GUITARIST · PRODUCER · SOUND ENGINEER

Roberto
Priori

A life shaped by guitars, records and the pursuit of great sound.

THE PERSON BEHIND THE SOUND
Roberto Priori portrait

ABOUT ROBERTO

From the stage
to the control room.

Born in Bologna, Italy, Roberto Priori began his musical journey on classical guitar before discovering electric guitar and the energy of rock. In the early 1980s he founded Danger Zone, releasing the band's debut album Victim of Time in 1984.

After years of touring and recording, including a move to Los Angeles with Danger Zone, Roberto built a career that bridges performance and production. He has worked as a session guitarist, producer and sound engineer, collaborating with Italian artists and international rock musicians.

Today his work spans guitar recording, music production, mixing and mastering. From his own PriStudio in Bologna, he brings decades of musical experience to every project — always in service of the artist and the song.

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A FEW MILESTONES

The journey
so far.

A musical path from the Italian rock scene to international stages, and from the amplifier to the mixing desk.

1980s

Danger Zone begins

Roberto forms Danger Zone. The band releases Victim of Time in 1984 and builds its reputation on the Italian rock circuit.

1988–92

Los Angeles chapter

After opening for Saxon in Italy, Danger Zone heads to Los Angeles, where the band works on new material and records for the US market.

1990s

Session work & touring

Roberto records and tours with Italian artists including 883 and Eugenio Finardi, while expanding his work in production and sound engineering.

2001

First solo instrumental album

Avoid Yawed Flight marks a personal chapter as a recording artist, featuring Michele Luppi on vocals on two tracks.

2007

PriStudio takes shape

Roberto develops his own recording and production environment in Bologna, building a studio focused on guitars, rock and music production.

2010s

Records, reunions & new projects

Danger Zone returns with new albums, while Roberto continues producing and mixing projects including Morphology and a wide range of rock releases.

2018 →

RockProfiles

A new venture dedicated to guitar tone and digital amp profiles brings Roberto's studio experience to guitar players around the world.

2024

Danger Zone — Shut Up!

The band releases Shut Up!, another chapter in a story rooted in the golden era of melodic hard rock.

2025 →

IK Multimedia

Roberto collaborates with IK Multimedia as Assistant Product Manager for the TONEX platform.

RECORDS & COLLABORATIONS

SELECTED WORK

Made of music.

A selection of releases and projects from a career spent writing, playing, recording and producing.

WHAT I DO

SERVICES

Good songs deserve
great sound.

A hands-on approach shaped by years on stage and in the studio. Every decision starts with the music and the artist's identity.

Guitar sessions

Electric and acoustic guitar parts for rock, hard rock, metal, pop and alternative productions. Remote sessions available.

Recording & reamping

Real amps, carefully selected microphones, preamps and recording chains to capture the right performance and tone.

Mixing

A mix should represent the artist, not the engineer. Powerful, musical mixes with attention to detail and perspective.

Mastering

Mastering for digital, CD and vinyl, with a combination of analog hardware and modern digital tools.

Editing & tuning

Drum editing, vocal tuning and audio cleanup that respect the feel and natural character of the performance.

Production & consulting

Arrangement, production guidance, studio workflow and practical advice for musicians and recording projects.

Based at PriStudio in Bologna, Italy. Remote collaboration and digital delivery available worldwide.

LET'S MAKE SOMETHING

CONTACT

Have a project
in mind?

For guitar sessions, production, recording, mixing, mastering or just to say hello — get in touch.

robertopriori@robertopriori.com ↗