AEROSPACE CAD/FEA MODELING × 4-PIECE GROOVE

You don’t need more digital band-aids.
You need real engineering.

I’m Enzo. I spend my days modeling structural mechanics and fluid-structure interactions for aerospace. In the studio, I apply those same first-principles laws of wave interference, acoustic phase, and deep pocket to craft records that hit hard on any sound system.

Send me your track Watch "The Analytical Groove" [03:42]

FINITE ELEMENT COMSOL • Ansys

MIXING SOFTWARES Waves Plugin • Pro Tools

STUDIO BASE Toulouse, France

Enzo at Declilab mixing desk with Startone drums and acoustic treatments

DECLILAB_STUDIO // TOULOUSE ENZO [FOUNDER • ENGINEER]

DOCUMENTARY FILM

The Analytical Groove

An unfiltered look into the intersection of aerospace CAD structural mechanics, acoustic physics, and Bordeaux groove production.

[+] Read Full Official Video Transcript — (03:42)

[Scene 1: The Hook] "Most people think a great mix comes from stacking expensive digital plugins on top of each other. The truth is, sound isn't digital. It's physical."

[Scene 2: The Engineering Foundation] "I’m a mechanical design engineer. I spend my days modeling structural mechanics and fluid-structure interactions for aerospace. When I approach audio, I don't guess. I use first-principles physics and numerical modeling to control how sound actually behaves in a physical space. I engineer the frequencies before I ever touch an EQ."

[Scene 3: The Musical Soul] "But pure math doesn't make a record groove. I grew up studying the architects of 70s and 80s soul—the real studio session legends. The pocket of Jeff Porcaro. The production of David Foster. Because I play the drums, the bass, the guitar, and the sax, I know exactly how a live rhythm section is supposed to breathe together."

[Scene 4: The Experience & Collaboration] "That combination of technical precision and musical feel is why the Bordeaux scene trusts my ears. I've collaborated with artists pushing the culture forward—Kylerpaks, Le Crime from Pessac on his 'Lavague' project, Cirfa from Chanteca on 'Tranchée', and Babysolo33."

[Scene 5: The Added Value] "That is my added value at Declilab. I bridge the gap between rigorous, analytical physics and raw musical soul. I don't just 'listen' to your tracks—I analyze the phase, calculate the acoustic masking, and carve out the exact physical space each instrument needs to shine."

[Scene 6: Call to Action] "You don't need more digital band-aids on your music. You need real engineering. Let's get to work."

STRUCTURAL RIGOR

The Engineering Foundation

I don't rely on subjective golden-ear claims. Every decision is grounded in computational structural mechanics, acoustic wave simulation, and calibrated measurement.

01 // FIRST-PRINCIPLES

Physics-Based Alignment

An EQ cannot boost frequencies that destructive phase interference has already canceled out. I align drum multi-mic arrivals and sub fundamentals down to fractions of a millisecond.

DRUMS MIKING // STEREOPHONIC TECHNIQUES

02 // PHYSICAL FABRICATION

Hand-Built Schroeder QRD 7

Commercial thin foam absorbs high frequencies and leaves muddy low-mids intact. I calculated, framed, and hand-built custom QRD 7 quadratic-residue diffusers to preserve acoustic air without flutter.

Handcrafted Schroeder QRD 7 acoustic diffuser framing

QRD_7 // DIFFUSION_BUILD

03 // FINITE ELEMENT MODELING

COMSOL Modal Analysis

Using COMSOL Multiphysics, I model room eigenmodes (mitigating the 43.18 Hz and 60.43 Hz standing wave nodes). When I monitor a kick drum or 808, I hear the music, not the room boundary.

COMSOL Multiphysics room eigenmode simulation showing pressure gradients

COMSOL // MODES_DE_LA_SALLE

LAB-GRADE MONITORING VALIDATION

Calibrated Free-Field Microphone & Room Impulse Profiling

Before any final master leaves Declilab, stereo field translation is tested through real-world pressure sweeps using measurement mics and calibrated reference speakers.

FLAT ±1.5dB // 35Hz – 20kHz

THE ANALOG HEART

Pure math doesn't make a record groove.
Musicianship does.

I grew up studying the architects of 70s and 80s soul—the real studio session legends. The pocket of Jeff Porcaro. The pristine production clarity of David Foster. Because I play the drums, the bass, the electric guitar, and the sax, I know exactly how a live rhythm section is supposed to breathe together.

01 // TIME & POCKET

Drums

Tracking on my Startone kit teaches micro-timing. I mix drums for dynamic rebound and natural groove, avoiding flat, lifeless sample triggers.

02 // SUB & HARMONICS

Electric Bass

Locking the bass directly into the kick drum’s decay. I dial 40–70 Hz weight with 800 Hz string presence so lines sing on laptop speakers.

03 // HARMONIC VOICING

Stratocaster Guitar

Rhythm chank and harmonic chord extensions carved to sit behind lead vocals with width, clarity, and zero midrange harshness.

04 // BREATH & DYNAMICS

Saxophone

Wind instruments teach human expression and air dynamics. Lead vocals and solo elements are shaped with natural, breathing contours.

DRUM_TRACKING // POCKET

BASS_LOW_END // HARMONICS

GUITAR_VOICING // MIDRANGE

LOCAL CULTURE × PROVEN TRUST

The Bordeaux Scene Collaboration

That combination of technical precision and musical feel is why artists pushing the culture forward trust my ears.

