I am a London-based audio engineer, producer and composer with 20 years of industry experience. I specialize in recording, mixing, spatial audio, live sound, and audio editing for film and video games, with a focus on immersive systems and spatial sound design.\n\nAs a versatile performer and collaborator, I release music under Death Disco, Toy, and Matekoi, tour as a musician, curate radio shows, and collect music from around the world. I enjoy collaborating across genres and disciplines and relish fast-paced tour and studio environments.

Maxim Barron

I am a London-based audio engineer, producer and composer with 20 years of industry experience. I specialize in recording, mixing, spatial audio, live sound, and audio editing for film and video games, with a focus on immersive systems and spatial sound design.\n\nAs a versatile performer and collaborator, I release music under Death Disco, Toy, and Matekoi, tour as a musician, curate radio shows, and collect music from around the world. I enjoy collaborating across genres and disciplines and relish fast-paced tour and studio environments.

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I am a London-based audio engineer, producer and composer with 20 years of industry experience. I specialize in recording, mixing, spatial audio, live sound, and audio editing for film and video games, with a focus on immersive systems and spatial sound design.\n\nAs a versatile performer and collaborator, I release music under Death Disco, Toy, and Matekoi, tour as a musician, curate radio shows, and collect music from around the world. I enjoy collaborating across genres and disciplines and relish fast-paced tour and studio environments.

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Audio Engineer / Producer / Composer
January 1, 2005 - Present
Wrote, recorded, produced and released original music under Death Disco, Toy and Matekoi. Provided studio recording, mixing services for artists and projects. Created music and sound design for sync uses in advertising, television, film and video games (credits include Forza Horizon 1 & 2). Designed and implemented spatial audio mixes and live immersive systems; collaboration with D&B Audiotechnik since 2020.
Touring Musician & Live Technician
January 1, 2007 - Present
Touring musician with Bat For Lashes, Cat’s Eyes, Snapped Ankles and others. Roles include performing, live setup, sound tech duties, speaker arraying and in-venue audio system management. Able to manage fast turnarounds and adapt to varied live environments.
Radio & Curation
January 1, 2019 - Present
Curated and hosted a radio show on Soho Radio for 4 years; currently presenting on Narr radio platform. Programming, podcasting, content curation and live broadcasting experience.
Audio Engineer / Producer / Composer at Self-employed (Freelance)
January 1, 2005 - Present
Write, record, produce and release original music under personal name and aliases Death Disco, Toy, Matekoi. Provide studio recording, mixing services for artists and projects. Create music and sound design for sync uses in advertising, television, film and video games (credits include Forza Horizon 1 & 2). Design and implement spatial audio mixes and live immersive systems; collaboration with D&B Audiotechnik since 2020.
Touring Musician & Live Technician at Various artists / touring productions
January 1, 2007 - Present
Touring musician with Bat For Lashes, Cat’s Eyes, Snapped Ankles and others. Roles include performing, live setup, sound tech duties, speaker arraying and in-venue audio system management. Able to manage fast turnarounds and adapt to varied live environments.
Radio & Curation at Soho Radio / Narr
January 1, 2019 - Present
Curated and hosted a radio show on Soho Radio for 4 years; currently presenting on Narr radio platform. Programming, podcasting, content curation and live broadcasting experience.

Education

Composition For Video Games at Bournemouth University
May 5, 2026 - June 1, 2026

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services