Ricardo Sangiao

Regarded as one of the rising stars in the world of hip hop, rap, and pop music today, there’s one name that’s being passed around from label to label.

Ricardo Sangiao is a Miami-based multi-platinum Mastering Engineer with World Class Mastering who is solidifying his role in modern day music. Studying under Bob Katz, Sangiao was able to observe and learn from one of the best mastering engineers.

During his time as a mastering engineer, Sangiao has mastered multiple chart toppers and #1s, with his work spotted on Billboard, iTunes, Shazam, Spotify’s Global Chart, and BBC’s Asian Music Chart. He has gained notoriety for engineering larger than life masters that feature loud, yet impactful dynamics and detailed textures that every artist wants to get their hands on today.

Therefore, to date, Sangiao has mastered music for artists such as Danny Ocean, Diljit Dosanjh, Micro TDH, Guri, Mozart La Para, Sunanda Sharma, Skyzoo, and !llmind, to name a few. Considering his work an art form that requires immense precision, attention to detail, and passionate obsession, Sangiao dedicates every spare moment to advancing his experience.

When asked what makes him different, Sangiao concludes it’s his innate love and desire to make music perfect. He sees himself as a hustler; someone who is never going to give up on his goals and dreams. Recognized for his effort, dedication, energy, sacrifice, skill, and leadership, Sangiao holds these attributes closely by his side, every single day.

Ricardo Sangiao and FabFilter

"FabFilter is one of those brand names that has some serious clout in the world of audio. For me, FabFilter plugins are the premiere choice, containing all of the tools and resources I need to hone in on my craft."

"FabFilter’s plugins are the outcome of superior sonic processing-meets-genius GUI. With these plugins, my masters not only sound better than ever, but they also help streamline my workflow so I am able to shoulder a larger client base."

"If I had to name a favorite product of mine by FabFilter, it would have to be the Pro-L 2. I like to do shootouts between limiters, and so far this plugin is the undisputed winner when it comes to this capability. It allows me to take control of the limiting stage in ways no other limiter in the market can. It comes with a preset I tweaked for them called 'Hip Hop Mastering RS', it’s a good starting point for urban songs. I look forward to future plugin and product releases that help take my craft to the next level."

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