Hi, I’m Umut Yelbasi, a skilled mixing and mastering engineer as well as a creative sound designer with over six years of experience. I specialize in crafting immersive and detailed sonic experiences with meticulous attention to audio mixing and mastering. I enjoy collaborating with others to transform ideas into captivating audio journeys. Thanks to my classical music background, I approach my work methodically and aim for the best possible results, never feeling satisfied unless a product reaches its full potential. I have experience across various genres and have worked on recording, mixing, mastering, and live sound projects in the UK and internationally.

Umut Yelbasi

Hi, I’m Umut Yelbasi, a skilled mixing and mastering engineer as well as a creative sound designer with over six years of experience. I specialize in crafting immersive and detailed sonic experiences with meticulous attention to audio mixing and mastering. I enjoy collaborating with others to transform ideas into captivating audio journeys. Thanks to my classical music background, I approach my work methodically and aim for the best possible results, never feeling satisfied unless a product reaches its full potential. I have experience across various genres and have worked on recording, mixing, mastering, and live sound projects in the UK and internationally.

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Hi, I’m Umut Yelbasi, a skilled mixing and mastering engineer as well as a creative sound designer with over six years of experience. I specialize in crafting immersive and detailed sonic experiences with meticulous attention to audio mixing and mastering. I enjoy collaborating with others to transform ideas into captivating audio journeys.

Thanks to my classical music background, I approach my work methodically and aim for the best possible results, never feeling satisfied unless a product reaches its full potential. I have experience across various genres and have worked on recording, mixing, mastering, and live sound projects in the UK and internationally.

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Experience Level

Expert
Expert
Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate

Language

English
Advanced
Turkish
Fluent

Work Experience

Recording, Mixing & Mastering Engineer, Producer at Freelance
January 1, 2019 - Present
Providing recording, mixing, and mastering services to clients across various music genres to gain experience and build production portfolio. Projects include recording and mastering covers and originals, playing instruments for personal projects, and composing and producing incidental music and sound design for an audio guide at the Cannabis Museum in Amsterdam.
Live Sound Engineer (HOME Stage) at Manchester Jazz Festival
May 31, 2025 - August 30, 2025
Worked as a sound engineer for live performances on the HOME Stage during the 30th anniversary of the Manchester Jazz Festival, managing sound during live shows.
Acoustics Equipment Technician at WSP
July 31, 2023 - August 30, 2025
Responsible for the maintenance, calibration, booking, and upgrading of acoustic and vibration measurement equipment used across multiple UK branches. Participated in global surveys and projects including a noise survey at the Damietta Port in Egypt. Left position due to relocation for Masters degree.
Part-time Assistant Sound Engineer at Metan Teknik Mümessillik
December 31, 2019 - August 30, 2025
Worked with professional live, TV, and studio sound equipment from leading brands such as Sennheiser, Shure, and Neumann. Tasks included attending workshops on live sound system setup, setting up stage sound systems for various concerts and events featuring notable artists and orchestras.
Head of Tech & Live Music at Shock Radio at University of Salford
May 31, 2023 - August 30, 2025
Led technical setup and live music operations at student-run internet radio and video broadcast station. Set up studios with live broadcast and recording capabilities. Recorded, mixed, and mastered live lounge performances and managed live sound and video for multiple extended fundraising and awards broadcasts.

Education

Master of Science Degree at University of Glasgow
September 1, 2023 - August 31, 2024
Bachelor of Science Degree at University of Salford
September 1, 2020 - June 30, 2023
Part-time Conservatory (Piano & Solfege) at Mimar Sinan Fine Arts University State Conservatory
September 1, 2012 - June 30, 2017
Summer Program (Music Performance Intensive) at Berklee College of Music
July 1, 2017 - August 31, 2017

Qualifications

Avid ProTools - PT101 & PT110
January 11, 2030 - August 30, 2025
Audinate Dante - Levels 1, 2, 3
January 11, 2030 - August 30, 2025
ABRSM Piano - Level 8
January 11, 2030 - August 30, 2025
ABRSM Theory - Level 5
January 11, 2030 - August 30, 2025
Dolby Atmos - Live TV Production Training
January 11, 2030 - August 30, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services