Hugo Carvalho
I’ve always had music as a passion, exploring styles and producing since early on. I later entered the professional world, deepening my skills at ARDA Academy . I produce all genres but specialize in electronic music—covering dance, hip hop, R&B, and more. Available for projects from artists to films, games, and marketing.
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Interview with Hugo Carvalho
Q: Tell us about a project you worked on you are especially proud of and why. What was your role?
A: One project I’m especially proud of was producing and recording a hip hop group in my studio, guiding their creative process until they became recognized professionals in the industry.
Q: What are you working on at the moment?
A: Right now I’m working on my own house music EP at Arda Recorders studio, focusing on modern and sophisticated sounds.
Q: Is there anyone on SoundBetter you know and would recommend to your clients?
A: At the moment, I don’t know anyone on the platform to recommend, but I’m always open to networking and collaborating with new professionals.
Q: Analog or digital and why?
A: I appreciate both approaches—a blend of analog and digital complements each other and unlocks greater creative potential.
Q: What's your 'promise' to your clients?
A: I commit to bringing empathy, professionalism, and compassion to every project I take on.
Q: What do you like most about your job?
A: What I value most is being able to be free and happy, working with music and creativity every day.
Q: What questions do customers most commonly ask you? What's your answer?
A: Clients often ask if I can handle their project. I always answer that I can achieve anything, as long as we both believe and commit to making it possible.
Q: What's the biggest misconception about what you do?
A: I think many people underestimate the importance of valuing each completed project and end up not building a consistent portfolio, which is fundamental for growth in this field.
Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?
A: always seek to understand what clients aim to achieve, their emotional state regarding the project, their references and examples, and what exactly they’re looking for in my work, so I can adapt my approach accordingly.
Q: What advice do you have for a customer looking to hire a provider like you?
A: Beyond experience, I believe it’s essential to be a dedicated professional who’s constantly evolving, open to dialogue and challenges, always delivering high-quality work with a strong code of ethics.
Q: If you were on a desert island and could take just 5 pieces of gear, what would they be?
A: If I could take only five pieces of equipment to a desert island, I’d choose a piano, MPC, DJ mixer, audio monitors, and a computer—versatile items for creating, recording, performing, and finishing tracks anywhere.
Q: What was your career path? How long have you been doing this?
A: Minha carreira começou como artista e amador independente, e há cerca de um ano procurei treinamento formal para mergulhar mais fundo no cenário profissional e no mercado da música.
Q: How would you describe your style?
A: My style is calm and open to new sounds, always seeking innovation without sacrificing musicality.
Q: Which artist would you like to work with and why?
A: I would love to work with any of my favorite artists, as it would undoubtedly be an incredible and enriching experience.
Q: Can you share one music production tip?
A: Put into your music the feeling you want to receive—when you do that, everything flows naturally.
Q: What type of music do you usually work on?
A: I work across all genres, but I have the most experience with electronic dance music, hip hop, R&B, trap, and reggaeton, bringing an eclectic background to any production.
Q: What's your strongest skill?
A: My biggest strength is the ability to develop ideas and find creative solutions, with the creative aspect being my main differential in music production.
Q: What do you bring to a song?
A: I strive to infuse emotion into every track, making each song unique and authentic so it resonates with listeners.
Q: What's your typical work process?
A: My process begins with an in-depth conversation to understand the client’s ideas and references. Then, I create an initial demo to align expectations, and from there I continue developing the production until we achieve the desired result, always providing consistent feedback.
Q: Tell us about your studio setup.
A: My studio includes KRK monitors, an SSL interface, an M-Audio Pro 61, Akai MPD 218, Sennheiser HD 560S headphones, along with Ableton Live and a MacBook Pro. This setup ensures flexibility and high quality throughout the process.
Q: What other musicians or music production professionals inspire you?
A: I draw inspiration from major names in music production such as Skrillex, Avicii, Scott Storch, and Metro Boomin, whose innovation, sound quality, and global influence I greatly admire.
Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.
A: PEu trabalho principalmente como produtor musical e engenheiro de mixagem, ajudando artistas a transformar suas ideias em faixas prontas para lançamento e lidando com todos os aspectos criativos, técnicos e estéticos de cada projeto.
