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Diplo & Hugel - Stay High Full Breakdown

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Lets get into the technical tapestry of Diplo & Hugel chart topper "Stay High" ✨ Join us in Studio I as Luca Pretolesi unveils a comprehensive breakdown, spotlighting some nuanced details and specifically honing in on the captivating vocals. Ultimately we hope that you're able to incorporate some of these mixdown ideas and mastering ideas into your workflow. Enjoy the creative journey!

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Diplo & Hugel - Stay High Full Breakdown
Luca Pretolesi

Diplo & Hugel - Stay High Full Breakdown

23 min

Lets get into the technical tapestry of Diplo & Hugel chart topper "Stay High" ✨ Join us in Studio I as Luca Pretolesi unveils a comprehensive breakdown, spotlighting some nuanced details and specifically honing in on the captivating vocals. Ultimately we hope that you're able to incorporate some of these mixdown ideas and mastering ideas into your workflow. Enjoy the creative journey!

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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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