Cubase
Francesco Mattei
Artist, Producer, Mixing And Mastering Engineer.
Casperia,Rieti
Summary
I'm a creative Audio Engineer with 15 years of recording and mixing experience. Areas of expertise include Heavy Metal and Heavy Rock. Talented at quickly setting up equipment and utilizing special software to mix and edit tracks, including Cubase and Pro Tools. Tech-savvy and hardworking with excellent troubleshooting abilities.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
Mixing Engineer
Underworld Studio
Casperia
01.2020 - Current
- Performed site surveys to determine and design appropriate setup and audio equipment needs for various types of studio set ups.
- Performed over 50 high-quality recordings, mixing, mastering, sound designs and productions.
- Prepared for recording sessions by selecting and setting up microphones.
- Mixed and mastered vocal arrangements and music compositions, and optimized songs and albums.
- Provided audio mixing and recording expertise to studio-based productions.
- Worked with video editors to synchronize, clean up and mix audio with video segments.
- Used Pro Tools and Cu Base to mix and edit tracks.
Music Producer
AFM Records
Hamburg
01.2018 - Current
- Produced Ethernity's second studio album in 2018 released by AFM Records and performed internationally over next 5 years in France, Germany, Switzerland and Netherlands
Music Producer
Scarlet Records
Milan
01.2014 - Current
- Produced first studio album in 2014 released by Scarlet Records and performed internationally over next 8 years in France, Netherlands, Belgium, Italy and Finland.
- Studied scores to learn music in detail and develop interpretations.
- Collaborated with performers and producers to determine and achieve desired sound for production.
- Worked on tours, recordings and orchestrations.
- Produced music videos broadcast on international cable and satellite networks and streaming music channels.
President
VDM Music School
Rome
03.2010 - 01.2024
- Achieved under-budget and on-time project management to adhere to project goals.
- Employed optimal safety practices to reduce worksite complaints and hazards.
- Oversaw hiring, adding valuable, talented professionals to strengthen team.
- Orchestrated positive media coverage and stakeholder relations as public face of company on most popular sectors media's and magazines.
- Increased business profits 20% by streamlining processes and trimming unnecessary positions.
Professional Musician
Enterpreneur
Rome
04.2006 - Current
- Selected appropriate pieces to meet performance needs and showcase skills.
- Performed in over 500 shows.
- Promoted musical career by maintaining website and social media presence.
- Specialized in both heavy rock and progressive metal music.
Education
Master of Arts - Music Performance
Università Della Musica
Rome 10.2003 - 07.2008
High School Diploma -
Liceo Scientifico Gregorio Da Catino
Poggio Mirteto 09.1999 - 06.2003
Skills
Microphones techniques and usage
Instruments and Vocals Recording
Audio Editing, Mixing and Mastering
Composing and Arranging
Electric Guitar
Accomplishments
- Co-founded the Underworld Studio in 2020.
- Awarded Best Metal Newcomer of The Year 2014 in the US on Metalunderground.com
- Awarded best album 2019 in Canada and 2023 in Germany.
- Performed 2 sold out shows in Tokyo.
- Headlined Ready 4 Prog Festival in Toulouse, France in 2021
- Featured with Noveria other on Metal Hammer Magazine 2014/2016/2019.
Software
Pro Tools
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Mixing Engineer
Underworld Studio
01.2020 - Current
Music Producer
AFM Records
01.2018 - Current
Music Producer
Scarlet Records
01.2014 - Current
President
VDM Music School
03.2010 - 01.2024
Professional Musician
Enterpreneur
04.2006 - Current
Master of Arts - Music Performance
Università Della Musica
10.2003 - 07.2008
High School Diploma -
Liceo Scientifico Gregorio Da Catino
09.1999 - 06.2003