Hi! I'm Roland Alvarez, an audio expert that’s worked on Emmy winning movies, Gold and Platinum records, as well as Oscar and Grammy nominated productions. I specialize in Pro Tools, dialog recording and editing, noise reduction, re-recording mixes, and sound design for a variety of media including corporate projects, trailers, on-air promos, films, and social media campaigns. I'm very organized, communicative, and always keep up with the latest recording technologies. I've worked freelance and in staff roles for major companies like Discovery Channel, Brat TV, and Walker Advertising. I'm fluent in English and Spanish, and am passionate about delivering high-quality audio that meets broadcast standards. I'm here to help with your audio needs and produce top-notch mixes that make your projects shine.

Roland Alvarez

Hi! I'm Roland Alvarez, an audio expert that’s worked on Emmy winning movies, Gold and Platinum records, as well as Oscar and Grammy nominated productions. I specialize in Pro Tools, dialog recording and editing, noise reduction, re-recording mixes, and sound design for a variety of media including corporate projects, trailers, on-air promos, films, and social media campaigns. I'm very organized, communicative, and always keep up with the latest recording technologies. I've worked freelance and in staff roles for major companies like Discovery Channel, Brat TV, and Walker Advertising. I'm fluent in English and Spanish, and am passionate about delivering high-quality audio that meets broadcast standards. I'm here to help with your audio needs and produce top-notch mixes that make your projects shine.

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Hi! I’m Roland Alvarez, an audio expert that’s worked on Emmy winning movies, Gold and Platinum records, as well as Oscar and Grammy nominated productions. I specialize in Pro Tools, dialog recording and editing, noise reduction, re-recording mixes, and sound design for a variety of media including corporate projects, trailers, on-air promos, films, and social media campaigns. I’m very organized, communicative, and always keep up with the latest recording technologies.

I’ve worked freelance and in staff roles for major companies like Discovery Channel, Brat TV, and Walker Advertising. I’m fluent in English and Spanish, and am passionate about delivering high-quality audio that meets broadcast standards. I’m here to help with your audio needs and produce top-notch mixes that make your projects shine.

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Experience Level

Expert
Expert
Expert
Intermediate

Language

English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Advanced

Work Experience

Freelance Re-recording mixer/ Sound Designer/ Dialog editor at Walker Advertising
January 1, 2025 - July 21, 2025
Provided freelance re-recording mixing, sound design, and dialog editing services for national ad campaigns for broadcast and social media.
Freelance Re-recording mixer at Brat TV
March 2, 2019 - March 20, 2024
Mixed all broadcast content for the YouTube channel including series, on-air promos, dialog cleanup, syncing of boom and lav microphones, added sound design and music editing as needed.
Freelance Recording, Dubbing and mixing at Creative Routes
February 1, 2018 - July 20, 2019
Worked on recording, dubbing, and mixing movies from English to multiple languages including Spanish, Chinese, Hindi, Iranian and Thai.
Staff Audio Engineer at Discovery Channel
July 31, 2008 - July 21, 2025
Voice recording, sound design, mixing, Foley, M&E filling for Discovery Channel productions.
Staff Audio Engineer at VDI Post
July 31, 1999 - July 21, 2025
Voice recording, mixing, and archival noise reduction.
Staff Music Editor at Saban Entertainment
October 31, 1997 - July 21, 2025
Music editor for Power Rangers, Dragon Ball Z, Incredible Hulk, Princess Sisi, Mouse and the Monster.
Staff Engineer, Recording, Mixing at The Complex Studios
April 28, 1996 - July 19, 2025
Recorded and mixed music and voices for movies and TV shows including HEAT, The Simpsons, and In The Line of Fire. Worked with notable artists such as Neil Young, Marcus Miller, and Diana Ross.
Staff Audio Engineer / Mastering Engineer at A&M Studios
May 29, 1989 - May 29, 1992
Started as a runner getting food for too many rock stars to list, and worked my way up to mastering.

Education

Fine Arts at Savanah College of Art & Design
September 1, 1986 - December 31, 1988
Focus in Photography and Experimental Sound
High School Diploma at Coral Gables Senior High
September 1, 1983 - June 5, 1986
AP credits in Art and English Lit

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services
    uniE621 My Studio
    Colada Mix in Studio City, CA - custom designed room featuring: Argosy Console Pro Tools Ultimate with Dolby ATMOS, Avid S1 Dorrough Metering Analog gear: Manley, SSL, GML, Cranesong, API Digital: Metric Halo, Avid, iZotope, UA, Softube, and many other boutique brands Monitoring: Westlake Audio BBSM-8, Yamaha Custom NS-10S, Polk Audio 5.1.2 Mics, Neumann U87ai, Manley Ref Cardiod, Shure SM7b, SM57, Earthworks TC30 Guitars: Custom 80’s Vintage Nylon, 70’s Gibson ES-335, 60th Anniversary Fender Strat, 80’s Fender Jazz Bass
    uniE621 My Studio
    Colada Mix in Studio City, CA - custom designed room featuring: Argosy Console Pro Tools Ultimate with Dolby ATMOS, Avid S1 Dorrough Metering Analog gear: Manley, SSL, GML, Cranesong, API Digital: Metric Halo, Avid, iZotope, UA, Softube, and many other boutique brands Monitoring: Westlake Audio BBSM-8, Yamaha Custom NS-10S, Polk Audio 5.1.2 Mics, Neumann U87ai, Manley Ref Cardiod, Shure SM7b, SM57, Earthworks TC30 Guitars: Custom 80's Vintage Nylon, 70's Gibson ES-335, 60th Anniversary Fender Strat, 80's Fender Jazz Bass
    uniE603 Mixing / Mastering for Ryan Aurelio
    The client sent me this song for mastering but I ended up remixing it instead.