I'm Kostas Richter, a Berlin-based audio professional specializing in studio management, sound engineering, and music production. I thrive on developing performance setups and keeping gear reliable across worldwide tours. I collaborate with artists, theatres, and event teams to deliver immersive sound, from FOH to studio mix, while sharing knowledge and mentoring others.

Kostas Richter

I'm Kostas Richter, a Berlin-based audio professional specializing in studio management, sound engineering, and music production. I thrive on developing performance setups and keeping gear reliable across worldwide tours. I collaborate with artists, theatres, and event teams to deliver immersive sound, from FOH to studio mix, while sharing knowledge and mentoring others.

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I’m Kostas Richter, a Berlin-based audio professional specializing in studio management, sound engineering, and music production. I thrive on developing performance setups and keeping gear reliable across worldwide tours.

I collaborate with artists, theatres, and event teams to deliver immersive sound, from FOH to studio mix, while sharing knowledge and mentoring others.

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Language

Greek, Modern
Fluent
English
Advanced
German
Advanced

Work Experience

Tour & Studio Manager at Richie Hawtin
June 1, 2018 - June 30, 2025
• Continuous development of the studio and performance setup through research and regular rehearsals • Purchase, testing, and maintenance of studio and performance equipment • Sound engineering (mixing, mastering, editing, etc.) upon request for all studio projects • Set up, sound check, and teardown of performance equipment for all worldwide performances • Communication and negotiation with colleagues, clients, and promoters • Schedule, transportation, and booking coordination for the entire crew in communication with the Logistics Manager • Briefing of the local production team on technical and safety issues
Vinyl Record Archivist at Recordsale & Musicberlin GmbH
July 1, 2016 - June 30, 2018
• Identification & sorting of vinyl pressings • Auditory & visual quality control • Cataloguing in the database • Purchase, order and maintenance of the playback equipment
Freelance Audio Engineer at Self-employed (www.kostasrichter.com)
June 1, 2015 - June 1, 2015
• Recording, Mixing, Mastering • Theatrical productions (sound design/ setup/ show operation): • 2016-2018, Deutsches Theater Berlin: “Das Mädchen mit dem Fingerhut”, “An der Arche um Acht” • 2017, Flowcircus: “Cougar” • 2016, Neue Berliner Scala: “Edith Piaf”, “Girls Night”, “Cougar” • 2015, Kulturspreepark • Conferences (technical planning/ setup/ execution) in hotels as Estrel, Soho House, in the ICC Berlin und CC Rosengarten in Mannheim • Concerts (technical planning/ setup/ F.O.H mixing) in locations as the Ballhaus Rixdorf and Intercontinental Hotel in Berlin
Working Student at PerLease GmbH, Berlin, Germany
June 1, 2015 - June 30, 2016
Production Assistant at Teclac & Werner GmbH, Fulda, Germany
October 1, 2014 - March 31, 2015
Freelance Music Producer/ Audio Engineer at Self-employed, Athens, Greece
January 1, 2012 - October 1, 2014
• Set up, FOH and stage mixing for several concerts and festivals in Greece • Live recording and mixing of the TV series “Jumping Fish Studio by Cosmote” on MAD TV • Post-production for the short film “Personal Responsibility” (participating in the Athens International Film Festival) • Electronic Music Production • Sound Installation of the Athens Circuit
Freelance Event Manager, Dj & Synth Player at Self-employed, Athens, Greece
June 25, 2007 - October 1, 2014
• Event planning & DJing in several clubs, bars and projects in Athens (i.e. in the clubs Strasse, Mamacas, Drazel, Animal, in Vision Festival & the Street Outdoors project) • Synthesizer Player for Zorz Pilali and Soufra Band in concerts throughout Greece (Stage Vol.1- Athens, Mylos- Thessaloniki and more) • Guest mixes for various web radio shows (i.e. cannibalradio.gr, likeradio.gr and more)

Education

Bachelor of Arts/Science (Hons.) in Audio Production at SAE Institute Berlin, Germany
April 1, 2015 - March 1, 2018
Audio Engineering Diploma at SAE Institute Athens, Greece
September 1, 2009 - October 1, 2014
Mechanical Engineering at TEI Piraeus, Athens, Greece
February 1, 2008 - September 1, 2011
Attending the Technological Field at 3rd Highschool of Ilion, Athens, Greece
September 1, 2002 - June 1, 2007
12th Primary School of Ilion, Athens, Greece at 12th Primary School of Ilion, Athens, Greece
September 1, 1995 - June 1, 2001
Electronic Music Production Level II Course at SAE Institute Athens, Greece
January 11, 2030 - November 25, 2025
Electronic Music Production Level I Course at SAE Institute Athens, Greece
January 11, 2030 - November 25, 2025
Intellectual Property Management Course at SAE Institute Athens, Greece
January 11, 2030 - November 25, 2025
Apple Logic Pro Level 1 User Certificate at SAE Institute Athens, Greece
January 11, 2030 - November 25, 2025
Ableton Live Course at SAE Institute Athens, Greece
January 11, 2030 - November 25, 2025
DJ Course Certificate at SAE Institute Athens, Greece
January 11, 2030 - November 25, 2025

Qualifications

Apple Logic Pro Level 1 User Certificate
January 11, 2030 - November 6, 2025
Ableton Live Course
January 11, 2030 - November 6, 2025
DJ Course Certificate
January 11, 2030 - November 6, 2025
Intellectual Property Management Course
January 11, 2030 - November 6, 2025
Audio Engineering Diploma
January 11, 2030 - November 25, 2025
Electronic Music Production Level II Course
January 11, 2030 - November 25, 2025
Electronic Music Production Level I Course
January 11, 2030 - November 25, 2025
Bachelor of Arts/Science (Hons.) in Audio Production
January 11, 2030 - November 26, 2025
The Editor's Guide to DaVinci Resolve 20 User Certificate
November 16, 2025 - November 26, 2025
https://www.blackmagicdesign.com/products/davinciresolve/training
Bitwig Studio Certified Trainer
July 1, 2022 - November 26, 2025
Masterclass: Mixing and Mastering by Julia Borelli (PML313)
June 9, 2024 - November 26, 2025
Streaky Mastering Accelerator Course Certificate
October 17, 2025 - November 26, 2025
Streaky Deep Dive Mastering Course Certificate
October 17, 2025 - November 26, 2025
Mastering For Spotify with Streaky Certificate
October 17, 2025 - November 26, 2025
Deep Dive Mixing Course with Streaky Certificate
October 17, 2025 - November 26, 2025
https://www.streaky.com/
Audio Over Ethernet/IP masterclass
October 4, 2013 - November 26, 2025
Home Studio Seminar
December 10, 2011 - November 26, 2025
The Beginner's Guide to DaVinci Resolve 20 User Certificate
November 6, 2025 - November 26, 2025
https://www.blackmagicdesign.com/products/davinciresolve/training

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Travel & Hospitality, Education, Computers & Electronics, Other