I am a Sound and Mastering Engineer with more than fifteen years of experience in professional audio, music production, and radio broadcasting. As the founder of R-MasterLab, I manage mixing, mastering, audio restoration, sound design, and final delivery for artists, record labels, streaming platforms, and broadcast environments. My academic background in electronic music and sound technology supports a practical, detail-focused approach to signal processing, dynamics, tonal balance, and high-quality audio workflows. I also work closely with leading audio software companies as a beta tester, evaluating mixing, mastering, and AI-powered processing tools and providing technical feedback before release. I bring strong experience in broadcast loudness standards, Dante audio networking, studio production, live sound, and technical coordination, and I enjoy combining creative listening with reliable technical execution to help every project reach its best possible sound.…

Raffaele Rossi

I am a Sound and Mastering Engineer with more than fifteen years of experience in professional audio, music production, and radio broadcasting. As the founder of R-MasterLab, I manage mixing, mastering, audio restoration, sound design, and final delivery for artists, record labels, streaming platforms, and broadcast environments. My academic background in electronic music and sound technology supports a practical, detail-focused approach to signal processing, dynamics, tonal balance, and high-quality audio workflows. I also work closely with leading audio software companies as a beta tester, evaluating mixing, mastering, and AI-powered processing tools and providing technical feedback before release. I bring strong experience in broadcast loudness standards, Dante audio networking, studio production, live sound, and technical coordination, and I enjoy combining creative listening with reliable technical execution to help every project reach its best possible sound.…

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I am a Sound and Mastering Engineer with more than fifteen years of experience in professional audio, music production, and radio broadcasting. As the founder of R-MasterLab, I manage mixing, mastering, audio restoration, sound design, and final delivery for artists, record labels, streaming platforms, and broadcast environments. My academic background in electronic music and sound technology supports a practical, detail-focused approach to signal processing, dynamics, tonal balance, and high-quality audio workflows.

I also work closely with leading audio software companies as a beta tester, evaluating mixing, mastering, and AI-powered processing tools and providing technical feedback before release. I bring strong experience in broadcast loudness standards, Dante audio networking, studio production, live sound, and technical coordination, and I enjoy combining creative listening with reliable technical execution to help every project reach its best possible sound.

