I’m Chris Cracknell, a multi-disciplinary audio and creative producer with over two decades of experience across music, podcasts, and studio production. I designed and run my own commercial studio, produce and engineer sessions, and love helping artists find their best sound while building strong relationships with sponsors and clients. I’m passionate about mentoring, teaching, and collaborating on creative projects, from live events to podcasts and sound design. I enjoy refining workflows, delivering high-quality work, and exploring new ways to connect audiences with compelling audio experiences.…

Chris Cracknell

I’m Chris Cracknell, a multi-disciplinary audio and creative producer with over two decades of experience across music, podcasts, and studio production. I designed and run my own commercial studio, produce and engineer sessions, and love helping artists find their best sound while building strong relationships with sponsors and clients. I’m passionate about mentoring, teaching, and collaborating on creative projects, from live events to podcasts and sound design. I enjoy refining workflows, delivering high-quality work, and exploring new ways to connect audiences with compelling audio experiences.…

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I’m Chris Cracknell, a multi-disciplinary audio and creative producer with over two decades of experience across music, podcasts, and studio production. I designed and run my own commercial studio, produce and engineer sessions, and love helping artists find their best sound while building strong relationships with sponsors and clients.
I’m passionate about mentoring, teaching, and collaborating on creative projects, from live events to podcasts and sound design. I enjoy refining workflows, delivering high-quality work, and exploring new ways to connect audiences with compelling audio experiences.

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Language

English
Fluent
French
Intermediate

Work Experience

Studio Engineer and Producer at Goldtone
January 1, 2015 - Present
Designed and built my own commercial studio; Engineered for hundreds of recording and mixing sessions; Lead on audio production projects, overseeing the whole creative process from demo to product; Manage client relationships, marketing and social media; Manage part time member of staff and freelance session musicians.
Studio Engineer (Freelance) at Self-employed (Freelance)
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2013
Studio Engineer for freelance projects; Installed a new sound desk and computer system for Iain Archer’s studio, including bespoke wooden units and system setup; Engineered sessions for regular clients; Design and build of sound systems and mixing desks for varied settings (church, theatre, voice-over studio).
Studio Engineer (Volunteer) at Audio Active
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2020
Engineered for recording sessions; Taught young people audio engineering skills and offered mentoring support.
Studio Engineer at Nick Franglen’s Studio
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2013
Set up and engineered for recording sessions; Maintained studio equipment; Installed new soundcards, which led to an entire rethink of his workflow and full rewire of the studio; Assisted with setting up the audio aspects of off site art installations.
Operations Director - Part Time at TEC Construction Ltd
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2016
Responsible for IT, HR and Finance of £12m turnover building company; Managed a team of staff and freelancers; Implemented and maintained new cloud based management software and systems.
Operations Director at Chillchalet Holiday Company
January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2011
Set up and managed my own business delivering high quality, affordable snowboarding holidays; Responsible for 5 properties and 15 staff across 3 resorts in France.
Podcast Producer/Host at Thank U Snowboarding Podcast
January 1, 2022 - Present
Produced and hosted the Thank U Snowboarding Podcast. Researched, recorded, engineered, edited and delivered 24 weekly episodes per season. Liaised with sponsor (The Snowboard Asylum) to ensure all expectations were met.
Owner/Producer/Engineer at Gold Tone Studio
January 1, 2016 - Present
Designed and built a commercial studio. Engineered hundreds of recording and mixing sessions across music, podcasts and spoken word. Led on audio production projects, overseeing the creative process from demo to release. Managed client relationships, marketing and social media.
Volunteer Producer/Engineer at Audio Active
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2020
Engineered sessions and trained young people in audio production and engineering skills. Provided mentoring support.
Studio Engineer (Part Time) at Nick Franglen
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2013
Set up and engineered recording sessions. Maintained studio equipment. Installed new sound cards, leading to a complete rethink of workflow and full rewiring of the studio. Assisted with setting up the audio aspects of off-site art installations.
Operations Director at TEC Construction Ltd
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2016
Responsible for IT, HR and Finance of £12m turnover building company. Managed a team of staff and freelancers. Implemented and maintained new cloud-based management software and systems.
Operations Director at Chalet Holiday Company
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2012
Set up and managed the business delivering high quality, affordable snowboard holidays. Responsible for 5 properties and 15 staff across 3 resorts in France.
Brand Manager at Airwalk Snowboarding
January 1, 1997 - January 1, 2000
Conceived and implemented marketing strategy for the UK market, including running events and managing a team of professional snowboarders.
Shop Manager at The Board Store
January 1, 1994 - January 1, 1997
Managed the running of the shop, buying and brand relationships.
Studio Owner / Producer / Engineer at Gold Tone Studio
January 1, 2016 - Present
Designed and built my own commercial studio. Engineered hundreds of recording and mixing sessions across music, podcasts and spoken word. Lead on audio production projects, overseeing the whole creative process from demo to release. Manage client relationships, marketing and social media.
Studio Engineer (Part Time Work Experience) at Nick Franglen
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2013
Set up and engineered for recording sessions. Maintained studio equipment. Installed new soundcards, which led to an entire rethink of his workflow and full rewire of the studio. Assisted with setting up the audio aspects of off-site art installations.
Operations Director at Chill Chalet Holiday Company
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2012
Set up and managed my own business delivering high quality, affordable snowboarding holidays. Responsible for 5 properties and 15 staff across 3 resorts in France.
UK Brand Manager at Airwalk Snowboarding
January 1, 1997 - January 1, 2000
Conceived and implemented marketing strategy for UK market, including running events and managing a team of professional snowboarders.

Education

Diploma in Design Thinking at Open University
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2013
Certificate in Graphic Design at Central St Martins, London
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2012
A Level: Art, Design and Technology, Business Studies at St Columbus, Dartford
January 1, 1991 - December 31, 1993
Diploma in Design Thinking at Open University
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2013
Certificate in Graphic Design at Central Saint Martins (UAL)
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2012
A Levels: Art & Design, Design & Technology, Business Studies at St Columba's
January 1, 1991 - January 1, 1993
Diploma in Design Thinking at Open University
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2013
Certificate in Graphic Design at Central Saint Martins (UAL), London
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2012
A Level in Art & Design, Design & Technology, Business Studies at St Columba's
January 1, 1991 - January 1, 1993

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Travel & Hospitality, Education, Retail
    Amanda Whiting - The Liminality of Her

    After remixing a track for Amanda Whiting, she asked if I could help with her next album. The role grew from engineering the recording sessions to producing, mixing and mastering the entire thing.

    I engineered the sessions, micing up all instruments to record the tones we wanted and running the sessions to make sure we got all the stems we needed. Then I took all the recordings back to my studio to add overdubs, vocals and eventually mix and master the whole record, deliving masters to be used for both streaming and for vinyl.

    The first run of vinyl sold out immediately after airplay on 6Music and BBC Radio 2, as well as coverage worldwide on various stations.

    I am so happy with how this record turned out, Amanda wanted it to sound somewhere between hip hop, classic jazz and otherworldy and I think I hit that.

    https://www.twine.net/signin