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Marschawn H.

Morrisville, North Carolina

$48/hr
5.0
2 jobs

I hold a bachelors in Audio Engineering, production and design. I am a composer, sound designer, and audio editor for media with 6 years of professional experience including work on Wu Tang: Rise of the Deciever, Minecraft Legends, BattleToads (2020), Disney's Mirrorverse and 10 years working on slots games for Grover Gaming/Banilla and Draft Kings.

  • Sound Design
  • Audio Editing
  • Music & Sound Design
  • Music Production
  • Audio Post Production
  • Audio Engineering
  • Music Arrangement
Sean D.

Brooklyn, New York

$50/hr
4.8
106 jobs

New York City-based music producer and entertainment marketing consultant with credits including Jason Derülo, Producer of the Year nominee Ricky Reed, Two Door Cinema Club, Ray-Ban and 2 museum installations open at the illustrious MASS MoCA and Paris' MoMA, Jeu De Paume. The genres I mainly work in are Pop, R&B, Rock and House. Full Sail University 2009 graduate with a degree in Recording Arts, and a dual Bachelors degree in Music Business and Marketing.

  • Sound Design
  • Audio & Music Software
  • Audio Editing
  • Audio Effects
  • Audio Production
  • Music & Sound Design
  • Marketing Strategy
  • Social Media Marketing
  • Music Dubbing
  • Audio Engineering
  • Music Arrangement
  • Music Production
  • Audio Post Production
  • Avid Pro Tools
  • Pitch Correction
Dylan Y.

San Francisco, California

$50/hr
5.0
14 jobs

Professional Audio Engineer & Sound Designer Immersive Soundscapes for Wellness, Film & Commercial Projects I’m Dylan (DF Tram) — an internationally recognized audio engineer, sound designer, and ambient composer with extensive experience creating immersive, emotionally intelligent sound for visual media, wellness, and narrative-driven projects. I specialize in cinematic soundscapes, long-form ambient audio, sound design, audio editing, mixing, and mastering for clients who value subtlety, pacing, and high production standards. Selected Highlights Featured work at the Smithsonian Hirshhorn Museum (Washington, DC) Featured in DJ Mag (Aug 2023) Music featured in Forbes Magazine Included in The World’s Greatest Ever Electronic Music Albums Featured in BoingBoing Magazine Produced albums with Youth (Killing Joke, The Verve) International touring with The Orb Ibiza DJ Award nominee (DF Tram) What I do Sound design for film, advertising, art installations, and immersive experiences Mixing albums and songs for artists and bands. Audio editing for voiceover, podcasts, and guided audio Mixing and mastering for music and spoken-word projects Ambient and long-form composition for wellness, meditation, and therapeutic use Music composition for commercial, theatrical, and digital productions How I Work I’m highly organized, detail-oriented, and collaborative. I work closely with clients to understand the emotional and narrative goals of each project, delivering polished audio that supports the experience without overwhelming it. My background spans commercial audio, institutional projects, and critically acclaimed music releases — allowing me to bridge artistic sensitivity with professional reliability. Clear communication, thoughtful pacing, and respect for deadlines are central to my process. Why Clients Choose Me Proven experience across music, film, commercial, and wellness audio Strong sense of restraint, atmosphere, and narrative flow Reliable delivery and professional communication High-quality results suitable for broadcast, streaming, and exhibition If you’re looking for an experienced, versatile audio professional who approaches sound as both a craft and an art, feel free to reach out — I’d be happy to discuss your project.

  • Sound Design
  • Audio Editing
  • Audio Mastering
  • Audio Production
  • Music & Sound Design
  • Sound Mixing
  • Soundtrack
  • Ableton Live
  • Dance Music
  • Music Production
  • Audio Post Production
  • Video Editing
  • Adobe Premiere Pro
  • Audio Recording
  • Stem Mixing & Mastering
Matt C.

Gulf Shores, Alabama

$45/hr
5.0
35 jobs

Sound Design I Audio Mixing I Audio Post Production I Theatrical Re Recording I Podcast Mixing I Podcast Editing I Documentary Mixing I Audiobook ACX I Social Media Mixing I Dialogue Editing & Cleanup I Voice Over Editing I Custom Sound Effects I Foley SFX I Background Noise I Pro Tools Audio is a storytelling tool! With extensive experience and award-winning work to my name, my job is to enhance the story directly or indirectly and create the illusion of depth, space and a sense of motion with creative sound design and mix. I love creating an expressive and aesthetically pleasing immersive soundscape experience by taking the soundtrack to a whole new level. Clients have trusted me to mix award winning work and I approach every project, big or small, with the same attention to detail. My goal is simple; make your audio sound its absolute best so that your audience stays tuned in. Let me help bring your vision to audiences on any screen!

  • Sound Design
  • Audio Editing
  • Audio Effects
  • Audio Mastering
  • Music & Sound Design
  • Sound Mixing
  • Audio Recording
  • Audio Post Production
  • Dialogue Editing
  • Podcast Editing
  • Film & Video Dialogue
  • Documentary
Serena F.

Phoenix, Arizona

$30/hr
5.0
43 jobs

I am an audio engineer, editor, sound designer and composer with 8 years of experience. I am currently editing several podcasts as well as producing audio stories and doing sound design. I have a BA in Arts, Media and Engineering as well as a certificate in Musicianship from Berklee. I specialize in podcast editing and instrumental composition/sound design. Looking to connect for long-term work!

  • Audio Editing
  • Sound Mixing
  • Audacity
  • Ableton Live
  • Noise Reduction
  • Audio Post Production
  • Background Music
  • Podcast
  • Film Scoring
  • Audio Recording
  • Podcast Production
Sergio D.

Miami, Florida

$35/hr
4.6
31 jobs

Hey! I am a Sound/Audio Engineer with 8+ years of robust experience I specialize in Mixing, recording, sound design, and producing for TV and Music. YOUR SOUND IS MY MAIN OBJECTIVE! I will work to accomplish how you envision your content to sound like. I want to be part of the BRANDING sound you are looking for. Audio engineering In a creative way maintaining your essence. Some of my clients include: MTv, HBO, Latin Grammys, Univision, Nickelodeon, BMW, Toyota among others. - My top skills include: -Audio Editing for Podcast, TV and film -Audio Restauration/ Audio Clean U - Mixing and mastering ( Music, TV & Social Media) - Audio Recording -Sound Design - ADR & Dubbing recording

  • Sound Design
  • Audio Editing
  • Audio Production
  • Sound Mixing
  • Audio Post Production
  • Music Production
  • Audio Recording
  • Video Game
  • Podcast Production
  • Podcast

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