My name is Rodrigo Collado, and I have been working as an audio engineer and music producer since 2009. I am the owner of Bonsai Studio, a recording studio based in Argentina. Over the years, I have had the opportunity to work in studios across Argentina, Mexico, Chile, Spain, England, and France, gaining extensive experience in the music industry.
My specialty lies in end-to-end music production, taking projects from the initial idea to the final digital audio format. I handle every stage of the process, including production, tracking, precise time and pitch editing, mixing, and mastering. I work primarily in Pro Tools (latest version), using a combination of high-quality plugins and analog hardware to achieve a unique and polished sound.
I am passionate about mixing genres such as pop, rock, indie, hard rock, grunge, stoner rock, and punk. My goal is to create artistic, one-of-a-kind sound products that are not only creatively compelling but also technically optimized for all physical and streaming platforms.
I am an open-minded individual who enjoys collaborating with people from different cultures and backgrounds. I am proficient in managing sessions in Pro Tools, Logic Pro, and Luna, and I thrive in dynamic, creative environments.
Thank you for visiting my portfolio. I look forward to the possibility of working with you and bringing your musical vision to life!
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Mix and Mastering
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Mastering
Editing Drum Tracks
I specialize in editing drum tracks, ensuring they are perfectly aligned and polished. I use Beat Detective for precise time adjustments or manually edit when a more natural, organic feel is required for the song.
Once the editing is complete, I provide all the tracks separately, along with a rough mix. If needed, I can also deliver the Pro Tools or Logic Pro session files for further work or collaboration.
Editing Vocals
I specialize in vocal editing, ensuring every performance is polished and musically precise. My services include accurate and musical tuning, vibrato control, and time stretching to perfectly align vocals with the track. For this task, I use Melodyne, a industry-standard tool for vocal editing.
Once the editing is complete, I provide all the vocal tracks separately, along with a rough mix. If needed, I can also deliver the Pro Tools session file for further adjustments or collaboration.
Edit and Produce
I offer comprehensive editing and production services for full songs, ensuring every element works together to create an organic and cohesive sound. My work includes editing and producing drums, bass, guitars, keyboards (MIDI or audio files), and vocals, with a focus on maintaining the natural feel and emotion of the music.
Whether it’s tightening up performances, enhancing dynamics, or refining arrangements, I strive to deliver a polished yet authentic result that brings your song to life.
Mixing and mastering
I bring life to your song by crafting a mix that delivers impact, space, depth, color, and stereo expansion. My goal is to create a balanced and dynamic sound that enhances the emotional impact of your music.
I work with Pro Tools, Logic Pro and Luna sessions, utilizing high-quality plugins such as Waves, UAD, Plugin Alliance, and FabFilter. Additionally, I incorporate analog hardware if the song need it (compressors, EQs, consoles, etc.) to add warmth and character to the mix.
To finish a song a take care of the spectrum and dynamics to reach profesional masters in the industry.
Some of my tools are:
Interface: Apogee Element 88 16x16
Computer: Macbook Pro 2022 M1 Pro 32 gb Ram.
DAW: Pro tools studio 2024.10
UAD-2 Satellite Octo, UAD Spark.
Plugins: UAD Plugin Alliance, Fab Filter, Waves, etc.
Monitors : Focal Shape 65.
Compressors: Rupert Neve Portico 5043, Universal Audio 1176 LN, WA 2A, Really Nice Compressor, dbx 160 A ; dbx 166 XS ; Focusrite Penta Opto Stereo
Preamps: Universal Audio 610B ; OVIE mini500 ; Focusrite OctopreDynamic; Ampeg SCR- DI. Studio Project VTB1.
Eqs: Orban Parametric Eq 622B ; Behringer Tube Ultra-Q T1951 Vintage Series Stereo, Behringer Tube Ultraflex T1954
Consoles: Allen&Heat WZ20S(English 1998); Luxsound PMX-8616 16th channels (English 1974).
Headphones: Beyerdynamic dt 880; Audio-Technica M-Series ATH-M50x
Pedals fx: Reel Echo Danelectro; Stereo Chorus MXR; Memory Boy Electro Harmonix; Hoy Stain Electro Harmonix; Cry Baby Dunlop; Boss Distortion Mod Keely; Ibanez Ts9.
Amps: Ibanez Tube screamer; Hartke Bass 50 w.
Drums: Ludwig LC19511.
Microfphones:Neumann, u87ai, Nuemann TLM 103, Blue spark, Shure Beta drum kit, Audix Drum Kit, Shure sm57, Adiotechnica 2040, PBM Ribbon, MXL Ribbon.
Whatsapp : +542645066554
Instagram: rodribonsai
e-mail: rodrigocolladoproductor@gmail.com
facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rodri.collado