Erik Magnifico

Recording Engineer • Mixing Engineer • Music Producer

Abbey Road Institute Amsterdam

Studio session

Work

Upright piano prepared with microphones for the VST sampling session, image 1 of 4 Open upright piano action and microphone setup during the VST sampling session, image 2 of 4 Rear microphone placement on the upright piano during the VST sampling session, image 3 of 4 Microphone positioned behind the upright piano during the VST sampling session, image 4 of 4
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Instrument in development

Upright Piano VST

A sampled instrument built from an upright piano, captured in detail across the strings, action and body for an intimate, tactile sound.

Sampling · Recording · Editing · Instrument Design

Interface previews and playable audio demos are coming as development continues.

By joining, you’re asking Erik to email you occasional updates about this instrument.

Upright Piano VST — Audio preview
Audio coming soon
Dorsy team working together at the studio console, image 1 of 11 Close view of the analogue studio console during the Dorsy session, image 2 of 11 Wide view of the Dorsy control room and recording console, image 3 of 11 Microphone setup in the live room for the Dorsy recording, image 4 of 11 Drum kit and microphone setup during the Dorsy recording, image 5 of 11 Studio tape machine during the Dorsy recording session, image 6 of 11 Engineer working at the console during the Dorsy session, image 7 of 11 Dorsy team in the control room during recording, image 8 of 11 Engineer listening at the studio console during the Dorsy session, image 9 of 11 Group listening together at the console during the Dorsy session, image 10 of 11
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Dorsy — Studio Recording

Analogue studio recording project developed around an organic, performance-focused approach.

Production · Recording · Neve VR Legend · Studer Tape

Dorsy — Studio Recording
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Suite Spot Concerts

Live recording project capturing intimate performances in unique spaces.

Recording · Mixing · Production

Sulawesi — Suite Spot Concerts
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Dorsy — Suite Spot Concerts
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Paradiso recording Paradiso control room mixing console
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Paradiso Sessions

Live recording sessions at Paradiso Amsterdam.

Recording · Mixing · Engineering

Paradiso Sessions
Audio coming soon

Additional Work

Tony Pitony

Recording Assistant

Assisted during recording sessions, supporting microphone setup, studio workflow, and technical preparation.

Relatief

Recording Assistant

Assisted with recording sessions, helping with setup, routing, and general studio workflow.

Various Sessions

Studio Assistant

Additional recording and production sessions involving setup, editing, and technical support.

About

Erik Magnifico is an audio engineer and music producer based in Amsterdam. His work moves between studio recordings, intimate live sessions, mixing and sampled-instrument development.

Starting with classical violin and later expanding to piano, guitar and keys, he learned music from inside the performance. That perspective shapes how he listens to timing, tone, dynamics and arrangement before reaching for a technical solution.

Whether capturing a live room or refining a mix, the aim is the same: make deliberate choices, communicate clearly and preserve what makes the performance feel alive.

Education

Abbey Road Institute Amsterdam

Music Production & Audio Engineering

2025–2026

Dolby Laboratories · August 2026

Dolby Atmos Mix Room Design and DARDT Training - Completion Certificate View credential Dolby Atmos Essentials Completion Certificate View credential

Practice & tools

From session setup to final mix.

Hands-on work across studio recording, live sessions and sampled-instrument development.

Recording & Sampling

Studio and location recording for acoustic instruments and live sessions, including multi-mic instrument sampling.

Editing & Mixing

Detailed session editing, stereo mixing and Dolby Atmos music workflows for recorded music and concert sessions.

Software Workflow

Pro Tools, Ableton Live and Logic Pro for tracking, editing, production and mix preparation.