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Steve Chahley

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I'm Steve Chahley, a versatile audio professional with 30+ years spanning music production, recording engineering, sound design, and audio implementation.

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I’m Steve Chahley, a versatile audio professional with 30+ years spanning music production, recording engineering, sound design, and audio implementation. With a year of hands-on game sound design at Pong Game Studios and a lifetime of deep musical knowledge, I bring a unique blend of technical precision and musical sensibility to every project. I excel at crafting immersive soundscapes, editing and synchronizing audio to picture, and collaborating in fast-paced studios or remote teams.

My background working with independent artists and studios has sharpened my ear for storytelling through sound, making me well-suited to projects like Thera: The Inverted Planet, where audio must serve both comedy and action in equal measure. I thrive in collaborative, deadline-driven settings and pride myself on delivering emotionally resonant audio tailored to each narrative.

  • 24 years' experience
  • Joined May 2026

Industry experience

  • Media & Entertainment
  • Gaming
  • Software & Internet
  • Professional Services

Work experience· 5 roles

Sound Designer · Pong Game StudiosJan 2025 – Jan 2026 · 1 yr 1 mo

Designed and implemented original sound effects for slot game productions, building immersive audio environments from concept to delivery. Edited and synchronized audio assets with visual cues, maintaining precise timing across animation frames. Collaborated with game developers and creative leads in a studio environment, iterating rapidly on feedback. Maintained high-quality audio standards throughout production pipelines using Wwise, Reaper, and Pro Tools. Delivered multiple sound effect variations per scene element, enabling the creative team to select optimal options.

Freelance Recording Engineer / Mixer / Producer · Tone Ranger Recording, Engineering & ProductionMay 2012 – Present · 14 yrs 7 mos

Led full-cycle audio productions for independent artists: recording, editing, mixing, and mastering across a wide range of musical genres and styles. Developed strong instincts for musical timing, feel, and arrangement — skills directly applicable to musical number audio editing. Managed remote client communication and project coordination across productions. Consistently delivered emotionally resonant audio experiences tailored to each artist’s narrative and aesthetic.

In-House Recording Engineer / Mixer / Producer · DNA Recording FacilityJul 2005 – May 2012 · 6 yrs 11 mos

Engineered and mixed a high volume of music sessions in a professional studio environment. Collaborated daily with artists, producers, and directors to translate creative vision into audio reality.

In-House Recording Engineer / Mixer / Producer · Iguana RecordingNov 2003 – May 2005 · 1 yr 7 mos
In-House Recording Engineer / Mixer / Producer · Metalworks StudiosJul 2002 – Sep 2003 · 1 yr 3 mos

Education

Diploma — SSL and Neve Console Automation · Full Sail University2000
Course Director’s Award Pro Tools Certification · Future Media Concepts2000
Diploma — Recording Engineering and Production · Harris Institute1991 – 1992

Certifications and awards· 5

Teacher’s Scholarship for Scholastic Excellence2030 – 2026
SSL and Neve Console Automation Diploma2000 – 2026
Pro Tools Certification2000 – 2026
Recording Engineering and Production Diploma1991 – 1992

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