Experienced session drummer, percussionist, and audio engineer. I'm ready to do my best for your music.
Hi, my name is Marcelo Effori (aka Loco Sosa).
I've been a professional drummer, percussionist, and music producer for 20+ years. My background music study includes several rock styles, African percussion, and Brazilian rhythms. I'm also a mixer/audio engineer certified by The Oxford School of Audio (OXSA).
I use Universal Audio Luna, Pro Tools Studio, AKAI MPC, Ableton Live 11, Steven Slate, FabFilter, Metric Halo, Softube, Plugin Alliance, and Universal Audio (hardware and software). I'll give you 3 revisions to get exactly what you need.
I'm endorsed by Techra Carbon Drumsticks.
Check out my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/Loco1969
Tell me about your project and how I can help, through the 'Contact' button above.
318 Reviews - 53 Repeat Clients
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check_circleVerifiedMarcelo proved to be the best choice for the second project as well. His patience and constant pursuit of the ultimate track is truly astonishing. The result is once again so close to my inner vision that it's almost uncanny. I can only congratulate everyone who has the opportunity to work with him.
check_circleVerifiedI've done 23 songs with Marcelo and every time, no matter what I throw at him - he makes the song better. Highly recommended
check_circleVerifiedMarcelo is an amazing drummer who knows exactly what each song needs...he's on all of my new songs for my upcoming album!
check_circleVerifiedThe Best Musician i have worked with !!!!
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I've done more than 20 songs with Marcello and he always delivers top quality drums and percussion. highly recommended!
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Beyond amazing. He knows what to do 100%
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Marcelo is definitely one of the best. He is true master of his craft!
check_circleVerifiedMarcelo is one of the greatest drummers I've worked with - he's knows when to play it tight, when to play it loose, when to play it hard and when to play it soft - he's got incredible feel for his kit. Look forward to each time I get to work with him! Highly recommend.
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Marcelo knocks it out of the park every single time. A pleasure to work with and a fabulous drummer.
check_circleVerifiedMarcelo is a true artist. After many years of working together remotely we finally had the chance to record live together. Marcelo brought the songs to a place that I could never accomplish alone. He is a shining light, a warm breeze and a force!! I am so happy to have created with him and even more happy to call him a friend.
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The best in the biz!
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Fantastic drummer with timely deliveries and great files - I've lost count of how many songs he's tracked for me...
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Marcelo is a great player with fantastic ideas,sound and playing technics !!!
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Marcelo is the golden goose of drumming... you can give him anything and out comes absolute gold. He's an amazing drummer and always looks for ways to improve a song. Love working with him!
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A Great drummer to work with .....
Good sound, awesome Ideas and a professional musician !!!
I would recommend him for any style of music !!!
Bravo Marcelo 
check_circleVerifiedGreat as always!
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Marcelo is an amazing drummer, every new song we work on he continues to blow me away. He has great ideas and knows where to take the song. I wished I had more listeners if only to hear his handywork!
check_circleVerifiedMarcelo is the absolute master of percussion 🪇
I have been working with Marcelo since 2017 and what a pleasure it is, to have such a professional musician performing on my music.
If you are thinking of employing Marcelo then do it know, you will not regret it.
Until next time mistro.
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the best!!
check_circleVerifiedMarcelo is consistently professional, punctual and great at what he does! I highly recommend working with him.
Interview with Marcelo Effori
Q: Is there anyone on SoundBetter you know and would recommend to your clients?
A: I have excellent recommendations for you: https://soundbetter.com/profiles/114527-chris-garcia https://soundbetter.com/profiles/11728-dave-parra-%7C-wall-of-sound https://soundbetter.com/profiles/251477-cecilia-garcia https://soundbetter.com/profiles/396130-cuca-ferreira https://soundbetter.com/profiles/140170-fabio-sá
Q: What are you working on at the moment?
A: I'm working as a drummer, percussionist and music producer on Lu Horta's new album, playing live with Chico Salem, Fabio Goes, Vanguart, and Meno Del Picchia. I'm also recording drums and percussion as a freelancer :)
Q: What's your 'promise' to your clients?
A: I will do my best to deliver exactly what you want for your project. And I will keep an open line of communication throughout the entire process.
Q: What other musicians or music production professionals inspire you?
A: Ringo Starr, Stewart Copeland, Dave Grohl, Taylor Hawkins, Steve Gadd, Vinnie Colaiuta, Trevor Horn, Tchad Blake, The Black Keys, Vulfpeck, Manny Marroquin, Dave Pensado, Earth Wind &Fire, David Bowie, Daft Punk, Mick Guzauski, Pharrell Williams
Q: What's your strongest skill?
A: Experience, passion & dedication.
Q: What do you bring to a song?
A: I can fit in and contribute.
Q: If you were on a desert island and could take just 5 pieces of gear, what would they be?
A: Cocktail Kit + Beach Umbrella
Q: Tell us about a project you worked on you are especially proud of and why. What was your role?
