Our Team
AARON “ARDOUR” VINIK
Chief Engineer, Producer & Co-founder
Born and raised in Brooklyn, Aaron found his affection for music in classical piano as a child. At age 14, Aaron had started his journey in music production learning Ableton Live, focusing on his passion for Electronic, Hip Hop, and Alternative music. Graduating in recording technology in 2019, Aaron quickly went work within the NYC Recording Industry, working across both large-format commercial studios and private label run production houses. In 2020, Aaron turned his bedroom into a makeshift recording studio, at first only working with close friends and collaborators, yet soon expanding to serving artists all across Brooklyn, and shortly thereafter opening up what is now Studio 404.
Aaron is a versatile, passionate, and boundary-breaking engineer and producer, passionate about building a bespoke sonic aesthetic for every client that steps into our space. His strengths in composition, mixing, and creative direction can help bring any project to life. Whether it is a solo vocalist looking to experiment, a band looking to elevate their quality, or a production house looking to get award winning post-production, Aaron is always looking for a new challenge.
JOHN COTTON
Engineer, producer
John Cotton Calli is an audio engineer and producer from Miami, Florida with nearly a decade of experience within the field. John studied Music Technology at Northeastern University, graduating in 2021. Looking to build his resume, John sharpened his skills working at various studios in Boston and alongside artists within the local scene. He then moved to NYC to continue to work in the recording industry, and has worked with hundreds of artists across genres. With a specialization in Hip Hop and Electronic music, John brings his talents in mixing, production, and recording to take your project to the next level.
John has also worked extensively in the Pro Audio Industry, providing his talents in marketing and public relations for companies such as ProducerGrind and Slate Digital. He had also contributed to building sample libraries across several genres, bringing his capability in production and sound design to producers around the world. John has a lifetime of passion for music, and an unwavering dedication to making every project he works on the best it can possibly be.
CYNTHREON
ENgineer, producer
Cynthreon is a musically trained engineer, producer, and drummer from Houston, Texas. With a refined musicality and creative ear, Cynthreon has pulled from his diverse experience- both in the studio and in life, to amplify his versatility and elevate his sound. There isn’t a genre he cannot master- with exprience across Afrobeat, Amapiano, Dancehall, Reggaeton, Pop, R&B, Hip-Hop/Rap, and more. Cynthreon brings his own unique cadence and flavor to everything he creates, forging a sound that is both wholly unique to each composition yet undeniably has his aesthetics burned in.
Graduating from Full Sail University in Orlando, Florida, Cynthreon brought himself down to Miami, seizing the opportunity to develop his talent and acquire expertise working alongside various clientele and producers during his tenure. In 2023, opportunity to unite all of his talents brought him to Studio 404, where he now brings his range and capability to the NYC area.