Hi, I’m David Castaneda, a music producer and audio engineer based in New York. I bring 6+ years of experience across music, voice, and multimedia, with a keen ear for critical listening, audio quality evaluation, and post-production. I have advanced Pro Tools skills and a track record of identifying artifacts, tonal imbalances, and mix inconsistencies to deliver clear, natural sound. I regularly evaluate AI-processed audio against professional standards and provide structured, actionable feedback to improve clarity, realism, and overall sonic quality. I also design immersive soundscapes for true crime and narrative storytelling, work with Dolby Atmos certified projects, and mentor engineers in critical listening and professional audio evaluation techniques.

David Castaneda

Hi, I’m David Castaneda, a music producer and audio engineer based in New York. I bring 6+ years of experience across music, voice, and multimedia, with a keen ear for critical listening, audio quality evaluation, and post-production. I have advanced Pro Tools skills and a track record of identifying artifacts, tonal imbalances, and mix inconsistencies to deliver clear, natural sound. I regularly evaluate AI-processed audio against professional standards and provide structured, actionable feedback to improve clarity, realism, and overall sonic quality. I also design immersive soundscapes for true crime and narrative storytelling, work with Dolby Atmos certified projects, and mentor engineers in critical listening and professional audio evaluation techniques.

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Hi, I’m David Castaneda, a music producer and audio engineer based in New York. I bring 6+ years of experience across music, voice, and multimedia, with a keen ear for critical listening, audio quality evaluation, and post-production. I have advanced Pro Tools skills and a track record of identifying artifacts, tonal imbalances, and mix inconsistencies to deliver clear, natural sound.

I regularly evaluate AI-processed audio against professional standards and provide structured, actionable feedback to improve clarity, realism, and overall sonic quality. I also design immersive soundscapes for true crime and narrative storytelling, work with Dolby Atmos certified projects, and mentor engineers in critical listening and professional audio evaluation techniques.

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Language

Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
English
Advanced

Work Experience

Music Producer & Sound Engineer at Sanz EstudioS (Dolby Atmos Certified)
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024
Executed high-end recording and mixing sessions. Translated artist vision into technically precise and emotionally impactful productions. Optimized studio workflows and evaluated AI-processed audio against human-mixed references to ensure clarity, balance, efficiency, and production integrity.
Podcast Producer & Audio Engineer at Pun to 8 Audiovisual
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2023
Evaluated dialogue recordings for intelligibility, noise, and naturalness across productions; performed detailed editing: noise reduction, timing correction, and tonal balancing; established quality control standards for consistent audio delivery; assessed final mixes for clarity, frequency balance, and listener experience.
Creative Director / Music Producer & Tutor at Platinum Sound NYC
January 1, 2025 - Present
Directed audio production with strict quality control across deliverables; critically evaluated mixes for tonal balance, dynamics, and spatial accuracy; provided detailed feedback to refine mix clarity and overall sound quality; trained engineers in critical listening and professional audio evaluation techniques.

Education

Bachelor of Business Administration (B.A.) at San Buenaventura College
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2018
Digital Music Assets (DMAs) at Medellin Music Lab
January 1, 2024 - January 16, 2026

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education