Drew Canulette
Portland,Oregon
Summary
Dynamic audio specialist leveraging over 40 years in sound design and composition. Successfully partnered with major brands to implement innovative audio strategies, driving project excellence and client engagement in diverse media formats.
Overview
49
49
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner/Operator
Dogfish Sound
10.2001 - Current
- Partnered with prominent brands like Nike, Intel, and Coca-Cola to provide tailored audio services.
- Sound design, music composition, sound restoration/mixing, and ISDN dialog recording services for long and short format advertising, corporate media, interactive video and computer applications.
- Executed location audio recording for music, film, video, and sound effects production.
Sound Designer
DownStream Digital
06.1996 - 10.2001
- Performed audio sweetening, dialog recording, and sound design for advertising, animation, environmental design, and corporate media.
- Synchronized audio tracks from multiple sources for seamless integration into projects across film, magnetic tape, and other formats.
- Maintained and repaired audio department equipment, facilitating upgrades and software enhancements.
Owner/Operator
Dog Fish Sound
06.1985 - 06.1996
- Built and maintained multi-track location audio truck, integrating large format Harrison audio console, Otari analog tape machines, and Sony video playback systems for optimal audio production.
- Film Scoring sessions with Seattle Symphony. Multi channel microphone technique with personal monitoring for orchestra musicians, with multiple video playback systems throughout the Seattle Opera House.
- Recorded live music performances with multi-track technology, enabling high-quality remixes and preserving audio integrity for future use.
- Tangerine Dream: Live in America
- Nirvana: Live at the Seattle Paramount Theatre Oct. 31, 1991
- Red Hot Chili Peppers: Lollapalooza 1992, Bremerton, Washington
- Partial Discography: allmusic.com
2nd Mate
Samson Tug and Barge
Sitka, Alaska
01.1983 - 01.1985
- Merchant marine working as a deckhand/cook on the inland waterway between Seattle, Wa, and Dutch Harbor, Ak.
- Responsible for boat maintenance, heavy equipment operation, the operation of tug boats, fuel barges and safety/support systems.
Choker Setter
Mudd Bay Logging Company
01.1978 - 01.1979
- Set chokers to secure logs for safe transportation.
Education
audio/video media production, electronic music, acoustics, electronics, arts management
The Evergreen State University
Olympia, WA06-1982
Political Science, Philosophy
Oregon State University
06-1978
High School Diploma -
Lake Oswego High School
Lake Oswego, OR06-1976
Skills
- Studio and location recording
- Sound design
- Music composition
- Location audio recording
- Audio workstation expertise
- Audio system development
- Audio equipment maintenance
- Collaborative music composition
- Innovative media strategies
Timeline
Owner/Operator
Dogfish Sound
10.2001 - Current
Sound Designer
DownStream Digital
06.1996 - 10.2001
Owner/Operator
Dog Fish Sound
06.1985 - 06.1996
2nd Mate
Samson Tug and Barge
01.1983 - 01.1985
Choker Setter
Mudd Bay Logging Company
01.1978 - 01.1979
audio/video media production, electronic music, acoustics, electronics, arts management
The Evergreen State University
Political Science, Philosophy
Oregon State University
High School Diploma -
Lake Oswego High School