Modern Metal Mix/Master remote

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

A: One project I’m particularly proud of involved producing and mixing a modern metal track from the ground up using MIDI-based instrumentation. My role included composition, arrangement, production, mixing and mastering, shaping the track into a complete release-ready song.

Q: What are you working on at the moment?

A: Currently working on modern metal productions, mixing projects and developing new hybrid heavy tracks that combine metal elements with modern sound design.

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

A: I’m always open to discovering talented professionals on the platform, but I prefer recommending collaborators depending on the specific needs of each project.

Q: Analog or digital and why?

A: Digital. My workflow is fully digital. When I started, I couldn’t afford analog gear, but over time I learned to trust the evolution of digital tools. They constantly improve, and for the genre I work in, I believe they offer the best flexibility and precision.

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

A: My promise is to treat every project with care and attention to detail, delivering a powerful and modern sounding mix while respecting the artist’s vision and musical identity.

Q: What do you like most about your job?

A: Helping artists transform an idea into a finished production and hearing a track evolve into a powerful final version.

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

A: The most common question is how long the process takes. Typically a mix or master takes a few days depending on the complexity of the project and the revision process.

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

A: Many people think mixing is only about making things louder, or that a “magical plugin chain” can fix a bad performance and bring a song to life. In reality, it’s the approach and the decisions behind the mix that make the real difference.

Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?

A: I usually ask about the artistic direction, reference tracks, the current state of the project, and the final goal for the release so I can shape the production or mix accordingly.

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

A: Choose someone who understands the genre you are working in. Modern metal requires specific production and mixing techniques to achieve the right balance between heaviness and clarity.

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

A: A powerful laptop, Ableton Live, my essential mixing plugins, a reliable pair of headphones and a MIDI controller.

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

A: I started producing music more than 15 years ago. About three years ago I began focusing on mixing my own tracks, and it gradually became a real passion. I spent two years studying theory and learning how to properly approach mixing. For the past year I have been fully dedicated to it and continue to refine my skills with every project.

Q: How would you describe your style?

A: Powerful and precise. I focus on tight low-end, aggressive guitars, punchy drums and bright and crispy top-end

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

A: Overall i thik Bring Me The Horizon, they push the boundaries between modern metal and electronic/soft genres. I enjoy working on projects that combine those styles

Q: Can you share one music production tip?

A: Focus on balance before plugins. A well-balanced mix will always sound more powerful than a heavily processed one.

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

A: Modern metal, alternative metal, metalcore and hybrid heavy productions that combine metal elements with electronic sound design.

Q: What's your strongest skill?

A: Creating tight, powerful mixes with controlled low-end and aggressive energy while maintaining clarity and dynamics.

Q: What do you bring to a song?

A: I bring clarity, impact and modern production techniques that make heavy music sound powerful while remaining clean and balanced across all listening systems.

Q: What's your typical work process?

A: I start by analyzing the track and understanding the artistic direction. Then I build the mix focusing on balance, punch and clarity. After the first version, I work with the artist through revisions to finalize the sound.

Q: Tell us about your studio setup.

A: I work in a fully digital production environment using Ableton Live with professional plugins, high quality virtual instruments, and a powerful system optimized for modern music production workflows.

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

A: I’m inspired by modern metal producers and artists who push heavy music forward, such as Bring Me The Horizon, Mick Gordon, and other producers working in modern hybrid metal productions.

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

A: I mainly work on modern metal production, mixing and mastering. Many artists come to me with raw tracks or MIDI projects and I help transform them into powerful, modern sounding productions ready for release.