German Landaeta

Mixing and mastering engineer

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Some clients: Jon Secada, Gonzalo Rubalcaba, Luis Enrique, Ricardo Montaner, Alain Perez, Guaco, Chipi Chacón, Rafael Greco, Rafael “el pollo” Brito, Renesito Avich, Morris Northcutt, New Wine. Mix and mastering engineer for more than 3 decades. All genres. Involved in 3 Latin Grammy album winners including Best Engineered Album 2014.

Graduate student of '85 from University of Miami School of Music, Music Engineering Technology program. Bachelor in Music. I am a sound engineer with vast expertise in recording, mixing and mastering. I own a hybrid (analog and digital) mixing and mastering facility. Dolby Atmos in the near future. I am certified by Apple Music to produce Apple Digital Masters.
I am a musician before anything else, so my attention to detail and musicality is key in my final work. Music is the boss.
Vocals sound in my mixes are greatly celebrated.
Best place to find out my credits
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Credits

Discogs verified credits for Germán Landaeta
  • Aditus
  • Ensamble Gurrufío
  • Pedro Castillo
  • Guillermo Carrasco
  • Ricardo Arjona
  • Témpano
  • Témpano
  • Pedro Castillo
  • Témpano
  • Guillermo Carrasco
  • Luz Marina
  • Sentimiento Muerto
  • Grupo Acme
  • Aditus
  • Aditus
  • Frank Quintero
  • Guaco
  • Elisa Rego
  • Guaco
  • Témpano
  • Témpano
  • Guaco
  • EntreNos
  • Témpano
  • Aditus
  • Caramelos De Cianuro
  • mojo pojo*
  • C4 Trio & Rafael "Pollo" Brito*
  • Rawayana
  • Various
  • César Orozco & Kamarata Jazz
  • Ricardo Montaner
  • Gabriele Deiana (2)
  • Daniel Prim Y Su Parampampan
  • Guillermo Carrasco, Alfred Gómez Jr, Rafael Greco, Manuel Alejandro Rangel
  • Morris Northcutt
  • Sandunguero
  • Various
  • Guillermo Carrasco
  • Sentimiento Muerto
  • Yoshiro*
  • Aditus
  • Aditus
  • Alter Ego (34)
  • Ensamble Gurrufío
  • Pedro Castillo
  • Guaco
  • Elisa Rego
  • Ni Fu Ni Fa
  • Guillermo Carrasco
  • Guaco
  • Témpano
  • Témpano
  • Ricardo Arjona
  • Témpano
  • Pedro Castillo
  • Guaco
  • Gerry Weil / Pablo Gil / Nené Quintero*
  • Las Chicas Del Can
  • Pablo Gil
  • Aditus
  • Luca Vincenzetti
  • Pablo Gil
  • Yordano
  • Ofelia Del Rosal
  • Caramelos De Cianuro
  • Movida Acustica Urbana, Nuevas Almas, Encayapa, C4 Trio, Kapicua, Kamarata Jazz, Los Sinvergüenzas
  • mojo pojo*
  • Yordano
  • Ofelia Del Rosal
  • Los Cuñaos
  • C4 Trio & Rafael "Pollo" Brito*
  • Rawayana
  • Los Mentas
  • Various
  • //DLM
  • //DLM
  • //DLM
  • //DLM
  • Morris Northcutt
  • Dallas String Quartet
  • Irazú
  • Daniel Prim Y Su Parampampan
  • Guillermo Carrasco, Alfred Gómez Jr, Rafael Greco, Manuel Alejandro Rangel
  • Morris Northcutt
  • Name (12)

Languages

  • English
  • Spanish

22 Reviews

Endorse German Landaeta
  1. Review by David Alastre
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    by David Alastre

    Germán Landaeta is far from an average engineer. In my opinion, he’s a true trendsetter in the industry. I’ve had the pleasure of working with him on numerous projects, and I can confidently say that his involvement takes any production to the next level. Germán has the remarkable ability to capture the essence of a project and elevate it, achieving results that go beyond expectations. Working with him not only guarantees an exceptional final product, but it also transforms the creative vision into an experience where quality and innovation are always at the forefront.

  2. Review by Diego Alvarez
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    by Diego Alvarez

    German Landaeta is the best kept secret of Venezuelan musicians. It is not only the human library, with the most important technical knowledge of the industry, but its quality as a musician and producer, with an unparalleled artistic sensitivity.

    Thanks to Germán I have been able to raise the sound of my work, to unimaginable places, both live and in the studio, The sound that identifies me as a percussionist specialized in flamenco cajon for the last 20 years is due to the criteria and meticulous mixing work of German.

  3. Review by Jhosír Córdova
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    by Jhosír Córdova

    Germán Landaeta’s exceptional contribution as the mixing and mastering engineer for Charangoza All Star’s debut album is nothing short of remarkable. His mastery of sound engineering has elevated the musical essence of this project, delivering a polished and vibrant sonic experience that truly captures the band’s energy and passion for salsa.

