Mixing Engineer (Free Sample)

Q: Can you share one music production tip?

A: Organization is critical! I typically spend the first 30 - 60 minutes just labeling and coloring the tracks in ProTools. I could mix with my closed and know where the kick drum is and where the vocal is.

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

A: I work on many different styles with a strong focus on Rock and Pop.

Q: What's your strongest skill?

A: Adapting to different styles and problem-solving issues that can sometimes arise.

Q: What's your typical work process?

A: Typically once I receive the tracks for a mix, I will load them into Protools and spend time organizing and preparing the session. Once organized, I will do a rough mix and live with the song for a few days to get familiar with it. Most often, I can have my first revision completed for the client in five days or less.

Q: Tell us about your studio setup.

A: I am currently using a Univeral Apollo X8 as the main interface. I have several pairs of speakers I rotate through along with several outboard compressors and preamps. A lot of what I do is in the box with Pro Tools, which helps with quick revisions and allows me to get the tracks back in the client's hands very quickly.

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

A: Too many to list :) Recently, Nick Raskulinecz and Joe Barresi have been huge inspirations, who both create amazing productions. Living in the New York area, I've had a chance to meet Bob Clearmountain, Tom Lorde Alge, Chris Lorde Alge, and many others that are also inspirations to me.

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

A: Laini and the Wildfire "Wandering" was an album I recorded, mixed and mastered. It helped the group gain national recognition.

Q: What are you working on at the moment?

A: Currently, I am mixing three albums for local rock groups and working on many different singles for my international clients

Q: Analog or digital and why?

A: They both have their place, but I find printing analog and completing the mix digitally provides greater flexibility faster turn around times. It allows me to work on many projects every day.

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

A: If you are not 100% satisfied with the finished product, I will provide a full refund.

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

A: I started playing in bands in the mid-'90s. I interned at my first Real recording studio in 2000, and ever since, I have been recording and mixing.

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

A: I provide Mixing and Mastering services.