I’m a Grammy-nominated Audio Engineer, Music Producer, and Composer with over 15 years of professional experience working across music, film, television, opera, and immersive media, with a proven record of blending artistic vision and technical expertise. My background spans audio production, recording, mixing, editing, and composition, with extensive experience recording and mixing orchestras and operas, as well as producing bands and independent artists. I’ve worked closely with Irish National Opera, orchestral ensembles, and contemporary artists, earning a GRAMMY 2026 nomination for Best Opera Recording, a Gramophone Award nomination for Best Contemporary Opera, and RTÉ Folk Award nominations for Best Folk Album and Track with Inni-K. As a composer and producer, I’ve written and produced music for TV series (BBC, K-Dramas), as well as narrative, cinematic, and experimental projects. I’m equally comfortable crafting emotionally driven scores, modern hybrid productions, or clean, transparent mixes that serve the music and the story. Alongside client work, I run Edu Prado Sounds (EPS) — a boutique virtual instrument company and official Native Instruments partner — where I design professional sample libraries and sound tools used by composers worldwide. This keeps my workflow modern, efficient, and creatively flexible. Attention to detail and meticulous mixing and editing are integral to my daily workflow, being an expert in Pro Tools and Izotope RX. If you’re looking for artistic vision, musical taste, technical excellence, and a collaborative approach, I’d love to hear about your project. Stay Sound, Edu

Edu Prado

I’m a Grammy-nominated Audio Engineer, Music Producer, and Composer with over 15 years of professional experience working across music, film, television, opera, and immersive media, with a proven record of blending artistic vision and technical expertise. My background spans audio production, recording, mixing, editing, and composition, with extensive experience recording and mixing orchestras and operas, as well as producing bands and independent artists. I’ve worked closely with Irish National Opera, orchestral ensembles, and contemporary artists, earning a GRAMMY 2026 nomination for Best Opera Recording, a Gramophone Award nomination for Best Contemporary Opera, and RTÉ Folk Award nominations for Best Folk Album and Track with Inni-K. As a composer and producer, I’ve written and produced music for TV series (BBC, K-Dramas), as well as narrative, cinematic, and experimental projects. I’m equally comfortable crafting emotionally driven scores, modern hybrid productions, or clean, transparent mixes that serve the music and the story. Alongside client work, I run Edu Prado Sounds (EPS) — a boutique virtual instrument company and official Native Instruments partner — where I design professional sample libraries and sound tools used by composers worldwide. This keeps my workflow modern, efficient, and creatively flexible. Attention to detail and meticulous mixing and editing are integral to my daily workflow, being an expert in Pro Tools and Izotope RX. If you’re looking for artistic vision, musical taste, technical excellence, and a collaborative approach, I’d love to hear about your project. Stay Sound, Edu

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I’m a Grammy-nominated Audio Engineer, Music Producer, and Composer with over 15 years of professional experience working across music, film, television, opera, and immersive media, with a proven record of blending artistic vision and technical expertise.

My background spans audio production, recording, mixing, editing, and composition, with extensive experience recording and mixing orchestras and operas, as well as producing bands and independent artists. I’ve worked closely with Irish National Opera, orchestral ensembles, and contemporary artists, earning a GRAMMY 2026 nomination for Best Opera Recording, a Gramophone Award nomination for Best Contemporary Opera, and RTÉ Folk Award nominations for Best Folk Album and Track with Inni-K.

As a composer and producer, I’ve written and produced music for TV series (BBC, K-Dramas), as well as narrative, cinematic, and experimental projects. I’m equally comfortable crafting emotionally driven scores, modern hybrid productions, or clean, transparent mixes that serve the music and the story.

Alongside client work, I run Edu Prado Sounds (EPS) — a boutique virtual instrument company and official Native Instruments partner — where I design professional sample libraries and sound tools used by composers worldwide. This keeps my workflow modern, efficient, and creatively flexible. Attention to detail and meticulous mixing and editing are integral to my daily workflow, being an expert in Pro Tools and Izotope RX.

If you’re looking for artistic vision, musical taste, technical excellence, and a collaborative approach, I’d love to hear about your project.

Stay Sound,
Edu

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Language

English
Fluent
Portuguese
Fluent
German
Beginner
French
Beginner
Spanish; Castilian
Advanced

Work Experience

Head of Audio Engineering & Music Production at Edu Prado Sounds Ltd.
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2023
Leading audio strategy for VR Opera and immersive installations; producing and co-composing for VR/immersive projects and television series; overseeing end-to-end audio production, collaboration with artists, and studio operations.
Recording Engineer & Audio Editor at Click Audio Works Studio
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2020
Recording engineer and audio editor; managed client sessions, edited material, and maintained studio equipment and workflow for clients in Brazil.
R&D Software Developer at Safesoft Electronics Ltd
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2011
R&D software developer focusing on debugging and prototyping QA software; worked with C#, embedded systems.
Recording Engineer at Click Audioworks Studio
January 1, 2011 - June 30, 2017
Recording Engineer & Audio Editor Managed client sessions, editing, and studio maintenance

Education

Master's in Scoring for Film & Visual Media at DIT / Pulse College – Dublin
September 1, 2017 - November 30, 2018
Bachelor in Music Production & Composition at Federal University of Paraná
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2013
Best Student of the Year Award
Bachelor in Music Production & Composition at Federal University of Paraná
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2013
1st Place - Best Student of the Year Award

Qualifications

Grammy nomination
January 1, 2026 - February 1, 2026
Best Opera Recording – Producer and Mixing Engineer
Gramophone Nomination
January 20, 2026 - January 20, 2026
Best Folk Album and Best Folk Track nominee
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
RTE Folk Awards 2022 – Best Folk Album and Best Folk Track nominee – Inni-K – Album Iníon
The Irish Times Theatre Awards 2021 – Best Soundscape – Strauss' Elektra
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Best Soundscape – Strauss' Elektra by INO

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Gaming, Software & Internet, Education, Computers & Electronics, Professional Services