I'm David Quintarelli, a sound designer, producer and multimedia artist based in Rome. I work across live, theatre and audiovisual contexts, blending hands-on technical work with a passion for creative interactivity. With a background in sound engineering and electronic music, I design and implement real-time audio/visual systems, build interactive performances, and collaborate across festivals, theatre, and education projects.

David Quintarelli

I'm David Quintarelli, a sound designer, producer and multimedia artist based in Rome. I work across live, theatre and audiovisual contexts, blending hands-on technical work with a passion for creative interactivity. With a background in sound engineering and electronic music, I design and implement real-time audio/visual systems, build interactive performances, and collaborate across festivals, theatre, and education projects.

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I’m David Quintarelli, a sound designer, producer and multimedia artist based in Rome. I work across live, theatre and audiovisual contexts, blending hands-on technical work with a passion for creative interactivity.

With a background in sound engineering and electronic music, I design and implement real-time audio/visual systems, build interactive performances, and collaborate across festivals, theatre, and education projects.

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Experience Level

Language

Italian
Fluent
English
Advanced

Work Experience

Technical Manager at Lanificio
September 1, 2025 - Present
Full technical management of all events (private, club, concerts). Audio, lighting, video: design, coordination and hands-on operation.
Performer / System Designer at Touchy Toy Collective
January 1, 2024 - Present
Built interactive audio/video system with real-time 3D and live interactive elements. AV performances at international festivals: Fotonica (Rome), Patchlab (Kraków), D-CAF (Cairo), DIVE Immersive Arts Festival (Bochum), Videocittà (Rome).
Live Technician / Live Electronics at Fondazione Isabella Scelsi, Rome
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2024
live technician, recording and mix (with Gabriele Coen and Federico Placidi).
Live Electronics / Audio-reactive Video System at Il Suono di Elvira
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2024
live electronics and audio-reactive video system (Naples and Rome, Officina delle Arti PPP – Teatro Eduardo De Filippo).
Speaker at TouchDesigner Meeting · Bright Festival
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Talk: 'TouchDesigner and Ableton Live: a multi-user performative system'.
Resident Sound Engineer at Professione Artista
January 1, 2025 - Present
Sound engineer for a professional voice acting school.
Sound Engineer / Live Technician at Coltivarte S.r.l.
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2024
Stage monitor and FOH engineer, stage manager, video technician, equipment setup, ledwall assistance and operation.

Education

Master — Electronic Music Live Electronics at Saint Louis College of Music
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2024
Bachelor — Sound Engineering at Saint Louis College of Music
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2021
Arts High School at IIS ACP Orvieto
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2014
IRCAM Forum Workshops at Paris
March 1, 2025 - March 31, 2025

Qualifications

IRCAM Forum Workshops
March 1, 2025 - March 31, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education