I specialize in cinematic, modern classical composition and sound design for visual and interactive media, creating emotionally driven music that enhances atmosphere and storytelling. My work blends expressive piano, detailed string writing, and subtle electronic textures, supported by experience across film, games, and multimedia projects. I also bring a strong understanding of sound design, dialogue editing, mixing, and mastering, and approach creative and technical challenges in a structured, solution-oriented way.

Ahren Merz

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I specialize in cinematic, modern classical composition and sound design for visual and interactive media, creating emotionally driven music that enhances atmosphere and storytelling. My work blends expressive piano, detailed string writing, and subtle electronic textures, supported by experience across film, games, and multimedia projects. I also bring a strong understanding of sound design, dialogue editing, mixing, and mastering, and approach creative and technical challenges in a structured, solution-oriented way.

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I specialize in cinematic, modern classical composition and sound design for visual and interactive media, creating emotionally driven music that enhances atmosphere and storytelling.

My work blends expressive piano, detailed string writing, and subtle electronic textures, supported by experience across film, games, and multimedia projects. I also bring a strong understanding of sound design, dialogue editing, mixing, and mastering, and approach creative and technical challenges in a structured, solution-oriented way.

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Language

German
Fluent
English
Fluent

Work Experience

Audio Visual Engineer at Arena Cinemas
September 1, 2025 - Present
Current role responsible for operation, maintenance, and integration of cinema AV systems, including sound, projection, and related control systems; provides on-site technical support and ensures smooth screenings.
Broadcast Engineer at Schweizer Radio und Fernsehen
May 1, 2023 - August 1, 2025
Maintains broadcast equipment, manages AV signal paths, and supports live and recorded transmissions to ensure high-quality program output.
Audio Visual Engineer at Allrounder Blue Cinema
November 1, 2019 - March 1, 2022
AV engineering across cinema venues, handling setup, calibration, and maintenance of audio-visual systems to support screenings and events.
Audio Visual Engineer – Team Lead at Arena Cinemas
January 1, 2018 - February 1, 2019
Led AV engineering team, planned installations and maintenance tasks, and mentored junior technicians in cinema AV projects.

Education

BA Audio Production at Middlesex University/SAE Institute Zürich
September 1, 2020 - March 1, 2022
Diploma Audio Engineering at SAE Institute Zürich
March 1, 2015 - February 1, 2017

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment

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