David Grijalva on SoundBetter

Let's Create the Sound You're Dreaming Of!

I'm David, and I've been mixing and producing music for over ten years in the heart of Austin's bustling music scene. My passion? Making sure your music sounds exactly how you imagined it. Whether you're just starting out or you've been in the game for a while, I provide tailor-made mixing services to bring out the best in your tracks. My goal is simple: to ensure your music is not only top-notch and well-balanced, but also a true reflection of your unique style.

MUSIC PRODUCTION
Bringing your ideas to life with state-of-the-art production techniques. From crafting the initial sound to the final master, I'm here to understand your vision and ensuring a final product that's not only polished but truly represents you.

MIXING
Give me your multitrack and I'll turn it into something that's not just ready for the airwaves but also a hit in the making.

VOCAL EDITING
Using cool tools like Melodyne, Autotune, Elastic Audio, and VocAlign, along with some nifty editing tricks I've picked up, I'll make sure your vocals are spot-on and studio-quality.

Tell me about your project and how I can help, through the 'Contact' button above.

Languages

English
Spanish

4 Reviews

Endorse David Grijalva

by David Mohacsi
Verified (Client)
This was my first time working with David and it was a great experience! Hope we can work together again soon!
by Camilo Silva F Mastering
Verified (Client)
Such a nice guy! It was a pleasure to master David's new single. It turned out fantastic!

Thank you, David.
by David Mohacsi
Verified (Client)
This was my first time working with David and it was a great experience! Hope we can work together again soon!
by Jimmy Deer
Verified (Client)
David is a very talented artist and producer, nice person and super easy to work with-hope to do more in the future!

Interview with David Grijalva

Q: What are you working on at the moment?
A: I am constantly mixing for other artists, but I also produce and mix my own music.
Q: Analog or digital and why?
A: Both. Both bring unique qualities and can be used for different things
Q: What's your 'promise' to your clients?
A: I will work on your mix until you are happy with it.
Q: What do you like most about your job?
A: I like working with different song types, I love music so feel lucky to do this all day long
Q: What's the biggest misconception about what you do?
A: That mixing can fix bad recordings
Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?
A: What is your vision for this song
Q: What advice do you have for a customer looking to hire a provider like you?
A: Make sure you have a high quality production. Mixing can fix some recording mistakes but not all of them
Q: If you were on a desert island and could take just 5 pieces of gear, what would they be?
A: Taylor guitar, Pro Tools, API 2500+, Prophet 6, Neve 1073 Pre amp
Q: What's your typical work process?
A: I typically listen to the song, then try to understand the client's vision for it. Once I become familiar with the sound, I start the mixing process. Once I have a set direction for the mix I will send a version to the client for feedback and go on based on that.
Q: Tell us about your studio setup.
A: I have a hybrid studio running Pro Tools. I use the Dangerous Music 2-Bus+ for summing the mix. I own API compressors and EQs.
Q: What other musicians or music production professionals inspire you?
A: so many, its hard to list all.
Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.
A: I mostly do mixing.