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Thomas started in Munich by earning his Engineering Degree. After school, he worked in Studios around Germany with a lot of International Artists. First Assisting, Thomas soon was able to run his own Sessions. He is always giving his best to make the Client happy.
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Interview with Thomas Merth
Q: Analog or digital and why?
A: Both!
Q: What's your 'promise' to your clients?
A: I will do everything I can to give you the result that you want.
Q: What do you like most about your job?
A: Working on Music!
Q: What advice do you have for a customer looking to hire a provider like you?
A: Try to get the best Recordings/Productions you can. We can do a lot in Mixing and Editing, but we are no Wizards. The better the recording, the better the Mix.
Q: If you were on a desert island and could take just 5 pieces of gear, what would they be?
A: Computer, PMC TwoTwo 6 and Sunscreen.
Q: What was your career path? How long have you been doing this?
A: I started roughly 10 Years ago with getting my degree in Engineering. But the real school for me started when I got to assist on real Session and shortly after that, was running my own Sessions. I was lucky enough to work in a lot of Studios with a lot of International Artists. From Big SSL and Neve Consoles to just using a Laptop. I love both worlds and that is what my Clients like about me.
Q: Can you share one music production tip?
A: "When everything is bright, nothing is bright" Not Everything needs Top End. It needs to have its own space in a Mix.
Q: What type of music do you usually work on?
A: A lot of Hip-Hop and Pop, but I also Mixed many Songs in different genres like Rock, Reggae, Folk.
Q: What do you bring to a song?
A: My Ears and taste. :)
Q: What's your typical work process?
A: I import the files in a Pro Tool session and check the files for errors and correct labeling. After Listening to the Clients Ruff Mix I create my own Ruff Mix and Check in with the client. When I get the go, I start mixing. I usually live with it for a day and when I am happy, I send it out to the client.
Q: Tell us about your studio setup.
A: It's a Hybrid Setup. Pro Tools 2020, Logic Pro X, a lot of Sound Libraries (Native Instruments, Arturia, Spitfire) but also High-end Analog Equipment. I love to work with the best of both worlds.
Q: What other musicians or music production professionals inspire you?
A: Too many to name. I really love the mixing work from Jaycen Joshua, Serban Ghenea, Manny Marroquin, Dave Pensado.
Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.
A: Mostly Mixing and Producing.
- Mixing EngineerAverage price - $400 per song
- Mastering EngineerAverage price - $100 per song
- ProducerAverage price - $500 per song
- Beat MakerAverage price - $250 per song
Mixing: 3 Revisions included (Please send a ruff mix and the files labeled). Additional Revisions are $30.
Mastering: 1 Revision is included. Additional Revisions are $20.
Turn-around time: 1 week
- SSL Fusion
- Heritage Audio Successor
- DBX 160Sl
- DBX 160a x2
- SPL Mixdream XP
- Antelope Orion 32
- PMC TwoTwo 6