I am an autonomous creative with a deep passion for producing original soundtracks and music, blending my skills in production, sound design, and music composition into meaningful projects. I balance my professional career as a manager, reporter, and communications professional with my artistic pursuits as a soundtrack and original music producer. My work has been featured on independent and public radio stations and distributed widely via streaming platforms under the artist name Psychotronic Sound. With extensive experience working on student films, documentaries, and commercial projects—combining skills in sound recording, design, music composition, and promotion—I am committed to collaborating on creative projects that have purpose and impact. I look forward to contributing my expertise and enthusiasm to your next soundscape venture.

Dane Vaughn

I am an autonomous creative with a deep passion for producing original soundtracks and music, blending my skills in production, sound design, and music composition into meaningful projects. I balance my professional career as a manager, reporter, and communications professional with my artistic pursuits as a soundtrack and original music producer. My work has been featured on independent and public radio stations and distributed widely via streaming platforms under the artist name Psychotronic Sound. With extensive experience working on student films, documentaries, and commercial projects—combining skills in sound recording, design, music composition, and promotion—I am committed to collaborating on creative projects that have purpose and impact. I look forward to contributing my expertise and enthusiasm to your next soundscape venture.

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I am an autonomous creative with a deep passion for producing original soundtracks and music, blending my skills in production, sound design, and music composition into meaningful projects. I balance my professional career as a manager, reporter, and communications professional with my artistic pursuits as a soundtrack and original music producer. My work has been featured on independent and public radio stations and distributed widely via streaming platforms under the artist name Psychotronic Sound.

With extensive experience working on student films, documentaries, and commercial projects—combining skills in sound recording, design, music composition, and promotion—I am committed to collaborating on creative projects that have purpose and impact. I look forward to contributing my expertise and enthusiasm to your next soundscape venture.

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Work Experience

Sound Designer & Composer at Student Film Projects
January 1, 2020 - August 29, 2025
Contributed original soundtracks to student films including 'The Millennial’s Guide to Love and Trust,' producing somber piano pieces and upbeat electronic dance music to reflect narrative themes. Responsible for sound design and original music composition to enhance storytelling.
Sound Designer at Once A Marine (Documentary)
January 1, 2020 - August 29, 2025
Provided sound design and field sound recording including gunfire using a Zoom H4n recorder for an original documentary directed by a former marine. Assisted in post-production of the documentary intended for wider distribution. Supported project with camera work and editing.
Producer, Director, Composer at The Built Environment (E-publication)
January 1, 2022 - Present
Directed, produced and composed music for an original advertisement widely circulated on LinkedIn and YouTube, creating an acoustic guitar track to encapsulate the traditional trades atmosphere. Extended employment opportunity to a visual graphics manager collaborator. Managed multi-disciplinary production efforts from sound to video editing.
Sound Designer and Composer at University Film Projects
January 1, 2020 - August 29, 2025
Contributed original soundtracks to student films including a narrative titled 'The Millennial’s Guide to Love and Trust' by producing piano pieces and electronic dance music atmospheres to support storytelling of complex characters dealing with addiction and problematic sexuality.
Sound Designer at Once A Marine Documentary
January 1, 2018 - Present
Collaborated on a documentary by a marine veteran providing insights into soldiers reintegrating into civilian life. Provided field sound design including gunfire recordings and support for the film's wider distribution.
Director, Producer, Music Composer at The Built Environment E-Publication
January 1, 2022 - Present
Directed, produced, and composed music for original advertisements and promotional materials, incorporating acoustic guitar tracks and 80’s synth compositions to create authentic atmospheres for trade and construction related content distributed on platforms like LinkedIn and YouTube.
Reporter and Communications Professional at The Built Environment
January 1, 2020 - Present
Managed communications and reporting covering construction, commercial real estate, municipal government, and land development, integrating original music production and multimedia skills to enhance content engagement.
Sound Designer / Music Producer at Independent Film and Documentary Projects
January 1, 2018 - Present
Produced original soundtracks for student films, including a narrative film titled “The Millennial’s Guide to Love and Trust,” creating diverse pieces to reflect characters' struggles using piano and electronic dance music. Collaborated with a marine veteran on a documentary titled "Once A Marine," providing sound design including realistic gunfire captures using field recording equipment. Directed, produced, and composed music for an original ad for the e-publication The Built Environment, performing and recording an acoustic guitar track capturing the tradesperson’s atmosphere. Created 80’s style synth tracks for online weapon review videos and contributed audio for veterans’ YouTube channels. Music featured on independent and public radio stations in New Mexico and distributed globally under Psychotronic Sound.
Manager, Reporter, and Communications Professional at Commercial and Construction e-Publication
January 1, 2020 - Present
Managing and reporting on construction and commercial real estate developments, gaining insights into land development and municipal government. Coordinated production and promotion of advertising campaigns, including soundtracks and original music. Directed and produced video and music content for the up-and-coming e-publication The Built Environment, working alongside a visual graphics manager. Responsible for marketing and communication content development, integrating original music compositions into promotional materials and digital media campaigns circulated through LinkedIn and YouTube.
Soundtrack Artist and Music Composer at Psychotronic Sound (Personal Project)
January 1, 2022 - Present
Created and evolved instrumental projects incorporating live recordings and MIDI inputs, culminating in albums mixed for Dolby Atmos with spatial audio technology. Produced music tracks featuring found sounds, such as an Olympia typewriter, and released singles receiving radio play on KUNM’s Psychedelic Radio Head Shoppe. Continuously experimenting with music technology, plugins, filters, and recording techniques, expanding expertise and artistic output.

Education

Liberal Arts at Central New Mexico Community College
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2016
Multimedia Communications and Journalism at University of New Mexico
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2020
Liberal Arts at Central New Mexico Community College
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2016
Multimedia Communications and Journalism at University of New Mexico
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2020
Liberal Arts at Central New Mexico Community College
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2016
Multi-media Communications and Journalism at University of New Mexico
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2020

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Real Estate & Construction, Professional Services, Government