Emmanuel SOLERA on SoundBetter

Guitarist for over 30 years and sound technician, I love creating lyrical parts, particularly in Rock and Folk styles.

Hello Everyone!
My name is Emmanuel SOLERA.

I've been a guitarist for over 30 years and a sound technician.

I enjoy listening to and playing all genres, with a particular affinity for rock (and all related styles) and folk.
I have an arsenal of guitars because I like to have a wide palette of colors to create a very rich and varied soundscape on the songs.

Trained at the SAE Institute in Paris, having been a record producer, and working in my own home studio, I am qualified and equipped to record your future guitar parts in excellent conditions.

So don't hesitate to contact me if you'd like to discuss your project ; I look forward to working with you!

Bonjour à tous !
Je m’appelle Emmanuel SOLERA.

Je suis guitariste depuis plus de 30 ans et technicien du son.
J’aime écouter et pratiquer tous les genres avec des affinités pour le rock (et tous les styles autour) et la folk.
J'ai un arsenal de guitares car j’aime disposer d'une grande palette de couleurs afin de créer un habillage sonore très riche et varié sur les chansons.
Formé à la SAE Institute de Paris, ayant été réalisateur de disques et travaillant dans mon propre Home Studio, je suis qualifié et outillé pour enregistrer vos futures parties de guitare dans d’excellentes conditions.

Alors n’hésitez pas à me contacter si vous voulez discuter de votre projet, il me tarde de travailler avec vous !

Send me an email through 'Contact' button above and I'll get back to you asap.

Languages

English
French

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Interview with Emmanuel SOLERA

Q: Tell us about a project you worked on you are especially proud of and why. What was your role?
A: To mix an album with Dyango as a guest (20 million records sold, 55 gold and 40 platinum discs).
Q: What are you working on at the moment?
A: I work on my own projects as a composer and arranger, and songs for French singers.
Q: Is there anyone on SoundBetter you know and would recommend to your clients?
A: Not yet.
Q: Analog or digital and why?
A: Digital : infinite multitrack recording, the edition is perfect, the sound quality, the abundance of material, much less expensive to buy, automations, etc…
Q: What's your 'promise' to your clients?
A: To do the best I can to serve the songs respecting the client's artistic expectations.
Q: What do you like most about your job?
A: Independance, to contribute to a musical project, and I just love music and all my guitars.
Q: What questions do customers most commonly ask you? What's your answer?
A: About delivery time and revisions : 3 days and 3 revisions.
Q: What's the biggest misconception about what you do?
A: I’m not producer.
Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?
A: What are their reference music? Who do you want it to sound like?
Q: What advice do you have for a customer looking to hire a provider like you?
A: To not hesitate to contact me ; I am available and quick to respond.
Q: If you were on a desert island and could take just 5 pieces of gear, what would they be?
A: Computer, interface, headphone, guitar and microphone.
Q: What was your career path? How long have you been doing this?
A: I have been playing guitar for 31 years and recording in my home studio since 1995. I was guitar teacher, voice teacher, sound engineer and session guitarist more than twenty years ago in several professional recording studios.
Q: How would you describe your style?
A: Lyricism, melodic quality, richness of arrangements are what I look for the most.
Q: Which artist would you like to work with and why?
A: Songwriters who seek to professionalize their project and expand their songs.
Q: Can you share one music production tip?
A: Nowadays, to work with amp and pedals simulation is extremely versatile, non-destructive, and cheap.
Q: What type of music do you usually work on?
A: Rock & Folk songs and French variety.
Q: What's your strongest skill?
A: Compose melodic and inspired solos. Offer rich arrangements with varied instruments in several different styles.
Q: What do you bring to a song?
A: Expand the song, give it a tailor-made sound design.
Q: What's your typical work process?
A: Once the project is clearly defined, let the inspiration flow. I begin recording ideas. Deliver the requested tracks before the deadline. Make changes based on initial feedback.
Q: Tell us about your studio setup.
A: Mac, Logic Pro X, Universal Audio Apollo Twin interface, tons of plug-ins, Focal monitors and Yamaha NS10M Studio, condenser microphone, etc… All in the box. Plug ins now are as professional than hardware. I record in your project’s format (up to 96Khz-24b) and delivers dry and wet takes.
Q: What other musicians or music production professionals inspire you?
A: Slash, The Edge, David Gilmour, Joe Satriani...
Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.
A: Compose arrangements and solos on songs in several different styles.