I am a music producer, audio engineer, and educator with over 10 years of hands-on experience in music production, mixing, mastering, sound design, and content creation. I operate under the artist name CrossBreed, with successful releases on streaming platforms and a track record of delivering high-quality audio across multiple projects. As founder of CrossBreed Studios, I combine technical expertise with creative direction and real-world industry experience. I am passionate about mentoring and educating young people through structured music and media programmes.

Dylan Townsend

I am a music producer, audio engineer, and educator with over 10 years of hands-on experience in music production, mixing, mastering, sound design, and content creation. I operate under the artist name CrossBreed, with successful releases on streaming platforms and a track record of delivering high-quality audio across multiple projects. As founder of CrossBreed Studios, I combine technical expertise with creative direction and real-world industry experience. I am passionate about mentoring and educating young people through structured music and media programmes.

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I am a music producer, audio engineer, and educator with over 10 years of hands-on experience in music production, mixing, mastering, sound design, and content creation. I operate under the artist name CrossBreed, with successful releases on streaming platforms and a track record of delivering high-quality audio across multiple projects.

As founder of CrossBreed Studios, I combine technical expertise with creative direction and real-world industry experience. I am passionate about mentoring and educating young people through structured music and media programmes.

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Work Experience

Artist / Music Producer / Audio Engineer at CrossBreed
January 1, 2014 - Present
Produced, mixed, and mastered music across multiple genres (drum & bass, hip hop, pop, grime, rock, afro beats, break beat, drill & trap); released music on streaming platforms, generating millions of streams; created professional sample packs for Splice; edited and cleaned vocal recordings and audio samples, removed background noise, corrected timing, and balanced to a clean, mix-ready state; delivered high-quality audio assets for samples and production; managed full production workflow from concept to final master; collaborated with high-profile artists, vocalists, and producers across multiple projects.
Founder / Audio Engineer / Producer at CrossBreed Studios Ltd
October 1, 2025 - Present
Founded and operate a professional recording and production studio; provide recording, mixing, mastering, podcast production, and content services; manage full production workflow and client projects from start to finish.
Educator / Programme Lead at Origin Music & Media Academy
January 1, 2026 - Present
Deliver structured music and media education programs; teach production, audio engineering, and creative skills; work with PRUschools and young people in care.
Delivery Driver at Ocado / Morrisons
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2025
Delivery driver responsibilities across UK retail logistics.
Fire Systems Installer & Servicer at LHS Fire Systems
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2025
Installation and servicing of fire detection and suppression systems; safety compliance and risk assessments.

Education

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Qualifications

A Levels: Music Technology (A), Photography (A), Media Studies (B)
January 11, 2030 - April 30, 2026
GCSEs including English, Maths, Science, ICT
January 11, 2030 - April 30, 2026
Enhanced DBS
January 11, 2030 - April 30, 2026
First Aid Trained
January 11, 2030 - April 30, 2026
Full UK Driving Licence
January 11, 2030 - April 30, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Retail