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World-Class Music Production
From the Heart of Tuscany
Latin Grammy nominated recording and mixing studio trusted by artists worldwide. With over 23 years of experience, more than 1,000 accredited credits and 48M+ streams on produced and mixed records, we help artists turn ideas into international releases.
Latin Grammy Nomination
Streams on credited works
Mixing Engineers Worldwide
Professional Credits
WHAT WE DO
Music Production
& Audio Engineering
23 years of experience working with artists across rock, classical, jazz and pop. Two interconnected studios, hybrid analog workflow and a production approach focused on musicality, clarity and emotional impact.
01
Production
Artistic production and arrangement development. From the initial idea to the finished track, shaping the identity of a record while supporting the artist’s creative vision.
02
Recording
Professional recording sessions inside two acoustically designed studios with high-end microphones, vintage preamps and world-class analog equipment.
03
Mixing & Mastering
Hybrid analog mixing combined with final mastering optimization to deliver a finished record ready for streaming, broadcast or vinyl.
◆ NOW AVAILABLE
Online Services — Worldwide
Artists and producers can collaborate remotely from anywhere in the world. Send your multitracks and receive professional mixing and mastering from Virus Recording Studio.
Choose the service
Upload stems
Review & revisions
Receive final masters
Selected Discography
Records & Productions
The Arsenal
World-Class Analog Gear
Two fully-equipped control rooms with vintage and modern outboard, professional monitoring, and a 2″ analog tape machine — the tools that define the Virus Studio sound.
Mic Preamps
- API 3124+ — 4 ch.
- Telefunken V672 — 2 ch.
- SSL 9000 Clone — 2 ch.
- Focusrite ISA215 — 2 ch.
- Summit MPC-100A
- Sutera QuadraPre — 4 ch. x 2
- Tube-Tech Mp 1A — 2 ch.
EQ / Dynamics
- Distressor EL8 x 2
- Universal Audio 1176
- SSL Stereo Bus Comp Clone
- Pultec EQP1A Clone x 2
- Slate Raven MTi2
- DK Audio MSD200
- Stream Deck XL
FX & Reverbs
- Lexicon PCM 80
- Eventide H3000 D/SX
- TC Electronics M3000
- Roland SRV-2000
- Roland SDE-3000A
Monitoring
- Custom Main Monitor (PMC spec)
- Audio Factory AS29 + Sub
- PreSonus Central Station
- Behringer P16-I & P16-M Cue
- AKG K141 x 3
- Sony MDR-7506
- Audio-Technica ATH-M50x
- KZ DQ6 In-Ear Monitor x 13
DAW & Recorders
- Avid Pro Tools 2024.3.1 Ultimate
- Steinberg Cubase 15 Pro
- Antelope Orion 32
- Fostex D-5 DAT
- Tascam CD-RW5000
Instruments
- Arturia KeyLab 88 MkII
- Fender Jazz Bass 1966
- Music Man StingRay 5
- Fender Telecaster Custom
- Fender Hot Rod DeVille 212
- Ampeg SVT-4 Pro
Our Process
How We Work Together
I
Consultation
Tell us about your project — references, vision, timeline and budget. We reply within 24 hours, in English or Italian.
II
Proposal
A tailored quote — transparent pricing, clear deliverables, no hidden costs. In-studio or fully remote.
III
Production
We record, mix or master your project — in Tuscany or via file transfer from anywhere in the world.
IV
Revisions
Included revisions until the result exceeds your expectations. Your feedback drives every decision.
V
Delivery
Broadcast-ready files in every format — streaming, vinyl, DDP, sync licensing. Worldwide delivery.
Voices
What They Say
Jazz · MPB
“Recording with this group was simple and surprising. I soon realized that they are very creative, which brought a new sound to the songs.”
Ivan Lins
InventaRio incontra Ivan Lins · Blue Note 2012
ceccarelligiovanni.com · Latin Grammy Nominee 2014
Jazz
“Vorrei citare anche Alessandro Guasconi fonico del Virus Studio di Siena che ancora una volta ha dato un segno indelebile al lavoro fatto insieme.”
Ferruccio Spinetti
Arie · Jando Music / Via Veneto Jazz 2022
Blogfoolk Magazine · feat. Jeff Ballard, Rita Marcotulli
Gothic Metal
“Vorrei anche menzionare gli arrangiamenti di Alessandro Guasconi del Virus Studio di Siena: anche lui è un Walk In Darkness, anche se non compare mai.”
