Multi-Platinum Mix Engineer

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

A: I'm really proud of what I achieved on Malu Trevejo's record "Como Tu Me Quieres". It was a highly challenging mix, and on top of that I ended up Mastering the record as well which is definitely an added responsibility given I had already mixed it. Turned out amazing tho.

Q: What are you working on at the moment?

A: Currently working on an upcoming Sofia Reyes record; Malu Trevejo record; a few House Tracks with my friend Jaykø, amongst other projects.

Q: Analog or digital and why?

A: Digital. I can ensure the same high quality standard being in a hotel room or in my own studio because I'm not relying on a console or anything huge that breaks more often than not and stops my workflow, instead I know my gear really well and can deliver every time. The top records nowadays are made fully in the box.

Q: What do you like most about your job?

A: I love SOUNDS and music, so either if I'm mixing or producing I'm immersed in it, and improving that sound. There's nothing more rewarding to me than this.

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

A: Everybody's a producer/mixer.

Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?

A: - How many songs are you looking to do? Depending on the quantity I can negotiate a better price! - Could you send me a few reference tracks so I know the sound you're going for?

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

A: Look to hire people that will be invested in your art, as opposed to people that are just trying to make money off of you. I only take on projects that I can and want to be invested in.

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

A: I've been doing this professionally for about 2-3 years now, yet been shadowing and interning with talented mentors for about 5-6.

Q: How would you describe your style?

A: Attitude, yet clear and detailed.

Q: Can you share one music production tip?

A: Focus on the idea. Spend as much time as needed making sure the idea is as simple and as effective as possible, yet still memorable and unique; the song will then write itself.

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

A: Pop, Latin/Pop, House Music & Hiphop/Trap.

Q: What's your strongest skill?

A: Attention to detail; depth.

Q: What do you bring to a song?

A: I turn it into a record. I enjoy making songs sound "larger than life", and making the chorus hit you "in your face".

Q: What's your typical work process?

A: I understand the importance of incubation and staying fresh, so I structure my work process in separate stages where I keep myself operating at an optimum level throughout the session, therefore delivering the highest quality record.

Q: Tell us about your studio setup.

A: iMac, Apollo Twin MkII, Universal Audio, Adam A7x's, Sennheiser HD650s, Pro Tools, Ableton Live

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

A: Pharrell Williams; Skrillex; John Petrucci; Manny Marroquin;

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

A: That I'll bring up the quality in their projects.

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

A: "Can you make it sound like "this" record?" Yes.

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

A: Macbook Pro, Apollo Twin MkII, Sennheiser HD 650 headphones.

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

A: Pharrell/Skrillex. I admire how they work with everything that involves music, from sound design to orchestras to electronic/pop music. That's what I want to do.

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

A: Help take their music/idea to the next level, that being production and/or mixing.