Recording
Over the years, the recording process has been a constant evolution. New technology has made it easier for musicians to record music from their own home. That is why today more than ever, the expertise of an experienced engineer in the recording process will make all the difference. An engineer is crucial, from acoustical decisions in the recording space, to which microphone to use and
where to place it to capture the ideal tone, technology can never replace experience. My strategy for every recording is to first understand how the artist envisions their record, and from there make technical decisions to make their vision become a reality. Mixing
A mix engineer needs to incorporate the same attention to detail as an artist would put into a painting. The overall picture must be clear, but the depth and detail is what makes it a great mix. The proper use of compression, equalization, and other effects can take even amateur recordings and elevate them to professional standards. My techniques for mixing starts from first knowing how the artist's music is supposed to sound. Certain genres require tight bass and punchy drums to drive the record, while others require a more natural organic sound. From this understanding, every track can be adjusted individually and shaped into the desired record. Mastering
Mastering is the the final step a song goes through before it becomes a record. Most musicians who have done home recordings will share the complaint that their records do not sound as "loud" as songs on the radio. While in mastering the overall volume level is brought up, it is only a fraction of the work. The mastering process usually involves taking a series of mixes that make up an album or project and critically listening to be sure that every song sounds like it naturally belongs on the album. The end result is an album that can be played from start to finish without the listener having to adjust the volume or eq controls on their speakers.
