I am a Latino sound engineer, specializing in afro beat, reggaeton, latino urbano, and hip hop.
I have 15+ years experience in music production and engineering. I specialize in many genres popular in Latin America and Africa. I am eager to work with new and established artists who want to take their sound to another level. Feel free to reach out if you're interested in my services!
Click the 'Contact' above to get in touch. Looking forward to hearing from you.
Interview with Nate Castillo
Q: What are you working on at the moment?
A: I am working on a passion album (which you can hear a track from on my profile). The goal is to make a short film based on the album.
Q: Analog or digital and why?
A: Digital is the future, but analog will always have a place in my heart.
Q: What's your 'promise' to your clients?
A: I promise to deliver the best work I can, and make their songs complete.
Q: What do you like most about your job?
A: I get to do what I love and get paid. This is everyone's dream.
Q: What questions do customers most commonly ask you? What's your answer?
A: My customers always ask "why do I need to master", and I usually answer with a high level response. Mastering is what makes a song enjoyable for everyone.
Q: What's the biggest misconception about what you do?
A: That my job can be done from a computer. I mix and master in every environment I can. This ensures that the song is as close to perfect as possible for everyday listening.
Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?
A: The most important question I ask has to do with timelines. If a client has a tight deadline, I want to make sure I can accommodate.
Q: What advice do you have for a customer looking to hire a provider like you?
A: Have a vision in mind! Where do you want to hear your track, and who is your target audience.
Q: If you were on a desert island and could take just 5 pieces of gear, what would they be?
A: A generator, monitors, a midi controller, my laptop, and a hard drive full of samples.
Q: What was your career path? How long have you been doing this?
A: I have been in the music world since I was 5 years old. I come from a musical family, so it's in my DNA. My day job is a regular 9-5 bank job, but music is my passion.
Q: How would you describe your style?
A: I am a perfectionist, which is why I dont use my own vocals lol.
Q: Which artist would you like to work with and why?
A: I would love to work with Damso because his tracks are very cinematic and I have been a fan for years.
Q: Can you share one music production tip?
A: Dont overthink it! Your gut is rarely wrong, so follow it whenever you can.
Q: What type of music do you usually work on?
A: I usually work on pop latino, urbano, reggaeton, afro beat, and some hip hop.
Q: What's your strongest skill?
A: My ability to make any track sound good in any environment.
Q: What do you bring to a song?
A: I bring a classically trained ear which is key for any track to sound complete.
Q: What's your typical work process?
A: I want the client to be involved as much as possible during the process. I am huge on communication and transparency.
Q: Tell us about your studio setup.
A: I have two KRK Rokit 8 monitors, countless controllers, a full apple set up, several DAWs (main one being Logic), and a tuxedo cat named Sylvester.
Q: What other musicians or music production professionals inspire you?
A: I am heavily inspired by many pop latino and urbano latino producers.
Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.
A: I usually mix/master my client's tracks. I am a perfectionist who wants each track to sound as close to perfect as possible in every environment.
