I'm one of the few professional Tres Cubano players available for remote session recording worldwide. Whether you need authentic son cubano, salsa, bolero, or world music flavor, I deliver studio-ready tracks with the real Cuban sound - available for any genre or style
I'm a Cuban-born tres cubano specialist with more than 20 years of experience performing and recording across multiple genres rooted in Cuban and Latin music — Son, Guaracha, Bolero, Cha-cha-chá, Salsa, and World music fusion.
The tres cubano is a rare instrument that brings an unmistakable texture and authenticity that no guitar or sample library can replicate. If you're looking for that genuine Havana sound on your track, you're in the right place.
I record in a professional home studio setup and deliver clean, mix-ready WAV files. Fast turnaround, clear communication, and unlimited passion for the music.
I offer a short custom audition/demo recording (16 bars / approx. 30 seconds) for $30 so you can hear exactly how your song will sound before committing.This $30 will be fully deducted from the final project price if you decide to proceed.To request the demo, please message me and I will send you a custom offer directly.
ADD-ON: Latin bass recording available for an additional $70. Please contact me first before placing your order so we can discuss your project and make sure I deliver exactly what you need."
Let's bring the soul of Cuba to your project.
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Languages
- English
- Spanish
Interview with Daniel Carnago
Q: Tell us about a project you worked on you are especially proud of and why. What was your role?
A: I have performed live and toured internationally as a Tres Cubano player, bringing authentic Cuban music to audiences around the world. On the recording side, I played Tres, guitar and bass, and mixed an Afrobeats album entirely from my home studio.
Q: What are you working on at the moment?
A: Performing live and touring internationally, while also offering remote Tres Cubano session recording for producers worldwide
Q: Analog or digital and why?
A: Both. I record analog with a real instrument and condenser mic for warmth and character, then deliver digitally for flexibility and ease of use.
Q: What's your 'promise' to your clients?
A: Authentic sound, clean files, fast delivery, and open communication until you're happy with the result.
Q: What do you like most about your job?
A: Bringing a sound that surprises people. Most producers have never heard a real Tres on their track — and when they do, it transforms the song.
Q: What questions do customers most commonly ask you? What's your answer?
A: "Can you play in my style?" — Yes, I adapt to the project. Send me a reference and I'll match the vibe while keeping the Cuban authenticity.
Q: What's the biggest misconception about what you do?
A: That the Tres Cubano is just a small guitar. It's a completely different instrument with its own tuning, technique, and character.
Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?
A: What's the genre and tempo? Do you have a reference track? Do you need dry stems, wet stems, or both?
Q: What advice do you have for a customer looking to hire a provider like you?
A: Share your reference track and tell me the vibe you're going for. The more context you give, the better I can serve your vision.
Q: If you were on a desert island and could take just 5 pieces of gear, what would they be?
A: My Tres Cubano, Rode condenser mic, Focusrite Scarlett, laptop with DAW, and headphones.
Q: What was your career path? How long have you been doing this?
A: I grew up in Cuba surrounded by music. I've been playing Tres Cubano for over 20 years, performing and recording across multiple genres
Q: How would you describe your style?
A: Rooted in traditional Cuban music but open to fusion. I play with feeling and rhythm first — technique serves the song.
Q: Which artist would you like to work with and why?
A: Cimafunk — he bridges Cuban roots with modern funk and Afrobeats in a way that feels fresh and authentic. The Tres fit perfectly in his sound.
Q: Can you share one music production tip?
A: Record the Tres dry and always keep a clean take — the magic happens in the arrangement, not the effects
Q: What type of music do you usually work on?
A: Cuban son, Salsa, Bachata, Merengue, Bolero, Guaracha, Cha-cha-chá, Afrobeats, Latin fusion, and world music.
Q: What's your strongest skill?
A: Playing Tres Cubano with deep knowledge of Cuban rhythms — son, bolero, guaracha, cha-cha-chá — and adapting them to modern productions.
Q: What do you bring to a song?
A: The authentic Cuban sound that no sample library can replicate. The Tres Cubano has a unique texture rooted in decades of tradition.
Q: What's your typical work process?
A: Client shares the track or reference. I record the Tres part, review it, and deliver WAV files — dry and wet — usually within 24 hours.
Q: Tell us about your studio setup.
A: I record with a Rode condenser microphone through a Focusrite Scarlett interface, using a professional DAW. I can deliver dry or wet stems depending on the client's needs.
Q: What other musicians or music production professionals inspire you?
A: Compay Segundo, Buena Vista Social Club, and the great Cuban son musicians who kept the tradition alive while connecting it to the world.
Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.
A: I record Tres Cubano parts for artists and producers who need authentic Cuban sound on their tracks. I deliver clean, mix-ready WAV files with dry and wet stems.
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- Acoustic GuitarAverage price - $170 per song
- Bass ElectricAverage price - $70 per song
2 revisions included. Delivery within 48 hours
- Buena Vista Social Club
- Compay Segundo
- Cimafunk
- Tres Cubano specialists authentic Cuban sound
- dry/wet stems available
First time clients get a 5% discount
