Power Behind The Audio with Nioki Aquino

When it comes to all things audio, many only hear the output. But have you ever stopped to ask yourself, “How did this all come together?” Every soundtrack produced goes through several processes; from instrumentals and raw recordings to audio refinement – and a lot more in between. The craft behind the audio you hear on the radio, television, YouTube, and Facebook ads sounds the way it does because of how it's mastered and refined by an audio engineer.

Here at loudBox Studios, Nioki Aquino has delighted us by allowing us to pick his brain when it comes to his work. Apart from being a huge admirer of the art in music and film, one thing he loves the most is his dog, Charlie! Get to know a little bit about loudBox Studio’s second lead of the post department: his favorite apps, his work, and his wise words!

The world of audio is multifaceted and can be overwhelming to those who only enjoy it as a hobby. However, from an audio engineer's perspective, it can be fascinating. When asked to describe his work in three words, Nioki simply replied, 'Ultimate Ear Candy.'

The world of audio production owes its existence to various applications and software. Nioki shares that some of his go-to tools for post-processing audio are ProTools Ultimate, Universal Audio, Soundtoys, and Speakerphone.

Nioki has earned numerous awards for his work with loudBox Studios. Recently, his work on 'The Rescue,' an ad for Called to Rescue Philippines, was awarded a Silver at the 15th Kidlat Awards. You can watch the ad here. From his impressive portfolio of industry-awarded and fan-favorite works, Nioki revealed that his personal favorite is 'Walang Ka-Paris,' which will soon be available for streaming on Amazon Prime Video. Be sure to check it out!"

Pursuing a passion is best achieved through consistent dedication. Nioki's numerous awards in his field were not simply due to his love for music and film but were also the result of his significant time and effort invested in his craft. When asked to provide advice to aspiring audio engineers, Nioki shared, 'Never stop learning. Listen to amazing mixes. Master the stock plugins first before you reach for the top-shelf stuff.' Nioki concluded his advice by saying, 'Take care of your ears.'

At loudBox Studios, we offer more than just audio to the world; we also share interesting stories and anecdotes that can be discovered within each waveform. Get to know our team better.

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