Producer And Audio Engineer Steinn McIntosh
The pandemic year was pivotal for many individuals, and one of them is the man Steinn McIntosh. During that year, he enrolled in an online music course covering all industry aspects — taking him one step closer to his dream of studying music and spreading empathy through song. He discovered his passion for audio engineering and production during his learning, which proved to be a very fulfilling experience. Collaborating with other musicians to realize an artist’s aural vision became his specialty, and the studio transformed into a sanctuary, an intimate area where creativity flourished.
Following the pandemic, Steinn McIntosh made the courageous choice to migrate to Los Angeles, motivated by a desire to advance his knowledge of audio engineering. Despite arriving in a new city with no connections, he was soon surrounded by a network of talented individuals who encouraged his development. Steinn knew it would be hard work to thrive in the music industry, and that is exactly what he had put in from the first day.
After graduating from the Musicians Institute with high honors, he pursued a career working for prestigious organizations such as Design Sound and Ice Cream Sound Studios. Steinn sharpened his abilities alongside industry experts, working on projects for high-profile clients and collaborating with well-known artists like Royce Da 5’9” and Dave East, Desiigner and Lil Migo and YNC Trai Slime.
For Steinn, it was music or music. Therefore, his approach towards the tasks his jobs demanded was different as he showed tenacity and competence. So, for Steinn, music is more than a job; it’s a lifetime quest for self-discovery, connection, and impact. He has complete faith in music’s ability to heal and inspire, and he is ready to continue his discovery of its boundless possibilities. As he continues negotiating the twists and turns of his musical journey, one thing remains constant: his steadfast dedication to conveying empathy and healing through the global language of song.
Steinn McIntosh has many skills, including audio engineering and studio management. His audio engineering knowledge encompasses recording, editing, mixing, and mastering skills, as well as a thorough understanding of conventional microphone types, signal flow dynamics, and console and outboard gear operation. He is familiar with industry-standard tools such as Pro Tools, Logic Pro X, and FL Studio, as well as a variety of plugins such as UAD, Waves, Izotope, FabFilter, Auto-Tune, and Melodyne, as well as stock plugins specific to these platforms.
In addition to his technical abilities, Steinn specializes in studio assistance, including studio operation, session setup and breakdown, customer service, patch bay configuration, soldering, cable, and DI box construction. His administrative talents include knowledge of Mac and Windows operating systems, Microsoft Office software, data entry, phone and message systems, and inventory ordering, shipping, and receiving. Furthermore, Steinn has extensive experience managing social media accounts on platforms such as Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, YouTube, and Twitch, broadening his skill set in the modern music industry.
