For artists with existing recordings, Amethyst Music performs professional online mixing and mastering projects, converting your audio into professional recordings. We create mixes customized to your specific needs, and offer multiple revisions to ensure they are just right for you.
Jo interned under Paul Osborn, who has recorded, tracked, and mixed American Music Award-winning and Grammy-nominated projects, as well as more than 25 Gold and Platinum records. Jo also studied mixing and mastering under Fett, a 30-year music industry veteran renowned for his Ninja Mastering Technique.
Jo has a distinctive music background. He demonstrated an affinity and talent for music production and audio recording early in his music endeavors.
Jo is not only an exceptional audio engineer with the ability to create outstanding recordings, but also a singer/songwriter recognized for his songwriting abilities. He has released 53 original songs on 6 albums. He was featured for his music and songwriting in the Fort Worth Star Telegram, the Denton Record Chronicle, and multiple online music publications.
Jo knows what it takes to make a hit song and how to create a tangible product the artist can be proud of.
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Interview with Amethyst Music
Q: Analog or digital and why?
A: I operate with a digital set up because those are the tools I have. Digital is current and it is how the vast majority of music is created today. I am extremely capable with digital tools.
Q: What's your 'promise' to your clients?
A: I will provide what you ask for, and I will make your music sound great.
Q: What do you like most about your job?
A: That I can do it from anywhere.
Q: What's the biggest misconception about what you do?
A: That anyone can do it.
Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?
A: What genre is the project? How many tracks? What kind of sound/style are you looking for? Any reference tracks? What is your intention with this project (radio play, Spotify, etc.)? What specifically do you want done, as far as effects go?
Q: What advice do you have for a customer looking to hire a provider like you?
A: Know what you want out of the project.
Q: If you were on a desert island and could take just 5 pieces of gear, what would they be?
A: Apollo twin, macbook, two studio monitors, microphone.
Q: What was your career path? How long have you been doing this?
A: I have been producing music for more than 10 years.
Q: How would you describe your style?
A: Varied. I love many styles of music, and I have a talent for several as well.
Q: Which artist would you like to work with and why?
A: I love rock music, so the Foo Fighters would be a fun project.
Q: Can you share one music production tip?
A: Learn how to create tonal room for various instruments.
Q: What type of music do you usually work on?
A: My projects range from various forms of rock, to americana, to hip hop.
Q: What's your strongest skill?
A: I am detail-oriented.
Q: What do you bring to a song?
A: I bring a broadcast-ready sound, as well as whatever the artist asks for. I have my own style, but I am easily adaptable to what is requested.
Q: What's your typical work process?
A: I work in broad strokes first, then move down to details. Tone correction, dynamic control, and creating space are the biggest focuses at first, before playing with more effects.
Q: Tell us about your studio setup.
A: I usually mix in Pro Tools or LUNA, and have various tools I use to craft sound in just the way that is wanted. Monitors are ADAM T7V models. The room itself is treated well for mixing.
Q: What other musicians or music production professionals inspire you?
A: George Martin and J Dilla are two producers I look toward for very different reasons. I range from various rock genres, to hip hop as well.
Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.
A: Mixing and mastering.
