Max Wiltse
I'm a versatile drummer, engineer, and live sound technician with extensive experience in recording, live sound, announcing, and multimedia production.
About
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.
- 10 years' experience
- Joined June 2026
Skills· 3
Industry experience
- Media & Entertainment
- Travel & Hospitality
- Professional Services
- Transportation & Logistics
- Other
Work experience· 5 roles
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.
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.
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
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