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Award winning music editor, sound designer, engineer, mixer, voice over, with decades of experience in music and sound for film, TV, games, podcasts, and all other media. Exceptional temp score designer, with an extensive score library, often called on to fix wayward studio projects. Additionally adept with musicals & on camera sync performances. Interested in complimenting the story telling process through music and sound. Proficient in various workflows & equipment platforms, with a savvy talent for expanding technical boundaries to serve the artistic process.

I help clients turn messy or inconsistent audio into clean, clear, professional sound. I’m an audio engineer with 15+ years of experience in music and post-production, including dialogue editing, ADR, and mixing for film and television. I specialize in: - Dialogue cleanup (noise reduction, hum, hiss, clicks, pops) - Vocal clarity and leveling - Podcast and interview editing - Preparing audio for broadcast or streaming My approach is simple: improve clarity and consistency while keeping the voice natural — no over-processing or artifacts. Whether it’s a podcast, voiceover, interview, or difficult recording, I can clean it up and make it easy to listen to. I’m also happy to provide a short sample edit so you can hear the results before committing.

I am a full-time Audio Editor, Sound Designer, and Music Composer based in Los Angeles. I have worked on many projects providing Audio and Music for podcasts, games, films, series, apps, and advertisements. My passion is audio, and I genuinely love what I'm doing.

I’m a front-of-house/Studio engineer with experience mixing more than 3,000 concerts in over 85 countries, from intimate clubs to major festivals, arenas, and stadiums. My work has contributed to Grammy-winning and Grammy-nominated projects, and I’ve spent decades helping artists deliver powerful live performances around the world. Today I offer consulting and one-on-one mentorship for audio professionals, sharing the practical knowledge gained from thousands of real shows. I help engineers improve their mixes, prepare for tours and festivals, and develop efficient workflows for professional live productions. Whether you’re an emerging FOH engineer, a venue looking to improve its live sound, or a production team needing expert advice, I bring real-world touring experience and clear, practical solutions. Credits: Kylie Minogue, Mariah Carey, Gwen Stefani, Ava Max, Amy Winehouse, Kanye West, Noah Cyrus, Alanis Morissette, Corinne Bailey Rae, a-ha, Pendulum, Patti Smith, Tom Jones, Sia, Mazzy Star, Róisín Murphy, Basement Jaxx, Zero 7, Foreigner, Joy Crookes, AJR, Kate Hudson, Cleo Sol and Lily Allen.I’m a professional audio engineer specializing in track and album mixing, audio cleanup, and forensic enhancement. I help artists, producers, and content creators turn rough, imperfect recordings into clean, polished, release-ready audio for streaming platforms, social media, and commercial use. What I do best: • Mix and finalize tracks and full albums • Clean and enhance audio (remove noise, harshness, distortion, artifacts) • Restore problematic or low-quality recordings • Improve clarity, balance, and overall sound quality • Forensic audio work (dialogue clarity, difficult recordings, detail recovery) I’ve worked across all styles of music and environments — from studio sessions to live recordings — and I understand how to quickly get from raw material to a professional, competitive sound. My approach is simple: clean, musical, and efficient. I focus on delivering results that translate well everywhere — from headphones to clubs to streaming platforms. If you need your audio to sound clear, polished, and ready for release, I can help.

I'm an experienced digital content creator and editor with skills in web content management, audio podcasting, and optimization of images, audio and video for the web.

Hi! I’m a creative and technically skilled audio engineer with over five years of experience in recording, mixing, and editing audio for music, podcasts, audiobooks, voice-over, games, AI, animation, and film/TV. I specialize in vocal mixing, audio editing, and post-production, with a strong grasp of industry standards and workflows. I value clear, honest communication and take pride in being easy to work with. I make it a point to keep clients in the loop and involved throughout the process, so things stay on track and the end result matches the vision. derekhspence.com