Specialized in recording melodies, improvised solos and horn sections. From a 1920’s dixie clarinet to a modern sax hook and everything in between. I have a great amount of experience recording and would love to be a part of your project!
I play soprano, alto, tenor and baritone saxophone, clarinet, bass clarinet, flute and piccolo. I also work with a great team of players to provide all the horns you need at the same place: Trumpet, flugelhorn, trombone, french horn, tuba, alto flute, bass flute and harmonica.
I record my woodwinds with AKG c414 condenser microphones and an Audient iD22 Interface.
You can ask me to play a specific line or you can ask me to create a melody or an improvised solo for your track. I can also compose, arrange and record horn sections with any combination of horns.
I guarantee professional quality work that will exceed your expectations and I can deliver your tracks really fast if needed.
Here's a short video reel: https://youtu.be/Q3ihRsdwsb8
You can find multiple samples of my work here:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCO6HKQbeGrT8h-iTspBki2Q
If you have any questions, I'll be happy to answer them.
Click the 'Contact' button above to get in touch.
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36 Reviews - 5 Repeat Clients
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check_circleVerifiedI brought in Patricio to play Sax, Clarinet and Flute and he's impressive with all three. It really added to the project and took it the next level. Great pro.
check_circleVerifiedBeautiful tone, did an additional take to give me EXACTLY what I needed. Fast turnaround. Couldn't be happier!
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I appreciated the quick turnaround. Recording sounded great.
check_circleVerifiedBrilliant... I had quite a specific project... bit weird, nostalgic vibe and Patricio picked it up right away. melody plus improv solo. first take made it into the song. Can fully recommend!
check_circleVerifiedPatricio played an awesome tenor sax solo on our song. He has a great understanding of harmony and had the right "jazzy ears" for our project :) The sound of his sax is very warm and clean, absolutely love his work.
Was a pleasure and definitely willing to repeat!
check_circleVerifiedIt was a pleasure working with Patricio!
Fast, communicative, but best of all, the alto sax track he recorded for me was awesome. :-)
check_circleVerifiedSuper happy with the saxophone take Patricio recorded for my track. Thank you! Would love to work on more stuff soon!
check_circleVerifiedWorking with Patricio was phenomenal. This was my first time using SoundBetter so I was nervous about putting my trust in someone over the internet to record parts for my score.
Patricio was easy going, fast to respond, helped with sheet music and arrangement suggestions, and, of course, performed his parts with passion and accuracy.
I highly recommend Patricio.
check_circleVerifiedWorking with Patricio was great! I asked him to play 2 subtle solo's and 1 improvisational solo on one of my longer prog-rock tracks, and he just nailed them. He sent me a couple takes so that I could have options. Awesome! I would definitely work with Patricio in the future. 5 Stars!
check_circleVerifiedPatricio was the first musician I had the pleasure of working with on Soundbetter, and I could not be more thrilled! He is an extremely talented saxophonist and the other horn players he works with were excellent! He is also very professional, efficient, and communicative. He got my tracks completed and returned to me very quickly, and was willing to make revisions as needed. Patricio is the first musician I will go to for any of my future projects, and I recommend him 100%! Don’t miss out!
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I've had an absolutely great experience with Patricio. He was quick to respond and deliver my tracks. He was truly professional and I highly recommend him to anyone looking for pro Clarinet and Horn tracks.
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Great player and person, he did an Amazing sax solo in one of our Song, with the perfect mood! We're really happy to have worked with him.
check_circleVerifiedFantastic work, Patricio is very talented and musical. An an absolute expert who imparts a special tone and emotion in to his playing that will elevate your music. Highly recommended.
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Patricio was great. He hit all my notes and delivered a professional sounding track on a really quick turn around. Would definitely hire him again.
check_circleVerifiedPatricio just executed another amazing job & fast too. If I could rate him higher than 5 stars I would!
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Great soloist, great job and a lot of availability!
check_circleVerifiedGreat work from a very talented Sax player!
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Worked very well, even suggested phenomenal musicians to contribute to the track, will definitely stay in contact!
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Knocked this project out on first try within a day with very quality work.
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Great to work with, fast turnaround, nailed 3 quality projects on first try, very talented-- I definitely will be returning for future projects.
check_circleVerifiedgreat professional, fast and accurate. great Patricio
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Perfect.
