Savvy Audio Engineer Producer

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

A: A track named "From Jamaica to Here" Black Uhuru Duckie Simpson , i mixed the track and has been honored to perform my Melodica on both the original version and a special just Melodica version, a dream come true if you love Reggae music

Q: What are you working on at the moment?

A: Black Uhuru, new artists development, and many international artists, MouseFX Hong Kong , I Kong Jamaica, Farda Neeko Birmingham UK and many of my own unreleased albums

Q: Analog or digital and why?

A: Hybrid , i live both, the warmth of analogue and the precision of digital effects yield the best results

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

A: The quality i gave to Sony EMI which sold platinum in Cyprus. A game.

Q: What do you like most about your job?

A: To see the clients face of joy after they listen to the final mastered mix

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

A: Speed and precision, they only come with many years of practice and experience

Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?

A: What are your goals / vision / styles and genre ?

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

A: Look no further if you want a certified pro with many years of experience, its not about how much expensive gear a studio has, knowledge and experience rules in the audio industry

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

A: A set of Eve monitors , Neuman U87 original model , Focusrite valve pre amp , pc fully loaded with daw software, plugins , midi controller keyboard 88 notes hammer action , although i have multiple 5 gear lists , this is just one basic setup , no desk ???? Or just an 1 OP 1 synth

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

A: I hold the degree of Msc(hons) Audio Engineer - Canterbury Christ Church University , my career began when i wad ten with a semi portable audio cassette player, i used to make mix tapes in the 80's for break dancers in my high school, 25+ years in the making and still up to date with all the latest audio technology.

Q: How would you describe your style?

A: Original Roots

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

A: I am currently working with my dream artist Black Uhuru the band leader Duckie Simpson, this legendary musician inspired me as a teenager. Through hard work and building strong relationships with Jamaica and after 25+ years of studio work I am living what i dreamed of.

Q: Can you share one music production tip?

A: Be a great and well rehearsed musician / vocalist before you enter a professional studio otherwise you face embarrassment

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

A: All types.

Q: What's your strongest skill?

A: Audio Production / Engineering

Q: What do you bring to a song?

A: Soul, a wide; multi-genre, musical experience and knowledge of classical and modern music , i cover all genres and can guide the vocalist for the best capture and performance.

Q: What's your typical work process?

A: Depends on the client's needs, I deliver quality masters ready for print to CD, Streaming Online or Vinyl press , plus 4K Video capture of your performance

Q: Tell us about your studio setup.

A: My Studio set up is a 32 inline Yamaha 02R running through lightpipe tech for the cleanest signal capture via fibre optics, valve pre amp Focusrite , an array of Condensor and Dynamic microphones, Percussion , Electric Guitar , great custom Vocal Booth , Air Condition essential and a lot of vintage analogue gear.

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

A: King Tubby, Quincy Jones, Teddy Riley , Black Uhuru, Bob Marley, Jedi Mind Trix, Scotch Storch, Dub Caravan

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

A: Recording, Mixing, Production and Mastering