Mixing Engineer and Music Prod

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

A: Triphasic is an album I produced in 2013. It's is a multi-genre album. Check it out on Spotify.

Q: What are you working on at the moment?

A: I'm working on Trailers, ads, and Video game music.

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

A: No.

Q: Analog or digital and why?

A: Both. They both have their pros and cons, but more importantly, I'm not limited.

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

A: I will do my best to give you what you want.

Q: What do you like most about your job?

A: Being able to provide quality customer service.

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

A: Can you make me a beat that sounds like this? My answer is Yes

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

A: The Biggest misconception: anyone can produce music and the gear makes the difference.

Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?

A: How can I help you? Do you have a reference to help guide me?

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

A: Know what you want before hiring me.

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

A: Computer, Mic, Audio Interface, Midi Controller and Drive

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

A: My career path is Music Production and Engineering, Professional Musician, and Music Educator.

Q: How would you describe your style?

A: My musical style is a cross between Hip Hop, RNB, Pop, Gospel, and Jazz.

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

A: I would like to work with Beyonce. I think she is a great artist her music tends to be across the genre spectrum.

Q: Can you share one music production tip?

A: Choose the right sounds from the beginning.

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

A: I usually work on Hip Hop, Pop, and Gospel.

Q: What's your strongest skill?

A: My strongest skill is listening.

Q: What do you bring to a song?

A: I bring 20 years worth of experience as an Audio professional and 30 years as a musician.

Q: What's your typical work process?

A: 1.I always begin with a conversation with the client to see what they want. 2. Figure out the best way to complete the task. 3. depending the job, I decide where to begin.

Q: Tell us about your studio setup.

A: At the heart of the studio sits a **Pro Tools Ultimate HDX Hybrid system**, running on a high-end Mac Studio or rack-mounted PC with multiple HDX PCIe cards. This isn’t just a DAW—it’s a hybrid DSP/native powerhouse that splits processing between your computer CPU and dedicated DSP chips for **near-zero latency tracking and massive session capability**. ([AudioTechnology][1]) With the Hybrid Engine engaged, the system can handle **thousands of voices, huge track counts, and plugin-heavy sessions** without choking—exactly what you’d expect in a multi-thousand-dollar studio environment. ([GlobeNewswire][2]) --- ## 🎛️ The Control Room Core Front and center is a large-format desk or control surface (like an Avid S6-style workflow), surrounded by: * Dual or triple ultra-wide displays for editing, mixing, and metering * Precision studio monitors (Genelec, ATC, or Barefoot-style setups) * Acoustic treatment: bass traps, diffusers, and absorbers tuned to the room The vibe is clean, dimly lit, and hyper-focused—every reflection, every cable run, every surface optimized for sound. --- ## ⚙️ The HDX Hybrid Workflow This is where the studio separates itself from “home setups”: * **DSP tracking chains**: Record vocals or instruments through plugins with *no perceptible latency* * **Native + DSP mixing**: Heavy plugins run on CPU, critical tracking runs on HDX chips * **Instant switching** between tracking and mixing modes In practice, that means an artist can track through a fully processed vocal chain—EQ, compression, autotune—in real time without delay. --- ## 🔌 Outboard Gear (The Tone Arsenal) The racks are stacked floor-to-ceiling with boutique and industry-standard hardware: ### Analog Processing * **Universal Audio**: 1176 compressors, LA-2A leveling amps, Apollo interfaces * **Warm Audio**: Vintage-inspired EQs and preamps (WA73, WA2A) * **Black Lion Audio**: Modded preamps, clocking systems, and converters These units add **color, warmth, and harmonic character** that plugins try to emulate but rarely fully replicate. --- ## 💻 Plugin Ecosystem (Digital Power) Inside Pro Tools, the plugin library is stacked with top-tier tools: * **Waves Audio** – industry-standard mixing plugins * **iZotope** – mastering, restoration (Ozone, RX) * **Antares Audio Technologies** – Auto-Tune for real-time pitch correction * **FabFilter** – surgical EQs, compressors, and limiters With HDX, many of these can run in DSP mode, meaning **you can track through them live** without latency penalties. --- ## 🎤 Microphones & Tracking Chain Mic lockers include industry staples: * **Shure microphones (SM7B, SM57) for vocals and instruments * High-end condensers (Neumann-style, Telefunken-style) * Ribbon mics for warmth and vintage tone Signal flow typically looks like: **Mic → Boutique Preamp → Analog Compressor → A/D Converter → Pro Tools HDX** --- ## 🎚️ Signal Flow Philosophy This kind of studio blends **analog character with digital precision**: * Track with analog gear for tone * Use HDX DSP for real-time processing * Mix with a hybrid of plugins + outboard summing The result is a sound that’s both **polished and musically rich**, suitable for commercial releases, film scoring, or broadcast. ---

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

A: Inspired by Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, Quincy Jones, Marcus Miller, Stanley Clark, Max Martin, Jack Antonoff, Timbaland, and Pharrell Williams

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

A: Recording, Mixing, Mastering, Editing, Dialogue Editing, Music Production, and Beat Making. Bass Guitar Lines.