Recording & Mixing Studio

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

A: Puya’s latest album just recently released. My role was editing for this particular one, but, it was an honor to work with such a great band, and it was mixed by Zeuss, so, I can say I worked with Zeuss.

Q: What are you working on at the moment?

A: Several interesting project from various artists, ranging from Thrash metal, to Jazz, and yes, some from Ramon Ortiz.

Q: Analog or digital and why?

A: I work in hybrid, but if I had to choose, then Analog. The warmth, punchiness, just can’t be beat.

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

A: I promise it will sound better than you envisioned it.

Q: What do you like most about your job?

A: Literally my biggest satisfaction is seeing my customer’s reaction when they first hear Their finished product. It’s so satisfying bringing their vision to life,

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

A: How fast I finish their work? My answer is, as fast as you want me to, I work fast.

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

A: Probably that as a guitarist I focus more on guitars on my work. I do not, most of my focus is on drums and vocals.

Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?

A: What is your vision of your song?

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

A: Analog is best.

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

A: API 550A EQ, 1176 comp, API 312 Mic Pre, U87, SM57.

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

A: My career started a very odd path, like most of us, I started recording myself at a young age, my parents had a 4 track recorder at home, and .i would mess around With that, it was fun, but I went on a different path and started my company, which I unfortunately had to close down after years of success, and I have been back to my passion of music, and production ever since 2008.

Q: How would you describe your style?

A: Powerful, punchy, aggressive, vintage.

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

A: I already work with Ramon Ortiz of “Puya” one of the best guitar players in the world. I’m not sure why I would Want to name anybody else. I’m very grateful to have that honor.

Q: Can you share one music production tip?

A: Don't press record unless it sounds right. Sure, a lot can be fixed these days, but, you’re still polishing up a turd.

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

A: Rock music, Metal.

Q: What's your strongest skill?

A: Vocals, recording, editing and mixing vocals. I get a lot of praise for coaching the artist.

Q: What do you bring to a song?

A: Big?

Q: What's your typical work process?

A: I am a firm believer in getting it right coming into the DAW, never press record unless it sounds right. Editing I make sure everything is in phase, on time, and in tune. On mixing I love analog, so, I will reamp certain things through my outboard gear before I start mixing, then I mix hybrid.

Q: Tell us about your studio setup.

A: It all starts with a few 1073, and API style mic pres, a few CAPI (API) style EQs, and 1176 comps, sent to my Apogee Ensemble, and for mixdown I work hybrid with analog gear and it all ends with Analog summing through the SSL.

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

A: Warren Huart, Eddie Van Halen, John Bonham

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

A: Recording, Editing, Mixing.