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Language

Italian
Fluent
English
Intermediate

Work Experience

Sound Engineer at Radio Club 91
December 31, 2025 - August 1, 2025
Responsible for direction, post-production, and programming.
Sound Engineer at Radio Club 91
December 31, 2025 - August 1, 2025
In charge of direction, post-production, and programming from 2022 to 2025.
Sound Engineer at Radio Club 91
December 31, 2025 - August 1, 2025
Direction, post-production, and programming.
Sound Engineer at Radio Club 91
December 31, 2025 - August 1, 2025
Responsible for direction, post production, and programming from 2022 to 2025.
Beta Tester at Native Instruments - iZotope
January 1, 2025 - Present
Test mixing and mastering plugins using artificial intelligence, including advanced algorithm validation and stress testing to improve accuracy and reliability in modern studio workflows.
Beta Tester at Native Instrument - Izotope 12
January 1, 2025 - Present
Beta tester of plugins for mix and mastering using artificial intelligence.
Beta Tester at Native Instrument - IZOtope 12
January 1, 2025 - Present
Beta tester of plugins for mix and mastering using artificial intelligence, starting in 2025.
Beta Tester at Native Instrument - Izotope 12
January 1, 2025 - Present
Beta tester of plugins for mix and mastering with artificial intelligence.
Beta Tester at Native Instrument - Izotope 12
January 1, 2025 - Present
Beta tester of plugins for mix and mastering with artificial intelligence.
Beta Tester at Plugin Alliance
January 1, 2023 - Present
Beta tester of plugins for mix and mastering.
Beta Tester at Plugin Alliance
January 1, 2023 - Present
Beta tester of plugins for mix and mastering, beginning in 2023.
Beta Tester at Plugin Alliance
January 1, 2023 - Present
Beta tester of plugins for mix and mastering.
Beta Tester at Plugin Alliance
January 1, 2023 - Present
Beta tester of plugins for mixing and mastering.
Broadcast Technician at Radio Broadcast Infrastructure
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022
Installed and maintained radio broadcast infrastructure, configuring broadcast equipment and ensuring signal stability, clarity, and compliance with European loudness parameters.
Sound Engineer at Radio Club 91
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2024
Managed studio direction, post-production, broadcast programming coordination, and audio optimization to maximize the clarity of spoken and musical content.
Broadcast Technician
January 1, 2022 - Present
Technical assembly and configuration of broadcast apparatus (Axel, Omnia).
Broadcast Technician
January 1, 2022 - Present
Responsible for technical installation and configuration of broadcast equipment (Axel, Omnia) since 2022.
Broadcast Technician at Radio Club 91
January 1, 2022 - Present
Technical assembly and configuration of broadcast equipment (Axel, Omnia).
Broadcast Technician
January 1, 2022 - Present
Technical assembly and configuration of broadcast devices (Axel, Omnia) since 2022.
Mix & Mastering Engineer at Mixter Cafè
December 31, 2020 - August 1, 2025
Mix & Mastering engineer.
Direttore Artistico at Zero Club - RPZ
December 31, 2020 - August 1, 2025
Artistic director for radio format programming.
Responsabile Tecnico at Radio Punto Zero
December 31, 2020 - August 1, 2025
Responsible for live technical operations.
Mastering Engineer at Radio Punto Zero
December 31, 2020 - August 1, 2025
Audio quality check and mastering engineer responsibilities.
Mix & Mastering Engineer at Mixter Café
December 31, 2020 - August 1, 2025
Mix and mastering duties from 2018 to 2020.
Direttore Artistico at Zero Club - RPZ
December 31, 2020 - August 1, 2025
Artistic director role for the Zero Club radio format between 2018 and 2020.
Responsabile Tecnico at Radio Punto Zero
December 31, 2020 - August 1, 2025
Technical live sound responsibility at Radio Punto Zero from 2016 to 2020.
Mastering Engineer at Radio Punto Zero
December 31, 2020 - August 1, 2025
Audio quality check and mastering engineer at Radio Punto Zero from 2016 to 2020.
Mix & Mastering Engineer at Mixter Café
December 31, 2020 - August 1, 2025
Mixing and mastering engineer.
Direttore Artistico at Zero Club - RPZ
December 31, 2020 - August 1, 2025
Artistic director for radio format in Nola (NA).
Responsabile Tecnico at Radio Punto Zero
December 31, 2020 - August 1, 2025
Responsible for technical live operations at RPZ radio.
Mastering Engineer at Radio Punto Zero
December 31, 2020 - August 1, 2025
Audio quality check, mastering engineer responsibilities for a regional FM radio station.
Mix & Mastering Engineer at Mixter Cafè
December 31, 2020 - August 1, 2025
Mixing and mastering from 2018 to 2020.
Direttore Artistico at Zero Club - RPZ
December 31, 2020 - August 1, 2025
