focus on the static mix—getting the volume and panning right before touching any EQ or compression. Once the core balance is solid, I dive into surgical EQ, dynamic control, and finally, creative effects (reverb, delay, saturation) to give the track its unique vibe and depth.

Q: Tell us about your studio setup.

A: I work in an acoustically treated room to ensure accurate monitoring. My primary DAW is Studio One Pro. I monitor through a pair of Kali Audio LP-6 2nd Wave and a beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO X. My hybrid setup allows me to use high-end digital plugins (like FabFilter, UAD, Waves, Soundtoys, ...)

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

A: I am hugely inspired by engineers like Nk.F for their incredibly clean and punchy mixes, and Jules Fradet for how they use EQ and space to create emotion.

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

A: I primarily focus on mixing and mastering. Clients usually send me their multitracks or stems, and my job is to balance the elements, enhance the dynamics, and deliver a polished, streaming-ready final master that translates perfectly across all streaming platforms and sound systems.