Long time multi instrumentalist, composer and producer, Matteo Papaiz is specialized in working for Singer Songwriters of different genres. From a strong Jazz and Brazilian musical background, Matteo brings many other different influences to the table when helping artists achieve their dream of recording the best music they can.
I've been a musician for 30 years, active in the instrumental jazz and brazilian music scene in São Paulo as a guitar player, bass player and drummer. I have a bachelor degree in electric bass from FASM college and a diploma as a sound engineer from renowned Instituto de Áudio e Vídeo in Brazil. I've been working around studios since the early 2000's, having collaborated with many great producers until I decided to start putting together my own studio in 2015, now located inside a bigger facility, where I record sessions for records and tv, compose music for artists and soundtracks, and produce, mix and master all sorts of projects.
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Interview with Matteo Papaiz
Q: What's your strongest skill?
A: I understand how a song wants to sound and I translate that into an artistic statement.
Q: Tell us about your studio setup.
A: I'm currently working with 8 channels, Tube Mic Preamps, I have a great selection of mics from AKG, Lewitt and Shure, and plugins from UA, Waves, Arturia and Slate. But the best part is I have a very good sounding room!
Q: Which artist would you like to work with and why?
A: I love working with young artists. They bring fresh ideas and are open to try new things.
Q: Can you share one music production tip?
A: I can share more than one. Play as many instruments, genres and repertoires as you can. Write music. Listen to music with non professional ears as much as you can. Have fun.
Q: What type of music do you usually work on?
A: Pop songs inspired by the 1970's, 80's and 90's, always with a twist!
Q: What's your typical work process?
A: I like to engineer inside the recording room mainly 'cause I record myself but also when I'm recording someone else I find it keeps me more focused, I am not a fan of control rooms and talkbacks! If a song sounds ready to record, after putting down some vocals and harmony to a click track or a drum programmed part, I like to sketch an arrangement (write down parts for musicians when necessary) and then proceed with the real recording and editing.
Q: What other musicians or music production professionals inspire you?
A: I'm a big fan of the old school guys. I try to keep their techniques in mind even when I'm working in the box 'cause I believe it keeps the work sounding real. I'm always researching 1970's and 80's producers and engineers and trying to find out how they used to work and what their mindset was.
Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.
A: I compose from scratch both songs or music when needed and record sessions of guitar, acoustic guitars, bass, double bass, drums, keys and voice for records, soundtracks and tv. As a sound engineer I record, edit, mix and master projects. As a producer I usually do all of the above.
- ProducerAverage price - $700 per song
- Songwriter - MusicContact for pricing
- Mixing EngineerAverage price - $250 per song
- Mastering EngineerAverage price - $100 per song
- Electric GuitarAverage price - $100 per song
- Acoustic GuitarAverage price - $100 per song
- Bass ElectricAverage price - $100 per song
- Mac M2 Pro
- Logic based studio
- Waves/Arturia/UA Plugins
- Bellari mic pres
- AKG/Lewitt mics
- Focusrite interface.
We can negotiate prices based on project and how many jobs I'll be hired for. Prices on list are full fees. I'm always up for making things happen. Let's talk!
- Edu & Bareta _Vol1 album is out now!Nov 18, 2025
I had the honor of producing the new album _Vol1 by brazilian composers Edu Marin and Bareta! Check it out!
- New singles coming every month!Oct 19, 2023
I am releasing an album of my own material, composed, recorded and produced in my studio. Check my streaming profiles to listen to the singles before the whole record comes out!
