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Carlos Mas: Having a Top-Down Mixing Approach


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With over a decade of experience, Carlos Mas is a Grammy and 2x Latin Grammy nominated, Juno Award winner, and Billboard charting Engineer, Mixer, and Producer. His portfolio includes collaborations with renowned artists such as: Roger Waters, Mötley Crüe, YUNGBLUD, MGK, Stormzy, Brent Faiyaz, Jessie Reyez, Summer Walker, Chase & Status, Gordon Raphael, Mahalia, Kojey Radical, Hybrid Minds, NAMES, Gran Radio Riviera, Famasloop, Gustavo Casas y los que buscan, Rafa Pino, Orbital and Tendai.

He was born and raised in Caracas, Venezuela, where his love for music blossomed amidst the rich cultural tapestry of his hometown. From an early age, he was captivated by sounds and rhythms, setting the stage for his future in the music industry.

Seeking to expand his horizons, Carlos moved to Buenos Aires, Argentina, where he worked under the legendary record producer Tweety Gonzalez at El Pie Recording Studios. This experience was instrumental in shaping his skills and deepening his understanding of music production.

In 2015, Carlos relocated to Atlanta, USA, where he joined Jim Z’ Zumpano at ZAC Recording. His time in Atlanta marked a significant turning point in his career, allowing him to further refine his craft.

As a guitarist and synthesizer player, Carlos toured with the band Famasloop. His contributions in the studio with them earned him a Latin Grammy nomination in 2015.

In 2017, Carlos made another pivotal move to London, UK, where he established himself as an engineer at Strongroom Studios. This role has enabled him to collaborate with a diverse range of artists.

IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN:

  • Staying focused and strong throughout your career, even when things get challenging
  • Establishing the “sound” of a record
  • Why reference tracks aren’t always the most helpful thing to use
  • The Brian Eno card trick for music production
  • Dealing with the egos of artists
  • Working with Mötley Crüe and Bob Rock
  • Top-down vs bottom-up mixing
  • A breakdown of his master buss chain
  • Using high ratios on your master buss compressor
  • What to listen for when working with saturation tools
  • How to make bass stand out on small speakers

To learn more about Carlos Mas, visit: https://www.carlos-mas.com/


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