Hi, I'm Salvador Llanes, a live audio engineer, music producer, and sound designer with over 30 years of experience delivering front-of-house and studio projects across Mexico, Canada, and the USA. I specialize in creating clean, powerful live sound for tours and festivals, and I also engineer, mix, and master studio tracks with a broad genre range. I'm passionate about MIDI programming, synthesis, film scoring, and sound design. I've worked on six short films and one full-length documentary, helped grow Zonic Boom's client base, and led radio and studio projects that reached top rankings.

Salvador Llanes

Hi, I'm Salvador Llanes, a live audio engineer, music producer, and sound designer with over 30 years of experience delivering front-of-house and studio projects across Mexico, Canada, and the USA. I specialize in creating clean, powerful live sound for tours and festivals, and I also engineer, mix, and master studio tracks with a broad genre range. I'm passionate about MIDI programming, synthesis, film scoring, and sound design. I've worked on six short films and one full-length documentary, helped grow Zonic Boom's client base, and led radio and studio projects that reached top rankings.

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Hi, I’m Salvador Llanes, a live audio engineer, music producer, and sound designer with over 30 years of experience delivering front-of-house and studio projects across Mexico, Canada, and the USA. I specialize in creating clean, powerful live sound for tours and festivals, and I also engineer, mix, and master studio tracks with a broad genre range.

I’m passionate about MIDI programming, synthesis, film scoring, and sound design. I’ve worked on six short films and one full-length documentary, helped grow Zonic Boom’s client base, and led radio and studio projects that reached top rankings.

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Language

English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Live Audio Engineer at Independent / Various Artists
August 1, 1996 - Present
Touring in Mexico and the USA since 2000 as FOH audio engineer for various artists. Experienced in small, medium, and large concerts and festivals. Proficient in equipment setup, including PA, consoles, backline, and outboard gear.
Music Producer / Owner at Zonic Boom Recording Studio
January 1, 1993 - Present
Location: Mexico, Canada. Services include recording, editing, mixing, and mastering; sound design, music scoring, jingles, and audio restoration.
Chief Audio Engineer, Sound Recordist, and Music Producer at Acumen Law Corporation
December 1, 2022 - Present
Chief audio engineer, sound recordist, and music producer for all music and audio work at the law firm.
Manager at La Lider Radio Station (XHED La Lider 99.1 FM)
September 1, 2012 - September 1, 2019
Achieved more than 150% increase in earnings; La Lider is the most popular radio station in the Valleys Zone of Jalisco, Mexico.
Teacher at Tec de Monterrey
January 1, 2003 - December 1, 2017
Instructor; In 2003, the 8 Bits Audio School was established offering diplomas in audio engineering, MIDI programming, and live sound engineering certified by SEP.
Live Audio Engineer at Freelancer (Touring FOH)
August 1, 1996 - Present
Touring FOH engineer for various artists across Mexico and the USA; experienced in small, medium, and large concerts and festivals; proficient in PA setups, consoles, backline, and outboard gear.
Audio Engineer / Music Producer at Acumen Law Corporation
December 1, 2022 - Present
Chief audio engineer, sound recordist, and music producer responsible for all music and audio for the law firm.
Manager at La Lider Radio Station (99.1 FM XHED)
September 1, 2012 - September 1, 2019
Led earnings increase of more than 150%; La Lider is the most popular radio station in the Valleys Zone of Jalisco, Mexico.
Audio Engineer / Owner at Zonic Boom Recording Studio
January 1, 1993 - Present
Owner and producer at Zonic Boom; Guadalajara's notable recording studio offering recording, editing, mixing, mastering, sound design, music scoring, jingles, and audio restoration.

Education

Music Technology Diploma at Douglas College
September 1, 2020 - June 1, 2022
Diploma at Dinamix
May 1, 1995 - May 1, 1996
Diploma at SAE Institute of Audio Engineering
January 1, 1998 - December 1, 1998
Workshop at Berklee College of Music
June 1, 2004 - June 1, 2004
Diploma at Douglas College
September 1, 2020 - April 1, 2022
Diploma in Live Sound Mix Engineer at Dinamix (Guadalajara)
May 1, 1995 - May 1, 1996
Diploma in Audio Engineering at SAE Institute
January 1, 1998 - December 1, 1998
Music Improvisation Week at Berklee College of Music
June 1, 2004 - June 1, 2004
Music Technology Diploma at Douglas College
September 1, 2020 - April 1, 2022

Qualifications

Pro Tools Operator
June 1, 2022 - April 1, 2022
Diploma in Live Sound Mix Engineer
May 1, 1995 - May 1, 1996
Diploma in Audio Engineering
January 1, 1998 - December 1, 1998
Music Improvisation Week
June 1, 2004 - June 1, 2004
Music Technology Diploma
September 1, 2020 - April 1, 2022

Industry Experience

Other, Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services
    Action Scoring Demo

    Music: NKON (Salvador Llanes)
    Sorry about the quality of the film. (audio and video)

    Drama Film Scoring Demo

    Music: NKON (Salvador Llanes)
    Sorry about the low quality of the film. (video and audio)