Producer, Mixer, Film Composer

Q: Tell us about a project you worked on you are especially proud of and why. What was your role?

A: I co-produced a song for Marina Wil which featured Fito Paez on vocals. I worked as a music producer and also engineered the sessions for drums, guitars, bass, woodwinds and vocals. I also wrote and produced the musical score to the Disney+ series "Freeks", released in 2023.

Q: What are you working on at the moment?

A: I'm producing a few artists locally (in Buenos Aires) and a some remotely: currently with projects in France (writing and producing an orchestral fanfare-like piece for a jewellery brand) and the USA, producing tracks for a TV show.

Q: Is there anyone on SoundBetter you know and would recommend to your clients?

A: Marcos Barilari is a fantastic orchestral arranger, he's an absolute pro! Ryan Gilligan is a top level mixing and mastering engineer who I've worked with in the past and always exceeds my expectations.

Q: Analog or digital and why?

A: Depends on the project! Nowadays digital has really reached a level where it can emulate analog gear almost exactly. Still, using analog has its charm, and it usually will limit your possibilities in a way that is often liberating creatively. Sometimes having less options, less takes, less amount of gear to plug into a chain can spark more musicality and creativity. Having said this, the ease and flexibility of digital, the possibility to use as many tools as needed and not be limited by what you physically own is fantastic, and is the reason why almost every industry professional has now gone 100% In The Box for mixing.

Q: What other musicians or music production professionals inspire you?

A: Louis Cole, Lizzy McAlpine, Philip Etherington, John Mayer, Sting, Greg Wells, Jacob Collier, Thomas Newmann, John Williams, Michael Giaccinno

Q: What's the biggest misconception about what you do?

A: "Producer" is a vague word and different producers fulfil different roles. I'm a very hands-on producer, I will talk about harmony, melody, form, lyrics, arrangement, tempo, key and then every technical aspect of the mix and master - whatever is necesary

Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?

A: I mostly want to know where they want their song to go, and how involved they want me to be in each aspect of the process.

Q: What advice do you have for a customer looking to hire a provider like you?

A: You have a very difficult choice to make, so ask many questions and get a feeling for the person you will be working with. Your music is personal and important to you, and your producer should be willing and able to wear many hats: from engineer to arranger/performer to sometimes therapist! Listen to each producer's prior works to see if they resonate with you. Ask for similar things they may have worked on. You will learn from each working relationship so try a few!

Q: What was your career path? How long have you been doing this?

A: I started playing piano and saxophone as a child. I graduated from Berklee College of Music in 2009 with Suma Cum Laude honors and several awards. I've been working as a professional musician for 15 years.

Q: How would you describe your style?

A: I like music that makes me feel things - that's it. I don't care about genre. If I'm making music that makes me feel nostalgic, energised, makes me want to dance, or gives me hope - that's when I know I'm doing my job well.

Q: Which artist would you like to work with and why?

A: Louis Cole and Lizzy McAlpine (sorry, that's two artists, but I'm obsessed with both!)

Q: What type of music do you usually work on?

A: Lots of pop music, RnB, indie, folk, rock, and also film music.

Q: What's your strongest skill?

A: I can match the production quality of almost any song, and infuse your music with any or all characteristics from a reference song. I'm also a multi-instrumentalist (saxophone, piano, guitar, bass, drums, flute, among others) so I can quickly and easily add real instruments to a song.

Q: What do you bring to a song?

A: I bring my passion and knowledge of music, from pop to jazz to rock to contemporary classical, combined with a deep knowledge of the musical tools used in production. I am a musician above all, and always keep the music in the forefront. I'm also good at understanding what a song has to give, finding the essence of a piece of music and enhancing it to show it's best version.

Q: What's your typical work process?

A: The way I typically work when producing artists remotely is as follows: - You send me your song, ideally with guitar/piano and voice in separate tracks, as well as the typed out lyrics. - We talk about where you'd like the song to go, using examples from other artists when necessary. - I make a demo of the basic elements of the song. At this stage I might suggest some new chords, change the song form a bit, suggest edits to the lyrics, chose some instruments, define a tempo, etc. I send you this demo. - You send me feedback on the demo, and I can either improve it or move on to the next step. - Once the demo is approved by you I'll start with the actual production, where I'll record all the necessary instruments, and even bring musicians into my studio to record if needed. - I'll send you the production without vocals, and you'll record new vocals over this production (at home or at a studio). - You send me your vocals, and I mix and master the track. It's a pretty complex process, but the end result is a great sounding, professionally mixed and mastered song.

Q: Tell us about your studio setup.

A: I have a large studio (Studio A) for tracking drums and larger ensembles and a smaller production studio (Studio B) where I mix and produce when I'm on my own or collaborating remotely. I work with Pro Tools or Digital Performer, depending on the project. My monitors are Adam A7 in Studio A and A7X in Studio B. Both studios have UA Apollo interfaces. Some of out outboard gear includes: LA2A, Manley Force, Avalon AD2022, Distressor, Pultec. Some mics include: Neumann U87, KM184, Sure SM7, among others.

Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.

A: I work with artists and bands from around the world helping them turn their musical ideas into finished, sparkling mixed and mastered productions.

Q: If you were on a desert island and could take just 5 pieces of gear, what would they be?

A: 1) Laptop 2) USB mic 3) Headphones 4) Keyboard 5) A guitar

Q: Can you share one music production tip?

A: Have great players at hand (or become a great player yourself)! Music is made by people! Also: focus a lot of attention on time/rhythm/groove.