Hi, I’m Max Martin Almaraz, a recording and audio post engineer based in Salinas, CA. I specialize in capturing musical performances, dialogue/ADR, Foley, and post-production cleanup, including vocal tuning and sample replacement, while preserving the artist’s intent. I’m passionate about delivering clear, impactful sound across sessions and projects for artists and productions alike. I’ve been recording at Redwood Recording since 2019 and have helped mentor students while assisting in instruction at Sonoma State University. I enjoy troubleshooting studio issues, coordinating sessions, and collaborating with clients coast to coast to achieve professional results.

Max Martin Almaraz

Hi, I’m Max Martin Almaraz, a recording and audio post engineer based in Salinas, CA. I specialize in capturing musical performances, dialogue/ADR, Foley, and post-production cleanup, including vocal tuning and sample replacement, while preserving the artist’s intent. I’m passionate about delivering clear, impactful sound across sessions and projects for artists and productions alike. I’ve been recording at Redwood Recording since 2019 and have helped mentor students while assisting in instruction at Sonoma State University. I enjoy troubleshooting studio issues, coordinating sessions, and collaborating with clients coast to coast to achieve professional results.

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Hi, I’m Max Martin Almaraz, a recording and audio post engineer based in Salinas, CA. I specialize in capturing musical performances, dialogue/ADR, Foley, and post-production cleanup, including vocal tuning and sample replacement, while preserving the artist’s intent. I’m passionate about delivering clear, impactful sound across sessions and projects for artists and productions alike.

I’ve been recording at Redwood Recording since 2019 and have helped mentor students while assisting in instruction at Sonoma State University. I enjoy troubleshooting studio issues, coordinating sessions, and collaborating with clients coast to coast to achieve professional results.

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Work Experience

Recording, Mix, Mastering Engineer at Redwood Recording
May 1, 2019 - Present
Recording musical artists, dialogue/ADR, and Foley; post-production editing, audio cleanup, vocal tuning, and sample replacement; clients coast-to-coast in the US.
Student Teacher at Sonoma State University Recording Studio
August 1, 2020 - May 1, 2023
Aiding instruction at collegiate level in audio production; on-call troubleshooting of technical issues arising in studio.
Studio Intern at Mad Scientist Recording Studio
August 1, 2021 - January 1, 2022
Working under Grammy Award-winning producer Isha Erskine; aiding in recording session setup for clients; managing studio cleanliness and organization.

Education

Bachelor of Arts at Sonoma State University
August 1, 2019 - May 1, 2023

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services