🎧 Roy Bates – Freelance Audio Mixer Roy Bates is a seasoned freelance audio mixer with over a decade of experience crafting high-quality soundscapes for artists, producers, and creative teams. With a deep understanding of both analogue and digital workflows, Roy specialises in mixing multi-track recordings that translate seamlessly across platforms—from streaming services to live playback. Having worked with a diverse range of artists including Colourshop, The Buffalo Riot, and Much & His Merry Men, Roy brings a collaborative spirit and a finely tuned ear to every project. His technical toolkit includes Pro Tools, Dolby Atmos, and a hybrid studio setup that blends classic warmth with modern precision. Roy’s background as an Audio Technician at Buckinghamshire New University, where he also led the development of one of the UK’s first Dolby Atmos-certified university studios, gives him a unique edge in immersive audio and studio innovation. Whether it’s indie folk, cinematic pop, or experimental sound design, Roy delivers mixes that are both emotionally resonant and technically refined.

Roy Bates

🎧 Roy Bates – Freelance Audio Mixer Roy Bates is a seasoned freelance audio mixer with over a decade of experience crafting high-quality soundscapes for artists, producers, and creative teams. With a deep understanding of both analogue and digital workflows, Roy specialises in mixing multi-track recordings that translate seamlessly across platforms—from streaming services to live playback. Having worked with a diverse range of artists including Colourshop, The Buffalo Riot, and Much & His Merry Men, Roy brings a collaborative spirit and a finely tuned ear to every project. His technical toolkit includes Pro Tools, Dolby Atmos, and a hybrid studio setup that blends classic warmth with modern precision. Roy’s background as an Audio Technician at Buckinghamshire New University, where he also led the development of one of the UK’s first Dolby Atmos-certified university studios, gives him a unique edge in immersive audio and studio innovation. Whether it’s indie folk, cinematic pop, or experimental sound design, Roy delivers mixes that are both emotionally resonant and technically refined.

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🎧 Roy Bates – Freelance Audio Mixer
Roy Bates is a seasoned freelance audio mixer with over a decade of experience crafting high-quality soundscapes for artists, producers, and creative teams. With a deep understanding of both analogue and digital workflows, Roy specialises in mixing multi-track recordings that translate seamlessly across platforms—from streaming services to live playback.
Having worked with a diverse range of artists including Colourshop, The Buffalo Riot, and Much & His Merry Men, Roy brings a collaborative spirit and a finely tuned ear to every project. His technical toolkit includes Pro Tools, Dolby Atmos, and a hybrid studio setup that blends classic warmth with modern precision.
Roy’s background as an Audio Technician at Buckinghamshire New University, where he also led the development of one of the UK’s first Dolby Atmos-certified university studios, gives him a unique edge in immersive audio and studio innovation. Whether it’s indie folk, cinematic pop, or experimental sound design, Roy delivers mixes that are both emotionally resonant and technically refined.

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Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Work Experience

Audio Technician at Buckinghamshire New University
August 1, 2014 - Present
Maintained and troubleshot audio systems across studios, lecture theatres, and performance spaces. Provided technical support for staff and students for lectures, workshops, and events. Operated and configured recording sessions including mic placement, signal routing, and DAW workflows. Supported immersive and hybrid audio formats such as Dolby Atmos and analogue-digital integration. Led studio upgrade projects including the design and delivery of a Dolby Atmos certified university studio and hybrid analogue digital studio upgrades aligned with curriculum and industry trends.
Audio Mixer at Fiermente Productions
June 1, 2014 - Present
Mixed and balanced multi-track recordings for various artists applying advanced EQ, compression, and effects to enhance the sound. Managed complex DAW sessions involving editing, automation, and routing to optimize workflow and creativity. Delivered mixes optimized for streaming, CD, and live playback, ensuring consistent translation across systems. Collaborated closely with artists and producers to interpret creative direction and deliver polished, release-ready mixes while working under tight deadlines maintaining high production standards.

Education

MA Audio and Music Production at Buckinghamshire New University
September 1, 2022 - November 30, 2024
BA (Hons) Audio and Music Production at Buckinghamshire New University
September 1, 2011 - January 31, 2014

Qualifications

Pro Tools 101 & 110
January 1, 2013 - February 28, 2014
DANTE Levels I, II and III
January 11, 2030 - July 10, 2025

Industry Experience

Education, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services