Luciano Vassão
Winter Garden,FL
Summary
Audio Mastering Engineer with over 30 years of experience delivering high-level sound production for internationally distributed artists.
Awarded as Mastering Engineer on 3 Latin Grammy-winning projects in addition to 16 other nominations.
Recognized for combining technical precision with artistic sensitivity, maintaining long-term client relationships in a highly competitive music market. Extensive discography with billions of streams documented on Muso.ai, reflecting sustained global commercial impact and industry relevance.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner - Director
Hub Connect Event Technology
Winter Garden, Florida
05.2024 - Current
- Owner and Director of Hub Connect Event Technology, overseeing all audio and video operations for corporate events, keynote presentations, and professional workshops. Many of these events work together and follow the strict standards of the Disney Institute. Responsible for managing technical teams, designing audiovisual setups, and delivering high-quality live sound and video experiences tailored to client objectives, ensuring seamless execution of large-scale and high-profile events.
Mastering Engineer
Musiversal
Winter Garden, Florida
08.2023 - Current
- Since August 2023, conducting professional online mixing feedback sessions, and delivering high-end mastering services through Musiversal, a global remote recording and production platform. Working with artists and producers worldwide, providing detailed technical analysis, critical listening assessments, and precise sonic enhancements to ensure mixes translate competitively across major digital streaming platforms and international distribution standards.
Owner and Mastering Engineer
Master Final
São Paulo, Brazil
03.2006 - Current
- Extensive work as a mastering engineer, analyzing, making corrective and artistic adjustments in audio equalization, compression, expansion, limiting, establishing a new sound standard within the demand of the phonographic market
- Mastering 2.0 – 5.1 (Surround) and for streaming platforms
- Mixing and Mastering audio immersive (Dolby Atmos)
- Creating marketing strategies in prospecting for new customers
- Relationship with customers seeking to understand needs and desires.
Jr. Recruiter
Productive Playhouse Inc
Orlando, USA
02.2023 - 05.2023
- Responsible to using various resources (networking, job sites) to locate bi-lingual speakers, connect, and recruit.
Division Manager
Productive Playhouse Inc
Orlando, USA
07.2022 - 01.2023
- Responsible for all matters relating to the management of on-site location and staff
- Effective in administering key compliance and work activities, with dedication and ability to maintain high operating standards presents undeniable trust from the clients
- Enforce client specific security clean room policies and adjustments, reporting violations to Team Manager(s) and PPH Security
- Thoughtful communication among all levels, offering clear direction & guidance
- Maintain awareness of Written Domain Conventions pursuant to each project or client
- Assess & prioritize varying objectives and multiple deadlines.
Owner and Mastering Engineer
Dominio Digital Studio
São Paulo, Brazil
12.1995 - 02.2006
- Manager of two recording and mixing studios
- Managing DVD Authoring, encoding audios, and generating DDPs for duplication.
Audio Operator
Radio Jovem Pan
São Paulo, Brazil
01.1993 - 07.1995
- Creating and editing spots for the main programs of the station.
Service Assistant
Almap BBDO, Advertising Agency, Volkswagen Group
São Paulo, Brazil
02.1992 - 05.1993
- Helping in the service of the Volkswagen Group, the agency's main account, making the link between planning, creation and media.
Education
Bachelor of Social Communications - Advertising
UNIP – Universidade Paulista
01.1991
Skills
- Extensive knowledge and professional experience as an Audio Mastering Engineer since 1995, working across diverse musical genres, with a distinguished focus on Gospel music in Brazil Since August 2023, selected as a professional collaborator with Musiversal, an international remote recording platform connecting top-tier musicians and engineers worldwide, contributing high-level mastering services to global productions and cross-border projects
- Extensive experience using analog equipment such as Manley, Maselec, Avalon, Tc Electronic, as well as digital workstations Wavelab (Steinberg), Nuendo (Steinberg), Pro Tools (Avid), software (plugins) from Waves, Fabfilter, Izotope, Universal Audio
- Experience in mastering stereo for streaming and online mastering for broadcasts
- Experience in immersive audio mixing and mastering using Dolby Atmos Production Suite, from Dolby Laboratories
- Latin Grammy – Mastering of 3 winning albums and 16 nominees for Best Christian Music Album in Portuguese Language category
- Online Audio Mastering Course by Brave Academy
- Apple Digital Masters certified engineer
- Languages: English (Fluent), Portuguese (Native)
Timeline
Owner - Director
Hub Connect Event Technology
05.2024 - Current
Mastering Engineer
Musiversal
08.2023 - Current
Jr. Recruiter
Productive Playhouse Inc
02.2023 - 05.2023
Division Manager
Productive Playhouse Inc
07.2022 - 01.2023
Owner and Mastering Engineer
Master Final
03.2006 - Current
Owner and Mastering Engineer
Dominio Digital Studio
12.1995 - 02.2006
Audio Operator
Radio Jovem Pan
01.1993 - 07.1995
Service Assistant
Almap BBDO, Advertising Agency, Volkswagen Group
02.1992 - 05.1993
Bachelor of Social Communications - Advertising
UNIP – Universidade Paulista