In a city known for its sunsets, salsa, and sonic experimentation, one Miami-based producer is cooking up a sound that’s redefining Latin Music. Laureano “Lauro” Pardo, a GRAMMY®-nominated powerhouse with a stacked résumé, has been reshaping the landscape of Latin music—and doing it with some very familiar yellow circles by his side.
Those circles? They're the signature look of KRK’s ROKIT studio monitors, the go-to gear for Lauro as he collaborates with artists like Arcangel, Myke Towers, and Fer Vazquez. With enough Platinum plaques to tile a Miami mansion and a work ethic that screams “no sleep, just beats,” Lauro isn’t just producing music—he’s curating the future of Latin sound.
KRK, the brand that’s become synonymous with sonic precision, has been a major player in pro audio for over 30 years. Part of the legendary Gibson family—yes, that Gibson—they’ve got their ears in everything from bedroom beats to Billboard bangers.
Lauro’s love story with KRK started like many modern tales: online. “When I started producing, I watched many tutorials on YouTube and noticed they used KRK monitors,” he said. A statement from the company discloses that Lauro later stumbled upon a pair at a local music shop, tried them out, and “never stopped using” them. True love, meet studio gear.
Currently, he’s armed with KRK’s ROKIT 5 Generation 4 monitors and a 10-inch subwoofer—a combo that hits harder than a dembow rhythm at festival volume. “As my studio is not very large, I am very satisfied with the sound I have achieved using my KRK gear,” he explained. “Despite the size, the KRK system fits perfectly in my space and makes me happy.”
Happiness, it turns out, comes in clean frequencies and just the right amount of sub-bass.
Lauro isn’t just loyal to KRK—he’s practically evangelizing. A statement from the company reveals, “Every time I’m asked for a backline for a session, I choose KRK because I know the brand consistently delivers reliable results.” If trust is earned in decibels, KRK’s got a lifetime supply.
And in true Miami fashion, Lauro’s taking the party on the road. Literally. “My plan now is to try the GoAux Portable Monitors for spontaneous sessions; I want to always have them in the car, ready and prepared for any opportunity that arises,” he shared. Imagine catching Lauro at a gas station with a mini-session popping off in the backseat—peak 305 vibes.
A statement from the company adds a final note of reverence: “KRK is part of the global musical legacy that has shaped the industry.” According to Lauro, for producers hunting that “powerful sound and well-defined bass,” there’s just “no comparison.”
So, whether he’s mixing hits in a studio the size of a shoebox or pulling over on I-95 to drop a spontaneous beat, one thing’s for sure—Lauro and KRK are in tune, on beat, and always ready to bring the bass.
