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Marco Sebastiano Alessi

Marco Sebastiano Alessi, writer at Higher Hz

Marco is a producer, audio engineer, and senior writer at Higher Hz, where he covers music production software and live sound.

Born into a creative family, Marco was immersed in music since he was born, but his desire to play an instrument didn't arise until he was 14, when he started playing the drums.

In his late teenage years, Marco discovered the world of DAWs, recording his first ambient/electronic tracks and publishing albums under various monikers and netlabels.

His studies and music career led him to London, where he graduated in Music Business at the London School of Sound and continued recording music and touring with several bands.

After graduating, Marco started his label Naviar Records, which he uses to release music from like-minded artists and friends.

Naviar hosts regular events in Europe, the UK and Australia, has a weekly radio show on Resonance Extra and has been praised by iconic music magazines such as Electronic Sound, Sound of Life, Cyclic Defrost, and more.

Currently, Marco plays the drums in the psychedelic rock band Aktopasa and continues to broaden the scope of his label.

The 4 best in-ear monitors for stage and studio in 2025

In-ear monitors can be lifesavers for musicians, a breath of fresh air for audiophiles by changing the way you listen to audio on the go, and invaluable tools for audio engineers in critical listening tasks.

Whichever way you look at IEMs, these portable monitors can enhance your audio experience, whether on stage, in the studio, or on your daily commute.

Mixing vs mastering: What’s the difference, and how to do both properly

Since the early 2000s, the world of music production has taken an increasingly DIY approach that gives plenty of control to the artists themselves.

This means that you, a modern music producer, can record, mix, and master a song from the comfort of your bedroom studio. Pretty cool, right?

The 5 best laptops for music production in 2025

In a world where music producers are often on the move, either touring or daily commuting to their 9-5, it’s unthinkable not to have a portable device that allows you to make music whenever inspiration strikes.

The 7 best DAWs for music production in 2025

A digital audio workstation is to a music producer what a studio is to a painter: the perfect environment for creativity, a blank canvas ready for your vision.

Like a painter needs colors, you need plugins, time, and a clear vision. The right DAW provides a clean workspace to start from.