RECORDING STUDIO
Our music studio is open to artists who want to work in the inspiring vibration of La Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta.
Producer Christian Castagno
Christian Castagno is an eleven time nominated and three time Grammy winning music producer.
A veteran of over two hundred records his credits include work with artists such as Iggy Pop, Bomba Stereo, Arcade Fire, Kombilesa Mi, Los Gaiteros de Ovejas, Miguel Bose, Systema Solar, Ru Paul, Naty Botero, Felix da Housecat and many others.
For more info about Christian, please visit https://sonidoselva.com/musicians-1
WHERE IS THE STUDIO LOCATED?
MINCA
Minca is a town in the foot hills of La Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta on the Caribbean coast of Colombia. Known for its incredible natural biodiversity, it is one of the premiere birdwatching locations on the planet hosting more than 360 species with many endemic to here. The community in Minca is quite unique with a variety of hotels and hostels as well Minca has several different Yoga, meditation and wellness classes are available in this very spiritually connected community. To get to Minca is quite easy. Santa Marta is the nearest airport and taxis are available that go up to Minca from the terminal. For groups or musicians with instruments or equipment transportation can be easily arranged.
SONIDOSELVA
We are a cultural center on the Caribbean coast of Colombia that is working to preserve and share the vibrance of this unique region. It is located in a magical little town, called Minca, in the foothills of the world's only tropical coastal snow capped peak, La Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta. The name Sonidoselva, Spanish for “sound of the jungle," speaks to the rich natural diversity of the region's ecosystems and its connection to music and culture.
SERVICES
Recording
1 hour without engineer..........COP 200,000
1 day without engineer.........COP 1,500,000*
1 day with engineer..................COP 2,000,000*
*These costs include lunch and beverages for 2 people
Mixing
1 song ..........COP 2,000,000
3 songs.........COP 5,000,000
10 songs anbum ..................COP 15,000,000
Production
Prices are determined between the musician and the Grammy award winner Christian Castagno
Christian likes to work with artists at all levels and can work with you to tailor a process to you music and expectations
Mastering
1 track.......... COP 300,000
10 tracks album.............. COP 2,000,000
EQUIPMENT
Monitors:
Adam s5h
iloud mtm
4 Sennheiser HD280 pro headphones
2 Grado headphones
Computer and software:
Imac Pro 128 mb RAM 24TB Raid
Pro tools Ultimate
Apollo 8xp with all plug ins
Native instruments Maschine mk2 + Maschine Jam
Melodyne
Mixers:
Berlinger Wing
Berlinger 32 input stage box
Mics:
Neumann tlm49
AKG214
Various Audix, Shure and Sennheiser dynamic and condenser mics
Electronic Instruments:
Berlinger Poly D
Elektron Syntakt
Polyend Play
Boss 505 mk2
Expresive E Osmose
Hologram Mirco COSM
Nord Electro 5
Guitars and acoustic instruments:
Custom Strat style electric guitar
1965 Silvertone Hollow body with TV Jones Supertron pickups
Alembic 4 string bass
Ramirez Classical guitar
Gibson J200 steel string
Chromatic Chonta Marimba
Quattro Llanera
Ukelele
Vintage drums
1970 Sonor Phonic 22” kick
1965 Ludwig Acralite Snare
70’s North Tom
70’s Gon Bop timbales
70’s Gon Bop Congas
Various vintage Zildjan, Istanbul and Bosporus hats and cymbals
Axis and DW pedals
Percussion:
Various sets of Colombian folkloric drums and Gaitas built by Henri of Los Gaiteros de Ovejas
Large collection of quirky percussion items from around the world.
PA system:
2 Electro Voice Evolve 50
2 EV 18: Sub woofers
2 EV 12” stage monitors
2 DBX driverack