How To Master Your Tiktok Demo
Whether you're a songwriter, producer, or engineer, there's no denying the game changing power of social media platforms like TikTok. Your track only has seconds to grab attention, and how it sounds matters as much as how it looks. Luca Pretolesi is here to highlight the importance of nailing your sound in a fast-paced digital landscape. Let your music speak volumes
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How To Master Your Tiktok Demo
Whether you're a songwriter, producer, or engineer, there's no denying the game changing power of social media platforms like TikTok. Your track only has seconds to grab attention, and how it sounds matters as much as how it looks. Luca Pretolesi is here to highlight the importance of nailing your sound in a fast-paced digital landscape. Let your music speak volumes
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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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