Working on Pop and Hip-Hop multi-platinum projects for Young Thug, 21 Savage, Enrique Iglesias, Jessie Murph, and on films like Deadpool, and for brands like Tom Ford and Shiseido, has led me to a fruitful and fulfilling career in mixing and mastering Grammy Nominated & Multi-platinum stories that turned into songs.
After moving to NYC from Bogotá, Colombia, I was mentored by Mark Christensen from 2011 to 2013, mastering for artists like Robin Schulz (Grammy-nominated Remix of 'Waves' by Mr. Probz), Trey Songz, and 50 Cent.
Working tirelessly in commercial studios in NYC since 2011, surrounded by Grammy-winning engineers, motivated me to dedicate myself exclusively to Mixing and Mastering in Stereo + ATMOS in 2014.
I've been privileged to collaborate with creatives like you, engineer for 400+ production teams worldwide, release my own records, and coach 100+ students on how to do the same. This experience has taught me the importance of genuinely connecting as creatives first to craft songs that capture your vision and convert new fans.
After the lockdown, with a deep desire to connect with new people in 2021, I joined Alex Tumay at DWSG to assist on releases for acts like Jessie Murph, 21 Savage, and Young Thug
Whether you're just debuting independently or have the support of a label team, my sole intention remains the same: CONTRIBUTE TO YOUR DREAMS AND PURPOSE BY CREATING WORK THAT IS DRIVEN BY EMPATHY, MOVES PEOPLE, AND IMPACTS OUR CULTURE.
My SoundBetter client, Prohaize, once generously wrote: "Contact Nacor for life-changing studio & engineering skills. He's incredible." If you’re ready to transform your journey, please tell me your goals for this year when inquiring.
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check_circleVerifiedWorking with Nacor on mixing 3 film score tracks was a real pleasure!
The communication was swift and easy. He understood that the director didn’t want dramatic changes and offered subtle enhancements that elevated the music, following my and directors feedback. I highly recommend Nacor for all of your mixing needs!
check_circleVerifiedNacor absolutely nailed the master on my track. His insight and expertise elevated the track tremendously, I highly recommend his work.
check_circleVerifiedNacor was one of the most professional mixing/mastering engineers we ever worked with. He really kept us informed during the whole process and was really keen to hear our thoughts and ideas. Also the mix/master he delivered is awesome, he was able to push our vision to the maximum! Definitely would love to work with him again!
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Nacor is the best. Extremely skilled and a joy to work with. Understands the artists vision, executes masterfully, explains everything so well. Highly recommend!
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Great master and more importantly, great person. Very communicative, got the job done and even lifted the track further.
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I've been working with Nacor for quite some time now and he doesn't disappoint! His skills and level of professionalism is on another level. He gives quality work and service that brings satisfaction to his clients.
check_circleVerifiedNacor set an impossible standard for mastering and I hope he will work with me again!
I've worked with a lot of engineers to master and they never seem to get it perfect. Nacor did and even offers different options to make sure its perfect for YOU.
I'd recommend Nacor to anyone who wants to master music correctly.
check_circleVerifiedMy second job with Nacor! Outstanding work! Exemplary! No revisions needed. He didn’t know that I was using his work as a benchmark to another engineer on soundbetter, who used to much compression. “Girl I’m Ghost” Tanuke ft. Styles P of the LOX drops 2023 @tanukemusiccompany (IG)
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Nacor is a great engineer and a lovely guy, very methodical, professional and efficient. He really is in touch with your expectations. I hardly recommend him.
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Nacor works super hard to get the best possible results. Patient and knowledgeable with an amazing ear. Couldn't ask for more.
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Nacor is the best engineer I've worked with to date. First and foremost, his mix and master capability is so good. My song sounds so clean I can't get enough of it, cleanest song on my discography (Seruksessions - Mamacita). Even aside from his proven ability, his patience and willingness to cooperate and bring the best out of you as an artist, going above and beyond what you signed up and "paid" for is incredible, he was teaching me as we went along. He clearly cares about the craft more than $
check_circleVerifiedNacor is not only a well knowledgeable, talented, and detail oriented engineer, he also has great communication skills! which is extremely important when picking someone on a site like this as it can be difficult to communicate sometimes. There’s not many I trust with my tracks as I strive for high quality work, but Nacor never disappoints! Look no further you’ll be glad you picked Nacor!
check_circleVerifiedNacor is 100% a life-changing engineer. Not only is he easy to work with and communicate with, but he's also willing to work around tight timelines. I was surprised to see how few revisions I needed with him; he seemed to crack the cleanest sound from the get-go; all while hyping up the project. Will definitely be working with him again and recommend him to everyone looking for a stress-free experience.
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Nacor was very patient, relaxed and a great listener. This is very rare in today’s short attention span society. Hired for some basic vocal tuning and look forward to using his services again in the future on my Simulated Recordings imprint. Highly Recommended.
check_circleVerifiedExcellent service, quick turnaround! Nacor was VERY helpful as well as professional. My project was completed quickly and the finished product came out better than I wanted. I would recommend him and I look forward to coming back. Thank you Nacor!
check_circleVerifiedNacor is an amazing mastering engineer with a great ear. He also promptly answers any queries and he works fast.
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check_circleVerifiedNacor was very patient and professional to work with. He truly took the time to try and understand what I was looking for in a mix. I would definitely recommend working with Nacor.
Interview with Nacor Zuluaga
Q: Tell us about a project you worked on you are especially proud of and why. What was your role?