A: I worked and still working with a great Brazilian singer/songwriter and body percussionist called Lu Horta. Everything she did since 2001, I am very proud of. I worked (and still working) as a recording engineer, music producer, drummer, and percussionist.
Q: How would you describe your style?
A: Alternative rock drummer, with a lot of Brazilian music in the background. I was a teenager on the 80's and got a lot of rock influences from that time. On college, I discover and studied a lot of Brazilian rhythms, including Bossa Nova. This is my basic musical mix.
Q: Analog or digital and why?
A: BOTH. I love both.
Q: What do you like most about your job?
A: Make people happy doing my work (that I love), and at the same time, being myself.
Q: Can you share one music production tip?
A: Take the best of whatever piece of gear you have. It aways has more than you think. Push it :)
Q: What's your typical work process?
A: Communicate - play along - play along - play along - RECORD
Q: What was your career path? How long have you been doing this?
A: I've been working as a professional drummer since 1991, and as a music producer and sound engineer since 2001.
Q: What type of music do you usually work on?
A: Alternative Rock, Alternative Folk, Rock, New Metal, Brazilian Music
Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.
A: Live drums & percussion tracks. Music Production and Mixing.
Q: Tell us about your studio setup.
A: Working with Pro Tools 12, Ableton Live 9 and Logic Pro X. Universal Audio Apollo Twin Interface + 4-710d A/D mic-pre. 10 track drum session. SM-57 and SM-58 mics on snare and toms, ATM25 on the floor tom, AT2020 overheads, MXL 1006 and an AT RE320 on the bass drum, Golden Age Ribbon MKII behind the drum set.
Q: Which artist would you like to work with and why?
A: PJ Harvey
I was the drummer in this production
- Live drum trackAverage price - $150 per song
- PercussionAverage price - $100 per song
- Programmed drumAverage price - $100 per song
- Mixing EngineerContact for pricing
- Time alignment - QuantizingAverage price - $40 per track
- Post EditingAverage price - $200 per track
- Vocal TuningAverage price - $50 per track
High-resolution multi-tracked drums (10 channels) and/or percussion. Three revisions. I'll be glad to video call if needed.
- The Police
- Foo Fighters
- PJ Harvey
- Universal Audio 4-710
- Apollo Twin Duo
- Focusrite Tone Factory
- Istanbul Mehmet Cymbals
- MIJ drum set (60's)
- Tama piccolo steel snare
- Ludwig Acrolite 70's snare
- Odery custon made wood snare 90's 14" x 8"
Same track -> live drums + percussion = 170.00
- New drum along video on my YouTubeAug 26, 2025
This time, I chose a Carl Carlton song. Here is the link:
https://youtu.be/DCHTsKSOBdQ?si=5Lu-ipra8ySAmFBF
- New video on my YouTubeJun 30, 2025
I love Benny Sings' songs, and I did a finger drumming video with one of his hits.
Here is the link:
https://youtu.be/zMkQYYuEkDc
- Recording drums for "The Muster Point Project"Mar 17, 2025
Kevin Franco is the master behind this project, and I feel very fortunate to be the drummer on this track:
https://youtu.be/Nq3zwkNraTM
- Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic drum coverJun 01, 2022
I found this drumless track of one of my favorite songs ever on the internet and couldn't resist...
https://youtu.be/v02xgzlTUJc
- Recording drums for Amp. Wole Oni (WOMP) via SoundBetterAug 22, 2020
Recording drums #32 - U and Me (produced by Amb. Wole Oni)
- Recording drums for Fernando BergaminiJun 11, 2020
New video on my YouTube:
https://youtu.be/LuHZ7RazOaQ
- New drum cover on my YouTube channel - Long Road To Ruin (Foo Fighters)Jun 01, 2020
Long Road To Ruin (Foo Fighters)
- New Recording Drums Video - Let's Dance (David Bowie)Jul 01, 2017
New video on my YouTube Channel! Check it out!
Let's Dance - David Bowie - Led Zeppelin - Rock and Roll play alongMar 22, 2017
I love John BonhamI love Led Zeppelinhttps://youtu.be/MHjVaMcVmpw
- New production for Lu HortaFeb 02, 2017
I was the drummer and sound engineer on this track:
https://youtu.be/UYIM9biKPm8 - New drums recording videoSep 24, 2016
Nerves by FGOES - Zonzo (2015)
Drums recording and mixing by Marcelo Effori (Loco Sosa)
https://youtu.be/y0LAHkOaHis
All other audio came from the original track produced by Dudinhahttps://www.facebook.com/buenafamilia/ - Playing percussion on Lu Horta's new video releaseJan 27, 2016
https://youtu.be/vrwYBA-oIIs
I also did the recording and mixing. - Tracking drums #4Dec 26, 2015
Overdubbing Seal's song Colour, from the album Human Being.
https://youtu.be/vQjg7jYrWkg - Tracking drums #3Aug 24, 2015
http://youtu.be/Rs8EK4a_x8c
- Tracking drums #2Aug 03, 2015
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wa1NVWMgWAU
- Tracking drumsJun 21, 2015
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WZJyi8TZ2jI
