Don Mar Ecino

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I'm a composer and music producer specializing in cinematic and hybrid orchestral music for film, games and media.

About

I’m a composer and music producer specializing in cinematic and hybrid orchestral music for film, games and media. By blending orchestral writing with modern electronic elements, I create music that serves the story, emotion and atmosphere of every project.

I handle the whole chain myself – composition, arrangement, production, mixing and mastering – so you get one point of contact and one consistent sound from the first sketch to the final master. Stems, alternate versions or cutdowns are available on request, with delivery specs for streaming or broadcast agreed for each project.

Under D.M.E. BeatZ, I also produce, mix and master music for artists across pop, Latin, urban and electronic genres.

I value clear communication and a collaborative approach.

Portfolio & contact: donmarecino.com

Don Mar Ecino is the artistic identity of Marek Kačaljak.

Languages

  • EnglishAdvanced
  • SlovakFluent
  • CzechFluent
  • Spanish; CastilianBeginner

Industry experience

  • Media & Entertainment
  • Gaming
  • Software & Internet

Projects · 3

Original score, sound effects editing and final mix for the short film TUA. Hybrid orchestral writing combined with atmospheric soundscapes. AI was used for the visuals and voices. The music was composed and produced entirely by me.

  • Mastering Engineer
  • Mixing Engineer
  • Music Composer

Modern cinematic arrangement of a traditional folk song for the artist SARAQI. Full production from arrangement to the final mix and master, blending traditional melodies with contemporary sound.

  • Arranger
  • Mastering Engineer
  • Mixing Engineer
  • +1

Work experience

Music Producer & Mixing Engineer · D.M.E. BeatZJan 2024 – Present · 2 yrs 11 mos

Music production, arrangement, mixing and mastering for artists across pop, Latin, urban and electronic genres. Full production chain from arrangement to release-ready masters for streaming platforms, including remix projects for labels (e.g. SARAQI – Pávy remixes for Sofa Movements Records).

Music Production Mentor & Lecturer · D.M.E. AcademyOct 2022 – Present · 4 yrs 2 mos

One-on-one lessons and mentoring in music production, in my Prague studio or online. Personalized study plans covering Cubase and Logic Pro, orchestral composition, sound design, vocal recording, mixing and mastering, and music distribution.

Composer & Music Producer · Don Mar EcinoJan 2015 – Present · 11 yrs 11 mos

Original music, sound effects editing and mixing/mastering for film, media and commercials. Film: original score, sound effects editing and final mix for the short film TUA. Games: orchestral music written for the RPG project Dungeons of Aledorn (Team 21, Prague) during its development. Commercials: music and sound effects editing synced to picture, e.g. for K&F Concept. Voiceover: recording and editing for commercial spots. Mixing & mastering: hybrid UAD and Cubase 15 Pro workflow, vocal cleanup and restoration of home recordings, delivery-ready stems, loudness for broadcast and streaming.

Education

State Conservatory · Conservatory in Žilina (Konzervatórium v Žiline)2004 – 2008

Classical music education with a focus on music theory and harmony. This academic training provides the structural and harmonic foundation for my work in cinematic composition and hybrid scoring.

Certifications and awards

Mixing for Composers – Dennis Sands (Cinematic Composing)2022

Online course by legendary Hollywood scoring mixer Dennis Sands: session setup, orchestral mixing workflow for different film styles, plugin chains, automation and stem delivery.

Cinematic Composition & Modern Orchestration2022 – 2023

Online training at Cinematic Composing in modern MIDI orchestration, hybrid cinematic scoring and industry-standard workflows, including blending live instruments with high-end sample libraries for film and media.

Wwise Fundamentals (2024.1) - Audiokinetic2026

Certified course covering the fundamentals of Audiokinetic Wwise for interactive game audio. Credential ID 76f52dae-e78f-5c46-6a1c-efb03d371932

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