Hi, I’m Salvador Llanes, a versatile live audio engineer and music producer based in Vancouver, Canada. I have over 30 years of experience touring and working FOH for artists across Mexico, the USA, and Canada, with a track record handling small to large venues and festivals. I’m proficient with PA systems, consoles, backline, and outboard gear, and I enjoy shaping a great live sound as well as producing studio projects. I play multiple instruments and enjoy MIDI programming, synthesis, and sound design. My background includes film scoring for short films and a feature documentary, plus leadership roles in studio growth and radio production. I’m passionate about collaborative creation and delivering sonic results that elevate every project.

Salvador Llanes

Hi, I’m Salvador Llanes, a versatile live audio engineer and music producer based in Vancouver, Canada. I have over 30 years of experience touring and working FOH for artists across Mexico, the USA, and Canada, with a track record handling small to large venues and festivals. I’m proficient with PA systems, consoles, backline, and outboard gear, and I enjoy shaping a great live sound as well as producing studio projects. I play multiple instruments and enjoy MIDI programming, synthesis, and sound design. My background includes film scoring for short films and a feature documentary, plus leadership roles in studio growth and radio production. I’m passionate about collaborative creation and delivering sonic results that elevate every project.

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Hi, I’m Salvador Llanes, a versatile live audio engineer and music producer based in Vancouver, Canada. I have over 30 years of experience touring and working FOH for artists across Mexico, the USA, and Canada, with a track record handling small to large venues and festivals. I’m proficient with PA systems, consoles, backline, and outboard gear, and I enjoy shaping a great live sound as well as producing studio projects.

I play multiple instruments and enjoy MIDI programming, synthesis, and sound design. My background includes film scoring for short films and a feature documentary, plus leadership roles in studio growth and radio production. I’m passionate about collaborative creation and delivering sonic results that elevate every project.

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Experience Level

Language

English
Advanced
Spanish; Castilian
Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Live Audio Engineer at Independent / Various Artists
August 1, 1996 - Present
Touring in Mexico and the USA since 2000 as FOH audio engineer for various artists. Experienced in small, medium, and large concerts and festivals. Proficient in equipment setup, including PA, consoles, backline, and outboard gear.
Music Producer / Owner at Zonic Boom Recording Studio
January 1, 1993 - Present
Location: Mexico, Canada. Services include recording, editing, mixing, and mastering; sound design, music scoring, jingles, and audio restoration.
Chief Audio Engineer, Sound Recordist, and Music Producer at Acumen Law Corporation
December 1, 2022 - Present
Chief audio engineer, sound recordist, and music producer for all music and audio work at the law firm.
Manager at La Lider Radio Station (XHED La Lider 99.1 FM)
September 1, 2012 - September 1, 2019
Achieved more than 150% increase in earnings; La Lider is the most popular radio station in the Valleys Zone of Jalisco, Mexico.
Teacher at Tec de Monterrey
January 1, 2003 - December 1, 2017
Instructor; In 2003, the 8 Bits Audio School was established offering diplomas in audio engineering, MIDI programming, and live sound engineering certified by SEP.

Education

Music Technology Diploma at Douglas College
September 1, 2020 - June 1, 2022
Diploma at Dinamix
May 1, 1995 - May 1, 1996
Diploma at SAE Institute of Audio Engineering
January 1, 1998 - December 1, 1998
Workshop at Berklee College of Music
June 1, 2004 - June 1, 2004
Diploma at Douglas College
September 1, 2020 - April 1, 2022

Qualifications

Pro Tools Operator
June 1, 2022 - April 1, 2022

Industry Experience

Other, Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services
    paper Action Scoring Demo

    Music: NKON (Salvador Llanes)
    Sorry about the quality of the film. (audio and video)

    paper Drama Film Scoring Demo

    Music: NKON (Salvador Llanes)
    Sorry about the low quality of the film. (video and audio)