Professional Sound Engineer

Q: Tell us about a project you worked on you are especially proud of and why. What was your role?

A: One project I’m especially proud of was working on songs for The Blues Standard Series by City Blues Connection, which later charted in Blues and Jazz rankings. I contributed parts of the engineering process, including setup, vocal tuning, and rough mixes. Being part of a project that reached international recognition showed me how important precision and detail are in engineering.

Q: What are you working on at the moment?

A: I’m currently working on a top-secret mixtape project for the German-speaking market – pushing boundaries in sound and vocal production.

Q: Is there anyone on SoundBetter you know and would recommend to your clients?

A: I’m new to the platform, but once I connect with great professionals here, I won’t hesitate to give them their flowers and recommend them to my clients.

Q: Analog or digital and why?

A: Both have their pros and cons, but I lean more toward digital. The ability to save sessions and recall mixes instantly is a huge advantage, while with analog you need to rebuild settings manually.

Q: What's your 'promise' to your clients?

A: My promise is to always give my best, listen carefully, and adapt to each client’s wishes. I aim to deliver a mix that feels true to their vision and ready for release.

Q: What do you like most about your job?

A: What I like most is the freedom to be creative – every song is unique, and I get to shape the sound in a way that connects with people while still bringing the artist’s vision to life.

Q: What questions do customers most commonly ask you? What's your answer?

A: Most clients ask how many revisions are included and how fast I deliver. My answer: usually 2–3 revisions are included, and I deliver within 3–5 days depending on project size.

Q: What's the biggest misconception about what you do?

A: Many think I only live for music and spend every second in the studio. Yes, I work a lot and music is my passion, but I still keep a balanced life outside of it - that balance makes my work even better.

Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?

A: I ask about the artist’s vision, preferred references, and the feeling they want the song to create. I also check technical details like tempo, key, file prep, and how many revisions they expect.

Q: What advice do you have for a customer looking to hire a provider like you?

A: Be clear about your vision and share reference tracks. The more I understand your goals and sound, the better I can deliver a mix that not only meets but exceeds your expectations.

Q: If you were on a desert island and could take just 5 pieces of gear, what would they be?

A: I’d take my laptop, an audio interface, a good pair of headphones, a reliable microphone, and a power generator – everything I need to record, mix, and keep creating no matter where I am.

Q: What was your career path? How long have you been doing this?

A: I started engineering at 7 years old, and since then I’ve built my career step by step. I studied Audio Engineering (B.Sc.), worked 3 years alongside a 2× Amadeus Award-winning engineer, and have credits on 70+ released songs. From studio sessions to FOH live shows, music has been my full-time path for over a decade.

Q: How would you describe your style?

A: My style is clean, deep, and punchy while staying transparent. I focus on clarity and balance so every element shines, without losing the natural vibe of the track.

Q: Which artist would you like to work with and why?

A: I’d love to work with Young Thug because of his versatility. He constantly pushes boundaries with his voice and style, which would be inspiring to shape and highlight through engineering.

Q: Can you share one music production tip?

A: Focus on the source. A clean, well-recorded vocal or instrument saves hours in mixing. No plugin can fully replace a great performance captured with care.

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

A: I mostly work on Hip-Hop, Trap, Pop and R&B. Still, I’m versatile and open to all genres – from ambient trap to live band recordings – and adapt my workflow to fit the artist’s vision.

Q: What's your strongest skill?

A: My strongest skill is vocal mixing and mastering. I know how to make vocals sit perfectly in the mix – balanced, clear and dynamic – while keeping their natural character and emotion intact.

Q: What do you bring to a song?

A: I bring clarity, depth, and emotion to a track. My goal is to highlight the artist’s unique voice, balance the mix so every element has space, and deliver a polished sound that connects with listeners.

Q: What's your typical work process?

A: I start by organizing and gain staging all stems, then shape the sound with EQ, compression and effects. Vocals get special attention with tuning and dynamics. Once the mix is balanced, I master it for punch, clarity and streaming-ready loudness, while staying true to the artist’s vision.

Q: Tell us about your studio setup.

A: My studio is a fully treated room-within-a-room facility designed for precision mixing and recording. Monitoring is based on ATC SCM50s and Yamaha NS-10s, tuned with Trinnov calibration. I work with high-end gear including multiple Neumann U87/TLM103 mics, Metric Halo ULN-8 converters, and a flexible patchbay setup. Outboard highlights include stereo pairs of UAD 1176s and LA-2A Silver Face compressors, Neve 1073 EQs and pres, and a Lexicon 480L reverb. The space also features guitars, synths, amps, and a full drum kit – giving me both analog warmth and digital accuracy to achieve any sound an artist needs.

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

A: I’m inspired by engineers like Manny Marroquin and Mike Dean for their precision and creativity, as well as artists in Hip-Hop and Trap who push boundaries and experiment with sound.

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

A: Most commonly I mix and master songs, with a strong focus on vocals. I clean and balance the track, add clarity and punch, and make sure it’s polished, dynamic, and ready for streaming platforms.