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Tarek Mansur

Tarek Mansur

Knivsta,Uppsala

Summary

Accomplished Synth Programmer and Composer with a proven track record at Epic Score, adept in musical score writing and fostering team collaboration. Expert in transforming orchestral sketches across genres, utilizing DAWs for sound arrangement, and leading projects to enhance production quality. Owner of Dark Force Audio, a musical instrument company focusing on pushing my creative limits to new heights. As creative director for Dark Force Audio projects, I oversee the entire creative process and I am excited to share my twisted visions of sound design with digital creators who needs new sounds and inspiration. Achieved consistent artistic alignment in over 20 AAA projects, demonstrating exceptional problem-solving and decision-making skills. Motivated with exceptional background spent in the audio mixing industry. Expert in audio monitor systems with training in calibration technology such as Genelec GLM system and Sonarworks. Quickly masters new software packages and hardware technologies. Offering diverse background with expertise in sound experience and customized audio monitor setups for bigger or smaller rooms. Proficient Sound Engineer offering 20+ years of experience in audio productions. Connects well with clients to achieve desired sounds for productions. Creative with advanced audio manipulation software's and audio implementation skills. Proactive Sound Designer with distinguished understanding of Cubase, Logic Pro X use and post-production work.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Synth Programmer

Jon Ekstrand
09.2021 - Current
  • Filled in details of orchestral sketches such as adding vocal parts to scores.
  • Rewrote original scores to adapt to different musical genres and styles.
  • Transposed pieces from one instrument to another and one key to another to accommodate client and musician preferences.
  • Scored compositions for consistency with instrumental and vocal capabilities.
  • Collaborated with performers and producers to determine and achieve desired sound for production.
  • Consulted with directors and producers to determine placement of musical cues and coordinate artistic vision.
  • Used Cubase to arrange cuts of soundtracks for movies.
  • Demonstrated leadership skills in managing projects from concept to completion.

Composer

Epic Score
05.2010 - Current
  • Determined voices, instruments, harmonic structures, rhythms, tempos and tone balances required to achieve effects desired in each musical composition.
  • Filled in details of orchestral sketches such as adding vocal parts to scores.
  • Rewrote original scores to adapt to different musical genres and styles.
  • Transposed pieces from one instrument to another and one key to another to accommodate client and musician preferences.

Sound Designer

8Dio
02.2010 - 06.2019
  • Created sound design for hybrid productions.
  • Prepared for recording sessions by selecting and setting up microphones.
  • Planned soundscapes and ambient sounds for over 20 project instruments.
  • Created and maintained sound libraries.
  • Transformed audio recordings into virtual instruments.
  • Collaborated with producers and performers to determine and achieve desired sound for productions.
  • Performed site surveys to determine and design appropriate setup and audio equipment needs for various types of instruments.
  • Prepared, implemented and finalized sample libraries for other digital creators to use.

Skills

  • Musical score writing
  • Client Communication
  • Collaborative mindset
  • Programming synthesizers
  • Implementation Management
  • Decision-Making
  • Musical Arrangements
  • Problem-solving aptitude
  • DAW (Digital Audio Workstations)
  • Audio Calibration
  • Team Collaboration
  • Computer expert booth Mac and PC
  • Hardware Configuration
  • Remote Support
  • Software Installation
  • Customer Service
  • Problem Replication
  • System Upgrades

Languages

Swedish, English, Arabic
Native language
Swedish
Proficient
C2
English
Proficient
C2

Timeline

Synth Programmer

Jon Ekstrand
09.2021 - Current

Composer

Epic Score
05.2010 - Current

Sound Designer

8Dio
02.2010 - 06.2019
Tarek Mansur