J. D. Benitez

Producer/ Session Musician

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Versatile producer and session musician with experience to give your tracks that final secret sauce!

I'm a seasoned music professional with a diverse skill set in both production and performance. As a musician, I offer a comprehensive range of services tailored to meet the unique needs of each project. My primary service revolves around crafting captivating musical arrangements and producing high-quality recordings that delight listeners and elevate the overall sound experience.

With years of experience in the industry, I specialize in blending various musical styles and influences to create fresh, innovative tracks that stand out in today's competitive landscape. From pop, rock and metal to gypsy jazz, I bring a touch of taste and expressiveness in all my work, I am very dedicated to it.

What sets me apart is my unwavering commitment to excellence and my ability to adapt to the ever-evolving demands of the music industry. I thrive in collaborative environments and pride myself on delivering results that exceed expectations. With a keen attention to detail, I am dedicated to creating memorable musical experiences that resonate with audiences worldwide.

My set of skills, experience, and passion make me the ideal candidate for your music production and sound engineer position. Lets work together and bring the most out of your project!

Contact me through the green button above and let's get to work.

Languages

  • English
  • Spanish

Interview with J. D. Benitez

  1. Q: What type of music do you usually work on?

  2. A: I usually work in rock styles of all kinds, I usually do quite a few arrangements for ballads, the composition and recording of guitar tracks is usually a large part of my work, whether in metal contexts, through rock, pop, funk, even gypsy jazz. I also do very well in audio post-production, from education to mixing and mastering. If you contact me I can show you my work as a mixing and mastering engineer.

  3. Q: What's your strongest skill?

  4. A: My best ability is that I am able to listen carefully to music and quickly adapt to the context in which I find myself, which allows me to solve efficiently.

  5. Q: Can you share one music production tip?

  6. A: Always think in favor of the music, not virtuosity, complexity or simplicity, think about what your song needs to convey the message you want and how you want it.

  7. Q: What do you bring to a song?

  8. A: I always do my best to provide great expressiveness and a clean performance depending on the musical context I find myself in. When I mix and master I bring great tonal balance, a defined stereo image and punchy low end.

  9. Q: What's your typical work process?

  10. A: Initially I have a detailed conversation with my client where I ask for the necessary details to be able to give a concrete direction to the project. A date is agreed for the first delivery and review, the necessary corrections are made until the customer is satisfied with the product.

  11. Q: Tell us about your studio setup.

  12. A: In my studio I use a desktop iMac with two screens to record, edit and mix all my work. I record through a Scarlett Solo 3 Gen interface. I use an Audio-Technica AT202 condenser mic to capture almost everything. I count with a variety of instruments, including an 8 string guitar, a 6 string bass, a couple of steel and nylon acoustic guitars, also Marshall and Peavey amps.

  13. Q: What other musicians or music production professionals inspire you?

  14. A: As a guitar player I get a lot of my inspiration from players like Andy Timons, Synyster Gates, Jason Hook and Andy James. In the field of music production I love Chirs Lord-Alge´s work, also Kevin Churko, Germán León and Halley Jaimes.

  15. Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.

  16. A: I do arranging, recording, mixing, mastering and sound design on demand. I always strive to have a good working relationship with my clients and I put all my effort into ensuring that they leave happy with the result.

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This piece was made by myself as a preview of my work as a composer and performer

I was the producer, recorder and mixer in this production

Terms Of Service

We will make revisions as necessary until you, as the client, are satisfied. I typically answer your request within 24 hours. Costs can be elevated with special requests, like extra or longer tracks.

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  • Schecter Banshee Elite 7FRS
  • Launchkey Mini MK 3
  • KRK Monitors
  • Desktop iMac
  • Ibanez Steel Acoustic
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