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Excellent musician and great communicator - Thank you Patricio !
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Very professional! Patricio performed even better than I had hoped for. He immediately understood the nature of the song and made a great performance. Also a very quick delivery time and a high sound quality of his recorded files. Very good!
check_circleVerifiedPatricio is for me a real musical encounter. Thanks to him to help my tracks climbing a step ahead.
check_circleVerifiedPatricio did a perfect job, and knocked it out in a matter of hours. Total pro!
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Another track with Patricio. Perfect wind ensemble played with flutes and clarinets, and a wonderful solo of bass clarinet! Beautiful.
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Once again Patricio did an amazing job! Such a professional besides being a very nice guy.
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When someone plays your music, sometimes there's a thrill. It's the case with Patricio and its fabulous playing. We are working on three tracks. In a hurry to do more.
check_circleVerifiedPatricio is a great talent, with exceptional ear. Easy and flexible to work with, even though my vision was kind of blurry. A dream!
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Patricio is an absolute professional and a great musician ! I would recommend working with him in a heartbeat.
check_circleVerifiedAnother perfect job - both times I've worked with Patricio, the first takes have been spot on. Not only that, but the recording quality is great (including the space he records in), and he was able to work with a super fast turnaround.
I very highly recommend Patricio!
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An absolutely stunning woodwind player! Patricio played 8 parts on a piece I'd arranged, including: piccolo, flute, clarinets, alto sax, tenor sax, and baritone sax. He played them all with real joy, and truly brought the song to life.
I wouldn't hesitate to ask Patricio for woodwind parts in future, and would highly recommend him for your project.
check_circleVerifiedPatricio is professional and a pleasure to work with!
check_circleVerifiedAnother great job with Patricio, and another great woodwind section - thank you Patricio!
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Patricio did a fantastic job performing a woodwind section on my song. He was friendly and quick, and the recordings were beautiful. Highly recommended to all! A+++++
Interview with Patricio Böttcher
Q: Tell us about a project you worked on you are especially proud of and why. What was your role?
A: I loved doing woodwind recordings for an Argentinian movie.
Q: What are you working on at the moment?
A: I'm working on a classical piece for saxophone quartet.
Q: Is there anyone on SoundBetter you know and would recommend to your clients?
A: Yes! Charlie R. is my best costumer out there.
Q: Analog or digital and why?
A: Not an expert on that.
Q: What's your 'promise' to your clients?
A: To deliver top quality sounding horns
Q: What do you like most about your job?
A: I enjoy the fact that I can set up my own schedule.
Q: What questions do customers most commonly ask you? What's your answer?
A: They usually ask what do I think about their track, and I try to be as honest as I can.
Q: What's the biggest misconception about what you do?
A: No idea.
Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?
A: What are they looking to add to their track.
Q: What advice do you have for a customer looking to hire a provider like you?
A: Be as specific as you can with what you want.
Q: If you were on a desert island and could take just 5 pieces of gear, what would they be?
A: I guess five different instruments.
Q: What was your career path? How long have you been doing this?
A: I've been doing recordings for more than 10 years.
Q: How would you describe your style?
A: Jazzy, creative, modern
Q: Which artist would you like to work with and why?
A: Magic Malik cause he's the best
Q: Can you share one music production tip?
A: For horn players, definitely get the best mic you can.
Q: What type of music do you usually work on?
A: I usually record over pop tracks, but also do classical stuff, jazz, rock, heavy metal and many more.
Q: What's your strongest skill?
A: Tuning, time feel and improvisation.
Q: What do you bring to a song?
A: The wind instruments that I record bring more texture and dynamics to songs making them sound fuller and creating a wider range of possibilities.
Q: What's your typical work process?
A: First I listen several times to the track that i'm provided, then I decide which instrument suits the track better, then I create an arrangement and then I record it.
Q: Tell us about your studio setup.
A: I use a Aston Spirit condenser microphone and I love it! I plug it into a audient id4 audio interface, I monitor myself with AKG 240 studio headphones and on my computer I use Ableton Live 10.
Q: What other musicians or music production professionals inspire you?
A: Magic Malik, Mauro Negri, Sam Most
Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.
A: I usually record saxophone solos, lead melodies, or full horn sections
