Jake Cooper
San Diego,CA
Summary
Versatile audio engineer and producer possessing extensive knowledge and professional experience with Pro Tools and Ableton Live. Adaptive and resourceful with over 5 years of experience in recording collaborations and solo projects. Attended and completed a one year diploma program at The Recording Arts Center (Studio West) to expand on recording and mixing skills. Known to record artists of many different genres and create high quality productions. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple projects with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Audio Engineer
SoundLounge Studios
12.2022 - Current
- Mixed and mastered compositions of hip-hop, alternative rock, and electronic dance music
- Recorded and layered vocals and instruments while maintaining phase relationship
- Set up, maintained and operated recording equipment and performed troubleshooting and audio system breakdown
- Produced and wrote lyrics for many artists across multiple genres
Post Production Mixer
Bose Corporation US
11.2023 - 12.2023
- Enhanced sound quality of recorded dialogue by adding equalization and dynamics processing
- Designed and edited sound effects to match on-screen transitions
- Removed problematic sounds using various de-noising software plugins
- Worked directly with client and director to make sure their vision was achieved
Producer/Mixing Engineer
Ai'Ren
01.2023 - 10.2023
- Produced/wrote/co-mixed "Bloom", a six song EP by Ai'Ren (unreleased)
- Recorded vocals, synthesizer, and analog effects
- Arranged and rough mixed
- Collaborated with Bob Horn on final mix/master
- Handed to Ethan Obbema at FabFactory Studios for Atmos mix
Post Production Mixer
Bose Corporation US
02.2023 - 02.2023
- Edited dialogue to remove stutters and filler words
- Used iZotope RX to remove background noises and clicks from recorded dialogue
- Recorded live effects and designed sounds from scratch to match video transitions
- Communicated with director and client to fulfill their creative vision
Post Production Mixer
Bose Corporation US
01.2023 - 01.2023
- Aligned audio with on screen dialogue and effects
- Used iZotope RX to de-noise problematic dialogue
- Designed audio effects for video transitions
- Edited soundtrack using side-chain and volume automation to fit under dialogue
- Worked directly with client and director to achieve their vision
Recording/Mixing/Mastering Engineer
Audrey And The Sound Gallery
10.2022 - 01.2023
- Worked on Audrey and the Sound Gallery's album "Pretty Feelings"
- "Dont Ruin the Magic" - Recorded vocals, saxophone, and guitar. Mixed and mastered
- "Trauma Makes You Cool" - Recorded live drums, guitar, bass guitar, vocals, saxophone. Mixed and mastered
- "Crucial" - Recorded vocals. Mastered from given stems
- "Pretty Feelings" - Recorded vocals, saxophone, and guitar
Recording/Mixing Engineer
Dolphins On Acid
07.2022 - 09.2022
- Worked on "Doane Valley" a single by Dolphins on Acid
- Recorded live drums, vocals, guitar, and bass guitar
- Mixed and mastered
Education
Diploma in Recording Arts - Audio Engineer
The Recording Arts Center
San DiegoBachelor of Arts - Audio Arts And Acoustics
Columbia College Chicago
Chicago, ILBachelor of Arts - Business Economics
Colorado State University
Fort Collins, COSkills
- Music Mixing and Editing
- Recording for multiple-piece bands
- Microphone placement and knowledge
- Efficient on Pro Tools
- Ableton Live
- Music Production and Composition
- Collaboration
- Client Relations
- Post Production
- ADR Sessions
Studio Experience
Head engineer for 5+ local artists and bands, such as Dolphins on Acid and Audrey and the Sound Gallery. Wrote and recorded over 35 original compositions within my year of school at Studio West. Spent over 500 hours working on large format consoles and analog outboard gear. Produced and mixed hundreds of original songs and remixes for solo and collaborative projects.
Certification
- Certified Operator, Pro Tools | Music, Avid - Oct 13, 2022
References
Peter Dyson - Studio West
Studio Owner, Mentor
(858) 776-1472
peterdyson@studiowest.com
Todd Hunsaker - Studio West
Admissions Counselor, Mentor
(801) 694-6911
todd@studiowest.com
Rashann Chambliss - SoundLounge Studios
Studio Owner, Employer
(760) 532-8028
djrekbeats@gmail.com
Rick Valentin - Illinois State University
Professor of Music, Mentor
(217) 377-8237
rnv123@gmail.com
Timeline
Post Production Mixer
Bose Corporation US
11.2023 - 12.2023
Post Production Mixer
Bose Corporation US
02.2023 - 02.2023
Producer/Mixing Engineer
Ai'Ren
01.2023 - 10.2023
Post Production Mixer
Bose Corporation US
01.2023 - 01.2023
Audio Engineer
SoundLounge Studios
12.2022 - Current
Recording/Mixing/Mastering Engineer
Audrey And The Sound Gallery
10.2022 - 01.2023
Recording/Mixing Engineer
Dolphins On Acid
07.2022 - 09.2022
Diploma in Recording Arts - Audio Engineer
The Recording Arts Center
Bachelor of Arts - Audio Arts And Acoustics
Columbia College Chicago
Bachelor of Arts - Business Economics
Colorado State University