Let me help your vision shine through the crowd. I work quickly because of my years in live audio. Instead of applying a cookie cutter approach to mixing and mastering I truly listen to your reference track, and only do the necessary processing, using my hand built analog tools and a compliment of the latest plugins. The song comes first, always.
I grew up playing in bands, and learned to record with a classic bedroom tape machine, Tascam 388.
I love working with bands and songwriters to help them sound uniquely themselves.
After 20 years working in every role in live audio, I’ve honed a work ethic, speed, and appreciation for the band’s vision that is unusual among my peers.
Communication is the key to a great outcome. A conversation and a few favorite tracks for reference are usually enough to get me going. I evaluate the material, listen to your reference track, and only do the processing that is necessary to make the song come to life.
Like it to sound like a classic record? I’m your dude.
Like it lo-fi? I got you.
Like it slick? I got you.
Need your vocals comped? I got you.
Need background vocals? I got you.
Revisions until you are happy.
Tell me about your project and how I can help, through the 'Contact' button above.
Interview with ChrisfromthePast
Q: Analog or digital and why?
A: Digital for easy recall and faster bounce times.
Q: If you were on a desert island and could take just 5 pieces of gear, what would they be?
A: Mac with an M2 processor, U47 pair
Q: What was your career path? How long have you been doing this?
A: I bought a 8 track reel to reel recorder in high school to track my projects, which quickly progressed into recording my friends’ projects, and began a gear collecting addiction. Operated a music venue for 5 years, worked in theatres, arenas and sheds for 15 years. I’ve worked for bands, venues, and production companies mixing Front of House, monitors
Q: How would you describe your style?
A: Punctual, but laid back; quick
Q: Which artist would you like to work with and why?
A: Phoebe Bridgers, because I love to watch a great producer turn a vision inside her head into a conversation with her band and a vibe, and ultimately an amazing experience for the fans.
Q: Can you share one music production tip?
A: Always be recording! If the band is ready and you aren’t, you are already missing out on the magic.
Q: What type of music do you usually work on?
A: Indie rock, metal, punk, singer songwriter, shoegaze
Q: What's your typical work process?
A: Communication throughout the process is essential as every project is different. Pre-production makes tracking a breeze, and having the logistics figured out in advance gives better sonic results. This planning carries over to the mixing process. I love tracking, but mixing a well tracked session and bringing the artists’ voice forward is my favorite part of the process. We can do as many revisions as you need. I mix remotely for the most part.
Q: Tell us about your studio setup.
A: Microphones for days, a handful of api clone preamps, some hand-built tube and solid state gear, 500 series rack thats always changing
Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.
A: Remote mixing, on location tracking, tour prep, IEM monitor rack specification and build, monitors, Front of House
- Cursive
- Feist
- Bahamas
- 500 series outboard rack thats always being added to
- passive summing with API style make up gain
- tons of mics and DIs
- a bunch if API style preamps
- and of course plugins galore
