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Hi.

I am a mixing and mastering engineer. I also record bands in various spaces whenever the opportunity presents itself. I am based in West Canada (Vancouver/Edmonton), but I go wherever rewarding work exists. I hope we can work together.

What I Do

Mixing

I love taking on mixing projects, whether recorded DIY or at another studio with another engineer. For these projects it doesn't matter where you are located. You just send me files of each track (kick drum, snare drum, bass, guitar...) and I will send you mixes to listen to. Eventually you will say you like a mix a lot and that is that. IT'S ALL ONLINE.

Mastering

I started mastering my own music out of interest and sometimes financial necessity and now I feel like it's a service I can offer to the whole world. It helps that over the years I have acquired some really nice analog mastering gear. Just like a mixing project this is location independent. You just send me your final mixes and maybe a reference of what you want the album to sound like ideally and I will send you some test masters until you are satisfied and then we are done. Pretty simple.

Recording

I started out just recording (mostly my) bands way before I was any good at mixing, and definitely before I had a clue how to master. It is still something I LOVE to do, but running a real studio is not fun so I have moved into the nebulous realm of going to where bands jam or an empty warehouse to record. I have even gotten kind of good at it!

The point is, I can come to you. How easily I can come to you depends on how far you are from Vancouver BC. But let me know! I have a mobile recording setup that is actually top notch and a car that is good on gas. There are also planes I can ride to other places and gear that I can rent when I get there.... Endless possibilities.

PS-

I will ALWAYS do a sample track of mixing or mastering for FREE. So if you are not sure if you want to work with me the worst thing that can happen is I do a sample track and we just don't end up doing it. I want to earn your work/trust, not just take your money and have you live with whatever I was or wasn't able to do.

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Rates

In General

I have two rates. One per song and the other per minute of material. These rates accommodate a punk band with 20 songs in 20 minutes just as well as a post rock band with 3 songs in 80 minutes. It always ends up being whichever one is the best deal for you.

Mixing

$40/song OR $10/minute

Mastering

$20/song OR $5/minute

Recording

$100/day of my work.

I am pretty generous about rounding days down to half days and making things work with any budget. I am even more generous when I know I will be mixing and/or mastering the project as well.

If you want to rent out a studio or a space or some extra gear that is your call, but it's also your bill. I have enough gear to record pretty much anything so unless I am flying I have no need to rent most of the time.

I currently have a Vancouver studio available to book for $100/day. I will keep this updated and take it down if this is not the case anymore.

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My Work

Here are some examples of things I have worked on. The categories are pretty self-explanatory. I will be updating these regularly so check back every once in a while!

Recorded/Mixed/Mastered

Mixed/Mastered

Mastered

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Say Hello.

Please contact me about any projects we might work on together! I go out of my way to make things work out regardless of budget or time constraints.

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  • Phone: 778-321-4402
  • Email: sal@garbagemountain.ca
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