Seasoned trombone player with more than 100 recordings in many genre’s such as salsa, jazz, gospel, classical, etc.
Seasoned trombone player with more than 100 recordings in many genre’s such as salsa, jazz, gospel, classical, etc. You can provide sheet music and/or a track as reference. Work will be done soon and following your specifications. Recording will be done using a Royer R-10 microphone, and Apollo interface. Protools is the DAW of choice.
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Interview with Tito Planas
Q: Tell us about a project you worked on you are especially proud of and why. What was your role?
A: I was involved in the production of a broadway styke play for a Spanish arranger. Below is the link to their ad. I recorded the trumpet and trombone parts. This production has been in place for 2 summers in Spain, https://youtu.be/KfRyYdrER74
Q: What are you working on at the moment?
A: My band is producing a CD currently. I am creating all parts and recording all the trombone parts.
Q: Is there anyone on SoundBetter you know and would recommend to your clients?
A: No
Q: Analog or digital and why?
A: Digital - great quality work
Q: What's your 'promise' to your clients?
A: Best quality work
Q: What do you like most about your job?
A: I love pleasing people with my music.
Q: What questions do customers most commonly ask you? What's your answer?
A: Usually my customers focus on range of the instrument. My range is from low F (pedal tones) to double high F on top of the staff.
Q: What's the biggest misconception about what you do?
A: No misconceptions.
Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?
A: No questions.
Q: What advice do you have for a customer looking to hire a provider like you?
A: I have quality work, fast and done to give specifications.
Q: If you were on a desert island and could take just 5 pieces of gear, what would they be?
A: My trombone, laptop, mic, interface and headphones
Q: What was your career path? How long have you been doing this?
A: I have been producing and recording for over 15 years. I have been performing the trombone for over 30 years.
Q: How would you describe your style?
A: My style is free. I have a blend of many styles since I have performed with many bands and genres.
Q: Which artist would you like to work with and why?
A: i would love to work with anyone. I truly loce to record.
Q: Can you share one music production tip?
A: I keep approximately 1 foot away. I also keep levels at approximately 14 db
Q: What type of music do you usually work on?
A: Salsa, jazz, gospel
Q: What's your strongest skill?
A: Performance
Q: What do you bring to a song?
A: I put my feel and over 30 years of experience. I love to solo and have been highlighted in many recordings. I also have my own band - Orquesta Afinke www.afinke.com
Q: What's your typical work process?
A: I usually get a track to record over and music. The client often provided BPMs of a song as well as specifications for recording (bits and hertz they would like the piece returned.)
Q: Tell us about your studio setup.
A: I have an Apollo Quad ran on a Mac Mini. I use various mics but usually a Royer R-10 for my recordings.
Q: What other musicians or music production professionals inspire you?
A: I love all salsa musicians, especially more modern like Soneros del Barrio and Spanish Harlem Orchestra
Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.
A: I can perform tracks using the trombone. I also play trumpet and saxophone. In addition, I can arrange pieces, especially Latin music and jazz.