A: Working on "Nos Fuimos Lejos" by Enrique Iglesias, Andra, and Descemer Bueno, marked a point of fulfillment in my career as a mixer and mastering engineer. I felt privileged to have the opportunity to work with these titans.
Q: What are you working on at the moment?
A: Having a blast mastering the album of the Music Tech senior class of Edward R. Murrow H.S
Q: What's your 'promise' to your clients?
A: The absolute best of me on each song I touch. I will make sure our experience working together is a remarkable time where we unveil the purpose of your music.
Q: What do you like most about your job?
A: The personal connection I build with each client and their craft.
Q: What was your career path? How long have you been doing this?
A: I started as an immigrant student, shadowing studio sessions while learning English at Engine Room Audio. After graduating in 2012, I became a part-time intern and got a promotion soon after to become a full-time Mastering Assistant. Later on, I was promoted to become Operation Manager in 2015 and through that opportunity I discovered a strong passion for education becoming an Audio Engineering teacher to new students coming through the studio.
Q: How would you describe your style?
A: I like to craft clean and big-sounding records that translate effortlessly on any speakers.
Q: What type of music do you usually work on?
A: Pop, R&B, Hip-Hop, and Latin
Q: What's your strongest skill?
A: Artistic sensibility, emotional intelligence, and healthy communication.
Q: What's your typical work process?
A: 1. Get in touch with me to discuss your project. 2. Send assets 3. Make a deposit 4. Expect the 1st Mix or Master (Main Pass) in 4-6 business days.
Q: Tell us about your studio setup.
A: I run a Shadow Hills Console as the center of my mixing and mastering workflow feeding Pro Tools for mixing and Wavelab for Mastering through an Orion HD 32-ch AD/DA converter. My current monitoring includes Barefoot Footprint 01 speakers and Audeze LCD-x headphones.
Q: What other musicians or music production professionals inspire you?
A: Camilo, Jungle, and Pharrell Williams.
Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.
A: Multitrack mixing and stereo mastering for independent artists.
Q: What's the biggest misconception about what you do?
A: Clients don't hire me for my gear or to create a mix. Clients hire me because they respect my taste in music and know that I can help them make their music sound professional and well crafted.
Q: Can you share one music production tip?
A: When clients ask me how they can make their records sound bigger and more mature I encourage them to use the least amount of tracks in their arrangements. When I produce, I try to keep my track count as low possible and avoid layering unnecessary elements. Keeping things simple is certainly the key to massive/in your face records. The abundance of space within the production lets the mix breath and reach greater perceived loudness without having to max out your headroom or doing much EQ carving. In music, less is certainly more.
Q: What do you bring to a song?
A: A creative set of ears and a skill set that carefully crafts a story for each song I work on. A refresh and assertive sound.
Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?
A: I always ask people about their goals and needs on any given project, understanding people's background and dreams allows me to structure a plan and engineer the record with precision. Every project is DIFFERENT.
Q: Analog or digital and why?
A: Both, you can achieve incredible results in both domains if you are CREATIVE and experienced.
I was the Mix Engineer, Mastering Engineer in this production
- Alexandra Rotan - Ikke Sam De Andre (POP)
- Otto Botté - La Piel (POP LATINO)
- DJ Zenas - Like This (HIP-HOP)
- Mixing EngineerAverage price - $400 per song
- Mastering EngineerAverage price - $80 per song
- Dolby Atmos & Immersive AudioAverage price - $300 per song
For Mixing OR Mastering: Main Pass, DDP, and 2 revisions are included.
Additional Alternative Passes: $25/each
Additional Revisions: $45/each
Additional Mixed Stems: $120/song
- Equinox SHADOW HILLS console
- Antelope Orion 32 HD
- Barefoot Monitors
Exclusive deals for artists looking to release new music every 2-5 weeks.
- Mastering Mr. Muthafuckin eXquire's 'LIVE FOREVER' EPJan 19, 2016
eX stopped by the studio this fall to work on his highly awaited EP "Live Forever". This is the second release we work on together, and I can't wait for what's to come in 2016.
Jumping right away to the techie talk...
Continue reading at http://bit.ly/20cpAQl - Mixing and Mastering "El Dorado" by Alxandr NateSep 19, 2015
Music flows naturally when you learn the craft of songwriting. That was the first thought that came to me when Alxandr Nate played the rough mix of this song when we first met at the studio.
"Making his Booth debut today is..
Continue reading at http://bit.ly/1FTgnBe - SUMNER Debut Single "How to Stop"Aug 22, 2015
I have been away from the blog for quite some time and I couldn't think of a better project to come back to it than with a write up about Sumner's single record release...
Continue reading at http://bit.ly/1Lrcyu3 - Robin Schulz Grammy Nomination for Best Remixed Recording, Non-classical!Aug 22, 2015
Great things keep happening, today I simply wanted to share with you some great news. Mr. Probz (originally from Zoetermeer, Netherlands) is an extremely talented singer and producer that teamed up with German DJ and Producer Robin Schulz to make a fantastic remix of Mr Probz's album version of "Waves".…
Continue reading at http://bit.ly/1WLsJGj
- Mixing & Mastering Pool Cosby's New EP "Yesterday Was Months Ago"Aug 22, 2015
I'm so happy to be sharing some insights about this project. For me this one in particular is of the especial ones.
Let me start by saying that I had a blast working on this record and being involved at almost every stage along the making process. I remember like it was yesterday doing the first round of mixes with Joe Caravalho (producer)..…..continue reading at http://bit.ly/1JDrEwu