Shaman
Walk in Darkness · Guitarist, Composer
truemetal.it · Intervista gennaio 2026
Prog Rock
“The sound quality is perfect and all the musicians involved showcase great technique and passion. The result is astounding.”
Il Rovescio della Medaglia
Contaminazione 2.0 · Abbey of Saint Galgano
Progarchives · Mixed & Mastered by A. Guasconi
Death Metal
“La registrazione a cura di Alessandro Guasconi e Jacopo Pettini presso i Virus Studio di Monteriggioni — biglietti da visita che non ammettono repliche.”
Coram Lethe
Heterodox · Buil2Kill Records 2012
truemetal.it · Recensione
Hard Rock
“An album that is well produced and mixed, as you can hear all the instruments clearly.”
Silver Horses
Electric Omega · feat. Tony Martin 2024
metal-temple.com · Production 8/10
Symphonic Metal
“Une production léchée, des arrangements millimétrés — un album au top pour les amateurs du genre.”
8.5 / 10
Walk in Darkness
Gods Don’t Take Calls · 2025
soilchronicles.fr · Janvier 2026
Rock
“Molto buona la produzione, potente e pulita, capace di valorizzare gli arrangiamenti che si adagiano su più livelli.”
Mantra
Co-produced & Mastered at Virus Studio
truemetal.it · Recensione
About
Who We Are
Alessandro Guasconi
Studio Owner & Sound Engineer
Virus Recording Studio was founded in 2002 in Monteriggioni. Over two decades, the studio has built a catalog of 1,000+ production credits spanning gothic and symphonic metal, progressive rock, contemporary jazz, classical music, and pop-rock.
Head engineer Alessandro Guasconi has worked with Tony Martin (Black Sabbath), Ivan Lins (9× Latin Grammy nominee), Il Rovescio della Medaglia and the Accademia Musicale Chigiana.
Two fully-equipped control rooms with analog and digital outboard, professional monitoring and a hybrid workflow. Available worldwide for online mixing and mastering.
Latin Grammy NomineeTop 2% Engineers · Muso.ai48M+ StreamsSince 2002Worldwide Remote
Jacopo Pettini
Sound Engineer
Online Services
Remote Mixing & Mastering
Mastering
Single Track
from € 80
per track · streaming ready
Most Popular
Mix + Master
Full Song
from € 280
mix + master · up to 48 stems
Album
Full Project
custom Quote
contact for album pricing
Order
Choose & pay online
Upload
Send stems via WeTransfer
Process
Analog mix & master
Review
Listen & request revisions
Download
Broadcast-ready files
Get in Touch
Let’s Make Something Great
Whether you’re planning an album, a single, or just want to know if we’re the right fit — get in touch. Every project starts with a conversation.
◆StudioVia Franco Ferrini 40, Monteriggioni (SI) – Italy
◆Phone+39 (0)577 318843
◆Emailinfo@studiovirus.com
◆Response TimeWithin 24 hours, Monday–Saturday
© 2026 Virus Recording Studio · All rights reserved
Track Record
Selected Credits
Alessandro Guasconi has delivered more than 1,000 production and mixing credits across rock, metal, jazz, classical and contemporary pop. His work includes recordings with Ivan Lins, productions with Tony Martin (Black Sabbath), collaborations with Caparezza, mixing for Italian prog legends Il Rovescio della Medaglia, and classical productions for the prestigious Accademia Musicale Chigiana.
- ◆ Latin Grammy nominated production — Recording & mixing for Ivan Lins collaboration
- ◆ Tony Martin · Black Sabbath — Producer and engineer on Silver Horses albums
- ◆ Accademia Musicale Chigiana — Recording partner for international classical productions
- ◆ Walk in Darkness — Composer, synths and production across multiple albums
Selected Credits
Tony Martin
Production · Recording · Mix
Black Sabbath vocalist
Ivan Lins
Recording · Mix
Latin Grammy nominated
Il Rovescio della Medaglia
Mix · Master
Accademia Chigiana
Recording Partner
Caparezza
Recording
Lorenzo Licitra
Production · Mix
Emanuele Dabbono
Producer · Mix
Diaframma
Engineer · Mix
1061
Verified Credits
Top 2%
Mix Engineers · Muso.ai
48M+
Streams
23
Years Active
