The Art of Mastering with Oscar Zambrano

The Art of Mastering with Oscar Zambrano

Oscar Zambrano is a mastering engineer and the founder of Zampol Productions, a New York City studio known for mastering an impressive range of records—from Spotify Singles to avant-garde jazz to Broadway cast albums. With 20 years in the industry, Oscar has become a go-to name for artists who want their music treated with care, precision, and a deep understanding of both the technical and artistic sides of mastering.

In this episode, Oscar and I explore the art and philosophy of mastering—from quality control and loudness wars to the vinyl revival and the evolving role of mastering in the digital age. We talk about Oscar's unique path through the music world, the importance of saying yes to opportunities (even when you're terrified), and why a mastering engineer's job is often more about understanding intent than making things louder.

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