I am a highly experienced Audio Engineer, Sound Designer and Procedural Audio Specialist with over 35 years in the audio industry. I specialize in Live Music final mix and Music Mixing/Mastering, and have held senior engineering roles at E.M.I. and Downtown Studios, while freelancing for multiple leading studios and educational programs. I also design electronics, speaker systems, and embedded microcontroller projects, and serve as an Audio Lecturer for corporate and private training programs. I am the author of interactive audio books and mood music composer. Beyond engineering, I lecture, author educational materials, and create mood music while continually exploring new techniques in procedural audio (Pure Data, Purr Data, Max MSP). I have earned over 120 Gold and 75 Platinum awards for music recording, mixing, and mastering, and I’ve released mood music CDs as part of my creative work.

Ankha

I am a highly experienced Audio Engineer, Sound Designer and Procedural Audio Specialist with over 35 years in the audio industry. I specialize in Live Music final mix and Music Mixing/Mastering, and have held senior engineering roles at E.M.I. and Downtown Studios, while freelancing for multiple leading studios and educational programs. I also design electronics, speaker systems, and embedded microcontroller projects, and serve as an Audio Lecturer for corporate and private training programs. I am the author of interactive audio books and mood music composer. Beyond engineering, I lecture, author educational materials, and create mood music while continually exploring new techniques in procedural audio (Pure Data, Purr Data, Max MSP). I have earned over 120 Gold and 75 Platinum awards for music recording, mixing, and mastering, and I’ve released mood music CDs as part of my creative work.

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I am a highly experienced Audio Engineer, Sound Designer and Procedural Audio Specialist with over 35 years in the audio industry. I specialize in Live Music final mix and Music Mixing/Mastering, and have held senior engineering roles at E.M.I. and Downtown Studios, while freelancing for multiple leading studios and educational programs. I also design electronics, speaker systems, and embedded microcontroller projects, and serve as an Audio Lecturer for corporate and private training programs. I am the author of interactive audio books and mood music composer.

Beyond engineering, I lecture, author educational materials, and create mood music while continually exploring new techniques in procedural audio (Pure Data, Purr Data, Max MSP). I have earned over 120 Gold and 75 Platinum awards for music recording, mixing, and mastering, and I’ve released mood music CDs as part of my creative work.

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Skills

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Senior Audio Engineer / Freelance Audio Engineer / Lecturer / Audio Mixing/Mastering / Software Engineering at Self-employed / Various clients
June 1, 1989 - Present
Freelance audio engineering, mixing, and mastering for diverse clients; remote/contract work; lecturing in corporate and private audio training programs; developed audio/software for audio-related projects; specialized in advanced audio engineering, procedural audio, and software design.
Senior Lecturer at Inhouse Audio Training
January 1, 1989 - Present
Senior lecturer delivering Advanced Audio Engineering, Procedural Audio, and Audio Software Development training for sound effects; pioneered PC-based sound design education in South Africa (1988).
Chief Engineer at Downtown Studios
July 1, 1988 - May 31, 1990
Managed the studio’s engineering operations and contributed to the studio’s reputation for excellence in audio production during 1988–1990.
Chief Engineer at E.M.I.
November 1, 1980 - June 30, 1988
Held the Chief Engineer role at E.M.I., overseeing recording/mixing/mastering operations and technical infrastructure.
Junior Audio Engineer at E.M.I.
March 1, 1977 - January 1, 1980
Early role at E.M.I. contributing to engineering and session work.
Electronic Technician at Tedelex Electronics
January 1, 1973 - January 1, 1977
Electronic hardware technician working on electronics related to audio systems.
Aircraft Avionics Technician at Tronair
January 1, 1970 - January 1, 1973
Maintenance and repair of avionic systems for aircraft.

Education

Grade 12, Commercial at Hill High School
January 1, 1970 - March 22, 2026
Grade 8 Royal Schools of Music (Classical Piano, Music Theory, and Composition) at Rand College
January 11, 2030 - March 22, 2026

Qualifications

Royal Schools of Music Grade 8
January 11, 2030 - March 22, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Other