By the Zonagirante.com team @spinning zone
Cover art by Zonagirante Studio
We return to the turbulent shores of the internet, where some Twitter users post threats against the rest of humanity and then run for the hills as soon as they're caught. It's better to navigate and discover new landscapes, new information that can uplift us and make us a little more knowledgeable about what's truly valuable in the digital world. Take our hands and let's venture into the deepest reaches of this sea. Here, as we have always said, we will talk especially about art, in all the complexity of the word, as it is promoted and conceived in 2024. This week we will be presenting in this section 4 renowned recording studios in Latin America, where prominent artists in the industry have produced their albums. Here's our seventh digital log:
Panda Studios (https://estudiospanda.com.ar)
Since 1980, this studio located at 1200 Segurola Street, in the city of Buenos Aires, It has shone on the Latin American stage and beyond. This company is an icon in the region, with an impressive number of production credits. who have won international awards such as the Latin and International Grammys, Billboard Awards and Gardel Awards, among many others. Panda is recognized for working to the highest international standards, employing specialized engineers and offering final deliveries ready for any platform: from digital to CD, vinyl, radio, TV and cinema.
Its halls have hosted such prominent artists as Charly García, Fito Páez, Soda Stereo, Leon Gieco, Fun People, Shakira, Mercedes Sosa, and Los Fabulosos Cadillacs, among many others.
Natural (https://www.naturalestudio.co/)
Since 2003 in the music industry, This company designs artistic projects in the fields of music and audiovisual production. With 19 years in the Medellín scene, this studio has had the chance to explore and learn how the music industry has changed, adding knowledge year after year. Their production chain consists of a team that handles everything: from recording and music design to mixing and mastering. Their sound is a blend of hip hop, reggaeton, and urban pop. They've recorded there. Akapellah, Apache, Show tha product, Dekko and other important names in the genre.
Study 13 (https://www.estudio13.com.mx/)
Located in San José Insurgentes, south of Mexico City, Estudio Trece was founded by Francisco Aguilera and Eduardo Acosta, along with Juan Pablo González and Sergio Molho, alongside the WSDG team, a renowned studio design firm specializing in recording studios and acoustic spaces, founded by John Storyk. Thanks to its unique architecture, Estudio Trece stands apart from the conventional. It offers a wide variety of equipment, making it the perfect place to record everything from orchestras to voiceovers and dubbing. Its studios have hosted a diverse range of artists and professionals. Mon Laferte, Maná, Cafe Tacvba, The Guadaloops, Comisario Pantera, La Barranca, Fer Casillas, Enjambre, Ana Torroja, Lila Downs, and other renowned musicians from the Spanish-language pop-rock scene.
Space Blues (https://www.spaceblues.com.br/)
Directed by musician and producer Alexandre Fontanetti, Space Blues, created in 1997, It operates with uninterrupted production in the independent market of São Paulo. The studio concept is based on the integration of vintage and state-of-the-art analog equipment, combined with the most successful digital recording and editing platform., based on the Macintosh system: Pro Tools HD.
The proven use of analog valve and Class A equipment, both in acquisition and mixing, It makes a big difference in the final product, as well as giving a unique personality to the work done. All of this, combined with the practicality and editing resources and plugins of Pro Tools, not forgetting the most important thing: the production standards acquired over years of experience, makes Space Blues an interesting option for those who want to carry out a complete production: pre-production, arrangement, recording, mixing, and mastering. This studio has hosted top-level Brazilian artists such as Gal Costa, Lenine, Renato Godá, Rodrigo Vellozo, Nando Reis, Zeca Baleiro and others.
And now a few words from our sponsor:
Zonagirante Studio (https://www.zonagirante.com/zonagirante-estudio/)
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With years of experience in the industry, Our team specializes in working closely with artists and bands to develop unique and memorable visual identities. From album covers to promotional material, every piece of our work is designed to capture the essence of the music and convey it through captivating images. We are proud to be part of the Latin American music community and to contribute to the growth and recognition of emerging talents. Welcome friends!
