Violist, member of the Zagreb Philharmonic Orchestra. Chamber, orchestral, session musician.
I am Marko, a classical violist and string arranger. I'm an orhestral, chamber and session musician. I have been playing the viola profesionally in Zagreb Philharmonic Orchestra for the last 10 years. I was a member of the Zagreb soloists ensemble with whom I played over 500 concerts all over the world.
I specialize in arranging and recording string compositions, including one or multiple viola and violin lines. Whether you have an existing arrangement or need me to create one, I'm dedicated to enhancing your project with the highest quality of tone, recording precision, and emotional depth.
I'll begin working on your music promptly to meet your needs.
While I'm open to all genres, my strongest passions lie in classical and ambient music.
Send me an email through 'Contact' button above and I'll get back to you asap.
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Discogs verified credits for Marko OtmačićLanguages
- Croatian
- English
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check_circleVerifiedWhat a smooth project with Marko! He was a top professional, and his attention to detail is exceptional. Would recommend him without hesitation!
check_circleVerifiedMarko's playing is pretty great--as a top player it is technically excellent with warmth and feeling. He understands exactly what is required and would be an asset on many recordings. I highly recommend him. The piece was long, complex and somewhat atonal with a click track, and I couldn't be happier with the final result. I hope to work again with him.
check_circleVerifiedYes! Marko to the rescue!!! I was looking for a viola/violin to add to a piece and one of Marko's peers recommended him. Consider me lucky! Another good SoundBetter experience.
Marko is an outstanding violist with a beautiful tone and some really creative ideas!
I would highly recommend him for your sessions.Marko is extraordinary violist and session musician. I had a pleasure to work with him and I would recommend him for great musicality, tone quality and beautiful melody ideas!
Interview with Marko Otmacic
Q: What's your 'promise' to your clients?
A: I will do my best for your project and deliver the best possible quality of tone, recording quality, emotion...
Q: What do you like most about your job?
A: Creativity, the possibility of creating something beautiful,new, special and unique.
Q: What questions do customers most commonly ask you? What's your answer?
A: They ask me about my studio equipment. My answer: Sontronics STC-2 microphone, Steinberg UR 22 mk2 interface, Cubase 11.
Q: Tell us about a project you worked on you are especially proud of and why. What was your role?
A: There are many projects that I am proud of. I don't know which one to single out.
Q: What are you working on at the moment?
A: I am currently working on a string arrangement for one song for the musical group Duhovni kutak.
Q: Is there anyone on SoundBetter you know and would recommend to your clients?
A: I would recommend my colleague Emanuel Pavon, an excellent cellist and string arranger.
Q: Analog or digital and why?
A: Both. In both ways, the result can be excellent.
Q: What's the biggest misconception about what you do?
A: No misconceptions
Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?
A: Questions about the music they want to make.
Q: What advice do you have for a customer looking to hire a provider like you?
A: Feel free to describe everything you want for your song. And also you can give me some examples of your desires.
Q: If you were on a desert island and could take just 5 pieces of gear, what would they be?
A: Viola...
Q: What was your career path? How long have you been doing this?
A: I studied viola at the music academy. I am currently a member of the Zagreb Philharmonic. I was a member of the Zagreb Soloists, with whom I performed many concerts all over the world. I have been recording for a long time (maybe 10 years). I have recorded over 10 CDs of chamber, orchestral, pop and spiritual music. Two years ago I decided to make a home studio and record alone at home.
Q: How would you describe your style?
A: My style is simple, classic, transparent, spiritual. I love beauty in tone, melody and harmony.
Q: Which artist would you like to work with and why?
A: Perhaps one of most famous film composers...
Q: Can you share one music production tip?
A: While recording, be in the best playing shape.
Q: What type of music do you usually work on?
A: I mostly do classical music. Also film music, pop, spiritual music...
Q: What's your strongest skill?
A: Wonderful sound of the viola, emotion, musicality.
Q: What do you bring to a song?
A: I bring the final touch to the song. Something that makes the song better, more beautiful, more complete.
Q: What's your typical work process?
A: First, I listen a lot to the song I'm working on. I try to feel the vibe of the song and in my mind I put together melodies, harmonies, rhythmic ideas. In the end, I improvise and record various ideas. In the end, I come to the final arrangement, which I record in the best quality.
Q: Tell us about your studio setup.
A: My home studio equipment: Sontronics STC-2 microphone, Steinberg UR 22 mk2 interface, Cubase 11.
Q: What other musicians or music production professionals inspire you?
A: I love movie soundtracks. Ennio Morricone is one of my favorite composers in that genre.
Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.
A: I compose certain melodies or string arrangements that make the songs more beautiful and I record them in my home studio.
I was the Composer, arranger and player in this production
- ViolaAverage price - $100 per song
- String ArrangerAverage price - $100 per song
Delivery time is up to 7 days depending on the complexity of the project. We can agree on all the details before starting work on your song.
2 free revisions for each song.
- Viola
- Sontronics STC-2 microphone
- Steinberg UR 22 mk2 interface
- Cubase 11
