Bassline recordings

Q: Tell us about your studio setup.

A: In my studio work with a Focusrite 2i4 audio interface, Adam Audio monitors, Rode and Shure microphones (if miking is necessary, in this case I use a Fender Rumble amp). As a preamp for my bass, I use an Avalon U5 preamp and Aguilar Tone Hammer. My basses are Fender Am Std JAZZ BASS and a P Bass, which provide a very good quality sound.

Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.

A: I create and record basslines.

Q: How would you describe your style?

A: my style is "fingerstyle bass" with South American folk influences.

Q: Which artist would you like to work with and why?

A: I would like to work with artists committed to music and who transmit emotions with it. That that essence is not lost in the productions and that they help me to learn through their music.

Q: Can you share one music production tip?

A: In recent years I have worked in electronic Tango and Argentine Folk Music, but beyond the genres I like to contribute "my touch" to different types of music, giving it a different character to what is usually heard as "normal". I consider that I can contribute a distinctive sound beyond genre.

Q: What type of music do you usually work on?

A: I work in electronic Tango, traditional tango, Argentine Folk Music, Funk Music, Latin fusion music, rock, reggae, but beyond the genres I like to contribute "my touch" to the different musics, giving it a different character to what is usually hear.

Q: What's your strongest skill?

A: Bass fingerstyle with "groove"

Q: What do you bring to a song?

A: I contribute what is necessary to sustain the harmony, give body to the bases and make the melodic instruments and voices shine.

Q: What's your typical work process?

A: I analyze the song for harmony and melody and search for the bass line that is needed. I try various ideas until I reach the final bassline. When it's ready, I re-record in one take so that it has more "groove"

Q: What other musicians or music production professionals inspire you?

A: I am inspired by the bassists Abraham Laboriel, Paul Turner, Pino Paladino and the Argentine bassist and teacher Andres Rotmistrovsky

Q: What advice do you have for a customer looking to hire a provider like you?

A: That you choose for the commitment of the person, the recommendations of the artists with whom he worked and for the good audio. Obviously try working with me, you will not regret it.

Q: If you were on a desert island and could take just 5 pieces of gear, what would they be?

A: Fender P Bass, Audio Interface, Mac, Headphones and some good sunglasses.

Q: What was your career path? How long have you been doing this?

A: I have played bass for 20 years. My work as a bass player was mainly to play live, which gave me an experience in quick problem solving, which I have applied in recording studios. I have played in different projects of various genres (Tango, Electronic Tango, Rock, Funk, Uruguayan Candombe, Argentine Folklore, Bossanova), in the South and Central Argentina. In 2018 I made a tour of Europe (Portugal, Spain, Greece and Macedonia) playing Tango and Argentine Folklore, performing at international festivals. Since 2021 I live in Berlin and have already toured Germany with the band Blind Spot, played at summer festivals in Germany with Barbie Williams, played in different clubs in Berlin with Mate RAiz (Folk and Tango) and with Vassel and Rooby (Pop music).