Two master degrees in electronic music and jazz guitar from the Conservatorium of Amsterdam. Professional pop recording/mixing/mastering engineer and producer with a big live room.
Experienced with folk-pop and electro-pop.
I will produce, mix and master my sessions and provide stems if needed.
I have a jazz background, so I can play multiple instruments (I'm a specialist in acoustic guitar).
I will provide the best sounding draft straight from the beginning by matching your reference tracks.
Work for hire.
Hit me up for price inquiries and questions, I'm open and flexible.
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Dario offered great communication and was very open to feedback.
Dario's strong musical background and fine ears blend together in uniquely beautiful productions. They are tasteful, direct and powerful. His strong sound trademark and production skills will enrich your music as never before! Highly recommended.
Dario is a highly intuitive producer, he has a natural feel for understanding what a song wants to be and has the skills and vision to bring it to life. Talented, communicative and easy to work with.
Tightest drum beats ever!
Dario perfectly blends his professional skills with a striking and fresh sense of creativity and musicality, he has tons of ideas in his pocket.
Highly recommended!
Interview with Dario Trapani
Q: What's your strongest skill?
A: hearing what a song needs
Q: Analog or digital and why?
A: analog synths, tape and pedals with digital processing
Q: How would you describe your style?
A: A woke Mac Demarco, acid-trip funk experience
Q: Can you share one music production tip?
A: quick small moves while mixing
Q: What type of music do you usually work on?
A: Indie and alternative electro pop
Q: What do you bring to a song?
A: I always aspire to unique sonic feel blending analog warmth and digital editing as well as clever harmonic development.
Q: What's your typical work process?
A: I usually ask for a draft of the music with chords and melody/vocals and I take it from there. Inspiration is taken from my client's reference tracks and communicating with them throughout the process is fundamental.
Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.
A: I provide ideas for developing songs draft until the end, full production and mixing
I was the Producer, Guitarist, Mixing Engineer in this production
- Full instrumental productionAverage price - $400 per song
- Mixing EngineerAverage price - $150 per song
- Mastering EngineerAverage price - $50 per song
- ProducerAverage price - $150 per song
- Podcast Editing & MasteringAverage price - $75 per podcast
- Acoustic GuitarAverage price - $70 per song
- Bass ElectricAverage price - $70 per song
- Charli XCX
- Phoebe Bridgers
- Steve Lacy
- Neumann U87
- AKG C414 matched pair
- 4x Sennheiser 421
- 2x Distressor
- 2x LA3A
- 2x 1176
- UAD apollo x8
- Vermona spring reverb
- Fostex R8
discounts when working on multiple songs or tasks