Eric Salazar on SoundBetter

I'm Eric. A lot of folk say I'm a genius. I just work hard and think hard. I've been doing this since 1986. I feel old...I do beep beep boop bleep music, but honestly a secret dream is to produce a country album. If you listen to my catalog you'll think I was struck with some mental illness. I am but that just gives me street cred. Hit me up...

I'm a producer primarily. I specialize in electronic music of any variety and make use of all the tools in that realm, synthesizers, samplers, DJ controllers, MIDI controllers, recording gear, computers, DAWs, VSTs, audio interfaces, microphones and microphone techniques. I've been producing music using computers since 1986. My recordings have been used in commercials, television programming, have achieved airplay, have been released on respected dance labels, been used as scores for video games and been streamed more than a million times. If you like to work with those who think outside of the box and find solutions for the demanding problems song production present, then you have found that person. I'm also congenial and communicative and will make you a sandwich while audio is rendering. I have the experience. I have the talent. I have the vision. I have good looks and charm to boot. Show me your project and let's talk about how we can make it exceptional.

Contact me through the green button above and let's get to work.

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by Jerovani
I've worked with Eric on several projects and remixes and the results were always great from technical as well as artistic viewpoint. Although I live on another continent, we connected through our mutual love for music and arts!
by TreZoN
Started working with Eric last year and he was kind enough to remix a few of my tunes. Just by working with him it opened my eyes to sides of production I may have never discovered. His music speaks for itself and as a freind and fellow musician he’s always been there to answer questions and has been very supportive of my own journey. He’s probably one of the most diverse producers I’ve ever heard or worked with.
by Temi
I sing for Eric and he’s a good and awesome musician
by Temi
I saw for Eric and he’s a good and awesome musician

Interview with Eric Salazar

Q: Analog or digital and why?
A: Both. Each lend a distinctive sound in their own right.
Q: What's your 'promise' to your clients?
A: That they will like what they hear.
Q: What do you like most about your job?
A: Being able to do it whenever I want.
Q: What questions do customers most commonly ask you? What's your answer?
A: Can we make the vocals louder? No.
Q: What's the biggest misconception about what you do?
A: We don't play the music.
Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?
A: I try to ask varied questions that try to dig up the customer's ultimate needs for a production.
Q: What advice do you have for a customer looking to hire a provider like you?
A: Penultimately creating in a collaborative environment involves communication. Make sure you can communicate your ideas in such a way that you feel you are being heard and understood.
Q: If you were on a desert island and could take just 5 pieces of gear, what would they be?
A: Computer. Midi controller. Groove box. Microphone. Mixer. Audio interface.
Q: What was your career path? How long have you been doing this?
A: I have been making music since 1986. In the late 1990s I released music independently that would be critically praised. I would go on to do productions for television, interactive entertainment and film. By 2008 I had achieved airplay and had been doing remixes for major artists. By 2012 I delved deep into drum and bass and by 2024 had achieved 1 million streams of my music. Currently I am experimenting with AI and continue to produce.
Q: How would you describe your style?
A: All over the place.
Q: Which artist would you like to work with and why?
A: Graham Massey, mostly because he is a visionary.
Q: Can you share one music production tip?
A: One thing at a time.
Q: What type of music do you usually work on?
A: Electronic.
Q: What's your strongest skill?
A: Production.
Q: What do you bring to a song?
A: A songwriter's instincts, and experimental edge and a grasp of the bigger picture.
Q: What's your typical work process?
A: Varies from project to project. I try to experiment as much as possible.
Q: Tell us about your studio setup.
A: I use an HP AMD 7 desktop with Ableton 11 standard and a variety of plug ins. All my audio devices are routed through a Depusheng FG12 mixer and they include: a Pioneer DDJ-REV1 dj controller, Shure KSM27 condenser microphone, Sure PGA58 cardioid microphone, Elektron Model:Cycles, Sony PS-LX310 turntable, Pioneer CT-W604RS cassette deck, HOTT CD204 CD player, Akai MPK mini plus, Arturia Minifuse 4, Presonus Eris E3.5BT monitors, Adam Audio TV5 monitors, Hifiman Drop Q1520 headphones, Audio- Technicha ATH-AD500X headphones, misc other gear.
Q: What other musicians or music production professionals inspire you?
A: There are many artist and producers I work with who I admire.
Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.
A: I do everything from building songs from the ground up to finalizing productions.