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.…

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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.…

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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.

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Skills

Experience Level

Ableton Live
Expert
Audio
Expert
Beats
Expert
Composition
Expert
Master
Expert
Mix
Expert
Soundtrack
Expert

Language

Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
English
Advanced
Portuguese
Advanced

Work Experience

Founder & Music Director at Softgrain Audio
January 1, 2025 - Present
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 at HookSounds
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2025
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 at Self-Directed Professional Training
January 15, 1998 - April 1, 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 at Berklee Argentina
April 23, 2000 - November 15, 2000
Six-month private intensive program focused on music production.

Qualifications

Senior Composer & Producer (Hooksounds LLC)
April 1, 2016 - April 1, 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)
February 2, 2026 - April 1, 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.

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Gaming, Other
    uniE603 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.…
    uniE603 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.…
    uniE603 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…
    paper Modern Music Production Showcase

    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:

    uniE603 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.)…
    uniE603 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.)…
    uniE603 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.)…