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Interview with CREATE-ISM Studio
Q: What questions do customers most commonly ask you? What's your answer?
A: How much do you charge $300 per mix Can you make ME sound "like"? No, I don't do that, I am a MIXING ENGINEER
Q: What was your career path? How long have you been doing this?
A: I started as an artist in the early 90s but quickly realized I was not one for large crowds from either side of the stage. before that, I was one of the first people at the time who was using a computer to make music in my bedroom. My house became the place where a few friends and some people we knew would gather to have sessions, and collaborate on songs but mainly to record via the computer and burn a CD that day. I had no idea what being a real audio engineer meant at the time I just wanted to get sound into the computer and out onto CDs. Over time I realized I wanted to know how to make them sound better or more professional and that is when my mixing journey started. fast forward to C-19 I finally had time to sit down for a couple of years and just learn and work on the art and skill of mixing all day every day. I built my classroom "Studio" and treated it like school for the first 2yrs and since then I have been refining my templates, tools, and workflow to maximize my ability to utilize my skillsets to accomplish professional-level mixes on acoustic/ analog or digitally sampled material.
Q: What's your typical work process?
A: I receive projects tracked out, .wav files (multitracks), and effects separate "when possible", ideally accompanied by a reference .wav file. edit track names, Arrange tracks by groups, load into DAW, do a preliminary listen to the raw and reference material for anything that sticks out, and take notes for the mixing session. Go thru my notes and assess the vibe/feel of the material, decide what the main and supporting elements of the material will be, choose complementary templates and tools, take a 15-minute ear adjustment break come back and start mixing.
Q: Analog or digital and why?
A: Both, I am currently all digital In The Box. For me and the tools I use, it fits the way I work better. But I do have a Yamaha mixer
Q: What's the biggest misconception about what you do?
A: That It's easy
Q: Can you share one music production tip?
A: The best takes are usually the unrehearsed, unexpected most comfortable, carefree I thought no one was paying attention takes. ALWAYS BE RECORDING because you never know.
Q: What type of music do you usually work on?
A: I work on almost all genres but I do get more "Home Studio" rap and pop music in the past couple of years.
Q: Tell us about your studio setup.
A: Small Home Studio Acoustically Treated Space. "Not" 100% dead Two high-end workstations one for production and the other for mixing and audio editing. which I built myself.
Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.
A: Audio Mixing, Dialog/Voiceover clean up "Some" Audio Editing.
Q: What's your strongest skill?
A: I only get to pick 1? Mixing
Q: What do you bring to a song?
A: Experience from an artists and also an mix engineers perspective
Q: What other musicians or music production professionals inspire you?
A: Andrew Scheps, Bob Clearmoutain, Afrojack, Dave Pensado, Fab Dupont, Prince, Kendrick Lemar, Dr. Dre, Tupac, E-40, Willie Nelson, Little Richard, Warren Huart, Willie Green,
Q: What are you working on at the moment?
A: Updating current Templates with better tools for improved quality with less processing. Improving my beat making skillz
Q: Is there anyone on SoundBetter you know and would recommend to your clients?
A: Let me come back to this one
Q: What's your 'promise' to your clients?
A: I will always deliver my best. If for some reason I don't think my Best is the right fit for your project then I will let you know.
Q: What do you like most about your job?
A: I enjoy good music, connecting with creative and interesting people and the fact that every project is different.
Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?
A: Are you the artist, producer, or both? Are you professional or is this just a hobby? What is the vibe or feel of the track? Do you have a time frame?
Q: What advice do you have for a customer looking to hire a provider like you?
A: I am here to enhance the material I work on with the knowledge and tools I've acquired.
Q: If you were on a desert island and could take just 5 pieces of gear, what would they be?
A: Computer Audio Interface/Mixer Microphone Midi Controller Monitors WAIT, it has electricity right??? lol
Q: How would you describe your style?
A: Style?
Q: Which artist would you like to work with and why?
A: Wiz Kalifa Him and his team seem to work great together. I would also like to learn about his growth as a person in the industry and out.
- Mixing EngineerAverage price - $300 per song
- Mastering EngineerAverage price - $50 per song
Current turnaround time: 3 days depending on project size
- 2 Free Revision Passes
- 2 Custom built audio workstations
- Yamaha Mixer
- Kali Monitors
- JBL Subs
- REAPER
- FL Studio 21 APE
- Analog Obsession
- Arturia
- Blue Cat Audio
- IK Multimedia
- Izotope
- Plugin Alliance
- Softube
- Tokyo Dawn Labs
- Waves ect...