GM MASTERING
Gabriel Markus
Berlin, Germany
+33 7 67 75 43 67
Date of Birth: 15 December 1996
Professional Experience
Assistant Mastering Engineer
2020 - Present
Pre-mastering QC of 100+ albums, involving:
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Session preparation in Magix Sequoia
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Checking metadata (Track, version, and edit naming; File management with FTP software)
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Checking for mix, phase, stereo, and other audio issues; Declicking, declipping, denoising (iZotope RX)
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Communicating issues to mastering engineer
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Leveling and routing audio to external hardware
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Creating fades and track edits (60, 30, 5 second versions)
Mastering Engineer (Freelance)
2019 - Present
50+ tracks of diverse genres
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Communication with clients to provide mix feedback and to better understand their project’s aesthetic aims
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QC, session preparation in Studio One, and mastering with plugins and analog hardware
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Learning the techniques, tools, and mindset of mastering
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References: Universal Music, Friendship & Decadence, Alice Phoebe Lou, Isac Elliot, Nico & Vinz...
Mastering Portfolio:
Other Relevant Experience
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Creation of a shared mastering-ready studio (acoustic treatment/measurements, isolation, audio gear) with separate production/recording room for other songwriters/engineers
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Studio recording sessions with vocalists, live instruments, and overdubs (microphone placement, audio routing with analog equipment and Pro Tools)
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Creation of video game soundtracks and personal music projects with Ableton Live
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Mixing for electronic music and short films
Additional Skills/Information
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Languages: English (Native), French (Fluent), German (Intermediate), Spanish (Intermediate)
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Experience with Windows and Mac, Microsoft Office, Google Docs…
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American and French nationality
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Fast learner and attentive listener
Education
2018 - Bachelor of Arts - Music Production and Sound Engineering
DBs Music Berlin, Germany
First Class Honours
2015 - Cary High School
Cary, North Carolina, USA
Other Professional Experience
Al Dente Catering - Berlin, Germany
2019-2020
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Food preparation and service, event logistics, and kitchen porter in a high-pressure environment
Translation (Freelance)
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French-English text translation
I am an audio engineer with experience in mastering and audio QC and I’m looking for an opportunity to work in a mastering studio. I’m particularly interested in joining as an assistant but I would appreciate any position that will allow me to learn with you. I learn fast and I work hard.