Artistic director for radio format from 2018 to 2020.
Responsabile Tecnico at Radio Punto Zero
December 31, 2020 - August 1, 2025
Technical manager for live audio from 2016 to 2020.
Mastering Engineer at Radio Punto Zero
December 31, 2020 - August 1, 2025
Audio quality check and mastering engineer from 2016 to 2020.
Beta Tester at Acustica Audio S.R.L.
January 1, 2020 - Present
Beta tester of plugins with artificial intelligence.
Beta Tester at Acustica Audio S.R.L.
January 1, 2020 - Present
Beta tester of AI-based plugins since 2020.
Beta Tester at Acustica Audio S.R.L.
January 1, 2020 - Present
Beta tester of AI-powered plugins since 2020.
Mixing and Mastering Engineer at Mixter Cafè
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2020
Mixed and mastered tracks for artists, processing frequencies and dynamics to deliver distribution-ready audio.
Artistic Director of Radio Format at Zero Club - RPZ
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2020
Created and directed musical content, shaping the program's sonic identity and managing music selection.
Sound Engineer at Napoli Teatro Festival
December 31, 2017 - August 1, 2025
Technical responsible for audio.
Sound Engineer at Napoli Teatro Festival
December 31, 2017 - August 1, 2025
Technical audio responsibility during 2017.
Sound Engineer at Napoli Teatro Festival
December 31, 2017 - August 1, 2025
Technical audio manager.
Sound Engineer at Napoli Teatro Festival
December 31, 2017 - August 1, 2025
Technical audio manager in 2017.
Assistente di Studio at Dharma Recording Studio
December 31, 2016 - August 1, 2025
Studio assistant.
Assistente di Studio at Dharma Recording Studio
December 31, 2016 - August 1, 2025
Studio assistant from 2014 to 2016.
Assistente di Studio at Dharma Recording Studio
December 31, 2016 - August 1, 2025
Studio assistant role.
Assistente di Studio at Dharma Recording Studio
December 31, 2016 - August 1, 2025
Studio assistant from 2014 to 2016.
Responsible Technical at Radio Punto Zero
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2020
Supervised the complete audio chain and network connectivity during live broadcasts, resolving hardware and software issues promptly.
Mastering Engineer at Radio Punto Zero
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2020
Performed rigorous audio quality checks and finalized broadcast material in compliance with radio standards and European loudness regulations, including EBU R128.
Assistente di Studio at Luna Studio
December 31, 2014 - August 1, 2025
Studio assistant.
Assistente di Studio at Luna Studio
December 31, 2014 - August 1, 2025
Studio assistant from 2011 to 2014.
Assistente di Studio at Luna Studio
December 31, 2014 - August 1, 2025
Studio assistant role.
Assistente di Studio at Luna Studio
December 31, 2014 - August 1, 2025
Studio assistant from 2011 to 2014.
Studio Assistant at Dharma Recording Studio
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2016
Supported recording sessions and managed microphone and analog outboard equipment setup.
Sound Engineer at Beta Tester di Plugin per Mix e Mastering
January 1, 2014 - Present
Test and evaluate AI-powered mixing and mastering plugins, carrying out algorithm stress tests to optimize precision and reliability in studio workflows.
Sound Engineer Freelancer
January 1, 2014 - Present
Live sound service freelancer.
Sound Engineer at Freelancer
January 1, 2014 - Present
Providing live sound services since 2014.
Sound Engineer Freelancer at Freelancer
January 1, 2014 - Present
Live service sound engineering and freelance work.
Sound Engineer at Freelancer
January 1, 2014 - Present
Live sound service from 2014 to present.
Studio Assistant at Luna Studio
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2014
Provided technical assistance at the control desk, prepared DAW sessions, and managed logistics during recording and mixing stages.
Founder at R-Masterlab
January 1, 2007 - Present
Founded R-MasterLab, a studio certified by Apple Digital Master, handling mixing, mastering, and audio restoration projects for record labels and various artists.
Founder at R - MasterLab
January 1, 2007 - Present
Founder of R-MasterLab, providing mix, mastering, restoring audio, and sound design services since 2007. Certified Apple Digital Master studio with extensive work on mixes, audio restoration, and mastering for various artists and record labels.
Founder at R - Masterlab
January 1, 2007 - Present
Founder of R-MasterLab studio, certified by Apple Digital Master, specializing in mix, mastering, audio restoration, and sound design services for record labels and diverse artists.
Founder at R-MasterLab
January 1, 2007 - Present
Founder of R-MasterLab studio providing services in mixing, mastering, restoring audio, and sound design since 2007.

