In this edition of Gear Candy, LA-based producer/songwriter Nico Stadi shares with us why understanding the sonic spectrum is so important. He lets us in on his favorite digital tools that help him make the best decisions possible at each phase of a project.For more with Nico, check out our interview with him on Episode 49 of Season 4, where he discusses working on projects for mega-stars like Justin Bieber and Kylie Minogue! Follow Nico on Instagram HEREWant more Gear Candy? Visit TheRecordProcess.comAbout Nico Stadi...Nico is a Grammy nominated songwriter, producer, mixer, and engineer who has collaborated with some of pop music’s biggest names including Justin Bieber and Jason Derulo. Starting his career alongside Josh Abraham and DJ duo Oliver (made up of Oliver Vaughn and Oliver Goldstein), Nico’s versatility and expertise in the ‘disco pop’ realm has made him a go-to throughout the creative community. He co-wrote and produced several songs on Justin Bieber’s #1 album Purpose, Goldroom’s LP West of The West, as well as co-writing and producing “Errors” for K.i.D. He is currently having a top 10 alternative radio hit with Neon Trees’ single “Used To Like”. In addition to pop music, he has been working alongside Anne Preven on Wuthering Heights Musical and the scoring for the final season of the TV Show ‘Transparent’.