I am a polymath sound designer and award-winning voice actor with over 30 years of cross-disciplinary experience in theater, dubbing, music composition, and audio post-production. I’ve built immersive sonic worlds, led pioneering dubbing initiatives for video games in Latin America, and mentored the next generation of audio talent. From founding Voltaic Studios Mexico to collaborating on hundreds of features, series, and AAA games, I craft sonic identities that serve storytelling and emotion. My work blends music, technology, and language, and I continuously explore AI-enhanced workflows to push the boundaries of sound.

Oliver Magana

I am a polymath sound designer and award-winning voice actor with over 30 years of cross-disciplinary experience in theater, dubbing, music composition, and audio post-production. I’ve built immersive sonic worlds, led pioneering dubbing initiatives for video games in Latin America, and mentored the next generation of audio talent. From founding Voltaic Studios Mexico to collaborating on hundreds of features, series, and AAA games, I craft sonic identities that serve storytelling and emotion. My work blends music, technology, and language, and I continuously explore AI-enhanced workflows to push the boundaries of sound.

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I am a polymath sound designer and award-winning voice actor with over 30 years of cross-disciplinary experience in theater, dubbing, music composition, and audio post-production. I’ve built immersive sonic worlds, led pioneering dubbing initiatives for video games in Latin America, and mentored the next generation of audio talent.

From founding Voltaic Studios Mexico to collaborating on hundreds of features, series, and AAA games, I craft sonic identities that serve storytelling and emotion. My work blends music, technology, and language, and I continuously explore AI-enhanced workflows to push the boundaries of sound.

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Language

Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
English
Fluent

Work Experience

Founder & Creative Director at Voltaic Studios Mexico
January 1, 2003 - November 14, 2025
Leading a 15-person audio team delivering dubbing, Foley, and 360° sound design for global film, TV, and AAA game publishers.
Freelance Sound Designer / Composer at Freelance
January 1, 1998 - November 14, 2025
Collaborated with major studios and directors on 300+ productions, providing bespoke sonic identities, original scores, and immersive post-production workflows.
Child Actor & Voice Talent at Various Latin American Dubs
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2000
Began career at age 4 under mentors Narciso Busquets and Álvaro Tarcicio, voicing lead characters across beloved Latin American dubs.

Education

Postgraduate Diploma, Sound Design at Leeds Beckett University
January 1, 2021 - November 14, 2025
Certificate, Artificial Intelligence for Music at Berklee College of Music
January 1, 2020 - November 14, 2025

Qualifications

Pro Tools Certification
January 1, 2009 - November 14, 2025
Certificate, Artificial Intelligence for Music
January 1, 2020 - November 14, 2025
Master’s Degree, Composition & Arranging
January 1, 2009 - November 14, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Gaming, Software & Internet