FEATURED ARTIST

KYLERPAKS

[BORDEAUX UNDERGROUND / CLOUD]

Classic 80s R&B and soul meet clinical audio engineering. Analog hardware warmth paired with phase-locked, multi-instrumental rhythm sections—fully performed and mixed in-house.

PROJECT COLLABORATION

Enzo Dennet

UTAH • "It's Not You"

High-definition vocal clarity and massive low-end impact sustained across the upcoming full-length project "It's Not You, It's Me". A heavy, textured mix engineered for modern streaming.

PROJECT RELEASE

Dubb Saq

MILWAUKEE HIP-HOP • Dubb Saq (Elijah)

Analog warmth paired with ultra-precise dynamic transient control for the Wisconsin storyteller. Phase-locked multitrack alignment for the single "Randy Savage".

MASTERING

Arnold Jarvis

NEW YORK DEEP HOUSE

Soulful vocal presence seated perfectly inside a driving four-on-the-floor rhythm. Analog warmth, precise transient control, and deep low-end translation engineered specifically for club sound systems.

THE DECLILAB WORKFLOW

I don't just "listen." I calculate and carve.

Every session inside FL Studio is audited with rigorous engineering discipline before musical aesthetics take over.

Phase & Vector Audit

Time-aligning multitracks to eliminate comb filtering. Checking polarity and wave arrival times so every transient reinforces the next.

Acoustic Masking Mitigation

Calculating spectral clashes between kick fundamentals, bass overtones, and lower-mid vocal resonance. Carving physical space without thinning.

Musical Soul & Vibe

Harmonic saturation, parallel drum compression, and lush spatial chambers inspired by David Foster and Quincy Jones analog productions.

True-Peak Master Delivery

Calibrated for Apple Digital Masters, Spotify, and club sound systems. 2 dedicated revision rounds included with zero ego.

PRICING & ENGAGEMENT

Transparent investment for your art.

Every stem passes through the same meticulous physical and musical pipeline.

SERVICE // 01

Full Mixdown

Multitrack session mixing.

$350 / track

✓ Up to 48 stems / tracks
✓ Full phase audit & timing alignment
✓ Instrumental, acapella & TV mixes
✓ 2 full revision rounds included

Select Mixing

SERVICE // 02

Stereo Mastering

Final punch and translation.

$80 / track

✓ 1 Stereo 24/32-bit mix file
✓ Acoustic feedback prior to mastering
✓ Apple Digital Masters compliant
✓ True-Peak & streaming optimized

Select Mastering

MOST REQUESTED FULL PIPELINE

Mix + Master

Raw stems to approved final record.

$395 / track

✓ Full multitrack mix + master
✓ Zero inter-stage distortion loss
✓ All delivery stems & variants
✓ 3 revision rounds + priority calendar

Book Package

SERVICE // 04

EP / Album / B2B

Labels, agencies & sync projects.

Custom quote

✓ Bundled EP / album discount rates
✓ Dedicated delivery milestones
✓ Direct WhatsApp/Discord collaboration
✓ Optional live instrument overdubs

Request Proposal

THE EVIDENCE

Real-Time A/B Demonstrations

Listen to the difference between unaligned rough files and Declilab’s final phase-calibrated masters. Switch states in real-time.

RAP / R&B

Meech (NY) - "In My Head"

Aggressive vocal transients sharpened for razor-tight intelligibility over heavy 808s. Kick and sub-bass phase-aligned for physical chest-thump clarity, carving out midrange mud to give the gritty delivery absolute authority.

Active: Rough Mix (A)

R&B / SOUL BALLAD

Shawn Chappelle - "Bum Rush"

Vocal proximity effect surgically tamed while preserving raw emotional intimacy. Low-mid masking cleared out to let the isolated lead vocal sit perfectly inside a warm, analog space without harsh sibilance.

Active: Rough Mix (A)

SPECIFICATIONS & POLICIES

Frequently Asked Questions

What is your turnaround time per song?

Standard turnaround is 3 to 5 business days for a full mix and master once multitracks are validated. Stereo mastering takes 24 to 48 hours. Let me know if you are working against a strict DSP release deadline.

How should I prepare my stems from FL Studio, Ableton, or Logic?

Export dry stems starting from 0:00:00 at 24-bit or 32-bit float (44.1kHz or 48kHz). Turn off master bus limiters and creative reverbs unless they are intrinsic sound-design elements. Label tracks cleanly (e.g., 01_Kick.wav, 02_808.wav, 03_Lead_Vocal_Dry.wav).

How do revisions work?

Every project includes 2 full revision rounds. Take time to test the mix on your car speakers, AirPods, and studio monitors, then send me a consolidated, timestamped list of notes. I execute those adjustments precisely.

Do you offer live instrument overdubs?

Yes. Since I play drums, bass, guitar, and sax, if your track needs real pocket—such as live bass guitar underneath an 808 or organic saxophone textures—we can include live tracking in your project scope.

DIRECT LINE

Let’s engineer your record.

Send me a link to your rough mix or demo. I personally review every submission, analyze the phase coherence and headroom, and get back to you within 24 hours with honest acoustic notes and a quote.

DIRECT EMAIL enzo.poletto@declilab.com

STUDIO BASE Bordeaux / Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France [CET / UTC+1]

PREFERRED TRANSFER METHODS SwissTransfer • WeTransfer • Dropbox • Drive

You don’t need more digital band-aids. You need real engineering.

“Sound isn't digital. It's physical.”