MFiT Certified Mix & Master

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

A: Engineering Malamine, which reached over 14M+ streams. I handled the mixing and mastering process, ensuring the track had massive low-end punch while translating smoothly across all streaming platforms and viral social media videos.

Q: What are you working on at the moment?

A: Mixing and mastering several multi-track singles for prominent local and international hip-hop/trap artists, along with Apple Digital Masters prep for upcoming album releases.

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

A: I prefer focusing directly on my clients' projects to ensure the highest level of personal attention and quality control from start to finish.

Q: Analog or digital and why?

A: Hybrid. Digital provides absolute precision and surgical control, while high-end analog processing provides unmatched harmonic depth, headroom, and organic warmth. Combining both gives the best of both worlds.

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

A: To deliver a commercial, competitive, radio-ready sound with pristine clarity, zero digital harshness, and complete commitment until you are satisfied with the result.

Q: What do you like most about your job?

A: Taking an artist's raw creative vision and turning it into a massive, polished record that stands tall on global charts and streaming platforms.

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

A: "Will my track sound as loud and clear as major label songs on Spotify?" Yes, every track is processed to hit competitive commercial loudness while preserving dynamic punch and zero clipping.

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

A: That mastering can fix a poor mix, or that "louder" automatically means "better." Mastering is about enhancement, balance, and translation, not destroying dynamics.

Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?

A: What is your reference track for this release? Are you aiming for an Apple Digital Masters (MFiT) release? Do you need specific stem printings for live shows or TV sync?

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

A: Make sure your mix balance is solid and your stems are clean (no clipping, no unwanted spatial FX). Good preparation leads to a phenomenal master. Feel free to send your track for a free initial evaluation before ordering!

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

A: 1. A top-tier mastering-grade AD/DA converter 2. An analog stereo bus processor & saturator (for harmonic warmth and depth) 3. A precision stereo mastering equalizer 4. A pair of ultra-high-end reference mastering headphones 5. My DAW setup

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

A: I’ve been working as a professional audio engineer and producer for over 18 years. Over the years, I’ve engineered chart-topping tracks accumulating over 27M+ streams and 238M+ video views globally.

Q: How would you describe your style?

A: Modern, punchy, and radio-ready with an organic analog warmth and pristine high-end clarity.

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

A: Travis Scott or The Weeknd. Their productions push the boundaries of spatial depth, low-end weight, and vocal processing, which fits perfectly with my mixing philosophy.

Q: Can you share one music production tip?

A: Clear the low-end mud before boosting highs. A clean, tight low-end balance makes the entire track sound wider, louder, and punchier without fighting the limiter.

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

A: Trap, Hip-Hop, R&B, Pop, Electronic, Reggaeton, and Afrobeats.

Q: What's your strongest skill?

A: Trained ears with 18+ years of experience. I know how to bring out depth, low-end tightness, and radio-ready loudness without introducing digital harshness or squashing dynamics.

Q: What do you bring to a song?

A: Uncompromised sonic quality, clear communication, and a final master that translates perfectly on every playback system from smartphone speakers to club PAs.

Q: What's your typical work process?

A: I start by critically evaluating the raw mix or stems. Once approved, I align tonal balance, enhance stereo width, dynamic punch, and control harsh frequencies using a hybrid chain. I finalize tracks to exact streaming (MFiT/Spotify) standards and deliver with 2 free revision rounds.

Q: Tell us about your studio setup.

A: An acoustically treated mastering setup built around an ultra-high-end hybrid workflow. It features pristine reference AD/DA conversion and custom analog processing gear for maximum depth, punch, and clarity.

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

A: Engineers and producers who master the balance between raw analog character and modern digital precision, such as Jaycen Joshua, Manny Marroquin, and Mike Dean.

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

A: I specialize in High-End Mix & Mastering, Vocal Tuning/Editing, and Apple Digital Masters (MFiT) delivery, primarily for Trap, Hip-Hop, Pop, and R&B artists.