    Landaeta’s mixing skill is evident from the first track, where every instrument is meticulously balanced. The brass sections punch through with clarity, while the percussion groove.

  4. Review by James Orjuela
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    by James Orjuela

    I once Asked German, “how do you know when the mix is ready or finished?” He replied, “When I cry”. And of all the lessons I’ve learned from him while working with him consistently over the years, This one I’ll never forget. He has been able to take years of study and experience, And meticulous attention to detail and channel it all in a way that transcends the technical. He is not only a master at his craft, but a true artist as well. You don’t learn passion in a book, It’s a gift from God. And artists like German have learned to harness and use it to take art to new limits.

  5. Review by Renesito Avich
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    by Renesito Avich

    Germán Landaeta ha abierto un nuevo horizonte sonoro para mi música. Trabajar con él es una invitación a explorar caminos inéditos dentro de mi música, siempre manteniendo la esencia de mis raíces y cultura cubana. Su enfoque innovador y su habilidad para fusionar sonidos tradicionales con nuevas propuestas hacen que mi proceso creativo sea una experiencia única. Bravo!

  6. Review by David Labrada
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    by David Labrada

    He tenido la dicha de trabajar con el señor Germán Landaeta. Ha sido una bendición para mi como productor encontrar un ingeniero y productor que entienda la música y aplique todos sus conocimiento para y por el bien de la música. Es un placer escuchar el resultado de su trabajo y compartir con una persona con tanta profesionalidad y entrega. Con todo el respeto y afecto del mundo Maestro seguimos trabajando haciendo música y dando lo mejor de nosotros por el desarrollo del arte. Salud y bendiciones!!!!!

  7. Review by Lubbi
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    by Lubbi

    He tenido el privilegio de trabajar con el Maestro Germán Landaeta durante casi diez años, y puedo decir con total certeza que es uno de los mejores ingenieros de audio con los que he colaborado. Su experiencia abarca múltiples disciplinas dentro del campo del audio, incluyendo la ingeniería de grabación, mezcla y mastering.

    Una de las cualidades más admirables de Germán es su responsabilidad. Siempre respeta los tiempos de entrega y se asegura de que cada proyecto se complete dentro del plazo acordado.

  8. Review by Ez
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    by Ez

    "Colaborar con Germán es trabajar con un ingeniero de sonido de musicalidad excepcional y un productor que imprime su sello único en cada proyecto. Su comprensión del espacio sonoro, su compromiso con la calidad y su sensibilidad para interpretar el mundo interno de los artistas elevan cualquier propuesta musical. Además, Germán se destaca por su disposición a explorar los conceptos detrás de la música y por su apertura a discutir ideas de manera colaborativa, siempre en un ambiente de trabajo positivo y creativo."

  9. Review by Lubbi Daniel Colina Alvarez
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    by Lubbi Daniel Colina Alvarez

    I have worked with Maestro Germán Landaeta for almost ten years and I can say that he is an exceptional audio engineer. His work has been extremely professional, always respecting delivery times and demonstrating admirable responsibility. Germán works hard to achieve the desired sound and has a supernatural gift for perceiving what is really needed to obtain an optimal audio result. 100% recommended.

  10. Review by Gonzalo Grau
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    by Gonzalo Grau

    German Landaeta. In my opinion, he is a perfect balance of both a fantastic sound engineer and a great musician.
    His approach to mixing and mastering is always based on “musical criteria”, good taste, innovation, exploration, respect and he is always in the search to give each project its own character, and that makes a huge difference.
    Again, German Landaeta is not your conventional or your “average good” sound engineer … he is much more than that. He is a “team-player” and a fundamental part of any musical project.

  11. Review by Polo Troconis
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    by Polo Troconis

    Germán Landaeta is one of the best sound engineers I have had the opportunity to meet. He has a great musical ear and exceptional skills in mixing and mastering. Germán doesn’t just mix; he immerses himself in the sound to also produce.

    The times I worked with him, he always strived for excellence and perfection.

    It has been nearly 40 years of friendship, sharing, and listening to his creations. He is truly one of the best.

  12. Review by Giancarlo A.
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    To have German as both the mixing and mastering engineer for my very first EP as a solo artist has been nothing short of amazing and an absolute God send. His mixing and mastering abilities are on another level, and he is so knowledgable about his craft. He's so easy to work with and always so attentive to any changes needed, with the sole purpose of making sure that your goals and vision for your project in terms of mixing and mastering are met. You will not be disappointed one bit when working with German!

  13. Review by Carlos Perez D'Anda
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    by Carlos Perez D'Anda

    German is a top tier engineer! I have worked on many records with him and he is now an invaluable piece on anything I produce and/or mix. His musicality and taste are one of a kind and he is extremely reliable and easy to work with. Trust me, not only will you not be disappointed but you will be surprised. Look no further, this is the real deal!

