Diego S.

Orchestrator & Music Engraver

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My passion lies in creating unique and captivating orchestral soundscapes for a wide range of mediums, from songs and video games to commercials, films, and music theatre. I am Diego, a Music Orchestrator, Arranger, and Music Engraver and I am here to help bring your musical vision to life.

🎧📝 MUSIC TRANSCRIPTION

✅ Services

▪️ Lead sheet w/Lyrics (English & Spanish no additional charge)
▪️ Full Band transcriptions (Guitars, Bass, Keyboard, Drums, Vocals)
▪️ Score & Parts preparation for Orchestra and Big Band
▪️ Transcription from MIDI files
▪️ Transcription from manuscripts or old scores (Urtext editions)
▪️ Instrumental solos transcriptions
▪️ Choral scores w/piano reductions

☑️ Other services

▪️ Piano reduction of orchestral scores
▪️ Transcription of music publications combined with texts (Scale Books, Instrument Methods, Research Publications)
▪️ Vector graphical notation for contemporary music
▪️ Virtual orchestral mockup of your score (FOR COMPOSERS)
▪️ Proof-reading of your score

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🎻🎹 ORCHESTRAL MUSIC COMPOSITION

✅ Services

▪️ Original orchestral composition in any style
▪️ New orchestral arrangements of an existing song/music
▪️ Orchestral accompaniment track for any song

☑️ Other services

▪️ Music synced to video
▪️ Music synced to live tempo recordings
▪️ Sheet music of the orchestral score
▪️ MIDI and project files

📁 Deliverables (always in lossless audio)

▪️ Master mixed track
▪️ Individual tracks (stems) for more editing control

🔎 Revisions

All orders include 1 (one) revision.

Please, send me a message to get a proper rate.

Let's get started!

I'd love to hear about your project. Click the 'Contact' button above to get in touch.

25 Reviews - 6 Repeat Clients

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  1. Review by Hank T.
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    Another great collaboration with Diego! I can always count on Diego to take my songs to the next level! Easy to work with and great communication! 5 stars for sure!

  2. Review by Darko Z.
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    Top quality...easy to work with. Always delivers

  3. Review by Wladimir S.
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    Working with Diego was a real pleasure! He communicated clearly, delivered fast, and produced high-quality results. His transcriptions and compositions were perfect. Highly recommended!

  4. Review by Darko Z.
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    Always a great experience and top job

  5. Review by Darko Z.
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    Diego is simply the best! My music has gone to other dimensions not possible previously to knowing and working with Diego.

  6. Review by Darko Z.
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    Excellent work. Very professional. Great communicator. Pleasure working with Diego

  7. Review by Hank T.
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    Another great project together with Diego! He complimented my song with an amazing arrangement that took the song to new levels! Always a delight working with Diego and hope to work together on many more projects in the future!

  8. Review by Hank T.
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    Another amazing track together with Diego! I've worked on many projects with Diego and he's featured heavily on my upcoming album! He always takes my songs to the next level! I highly recommend you work with him!

  9. Review by Hank T.
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    Another amazing project together with Diego! We've been working on several different songs over the last couple of years and the results are always amazing! Great communication and great results!

  10. Review by Gordon G.
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    Diego completed a full set of parts for a multi-movement piece for large orchestra and did a wonderful job on a short turn-around and was super easy and a total pleasure to work with, and he communicated clearly and promptly about any issues that came up along the way. Thank you Diego!

  11. Review by Preston W.
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    This guy is always fast and on point. I will be back for more!

  12. Review by Hank T.
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    I can always count on Diego to take my songs and make them so much better! I highly recommend Diego and his abilities!

  13. Review by Hank T.
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    Another awesome collaboration with Diego! Again my expectations where exceeded! Great communication and great results!

  14. Review by Hank T.
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    Diego knocked another one out of the park! I love working with Diego and he always surprises me and takes my song to a whole new level!

  15. Review by Hank Toet
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    I like all music and I love experimenting with different genres but working together with Diego on arrangements for my music gives my tracks a level of shine I could not do myself! He is a big part of my sound! and comes up with amazing arrangements. I highly recommend you work with him!

  16. Review by Hank T.
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    Another great collaboration!

  17. Review by Hank T.
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    I was absolutely floored and blown away with what Diego came up with! He took my song and brought it to the next level! it gave me goosebumps and moved me almost to tears! I can't thank him enough! Highly recommend!

  18. Review by PRESTON
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    Fantastic as always Diego

  19. Review by Preston W.
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    Diego was awesome. This is my second time working with him and I will be back for more!!!

  20. Review by Preston W.
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    Diego did an awesome job and it was done in a timely manner. I definitely will be using him again. 🙂

Interview with Diego S.

  1. Q: Tell us about your studio setup.

  2. A: Sibelius Ultimate for writing arrangements and engraving sheet music. // Cubase Pro for producing the orchestral tracks (MIDI programming & mixing). // My sample libraries include different products from: Cinesamples, Orchestral Tools, and Spitfire Audio.

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

  4. A: It really depends on the project. Usually, rock-pop songs, sometimes heavy metal songs which require a big orchestration, but also classical piano pieces turned into orchestral or cinematic arrangements.

  5. Q: What do you bring to a song?

  6. A: I give my sense of color and balance that enhances the richness of melodic top lines or add depth to the harmonic movement. I see the orchestra as a living organism that it's very flexible: powerful yet intimate if it's used properly.

  7. Q: What's your typical work process?

  8. A: 1. I get a source file that I analyze and study in order to understand its structure and musical content. 2. I make a "big picture" sketch, almost like a storyboard, where I imagine which instrumentation and texture fit each section of the piece. 3. I write the first draft. Usually, one minute of music to let the client have the chance to listen and give feedback (using mock-up sounds to avoid a time-consuming process). 4. I finish writing the arrangement and give the final touches. 5. I program the MIDI instruments and mix the track properly with sample libraries. 6. (Optional) I deliver stems and/or engrave the sheet music for live musicians.

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

  10. A: I generally do orchestral arrangements for different music styles, enhancing the client's original music with an orchestral/chamber textures. Sometimes the client wants the stems to add the orchestral soundtrack to their existing mix, and other times, they want only my orchestral track by itself. Depends on the project. Because I have a classical background, I write down my arrangement in Sibelius unlike other composers who only do arrangements by ear or by playing a keyboard. This gives the client the chance to purchase a professionally engraved sheet music of the project for recording or performing live.

  11. Q: Can you share one music production tip?

  12. A: Never modify a track in solo without listening to the result in context. Sometimes "exaggerations" are necessary to cut through the mix.

  13. Q: What's your strongest skill?

  14. A: I am very organized with my files, and I always use spreadsheets to register the steps I made with each project, as well as version numbers, feedback from the client, technical considerations, deadlines, etc.

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

  16. A: Besides great classical composers from the past, I really admire individuals who combine musical passion with education like Christian Henson and Anne-Kathrin Dern.

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Terms Of Service

This service includes an orchestral track with one revision (commercial license included). Deliverables: Master audio track + Stems. See extras.

GenresSounds Like
  • John Williams
  • Hans Zimmer
  • Thomas Newman
Gear Highlights
  • Cubase Pro
  • Sibelius Ultimate
  • Orchestral Tools
  • Spitfire Audio
  • Cinesamples
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