Leonardo Catani DDR on SoundBetter

Mixing and mastering that makes your music stand out on Spotify, radio, and beyond.

I’m a mixing and mastering engineer with 15 years of experience working with artists across Pop, Rock, Hip Hop/Trap, Urban, R&B. In my studio, I’ve helped musicians transform their raw recordings into professional, polished releases that stand out on streaming platforms and radio.

My approach is both technical and musical: I focus on delivering clarity, balance, and energy, while respecting the artist’s vision and unique sound. Whether you need a clean mix, a loud and competitive master, or subtle improvements to bring out the best in your track, I’ve got you covered.

Services include:
– Professional mixing
– Mastering for streaming and radio
– Vocal tuning and editing (optional)
– Unlimited revisions until you’re fully satisfied

Let’s work together to make your music sound its absolute best.

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Interview with Leonardo Catani DDR

Q: Tell us about a project you worked on you are especially proud of and why. What was your role?
A: There are many projects I’m proud of, but one recent highlight is a track I produced for the soundtrack of an Italian film by Leonardo Pieraccioni.
Q: What are you working on at the moment?
A: Several productions and albums where I’m involved in both songwriting and mixing/mastering.
Q: Is there anyone on SoundBetter you know and would recommend to your clients?
A: I don’t know anyone personally.
Q: Analog or digital and why?
A: Both have unique advantages. I believe the best results come from combining them and taking the best of both worlds.
Q: What's your 'promise' to your clients?
A: To always give 100% and bring their project as close as possible to their expectations.
Q: What do you like most about your job?
A: Turning a demo into a professional product, and making mixes sound great.
Q: What questions do customers most commonly ask you? What's your answer?
A: They often ask me to make their tracks loud but still dynamic and balanced. My answer is always: “Yes!”
Q: What's the biggest misconception about what you do?
A: That we can endlessly change the original source material. We can enhance it—sometimes dramatically—but there are always limits.
Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?
A: I ask about their background, what they want to communicate, and their main artistic references.
Q: What advice do you have for a customer looking to hire a provider like you?
A: Look for someone who is not just a technician, but also has an artistic approach.
Q: If you were on a desert island and could take just 5 pieces of gear, what would they be?
A: A pair of high-quality monitors, quality converters, a Macbook, a Nord Stage 3 piano, and a Sennheiser MD-441 microphone.
Q: What was your career path? How long have you been doing this?
A: I’ve been working professionally for 15 years, but I’ve been playing and experimenting with music since childhood.
Q: How would you describe your style?
A: A mix of modern and vintage.
Q: Which artist would you like to work with and why?
A: Kevin Parker of Tame Impala, for his songwriting skills and his taste in sound design.
Q: Can you share one music production tip?
A: Pay attention to tonal balance. It’s crucial to get it right for the track and is often underestimated.
Q: What type of music do you usually work on?
A: Rock, Pop, Hip-Hop, Trap, Rap, World Music, R&B, Alternative.
Q: What's your strongest skill?
A: I’m passionate about crafting great vocal and drum sounds, but I also love shaping an overall modern mix that has punch while preserving musical dynamics.
Q: What do you bring to a song?
A: Both artistic and technical expertise to make a track as communicative and genre-appropriate as possible.
Q: What's your typical work process?
A: For mixing and mastering, I first focus on understanding the artist’s vision: what they want to communicate and the type of sound they’re aiming for. I often ask for references or premixes to guide the process. If I’m given creative freedom, I let the song itself guide me and always aim to add maximum value to the project.
Q: Tell us about your studio setup.
A: I work on a latest-generation Mac Studio, using a hybrid mixing approach with both plugins and hardware. My analog mastering chain helps finalize tracks, and I monitor on HEDD Type 20 Mk2 three-way speakers without a subwoofer.
Q: What other musicians or music production professionals inspire you?
A: There are many producers and mixing engineers, especially from the U.S., who inspire my sound. One artist I particularly admire is Kevin Parker.
Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.
A: I work on productions and arrangements, studio recordings, mixing, and mastering. Sometimes just editing. These services can be separate, or I can take care of an entire project from start to finish.