Christopher Layton

• Work with full bands to solo artists in studio using Audient ASP 8024 HE.
• Setup, record and mix choir vocals by Flames Collective for multiple artists. 8 piece to 30 piece choir using variety of techniques to ensure best result.
• Production, Vocal Production, Recording, Arranging, Mixing and Mastering. Using Pro Tools and Logic.
• Recorded and mixed voiceover for audiobooks, travel vlogs, documentaries and workplace instructional material.
• Recorded and mixed audio for multiple podcasts and live panels.
• Held CDR Out The Box programme teaching mixing to engineers with focus on the analogue domain using Audient ASP 8024 HE and various outboard hardware.
• Live Sound Engineer for events, from full bands to DJ and vocal performer.
• Support Sound Engineer at TGE festival 2024 for incubator programme acts.
• Led setup and tear down of live events, ensuring smooth transitions between acts.
• Performed routine calibration of recording equipment to ensure consistent performance.
• Troubleshoot faulty equipment and organised repairs or replacement equipment.
• Organised and streamlined studio instruction and troubleshoot systems to improve speed and accuracy of solutions.

• Recorded vocals and instruments including; guitars, piano, synths, drums and VO. Recording, editing and mixing performed in Pro Tools.
• Used high end pre amps and compressors including; Neve 1073, Api 3124V, Tube Tech Cl1b, Empirical Labs EL8X. High end microphones including AKG C414 and Neumann U87ai. Used SSL AWS 924 Console.
• Engineered and mixed audio recordings in variety of genres including; Rnb, Hip hop, Drill, Afrobeats, Pop, Country and more.
• Managed session logistics for timely completion of recording projects.
• Delivered radio ready mixes for independent and record label artists.

• Recorded vocals and instruments including guitars and synths. Recording, editing and mixing performed in Pro Tools.
• Used hardware preamps and compressors including; Avalon 737, Manley Voxbox and Neve 1073. Used high end microphones including Flea 47 and U87ai.
• Engineered and mixed audio recordings in variety of genres including; Rnb, Hip hop, Drill, Afrobeats, Pop and more.
• Employed various vocal production techniques to allow artists to express their vision fully.

• Worked in multiple countries across Europe.
• List of returning clients that receive highest quality product, including independent and major label artists.
• Deliver Radio Ready mixes for independent and record label artists.
• Sound design, record and mix VO for documentaries, podcasts and deliver in appropriate formats.

Same responsibilities and job details as above.

Wretch 32, Avelino, Switch OTR, Suspect, DJ Spinall, Kranium, Teni, Moelogo, Big Zuu, Ray Blk, Ivorian Doll, LaLa, Yungen, Miss Banks, Big Narstie, Notes, Bamby, La Vida Loca, T Mulla, Tremz, Fleur East, Jade (Little Mix), Max George (The Wanted), Oritse (JLS), Seyi Shay, Lost Girl, BCK, Izzie Gibbs, Drifter, Grim Sickers, Sissy Ford & many more.

Labels worked with include: Island, Sony, Atlantic, Disturbing London, Universal & many more.