Davide Sgualdini

Using the internet as a powerful tool, I am able to successfully work with artists all over the world, visit my Studio LaMorte page to know more.

Working in my project studio, I have Mixed and Mastered albums and singles of several world-renowned artists such as: Antoine Fafard, Gary Husband, Dave Weckl, Terry Bozzio, Simon Phillips, Gavin Harrison, Vinnie Colaiuta, Chad Wackerman, Todd Sucherman, Jerry Goodman, Scott Henderson, Michael Harris.

As a freelancer I also had the chance to work in hundreds of different situations in live concerts, with plenty of local and international artists such as: Eric Burdon (The Animals), The Dirty Dozen Brass Band, Sir Waldo Weathers, Robert Randolph and The Family Band, Roger Glover and Jon Lord (Deep Purple), Kee Marcello (Europe), Vinny Appice (Black Sabbath, Dio), Ana Popovic, Roy Roberts, John Hammond Band, Sarah Jane Morris and Dr. Feelgood. Some of my main responsibilities include: Monitor and Stage Engineer, Front Of House Lead Engineer, Stage Director and Team Leader.

Taking advantage of 30+ years of experience with video games and websites, I provide premium quality translation and proofreading from English to Italian and vice-versa, with extra care about using the best possible format and preserving all the often included programming codes.

I believe in giving only the best output possible, that is why I concentrate myself into translating contents I am very proficient about. I have been a passionate gamer all my life since the early 80s, times of Commodore 64 and ZX Spectrum, thus I know all the history behind video games and how to properly localize them.

Because of my extensive work as an IT Technician and Customer Service Operator, I am also able to properly use the involved necessary technical language while keeping it accessible to everybody.

Since my first recording experiences I have developed a keen attention to detail that later became one of my most appreciated prerogatives. Because of the substantial need of graphics required to fulfill all the bands needs, such as booklet inserts, fliers, websites and social networks, I have become quite proficient with the use of Photoshop and other similar software.

I have produced, recorded, mixed and followed several local bands until they were established, such as D.G.I., Sibilya, Magic Salad, Claudio Conti and Simona Soddu. Performed and planned all the tasks regarding them, from the composition of songs to the recording of each instrument and ultimately to the very final mixdown. Designed, directed and also made the artwork and graphical designs for the CD booklets, web sites and social networks. Published their material through the appropriate online channels.

Firstly developed in the young age as a hobby passed down from my father and then as a necessity for my production works, photography and video making keep truly fascinating me everyday.

Whether an artist asks me to provide photos while they record, or shoot and edit a music video or a documentary, my style is mostly that of the “reporter“: I prefer being invisible to the involved parties while I try to capture the best and most significant moments of their event.

I especially work with either black & white or fairly saturated tones, but I am proficient with the proper use of colors to transmit a specific feeling and I am quite skillful when it comes to Color Grading the footage.

Please visit my Portfolio page to have a glimpse of my works: PORTFOLIO