Mixing/Mastering Engineer

Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?

A: What sound are we trying to achieve? Any special requests for effects? Anything you want to stand out? Any ideas for reference tracks?

Q: Analog or digital and why?

A: All digital for me. I don't record anything yet, I just mix and master in the box with lots of really good software and a powerful PC.

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

A: How long will the project take. I usually have to see the project in its entirety before I can give any estimates.

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

A: Most people have no idea how much time actually goes into the music they listen to after its recorded.

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

A: Assuming I had power on this island I'd take: 1. my computer with my DAW and all my software. 2. my KRK VXT6" Monitors (and sub) 3. my AT2050 Mic 4. my Maschine MK3 (built in audio interface) 5. and I guess I'd need a screen for the computer

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

A: Went to school for Audio Engineering and Production back in 2012-2013 then worked mostly in live sound setup for. I've been setting up shows and working other jobs for a few years. I decided to get some money together and invest in my mixing/mastering studio. Now I'm doing this full time.

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

A: Hip hop, rock, jazz, blues. I try not to limit myself to any genre but it usually ends up being hip hop.

Q: What are you working on at the moment?

A: A hip hop project

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

A: I haven't yet worked with any other audio engineers through SoundBetter.

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

A: Try to give me as clear an idea as possible of what sound you're going for and we can work to achieve it. I'll discuss this with the customer beforehand to make sure I know what sound they're wanting before I start. It often helps if the customer provides a reference track -a song that may sound similar to what they're going for- so I can model it around that.

Q: What's your strongest skill?

A: Mixing.

Q: What do you bring to a song?

A: Education and experience with mixing and mastering. I love what I do and I'll go the extra mile to make sure the client's vision is achieved and they get the sound they were after.

Q: What's your typical work process?

A: I spend a lot of time getting the levels right, then usually organize things into busses and work towards more specific things from there.

Q: Tell us about your studio setup.

A: I've put a lot of money into turning this place into a full mixing/mastering studio. From the top of the line software and hardware to the acoustic treatment of the room. I use Studio One 4 Professional as my DAW I use KRK VXT6" as my main studio monitors with a 10" KRK Series 2 Subwoofer

Q: How would you describe your style?

A: My musical style is all over the place. I listen to everything, if its a well produced, catchy song, I'll enjoy it.

Q: Can you share one music production tip?

A: Always try to have a specific goal when you make changes to a track rather than just trying to mess around until you find a good sound.

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

A: Mixing and mastering music

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

A: To get their project to sound exactly how it does in their head.

Q: What do you like most about your job?

A: I get to listen to music all day and make it better!