August Helven on SoundBetter

I offer comprehensive solutions for musicians, composers, and content creators looking to take their sound to the next level, providing a perfect balance between artistic creativity and technical proficiency. As a session guitarist and independent producer, I offer my services to your musical projects in the following areas: Session Guitarist (El

As a session guitarist and independent producer, I offer my services to your musical projects in the following areas:

Session Guitarist (Electric and Acoustic): Recording custom arrangements, melodic lines, and rhythms for your songs, guaranteeing precise execution and optimal tone tailored to your project's style.

Audio Production and Post-Production: Technical assistance in layout, mixing, and sound optimization using advanced tools in Reaper.

Technical Consulting for Live Performances and Streaming: If you're an artist looking to transition to live streaming, I optimize your software and hardware environment (audio configuration, OBS Studio integration, and system performance) to ensure your broadcasts have professional quality and are free of technical glitches.

My goal: To translate your artistic ideas into a polished and professional sound product, taking care of the technical complexity so that you only have to worry about creating.

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Spanish

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Interview with August Helven

Q: Tell us about a project you worked on you are especially proud of and why. What was your role?
A: I love one of my collaborations with a singer playing "Temple of the King" by Rainbow, it has been very well received by the public.
Q: What are you working on at the moment?
A: a original song with a French singer, and a cover with a violinist and singer from USA
Q: Is there anyone on SoundBetter you know and would recommend to your clients?
A: no
Q: Analog or digital and why?
A: both, you can be good using both
Q: What's your 'promise' to your clients?
A: to ensure they are satisfied with the result
Q: What do you like most about your job?
A: share my way of making music
Q: What questions do customers most commonly ask you? What's your answer?
A: If I agree to work on a particular song, I usually accept the proposals.
Q: What's the biggest misconception about what you do?
A: that I will take longer
Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?
A: In what tone do they feel comfortable working?
Q: What advice do you have for a customer looking to hire a provider like you?
A: I have over 6 years of experience working with artists from all over the world and doing all kinds of styles, from pop, rock, folk to classical
Q: If you were on a desert island and could take just 5 pieces of gear, what would they be?
A: acoustic guitar, laptop,audio interface,cam, and mic
Q: What was your career path? How long have you been doing this?
A: working with artist around the world since 2018
Q: How would you describe your style?
A: delicate and elegant mystic
Q: Which artist would you like to work with and why?
A: Candice Night, I love her voice and she is a big inspiration.
Q: Can you share one music production tip?
A: AI is just another tool
Q: What type of music do you usually work on?
A: Folk, rock
Q: What's your strongest skill?
A: I excel at creating effective and sentimental, almost magical melodies, in both folk and rock music.
Q: What do you bring to a song?
A: I aim to highlight the real, human sound, moving away from the synthetic to create a more harmonious feel.
Q: What's your typical work process?
A: I contact artists from all over the world to work on covers or original songs. Once the song is decided, I begin editing and recording. I send the song unmixed so the other artist can add their recordings. Once that's done, I take care of the mixing and mastering. I also handle video editing if it's an audiovisual project for YouTube.
Q: Tell us about your studio setup.
A: I use an Arturia interface, Arturia Minilab 3 MIDI, Fender Stratocaster Guitar and Ibanez Acoustic Guitar
Q: What other musicians or music production professionals inspire you?
A: Ritchie Blackmore, Candice Night, Marko Hietala, Ronnie James Dio, Ian Gillian, Tajra Turunen, Etc
Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.
A: I handle guitar recording, musical instrument editing, sound enhancement of instruments and vocals, mixing and mastering.