Gabriel De Sant'Anna

Candle of the Devil was built on atmosphere, a haunting track where every vocal and layer needed to carry both grit and intention.

Working with R-Mean and Nas meant engineering sessions that demanded focus, emotion, and a clear sense of storytelling through sound.

When a song has depth like this, my job is to get out of the way of the message while making sure every word lands.

I love shaping that kind of emotional clarity, the kind that keeps a listener locked in from the first bar to the fade.

If you’re crafting records that tell a story and need someone who can bring technical precision to raw expression, that’s where I thrive.

Engineer | Vocal Director | Sonic Storyteller

Engineering Over You was a masterclass in capturing emotion without losing authenticity.
Macy Gray has one of the most distinctive voices in modern soul, and my goal was to preserve every ounce of that raw, human texture while keeping the production smooth and balanced.

During tracking, I focused on creating a space where her performance could breathe, letting the rasp, phrasing, and dynamics come through naturally.
I handled the recording and prep work to ensure that when it went to mix, every take carried the full emotional weight of her delivery.

My engineering laid the foundation: clean gain staging, warm mic tone, and expressive depth that holds up across any playback system.

I’m always drawn to projects that live in that space between polish and passion, where the listener can feel the artist’s presence in the room.

If your music needs that same care and sensitivity in the recording process, I bring both the technical precision and the empathy to make it happen.

Engineer | Vocal Producer | Story-Focused Sound Designer

Working on God Only Knows with The Manhattan Transfer was all about capturing the warmth and precision of timeless vocal harmony.
This group has been perfecting their sound for decades, so my focus as engineer was to honor that legacy through every take — clean, balanced, and emotionally true.

Each voice needed its own space while blending seamlessly into the group’s signature texture.
I focused on microphone placement, vocal tone shaping, and session flow to ensure every harmony locked in naturally.
Even though I wasn’t responsible for the final mix, my goal was to deliver tracks that were already musically balanced and ready for post-production finesse.

For projects rooted in artistry and performance, I make sure the technical side never gets in the way of the emotion.
Whether it’s an intimate jazz session or a full vocal ensemble, I bring an ear for detail and a respect for musicianship that keeps the integrity of the performance intact.

If your project demands warmth, clarity, and that human touch that turns a recording into an experience, let’s make it happen.
Engineer | Vocal Specialist | Detail-Driven Collaborator