Education

Laurea Triennale at Conservatorio Domenico Cimarosa - Avellino
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019
Diploma at Istituto tecnico commerciale e per geometri Nola
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2009
Laurea Triennale at Conservatorio Domenico Cimarosa - Avellino
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019
Diploma at Istituto tecnico commerciale e per geometri, Nola
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2009
Laurea Triennale at Conservatorio Domenico Cimarosa - Avellino
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019
Technical Diploma at Istituto tecnico commerciale e per geometri Nola
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2009
Laurea Triennale at Conservatorio Domenico Cimarosa - Avellino
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019
Diploma at Istituto tecnico commerciale e per geometri Nola
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2009
Laurea Triennale in Musica Elettronica - Tecnico del Suono at Conservatorio Domenico Cimarosa - Avellino
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2019
Certificato Cubase Steinberg, Sound Design, Mixing at NUT Academy
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2012
Istituto Tecnico Commerciale e per Geometri at Istituto Tecnico Commerciale e per Geometri, Nola
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2009

Qualifications

Certificato Cubase Steinberg, sound design, mixing
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2012
Provider Apple Digital Master (Mf iT)
January 11, 2030 - August 1, 2025
Certificato Cubase Steinberg, sound design, mixing
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2012
Beta tester di plugin ad intelligenza artificiale - Acustica Audio S.R.L.
January 1, 2020 - August 1, 2025
Certificato Cubase Steinberg, sound design, mixing
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2012
Certificato Cubase Steinberg, sound design, mixing
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2012
Dante Certification Level 1
January 11, 2030 - September 17, 2026
Dante Certification Level 2
January 11, 2030 - September 17, 2026
Apple Digital Master Provider (MFiT)
January 11, 2030 - September 17, 2026
Cubase Steinberg Certificate in Sound Design and Mixing
January 1, 2012 - September 17, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Other, Software & Internet, Telecommunications
    Mastering Comparison: Li.La - "Uhuh" (Houph Release) | Before & After
    This project showcases a direct Before & After comparison of the mastering process for the track 'Uhuh' by Li.La, upcoming on the electronic label Houph. What to listen for in this audio file: The Mixdown: The initial stage, where the track is well-produced but lacks the final commercial polish and loudness. The r-masterlab Master: Notice the enhanced stereo image, the tighter and more powerful low-end, and the overall 'expensive' clarity required for a professional label release. Technical Approach: The goal was to meet the high-quality standards of Houph. Using a hybrid analog/digital chain, I focused on adding 'punch' and presence while preserving the dynamic integrity of the house groove. This A/B comparison demonstrates how professional mastering can transform a good mix into a club-ready weapon. mastering mixing mix audio music beat soundtrack…
    Hip-Hop/Soul Mastering: Peppoh feat. Ghemon - "Solite Storie"

    Mastering project for the track ‘Solite Storie’ by the talented artist Peppoh, featuring the renowned Italian singer/rapper Ghemon.

    The Objective: Handling a collaboration between two high-caliber artists requires a master that respects the nuances of both voices while ensuring a cohesive, radio-ready sound. The focus was on achieving a warm, soul-infused Hip-Hop vibe with a modern ‘expensive’ polish.

    Technical Insight: Using the hybrid analog setup at R-MasterLab, I worked on the mid-range clarity to make the vocals sit perfectly on top of the groove. I ensured the low-end remained tight and punchy, suitable for both club play and high-fidelity streaming.

    Why it matters: Working with established industry names like Ghemon demonstrates my ability to meet the rigorous technical standards required by major labels and professional distribution."

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    Club-Ready Mastering for Col Lawton's "Going Down" – Professional Impact

    Mastering project for the standout Deep House track ‘Going Down’ by Col Lawton. This production has achieved significant success, surpassing 12,000 views on YouTube and receiving widespread support in the electronic music scene.

    The Challenge: To give the track a deep, sophisticated low-end while ensuring the vocal and rhythmic elements remain crystal clear for both club systems and radio.

    The Process: Using the high-end hybrid analog/digital chain at r-masterlab, I enhanced the track’s punch and warmth, ensuring it meets the competitive loudness standards of modern House music without losing its soul.

    The Result: A polished, label-ready master that has translated into real-world success and high engagement for the artist.

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    Modern Pop Mastering: Bianelle - Radio-Ready Clarity & Punch

    Mastering project for the Pop artist Bianelle. The goal was to achieve a pristine, high-end commercial sound while preserving the emotional dynamics of the vocal performance.

    Focus: Vocal presence, low-end tight control, and competitive loudness for streaming platforms (Spotify/Apple Music).

    Process: Hybrid analog/digital chain at R-MasterLab to ensure warmth and clarity
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