Steve Nicholls is an independent audio technologist, recording artist, producer, and sound designer with extensive experience across music production, audio editing, engineering, and performance. Formerly signed to Polydor/Universal and lead guitarist for the band Baby Brave, his work combines creative artistry with advanced technical expertise in sound. Specialising in hybrid production, Steve blends modern digital workflows with vintage analogue hardware, including tape machines, analogue synthesisers, and classic drum machines. His skill set spans audio restoration, sound design, mixing, mastering, vocal production, and immersive sonic environments for both music and multimedia applications. Alongside his production work, he has developed AI-driven audio interventions focused on enhancing memory and cognitive engagement for dementia patients, exploring the relationship between sound, technology, and human connection. With a background in performance, teaching, engineering, and production, Steve brings a multidisciplinary approach to audio — combining technical precision with creative innovation.…Steve Nicholls is an independent audio technologist, recording artist, producer, and sound designer with extensive experience across music production, audio editing, engineering, and performance. Formerly signed to Polydor/Universal and lead guitarist for the band Baby Brave, his work combines creative artistry with advanced technical expertise in sound. Specialising in hybrid production, Steve blends modern digital workflows with vintage analogue hardware, including tape machines, analogue synthesisers, and classic drum machines. His skill set spans audio restoration, sound design, mixing, mastering, vocal production, and immersive sonic environments for both music and multimedia applications. Alongside his production work, he has developed AI-driven audio interventions focused on enhancing memory and cognitive engagement for dementia patients, exploring the relationship between sound, technology, and human connection. With a background in performance, teaching, engineering, and production, Steve brings a multidisciplinary approach to audio — combining technical precision with creative innovation.WWWW…