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How To Mix Your Afro House Percussions

15 min

Afro House is the vibe of the summer, and today we are diving deep into its core. Join Luca Pretolesi as he locks in on the foundation of the genre and breaks down the essentials of mixing Afro House percussion. Let's elevate your tracks with the perfect rhythm and groove! 🥁🔥

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How to Mix your Afro House Percussions
Luca Pretolesi

How To Mix Your Afro House Percussions

15 min

Afro House is the vibe of the summer, and today we are diving deep into its core. Join Luca Pretolesi as he locks in on the foundation of the genre and breaks down the essentials of mixing Afro House percussion. Let's elevate your tracks with the perfect rhythm and groove! 🥁🔥

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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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