I mix and master song as well as clean up vocal for podcasts or any other Voice Over related projects. I also produce beats and custom background music for scoring in films and podcasts.
I have been producing mixing and mastering for over four years. I am proficient in most audio engineering projects and I am willing to take any challenge.
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Interview with Allen Troy
Q: Tell us about a project you worked on you are especially proud of and why. What was your role?
A: I worked on an Afrobeats-RnB project with an artist named R.Bonslag.We had nothing but a PC and a $5 pair of headphones. The vocals were captured on my phone and we had to use a blanket for sound proofing. I was responsible for producing the beat, recording the vocals, mixing and eventually mastering the resulting project. The quality was surprisingly good for a project of that calibre.
Q: What questions do customers most commonly ask you? What's your answer?
A: How long will it take for you to finish the project? At least 4-5 days + an additional 2 days for revisions.
Q: Which artist would you like to work with and why?
A: Burna Boy. He is very versatile when it comes to his beat selection and music style. On his album ''No Sign Of Weakness'' he features afrobeats, trap and even some Brazilian Phonk adjesent tracks. His versatility even shows through the artists he works with. Over the years he has worked with Ed Sheeran, Travis Scott, Sia, Stromae and even Shaboozey. I would like to work with him because I consider myself a versatile producer and I think it would be great to bounce around ideas with him.
Q: What are you working on at the moment?
A: Melody loops for my own use.
Q: Is there anyone on SoundBetter you know and would recommend to your clients?
A: No.
Q: Analog or digital and why?
A: Digital. Less expensive and more portable , you can work from anywhere with a power source.
Q: What's your 'promise' to your clients?
A: Your project will definitely reach its fullest potential quality-wise.
Q: What do you like most about your job?
A: I get to create. Just that. The power of creation.
Q: What's the biggest misconception about what you do?
A: That you need a fancy setup and equipment to make an amazing project.
Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?
A: Are you willing to change parts of your project or at least hear out my suggestions?
Q: What advice do you have for a customer looking to hire a provider like you?
A: Keep every file and sample you use well labeled. Label the tempo, the key and any other relevant information. This makes it easier on you when you work or when you collaborate with others.
Q: If you were on a desert island and could take just 5 pieces of gear, what would they be?
A: A solar power generation system...
Q: What was your career path? How long have you been doing this?
A: Originally I wanted to score for movies and series but after I worked with an artist on a project I grew to enjoy that connection and the creation process overall.I have been producing for 4 years and I enjoy seeing a project come together.
Q: How would you describe your style?
A: I am very versatile and I like blending different styles so I am very experimental when it comes to sound selection.
Q: Can you share one music production tip?
A: It's not about the Workstation, It's about the one using the Workstation.
Q: What type of music do you usually work on?
A: RnB, Afrobeats
Q: What's your strongest skill?
A: Music Production
Q: What do you bring to a song?
A: A song can be good but if the quality is poor people are less likely to take it seriously. That's were I come in. Bringing the best aspects of the beat and the voice and merging them into one cohesive project.
Q: What's your typical work process?
A: It depends on what I have to work with. -If I have vocals I can build a beat around them. -I can make a beat from scratch. -I also use samples from time to time. When it comes to mixing and mastering I just aim for the best quality possible.
Q: Tell us about your studio setup.
A: I'm am currently working from my college dorm room in Lishui, just south of Sanghai, China. I don't have a lot of hardware but I have everything I need to complete my tasks. I have a pc and a pair of headphones.
Q: What other musicians or music production professionals inspire you?
A: Metro Boomin , Dr Chaii , Pierre Bonne
Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.
A: I make beats , clean vocals and mix and master finished tracks.
