GIVE YOUR SONG THE TREATMENT THAT IT DESERVES!
The mixing stage has an enormous impact on the way your song will be interpreted. While there is no substitute for a dynamic, exciting musical performance, a good mix can enhance every aspect of that performance so that the final result truly makes your song stand out.
The final mix will let you hear and discern all the separate elements with detail. It will add sonic depth, width, and clarity enhancing the overall picture and feel of your song.
Whether you recorded your music at home on modest equipment, or in a professional studio setting, my goal is to make your recorded tracks sound their absolute best, meticulously balanced, impactful, translatable to all listening environments, and most importantly, complementary to your song.
To me, a good mix exceeds your musical vision. I let your music dictate the choice of levels, processing, and effects so that the true emotional message of the song is conveyed to the listener in the best possible way.
MIXING INVOLVES...
- LEVELS AND PANNING
Controls and maintain the overall balance and width.
- EQ AND COMPRESSION
Fine-tunes and makes each instrument or voice distinguishable. Gives your music coherence, smoothness, presence, and clarity.
- REVERB AND EFFECTS
Creates a sense of sonic space or depth. Adds unique character to a track or instrument to create excitement in the mix.
- AUTOMATION
Infuses variation and extra detail in a project. Channels flow and create energy and movement in production.
Mixing Credits
Works Out
Frequent Asked Questions
HOW DO I PREPARE MY SONG FOR MIXING?
The best and safest way to prepare your stems for mixing is to bounce them all out as separate raw audio files (WAV or AIF) in the same sample rate/bit depth in which they were recorded without audio clipping.
First, take off all the processing you may have done. So no EQ, compression, or reverb/delays. If there are effects that are important to you, include a dry version and a version with effects of those tracks. Make sure you export tracks that are consolidated or bounced from the start point of your song. Check your DAW’s manual on how to do this. Label everything clearly so that a bass is a bass, and a guitar is a guitar, etc.
I ask that you also double-check your audio files before uploading. Reload them into a new Session/Project, checking that they are the correct placement and length, Also check that any crossfades have been included when consolidating or bouncing in place.
If you are using Pro Tools or Abelton live, you can send the session file (please include all audio files). The only thing you must do is convert any midi or virtual instrument tracks to audio because I don’t always have the same synths or sound banks.
Zip all files into a single archive and include a rough mix printed from the current version of the song.
DO YOU NEED DI-TRACKS OF GUITAR AND BASS?
Yes! I love DI-tracks especially bass! Also, I might want to re-amp or use an amp simulator on the guitar parts if necessary. If you can, always record a clean DI track along with any mic-ed up amps.
DO I SEND YOU A ROUGH MIX?
If you have one, please do! While not necessary, this can help me get a better understanding of how you’ve envisioned the final version of your work. Let me know what you like about it and what you don’t. I might want to go in a different direction, but if there are essential elements for you in the rough mix I will absolutely respect them.
SHOULD I SEND YOU A REFERENCE TRACK OR MULTIPLE REFERENCES?
Absolutely! Feel free to include any songs from other bands or artists that you want me to use as a mix reference. Having references from work that inspires your sound can be useful as I try to hone the overall sound and feel of your project.
HOW MANY MIX REVISIONS DO YOU OFFER?
I’ll send you the first draft and each song comes with 3 rounds of revisions. I encourage you to be as concise and specific in your original direction and revision feedback as possible. An extra fee will be billed for additional work after included revisions.
DO YOU ONLY MIX SPECIFIC GENRES?
Not at all. I’m well versed in a variety of genres when it comes to mixing. I am lucky to have been asked to work on music from a lot of different styles and backgrounds. I’m a music fan first and I work with songs that excite me.
Said this I don’t mix “Heavy metal, Hardcore, Punk, Rock etc…
CAN I HEAR A FREE SAMPLE OF MY MUSIC MIXED?
Unfortunately, I cannot provide free mixing samples since this significantly reduces my turnaround time. I pride myself on outstanding customer service, so rest assured you will love your final product (and remember you get 3 free revisions!).
WHERE ARE YOU LOCATED? CAN I ATTEND THE MIXING SESSION?
I’m based in London. Unfortunately, I do not offer the option of attended sessions at this time as this would drastically increase costs and impact workflow.
DO YOU MIX WITH ANALOG GEAR? OR STRICTLY 'IN-THE-BOX?
I’ve spent time working with both analog-hybrid and ITB mixing, and have access to both methods. They both have great traits, but due to my preferences, workflow, and a number of ongoing mix projects, I’ve currently been favoring ITB mixing. Every often I would incorporate outboard units into my mix.
DO YOU PROVIDE AUTO-TUNE ON VOCALS?
Auto pitch correction (Autotune style) is included in the mix package under request. Automated corrections can sometimes put small things in weird places, or even make things TOO perfect sometimes so it would be done gently. I believe these sorts of adjustments come out better when they are personally judged by the artist or producer and manually done to ensure it sounds natural and as intended.
I can edit vocals and do manually pitch correction with “Melodine” under request.
WHAT IF MY RECORDING QUALITY IS LESS THAN IDEAL?
Sometimes audio magic can be accomplished easily, other times it can be tough. I am able to remove background noises, bad frequencies, and provide many other special touches that can make the source sound better, although it is often better to re-record any trouble sections to ensure the best end result.
HOW CAN I HAVE A COPY OF THE SESSION?
Because I use a variety of different plugins and outboard units, this is not possible. Instead, I can “Stem/Track outs” all of your individual tracks. A stem is basically a “printed” version of, let’s say, the vocals. The plugins and processes I used on that vocals are “printed” to the track. That way when you open the stem in your software, you’ll hear the exact vocals used in the mix without needing the plugins. This process is repeated for each sound (track) in your song. Stem up has an extra fee.
DO YOU OFFER DEALS FOR MORE THAN ONE SONG AT A TIME?
Discounts on multiple songs can be certainly be discussed. Please note, discounts can only be negotiated in regards to full-scope projects (ie – an EP or album, not individual singles over the course of a year).
CAN I CONTACT YOU FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION?
Of course! Feel free to Contact Me for further information.
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