I'm a versatile drummer, engineer, and live sound technician with extensive experience in recording, live sound, announcing, and multimedia production. I combine creative intuition with technical excellence to shape compelling musical experiences, from remote tracking and mixing to full-scale event engineering. I'm known for musical sensitivity, adaptability, and reliable execution across genres, whether I'm setting up a festival, managing a team of volunteers, or serving as the house engineer for a stadium show.

Max Wiltse

I'm a versatile drummer, engineer, and live sound technician with extensive experience in recording, live sound, announcing, and multimedia production. I combine creative intuition with technical excellence to shape compelling musical experiences, from remote tracking and mixing to full-scale event engineering. I'm known for musical sensitivity, adaptability, and reliable execution across genres, whether I'm setting up a festival, managing a team of volunteers, or serving as the house engineer for a stadium show.

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I’m a versatile drummer, engineer, and live sound technician with extensive experience in recording, live sound, announcing, and multimedia production. I combine creative intuition with technical excellence to shape compelling musical experiences, from remote tracking and mixing to full-scale event engineering.

I’m known for musical sensitivity, adaptability, and reliable execution across genres, whether I’m setting up a festival, managing a team of volunteers, or serving as the house engineer for a stadium show.

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Work Experience

Cruise ship musician at Windish Entertainment/Holland America Lines
September 1, 2025 - Present
Perform 4 sets nightly on the HAL Volendam across the Mediterranean, Mexico, Alaska, Brazil, and the Caribbean. Collaborate with guest entertainers on new shows with minimal rehearsal. Sight-read hundreds of songs. Served as band leader on the most recent contract, building themed setlists nightly. Communicate with supervisors, distribute materials to bandmates, and direct rehearsals onboard.
Audio Content Specialist – Loops & Drum Kits at Yurt Rock
May 1, 2025 - Present
Program multi-velocity drum kits for Logic, Ableton, and Battery using top-tier session recordings. Organize and label upwards of 5,000 audio assets with consistent file naming. Design user-friendly layouts across multiple platforms to ensure consistency.
Freelance Musician at Self-Employed
September 1, 2020 - Present
Record/edit drum tracks across indie, pop, punk, country, jazz, and Americana. Deliver high-quality remote sessions with personalized sound design and mixing. Tailor the recording process for each project to capture the producer's vision. Hired for live shows in clubs, theatres, arenas, and NFL stadiums.
Live Sound / Event Tech / Race Announcer at Freelance
September 1, 2016 - Present
FOH/monitor mix engineer for bands and events using Behringer X32 and custom PA setups. Announcer and tech for USAT triathlons, AAU events, and endurance events nationwide. Set up and tear down of entire event spaces; manage large groups of volunteers; provide on-site de-escalation and support.
Stagehand & Set Manager at NOZ Entertainment
January 1, 2024 - June 30, 2024
Built music video/TV sets for Dolly Parton, Peter Frampton, and more. Operated lifts, built trusses, managed artist support, logistics, and AV setup. Daily maintenance of grounds, propane, trash, and rehearsal space; handled large set movements with rented trucks; full rehearsal space setup including mixer, PA, and monitors.

Education

BA in Music Performance: Commercial Percussion at Belmont University
January 11, 2030 - June 16, 2026

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Travel & Hospitality, Professional Services, Transportation & Logistics, Other