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
Would love to hear from you. Click the contact button above to get in touch.
315 Reviews - 52 Repeat Clients
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check_circleVerifiedThe Best Musician i have worked with !!!!
check_circleVerifiedI'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.
check_circleVerifiedI've done 18 songs with Marcelo so far and he always delivers top quality drum takes. highly recommended!
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Marcelo has been a great help with editing and quantising some timing on live recorded tracks. He's efficient and professional! I would recommend him :)
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I've lost track of how many songs I've had the opportunity to work on with Marcelo - every one has been amazing. He's a terrific drummer and always has the right parts for the right times. I enjoy working with him and highly recommend it!
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 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
