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I’m an audio engineer and sound designer based in Canada, with a Master’s in Sound Recording from McGill University and a Bachelor’s in Music Production and Engineering & Electronic Production and Design from Berklee College of Music. I’ve worked across studio recording, live sound, and concert recording in both classical and contemporary settings. My main focus now is spatial audio production, game audio and interactive sound design, where I’ve been working with tools like Wwise and Unreal Engine to build and implement audio systems. I’m also comfortable working in Pro Tools, Reaper, and Ableton Live, and I like combining technical problem-solving with creative sound design to support immersive audio experiences.…I’m an audio engineer and sound designer based in Canada, with a Master’s in Sound Recording from McGill University and a Bachelor’s in Music Production and Engineering & Electronic Production and Design from Berklee College of Music. I’ve worked across studio recording, live sound, and concert recording in both classical and contemporary settings. My main focus now is spatial audio production, game audio and interactive sound design, where I’ve been working with tools like Wwise and Unreal Engine to build and implement audio systems. I’m also comfortable working in Pro Tools, Reaper, and Ableton Live, and I like combining technical problem-solving with creative sound design to support immersive audio experiences.

Qihao Xu

Music Producer, Audio Engineer, Sound Technician, +2

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I’m an audio engineer and sound designer based in Canada, with a Master’s in Sound Recording from McGill University and a Bachelor’s in Music Production and Engineering & Electronic Production and Design from Berklee College of Music. I’ve worked across studio recording, live sound, and concert recording in both classical and contemporary settings. My main focus now is spatial audio production, game audio and interactive sound design, where I’ve been working with tools like Wwise and Unreal Engine to build and implement audio systems. I’m also comfortable working in Pro Tools, Reaper, and Ableton Live, and I like combining technical problem-solving with creative sound design to support immersive audio experiences.…I’m an audio engineer and sound designer based in Canada, with a Master’s in Sound Recording from McGill University and a Bachelor’s in Music Production and Engineering & Electronic Production and Design from Berklee College of Music. I’ve worked across studio recording, live sound, and concert recording in both classical and contemporary settings. My main focus now is spatial audio production, game audio and interactive sound design, where I’ve been working with tools like Wwise and Unreal Engine to build and implement audio systems. I’m also comfortable working in Pro Tools, Reaper, and Ableton Live, and I like combining technical problem-solving with creative sound design to support immersive audio experiences.

Available to hire

I’m an audio engineer and sound designer based in Canada, with a Master’s in Sound Recording from McGill University and a Bachelor’s in Music Production and Engineering & Electronic Production and Design from Berklee College of Music. I’ve worked across studio recording, live sound, and concert recording in both classical and contemporary settings.

My main focus now is spatial audio production, game audio and interactive sound design, where I’ve been working with tools like Wwise and Unreal Engine to build and implement audio systems. I’m also comfortable working in Pro Tools, Reaper, and Ableton Live, and I like combining technical problem-solving with creative sound design to support immersive audio experiences.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Language

English

Fluent

Chinese

Advanced

Work Experience

Equipment Room Student Assistant at Berklee College of Music

June 1, 2022 - May 1, 2023

Maintained and troubleshot common audio workstation setups; assisted with modular synthesis troubleshooting; delivered and operated audio and MIDI equipment.

Intern at Mad Oak Studios

February 1, 2023 - June 1, 2023

Recording assistant for local punk and rock bands; set up recording equipment and troubleshoot signal flows.

Live Sound Technician at McGill University

September 1, 2024 - Present

Sound amplification and live sound mix for concerts at McGill Tanna Hall; work with Jazz Orchestras and student bands; specialized in MIDAS console and professional live sound boards.

Concert Recording Technician at McGill University

September 1, 2024 - Present

Setup for live concert recording at McGill Redpath Hall, Tanna Hall, and MMR; design and troubleshoot signal flow and recording rigs for field recording around Montreal; experience with classical music in concert halls and large churches around Montreal (operas, symphony orchestra) and Jazz big band.