Sergio Gonzalez

About

Los Angeles-based audio mixer/music editor and sound designer with long experience in broadcast promotional environments, delivering fast-turnaround, high-impact mixes that meet internet/broadcast specs. Has worked across short-form promos, 10–15 minute short films, and contributed music selection/editing on a 90-minute feature, leveraging Pro Tools expertise, stem workflows, and performance-informed pacing (drummer) to support retention and narrative beats.

Experience

Key Strengths

• Broadcast promo experience with rapid turnaround (as fast as ~1 hour per 30-second spot)
• Strong music-to-picture transitions using sound design (e.g., wind beds, reverb/delay tails)
• Able to adapt edits to producer notes (e.g., extending music to end, removing gaps)
• Advanced Pro Tools workflow and technical problem-solving (natural time/tempo adjustments)
• Prioritizes dialogue intelligibility while maintaining impactful, dynamic mixes
• Organized sessions enabling fast iteration and last-minute changes
• Cross-genre/content versatility (promos across cooking, comedy, drama, sci-fi, horror; short films; feature)

Reference Highlights

• Uses music and sound as a primary narrative tool
• Strong emotional and narrative instincts in music editing
• Builds tension and evokes empathy without being heavy-handed
• Excellent sense of rhythm and timing (drummer background)
• Exceptional understanding of YouTube/digital audience dynamics
• Good discernment (knows when not to use music)
• Top-notch technical proficiency in audio workflows
• Versatile across corporate, independent, small and large team environments
• Consistently high-quality mixes and cohesive sonic palette
• Strong quality-control habits; consistency across formats and markets
• Adapts audio for different playback contexts (theater vs phone/social)
• Exceptional at sourcing/selecting/adapting music and SFX
• Provides multiple creative options and collaborates on best choice
• Exceptional turnaround rate; handles multiple deliverables in a day
• Performs exceptionally under pressure and tight deadlines
• Laid-back demeanor with straightforward, effective communication