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Mixing FAQs

"Frozen" Pro Tools, Logic or Ableton sessions are preferred.
Wav files are also fine depending on the simplicity of the session.
See this File Delivery for Mixing section for more details

I charge an hourly rate of $80 USD/hour as of Jan 2024. 

A mix usually takes me an average of 6 hours, but can be more or less depending on how many vocal tracks there are. Mixing the instrumental only takes 1-2 hours on average.

Absolutely. Once I know what i’m working with, I can easily gauge how long I might need and quote a contractual price.

Yes, I can give a 15% discount on 5 songs or more, as long as they are sent all at once. Songs sent one by one or a few at a time thereafter, would not receive the same 15% discount.

Because everybody’s needs are different, every song’s track count is different, and I feel it’s fair and transparent for everybody. Major labels included. 
Flat rates can still be accomodated, however, the amount may be quoted higher to allow additional room for unanticipated time spent or more mix revisions out of my control.

Yes. Since I charge an hourly rate, if your song requires additional editing, then this is also done at that rate. Any work outside of strictly mixing, would need your approval first.

- Make sure the vocal recordings are as dry as possible to minimize/eliminate the time is takes to de-reverb and clean up less-than-ideal recordings. 
- Make sure the vocal recordings or instruments, are not clipping to minimize/eliminate the time is takes to de-clip. 
- If you are adept at tuning, aligning & editing your own vocals, then this can save time being taken care of prior to mixing.
- Lastly, making sure files are organized and named can help speed up mix prep.

A few years ago I’d say no, since it makes it harder to sit the vocals in a mix.
Now, thanks to AI software, if the multi-tracks to the instumental are unavailable, I typically split the 2-track into groups of stems in order to process the drums, bass, music, vocal, & sfx separately.

Not at this time

Mastering FAQs

Feel free and send the acap + instrumental, as well as the main wav file (with any mix bus processing) - minus any final limiters/clippers.
See this File Delivery for Mastering section for more details

I charge a flat rate of $160/song as of Jan 2024.

Yes, I can give a 15% discount on 5 songs or more, as long as they are sent all at once. Songs sent one by one or a few at a time thereafter, would not receive the same 15% discount.

Yes, I can provide DDP files for physical duplication.

Production FAQs

If you’re in LA, let’s connect!
If you’re elsewhere and want to collab, I do zoom sessions regularly.

Currently focusing on Pop, R&B & Rap.

Although I was never classically trained, I’m self-taught in playing guitar & piano.

I use Ableton Live for production.
I Started on FL Studio 7 in 2007, switched to Logic Pro in 2015, and then Ableton in 2017

I grew up listening to a lot of Three 6 Mafia, 2 Pac, Bone Thugs, Houston Rap, etc...those type of songs. Then once I started actually making music myself, I started really admiring the intracacies of modern pop music produced by the likes of Dr. Luke, Benny Blanco & Max Martin to name a few. These days, I’m really impressed with some up and coming producers/artists & even some of my own artist clients who also self-produce & vocal produce. I always have a lot of respect and admiration for those who can jump through the noise with their craft.

File Delivery FAQs

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