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I’ve been fortunate to work alongside some of my musical idols, and that’s definitely one of the highlights of my career. I am currently mixing FOH for Megadeth, which has been an exciting experience. Over the years, I’ve toured with renowned bands, including Sepultura, Meshuggah, Motörhead, Juanes, and Devin Townsend.
In the studio, I’ve worked on Sepultura`s concept albums Dante XXI and A-Lex, De La Tierra’s self-titled debut album De La Tierra and their third album De La Tierra III, Devin Townsend’s live album Devolutions #3: Empath Live in America, and more recently on Juanes’ collaboration for the Metallica Blacklist album.
De La Tierra - De La Tierra and De La Tierra III
Devin Townsend - Devolutions Series #3 Empath Live in America
Juanes - Enter Sandman - The Metallica Blacklist
Sepultura - Dante and A-Lex
I often recount that the most important years of my career started when I turned 13 and I got my first guitar, despite having no knowledge of music or an idea of how to play the instrument. Determined, I spent years relentlessly attempting to learn it by ear. I was into Metal and I would literally try to play everything I was listening to at the time. This pursuit not only taught me how to play but also trained my ears for something that was yet to come. So later on when I ventured into recording, those years served me as a compass, helping me to chase the sound I envisioned.
I could go over a list of the artists and albums I grew up listening to and somewhat influenced me, but I must confess that one of the most significant influences came from a childhood friend who I met thru music. This guy excelled in anything he set his mind to. I was constantly amazed by his ability of either playing anything by ear or learning a new skill, I can say that witnessing his dedication and talent continues to be a source of motivation to this day.
Sometimes the transition between returning from a long tour and diving into a studio project, or vice versa, can lead to some frustrations.The dynamics and mindset required in these two distinct worlds are quite different, and it takes me a few days to adjust and immerse myself in either one.
Live sound: I rely on the DiGiCo Quantum 338 console for mixing Megadeth live, along with Waves Plugins and Rupert Neve Designs outboard.
Studio: In the studio I use a hybrid setup, combining the benefits of ProTools and plugins with analog summing and outboard gear. Some of my favorites include UAD Neve33609, 1176 Classic Limiter Collection, Waves Abbey Road TG Mastering, Plugin Alliance SSL9000J, Blackbox HG-2MS, Rupert Neve Designs 5059 Satellite, Empircal Labs Fatso and Distressor, SSL Bus Compressor, SSL Fusion.
Do the best you can with what you have. Always keep a good attitude and always be respectful. Learn how to be part of the solution, not the problem.
I have always enjoyed using headphones to check my mixes, sometimes depending on the project I even start a mix on headphones.
For the past several months, my Audeze MM-500 have become an invaluable asset in my gear list. Whether I’m checking low end, stereo imaging or finishing entire mixes, their reliability and consistency give me the confidence that my work will translate across all platforms.
