Hi 👋
I’m Deus, a mixing engineer working with artists around the world.
If you’ve got something you’re excited about and want to take it further, I’d love to hear it:
📩 [email protected]
Grassroots & emerging, local or virtual- send it through and we’ll see if it’s the right fit.
#mixingengineer
2025.
These #'s are a just testament to everytime I've shown up.
Multiplied by the times I've gotten lucky.
Subtracted by amount of times I've doubted myself,
On the basis of knowing how to use the formula to complete the question.
This year was a huge leap away from comfort and stagnancy.
I appreciate everyone on all levels, who choose to include me within their creative ideas.
With that being said-
Next year, I am aiming to be able to touch 200+ projects, on more succinct and impactful ways. Both as a engineer and studio facilitator.
I can't wait to hear what you guys come up with, living life in 2026!
1. Adjust your prerolls.
Start with a preroll based on the tempo and lyrics, then move it closer as the pacing tightens. Sometimes hearing a couple lines helps, sometimes it’s one line, or even just the last word if there’s enough space musically.
2. Comfort & performance are everything.
While listening through scratch takes and warmups, spend time understanding the intention behind the record with the artist. Whether that’s the meaning of the lyrics or simply where the energy of the voice should be coming from.
3. Use a mix of full passes and punch-ins.
Full takes can capture momentum and emotion, while punch-ins help dial in specific moments with more focus and precision.
4. Don’t overthink editing while recording.
Prioritize getting the performance first. Most comps and edits come together naturally afterward. And don’t be afraid to tune a note or two if the emotion and energy are right.
5. Gear matters- but only when it serves the performance.
The right mic chain, compression, and tone choices can elevate a great vocal, especially when they fit the genre and approach of the artist. Committing on the way in with things like a tracking compressor or driving a preamp in its sweet spot can do a lot of the heavy lifting before the mix even starts.
"Big Business" LP
Out Now
Big congratulations to @wanderinglex for his debut LP release. This seventeen track record has been the product of five years of traveling around the world; from London UK, to Kuwait, Kelowna to Philadelphia, Kenya to Costa Rica, documenting the growth of his business through his life-long dedication to the musical arts.
Lex: Executive Production, Engineering, Programming
Derrick Sab: Guitars, Primary & Bg Vocals
Steven Zhu: Piano
Kit Dellow Jones: Trumpets
Bg Vocals: too many to list!
Featured Artists: Derrick Sab, Jiggy
Austin "Deus" GM: Arranger, Engineering, Mixing
Greg Mindorff: Stereo Mastering
Studios: The Vault, Suite Sound Labs ..
Released via: Hungry Ghosts
#wanderinglex #bigbusinessalbum
‘On Time!’ drops July 10th! Full length collaboration project with @beatsby40k 💿
Some old, lots of new , so proud to release this body of work. Shoutout the whole team that worked incredibly hard to bring this to life 🤞🏻
“Don’t Fight Me” with @teongibbs100 drops May 29th!
Let’s , GOOOOOO 🤍
Pieces That Make The Record:
Vocal Production Edition
Have a look at some of the layers and sends underneath the Ld Vocals that represent the individuality of this track.
The recording session itself is also available to watch on The Vault YT Channel.
#SIG.Raiderboi
"Sick" - Caveman Casanova
Out now
Production by Momin Ashfaq
Engineering by Austin "Deus" GM
Mix and Mastering by Nate Down @ Up In Arms Studio
Released via Neanderthal Records
#cavemancasanova
choppy choppy
here we go taking shit too serious again
Told You (feat. @_tragicallylit ) all plats ʘ‿ʘ
@deus.audio on the camera
#newmusic #indiemusic
EP: "No More Candles At Dinner" - Kidd Camo
Out Now
01. Elegant
02. Told You (feat. Satoshi Yano)
Production by Cam Elkin & Hayden Burton @ Vault22
Engineering and Mixing by Cam Elkin
Mastering by Austin "Deus" GM @ The Vault
Released via twenty two
#kiddcamo
"Rap Song" - Caveman Casanova (ft. Snak the Ripper)
Out now
Production by C-Lance
Engineering by Austin "Deus" GM, Snak
Mix and Mastering by Nate Down @ Up In Arms Studio
Studio personnel: Scott Fyvie
Released via Neanderthal Records
#cavemancasanova
