Rod Vicente

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I'm Rod Vicente, a music producer, composer and audio engineer from Argentina with over 20 years of professional experience. I specialize in music production, composition, arrangement, mixing and mastering.

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I’m Rod Vicente, a music producer, composer and audio engineer from Argentina with over 20 years of professional experience.

I specialize in music production, composition, arrangement, mixing and mastering. Over the years, I have delivered more than 3500 original tracks for international catalogs, commercial projects and licensing use. I work across a wide range of styles and I’m known for being fast, reliable and easy to work with remotely.

What sets me apart is a combination of musical depth, strong production standards and clear communication. I can take a reference, brief or rough idea and turn it into a polished, professional result.

Employment and project experience

Founder & Music Director Softgrain Audio
2025 - Present

Leading music direction, composition and production for custom and media-focused projects, with a strong focus on quality, consistency and remote collaboration.

Senior Composer & Producer Hooksounds
2009 - 2025

Composed and produced over 3500 original tracks across multiple genres for international licensing catalogs, commercial use and content-driven projects.

  • Joined March 2026

Languages

  • Spanish; CastilianFluent
  • EnglishAdvanced
  • PortugueseAdvanced

Industry experience

  • Media & Entertainment
  • Professional Services
  • Gaming
  • Other

More experts in Buenos Aires, Argentina

Projects · 7

This project showcases a selection of my modern music productions, combining electronic elements, atmospheric textures and strong rhythmic foundations.

The tracks featured highlight my approach to sound design, groove construction and low-end balance, with punchy drums, detailed textures and carefully crafted bass lines.

My work focuses on creating music that is both expressive and technically solid, translating creative ideas into polished productions suitable for media, artists and commercial projects.

Full audio showcase available here:

Modern Music Production Showcase | Library
  • Audio Engineer
  • Mastering Engineer
  • Music Composer
  • +2
Broadway Buzz

Broadway Buzz is a fun, jazzy, retro-inspired piece with a lively 1960s flavor. Driven by baritone sax, xylophones and a playful rhythmic feel, it blends humor, sophistication and cinematic energy, making it a great fit for comedy, caper-style scenes, quirky storytelling and character-driven projects.

  • Arranger
  • Mastering Engineer
  • Mixing Engineer
  • +4
No Tears

No Tears is a highly cinematic and emotional piece built around piano and strings. With a rainy daytime atmosphere and a deeply melancholic tone, it is designed to evoke sadness, reflection and quiet emotional weight, making it well suited for film, drama and narrative-driven projects.

  • Arranger
  • Audio Mixer
  • Mastering Engineer
  • +3
Midnight Masquerade

Midnight Masquerade is an orchestral piece with a wintry atmosphere, a sense of curiosity, and a subtle Halloween-like character. It blends mystery, elegance and playful tension, making it well suited for fantasy, seasonal, cinematic or story-driven projects. jingle instrumental master soundtrack music

  • Arranger
  • Mastering Engineer
  • Mixing Engineer
  • +2
Modern Pulse

This track blends modern corporate energy with atmospheric textures and subtle trap-influenced rhythms. Built around powerful kick drums, a dense and controlled bass line, and smooth ambient layers, the production creates a sense of momentum while maintaining a refined and contemporary sound. Soft textures and spacious elements add depth and atmosphere, while the solid low end and punchy rhythm give the track a confident and modern edge. The slightly darker tonal palette brings a sophisticated mood that fits well with technology, innovation and forward-thinking visuals. Ideal for corporate videos, technology presentations, modern branding, startup content or digital media projects that require energy, depth and a contemporary sound. (This composition was created and produced by Rod Vicente. Copyright and licensing rights are owned by Hooksounds. The track is presented here strictly for portfolio purposes.)

  • Arranger
  • Composer
  • Music Producer
Summer Night

Summer Night is a warm, analog-inspired lo-fi track built around organic textures and vintage tonal character. The production blends mellow guitar recorded to tape, expressive flugelhorn lines, and lush keyboards that create a relaxed and atmospheric nighttime mood. Deep bass and punchy drums provide a solid groove while remaining smooth and musical. The entire track is shaped by the subtle grain of analog saturation, tube warmth and tape texture, giving it an authentic lo-fi feel and a rich, nostalgic sound palette. The result is a warm and immersive piece that works beautifully for cinematic moments, lifestyle visuals, storytelling content or late-night urban atmospheres. (This composition was created and produced by Rod Vicente. Copyright and licensing rights are owned by Hooksounds. The track is presented here strictly for portfolio purposes.)

  • Arranger
  • Composer
  • Music Producer
Natural Colors

Natural Colors is a groove-driven track blending hip hop rhythms with acid jazz influences and lo-fi textures. Built around warm Rhodes chords and a melodic Rhodes solo, the track develops a relaxed yet sophisticated atmosphere with subtle jazz character. The production features a powerful synth bass with deep low end and punchy drums that keep the groove tight and energetic. Soft flute lines add an organic layer that contrasts with the modern beat, creating a colorful and expressive sound palette. The result is a smooth, atmospheric track that works well for creative media, urban content, documentaries, lifestyle visuals or modern storytelling. (This composition was created and produced by Rod Vicente. Copyright and licensing rights are owned by Hooksounds. The track is presented here strictly for portfolio purposes.)

  • Audio Engineer
  • Mastering Engineer
  • Mixing Engineer
  • +3

Work experience

Founder & Music Director · Softgrain AudioJan 2025 – Present · 1 yr 11 mos

Lead music direction and composition for commercial and media-focused projects. Translate creative briefs into structured musical frameworks with defined genre and emotional targets. Develop internal guidelines for arrangement consistency, orchestration balance and performance integrity. Provide detailed feedback cycles to refine music outputs according to industry standards. Organize and categorize music assets for scalable reuse and adaptation.

Senior Composer & Producer · HookSoundsJan 2009 – Jan 2025 · 16 yrs 1 mo

Composed and produced 3500+ original tracks across multiple genres for global licensing catalogs. Curated music collections based on genre identity, emotional tone, instrumentation and commercial use. Reviewed and refined compositions for structural clarity, orchestration balance and stylistic precision. Applied systematic tagging and categorization logic for large-scale music libraries. Maintained consistent musical quality across high-volume production cycles under tight delivery timelines.

Education

Independent Studies in Music Production, Composition & Audio · Self-Directed Professional Training1998 – 2026

Ongoing independent training developed through over 20 years of hands-on professional work in composition, arrangement, production, mixing and mastering.

Intensive Program in Music Production · Berklee Argentina2000

Six-month private intensive program focused on music production.

Certifications and awards

Senior Composer & Producer (Hooksounds LLC)2016 – 2025

Composed and produced over 3500 original tracks across multiple genres for international licensing catalogs, commercial use and content-driven projects.

Senior Composer & Producer (Softgrain Audio)2026

Founder and music director of Softgrain Audio, focused on custom and royalty-free music production for artists, media, advertising and content projects. Full-service work including composition, arrangement, production, mixing and mastering. softgrainaudio.com

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