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Fixmymaster #006

18 min

FixMyMaster returns with Episode Six, our ongoing series where, each month, selected artists receive a fully professional master by Luca Pretolesi. In this episode, one standout track has been fine tuned for industry level loudness, clarity, and punch. Submit your track now for a chance to be featured in the next episode of FixMyMaster.

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FixMyMaster #006
Luca Pretolesi

Fixmymaster #006

18 min

FixMyMaster returns with Episode Six, our ongoing series where, each month, selected artists receive a fully professional master by Luca Pretolesi. In this episode, one standout track has been fine tuned for industry level loudness, clarity, and punch. Submit your track now for a chance to be featured in the next episode of FixMyMaster.

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Luca Pretolesi

Luca Pretolesi

Luca Pretolesi is a world-renowned mixing and mastering engineer with a wealth of professional experience and a reputation as one of the best in the industry. With multiple Grammy nominations and wins, as well as Platinum, Diamond, Billboard, and Golden Melody awards, he has mixed and mastered some of the most streamed songs of all time. He is also the founder and creator of Studio DMI, a state-of-the-art facility in Las Vegas, Nevada. Luca has worked with top artists such as Drake, Skrillex, Diplo, Chiquis, Major Lazer, Alan Walker, Dillon Francis, David Guetta, J Balvin, and many more. Luca’s Grammy nominations include Chiquis “Abeja Reina” for Best Regional Mexican Music Album, Diplo “Diplo” for Best Dance/Electronic Album, Diplo & Miguel “Don’t Forget My Love” for Best Dance/Electronic Single, J Balvin & Willy William’s “Mi Gente” for Record of the Year, Steve Aoki’s “Wonderland” for Best Dance Album, Snoop Lion’s “Reincarnation” for Best Reggae Album.

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