Masterclass with Luca Pretolesi (Grammy-Winning Mix & Mastering Engineer)

Learn from one of the world's leading mixing & mastering engineers

Some opportunities are simply too good to miss.

Join Grammy-winning mixing and mastering engineer Luca Pretolesi for an exclusive full-day Masterclass in Hamburg, presented by O₂ Music Studio Hamburg in partnership with SPL.

Whether you're an aspiring producer, an experienced mixing engineer, or simply passionate about music production, this is your opportunity to experience the complete creative and technical workflow of one of the industry's most respected professionals.

📅 Event Details

Date: Saturday, September 26, 2026

Time: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Location:
O₂ Music Studio Hamburg by DIY
Karolinenstraße 45
20357 Hamburg
Germany

What You'll Learn

During this exclusive six-hour Masterclass, Luca Pretolesi will guide you through his complete approach to professional mixing and mastering.

You'll discover:

• How Luca approaches a mix from the very first listen
• Building a creative vision for every record
• Making professional mixing decisions
• Processing vocals, drums, bass and instruments
• Using effects to support the emotion of a song
• Finding and solving common mix problems
• Professional mastering workflow
• Critical listening techniques
• Tips & tricks from over 25 years of experience
• Real-world examples from commercial productions

This is a unique opportunity to understand not only what Luca does, but why he makes every creative and technical decision.

Exclusive Session Highlights

✔ Complete walkthrough from Demo to Final Mix

✔ Behind-the-scenes insight into Luca's professional workflow

✔ Live breakdown of mixing and mastering techniques

✔ Listening session with student mixes

✔ Open Q&A — ask Luca anything

✔ Meet the SPL product specialists

✔ Experience and test professional SPL hardware on-site

Who Should Attend?

This Masterclass is perfect for:

• Music Producers
• Mixing Engineers
• Mastering Engineers
• Recording Engineers
• Audio Engineering Students
• DJs & Electronic Music Producers
• Songwriters interested in production
• Anyone serious about improving their sound

Whether you're just starting your journey or already working professionally, you'll leave with practical techniques you can immediately apply in your own productions.

About Luca Pretolesi

With more than 25 years of experience and over 40,000 hours spent in the studio, Luca Pretolesi has become one of the most influential mixing and mastering engineers in electronic music.

Founder of the world-renowned Studio DMI in Las Vegas, Luca has worked with some of the biggest artists on the planet, including:

• Drake
• Skrillex
• David Guetta
• Diplo
• Steve Aoki
• J Balvin
• Armin van Buuren
• Above & Beyond
• G-Dragon
• Jolin Tsai
• and many more.

His work has earned numerous Grammy Awards and Grammy nominations, alongside Platinum, Diamond, Billboard and Golden Melody Awards.

Beyond his engineering career, Luca is internationally recognized for his educational workshops, helping producers around the world develop modern, competitive mixes using his signature workflow and techniques.

Presented by

O₂ Music Studio Hamburg by DIY × SPL

This exclusive collaboration brings one of the world's most respected engineers to Hamburg for a one-day educational experience unlike any other.

Secure Your Ticket

Seats are limited to ensure an interactive experience.

Reserve your ticket today and spend a full day learning directly from one of the industry's best.

We look forward to welcoming you to Hamburg!