  14. Review by Gabriel Chakarji
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    by Gabriel Chakarji

    If you want someone to treat your song like it’s a piece of art I cannot recommend German enough. German is not just an amazing engineer. Because of his musical background, he has a composer and producer mindset when approaching a track, bringing out the magic within it.
    We’ve worked in several projects for more than a decade and he’s one of the kindest people I know.
    Easy and fun to work with. You won’t regret it.

  15. Review by Adonis
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    by Adonis

    La oportunidad de trabajar con Germán en la mezcla y masterizacion de mi música, ha sido una experiencia muy reconfortante; Germán entiende a cada artista y por esa razón acomoda cada particularidad y hace el trabajo personal y exclusivo! Sin dudas el Maestro es poseedor de un gran gusto y y un concepto estético de gran magnitud, y eso unido a su experiencia, hacen que la oportunidad de trabajar con el es siempre una ganancia para el artista y para la música en general! Yo feliz con el resultado del trabajo que he podido realizar con el, y espero poder hacer muchos más!! Abrazo y Bendiciones!

  16. Review by Justo Morao
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    by Justo Morao

    I have worked on various projects as a music producer alongside German as the mixing and mastering engineer and I can say that the final product has been very satisfactory. Examples of these are the singles by trumpeter Morris Northcutt: "Here's that Rainy Day"; "Rhapsody Melancholy"; "The Christmas Waltz"; and, of course, the albums: "Tonada" and "Moliendo Café". There is nothing to say but listen to the final finish that German has achieved in them: a different, enveloping and professional sound.

  17. Review by Cesar Orozco
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    by Cesar Orozco

    German has always been involved with all my projects either as a master or mix engineer. One of the many things I love about working with him is that he breaks with the traditional and established. Artists like me prefer working with German because he is not only a technically impeccable engineer, but because he contributes to your production in a way that goes beyond the technical matter; he actually adds value to the work itself artistically, and not everyone can achieve that. I feel really proud and honored to work with such an amazing sound engineer and even better human being.

  18. Review by Manny
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    by Manny

    I've had the privilege of working closely with German on several projects I've produced and co-produced and I can confidently say that he has always delivered beyond my expectations. Over the years I've seen German take our music and give us the exact identity we're looking for, always with his own unique touch of fresh ideas. He has helped our band gain worldwide recognition by carefully detailing every piece of our live and studio recordings, from large brass & string sections to massive choirs. His mastery is backed by years of knowledge and experience that is quite frankly, invaluable!

  19. Review by Rafael Greco -T.
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    by Rafael Greco -T.

    Germán Landaeta comprende mis ideas, las maneja como acuarelas; su trazo es libre, creativo, de un valor artístico muy elevado.
    Puedo decir que mis creaciones se potencian con sus oídos. La densidad y expresión de mi espíritu se traducen de manera impecable en los controles de Phaseland bajo el cuidado de este maestro del audio. Aprovecho para destacar aquí la intervención de Germán Landaeta en mi àlbum “Dice que vive” El diseño sonoro de este trabajo va más allá de una buena mezcla o de una excelente masterización, alcanza lugares sensibles seduciendo al oyente con una estética unica.

  20. Review by Morris Northcutt
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    by Morris Northcutt

    Working with German Landaeta has been a transformative experience. His attention to detail and deep understanding of the artistic process are unmatched. I've worked with him on two albums and many other projects, and his mixing and mastering always elevate the music beyond my expectations.

    German knows my sound intimately, and as a trumpet artist, I trust him with the most personal aspects of my music—my vulnerabilities and creative voice. He handles it with care and respect, ensuring my artistic vision is fully realized. Any project he touches will shine.

Interview with German Landaeta

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

  2. A: Peter Gabriel. Love his music and sound world.

  3. Q: Can you share one music production tip?

  4. A: Don't force technical stuff on Music. You can be extreme sometimes but It has to feel natural.

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

  6. A: Latin and pop

  7. Q: What's your strongest skill?

  8. A: Space and layers in the music I mix

  9. Q: What do you bring to a song?

  10. A: I try to maximized artist intentions and bring a lot of emotion to the tracks.

  11. Q: What's your typical work process?

  12. A: I listen to the raw tracks in a song and wait for the music to "speak to me" . Music is going to tell me what to do. Usually start with vocals (if we have vocals) and then the bass. Then drums, perc and harmony.

  13. Q: Tell us about your studio setup.

  14. A: My studios is a DAW based mixing/mastering facility with a lot of outboard analog gear.

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

  16. A: I value any music that is well produced, attention to details, ear candies and interesting ideas.

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

  18. A: I usually mix and master for my clients. I study each one of them and try to get inside their heads and ears. All of them know I am going to do my best to enhance a musical experience for them and their listeners.

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Gear Highlights
  • Manley
  • George Massenburg Labs
  • Apogee
  • SSL
  • Crane Song
  • Lexicon
  • Mytek
  • ProTools (Lots of plugins)
  • Pyramix
  • Merging Technology
  • Ampex Stereo Analog tape machine 1"
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