Recording and Mixing Engineer
Hi guys, my name is Davide Lepido, I graduated from the NAM Institute in Milan as a Sound Engineer.
I offer recording, mixing and mastering services. I love everything that is played and I pay particular attention to the recording step that I consider indispensable for a good mix. In my studio you can find some great classics like Neumann, AKG, Electronics Labs, SSL and more. I love rock and pop music and I work also on production.
From 2019 I collaborate as a teacher at nam institute in Milan.
I'm a Mixing and Recording Engineer, and I will turn your tracks into professional mixes.
Moreover, Do you need someone to play the drum in your song? or someone who plays guitar, bass or synthesizers? I'm the right person, contact me!
I'd love to hear about your project. Click the 'Contact' button above to get in touch.
Credits
- LIVE/STUDIO MIXING CREDITS: Arianna Ferrari
- Marco Masini
- Fausto Leali
- Gianluca Grignani
- Matteo Bianchi
- Bryan Kazzaniga
- Nando Bonini
- Sticky Fingers
- Rockhestra
- Pliskin
- Gli Swami
- Antigua
- Nosolly
- The Dopes
- Marco Mantovani
- Nicole Stella
- Martian Patriots
- Another Story
- The Presence
- Old Broken Radio
- Flower And The Powers
- Lombroso
- I Camaleonti
- Livio Macchia
- Stereocut
- ildisagiodimafalda
- Bryank
- Lemistral
- TheScurbats
4 Reviews
Endorse Davide Lepidoit's like being home...
Davide can understand your needs just in a few minutes.if you already know "where to go" with your own sound, he takes you exactly there...
if you have no idea "where to go", he explains you all possible ways...
if you have any doubts, he makes everything clear to you (then it's easy to decide any detail).working with Davide means to achieve personal growth both in technical and artistic field.
Davide is a Master in kindness , it's a pleasure to wolk with him ,he's professional , patience have the right skill to make the music you have in your head become reality . It's a very good drummer indeed , play guitars and vocals , he's a musician first , a music lover a nice person . Hope to work with you soon !
Davide? AWESOME.
Great worker, passionate, he loves what he does.
He always tries to understand what you need and, most importantly, he "translates" his technical skills to make you better understand everything he's doing.
And of course the results are top notchDave is great. He is professional, methodical, detail-oriented and surely knows his way around mixing, whether it is in or out of the box. He is constantly up-to-date on the latest piece of hardware and software, which allows him to bring the best solution to your mix, always tailored to your needs and vision. When requested, he can also lay down solid tracks performed by himself on various instrument, which is great added value to the production skills. Overall 100% recommended.
Interview with Davide Lepido
Q: Tell us about a project you worked on you are especially proud of and why. What was your role?
A: for the record of a client I recorded and mixed the electric guitar of "Nando Bonini", ex historical guitarist of the Italian singer "Vasco Rossi"
Q: What are you working on at the moment?
A: on a hip hop records
Q: Is there anyone on SoundBetter you know and would recommend to your clients?
A: no
Q: Analog or digital and why?
A: both! I think it's cool to mix in the box, but when you're recording you have to have analog machines!
Q: What's your 'promise' to your clients?
A: I promise that my clients will be satisfied
Q: What do you like most about your job?
A: creativity, discipline, freedom
Q: What questions do customers most commonly ask you? What's your answer?
A: how much does the study cost? $ 10 million :-)
Q: What's the biggest misconception about what you do?
A: sounds louder = sounds better. Fucking loudness war
Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?
A: what result do you want to get? budget?
Q: What advice do you have for a customer looking to hire a provider like you?
A: be honest and clear in your requests
Q: If you were on a desert island and could take just 5 pieces of gear, what would they be?
A: Mac, Focusrite Isa One, Neumann U47, Distressor, Monitors..
Q: What was your career path? How long have you been doing this?
A: I graduated from NAM institue in Milan in 2015 but for many years I have studied this topic. I'm a musician and since 2003 I have been fond of recording. For two years is my job..
Q: How would you describe your style?
A: I'm so Rock.
Q: Which artist would you like to work with and why?
A: Paul McCartney and Dave Grohl..possibly with both at the same time, they are so genial
Q: Can you share one music production tip?
A: mmm...
Q: What type of music do you usually work on?
A: Rock, Pop
Q: What's your strongest skill?
A: Drum recording, Mixing
Q: What do you bring to a song?
A: Less is More..
Q: What's your typical work process?
A: be methodical, scrupulous, accurate ... I use my ears
Q: Tell us about your studio setup.
A: I have some of the best pre amplifiers, converters and microphones you can find in a studio, these objects before being my work are my passion
Q: What other musicians or music production professionals inspire you?
A: Paul McCartney, Dave Grohl, Kurt Cobain, Eddie Vedder, John Lennon, The Beatles, Pink FLoyd ...
Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.
A: Recording, Mixing, Mastering, Pre-Production, Post- Production, Production
- Mixing EngineerAverage price - $200 per song
- Recording StudioAverage price - $250 per day
- Mastering EngineerContact for pricing
- ProducerAverage price - $350 per song
- Live drum trackAverage price - $200 per song
- Electric GuitarContact for pricing
- Bass ElectricContact for pricing
2 revisions, 3 days turn around time
- Foo Fighters
- Nirvana
- Pearl Jam
- Avid Protools 2020
- Empirical Labs
- SSL vhd
- Universal Audio Apollo 8
- Neumann U47
- Neumann KM184
- Rode NTK
- Focusrite ISA one
- Gibson Explorer
- Gibson SG
- Fender Stratocaster
- ATC
- Adam