About
A Career Built Behind the Board
Mixing engineer, producer, and sound designer with credits across chart-topping records and major film and television releases — now shaping the next generation of audio professionals at NYU Abu Dhabi.
25+
Years of Experience
200+
Album & Film Credits
80+
Artists Produced
3×
Multi-Platinum Mix
Professional Profile
Where Craft Meets Collaboration
Matteo Marciano is a multi-platinum mixing engineer, producer, and sound designer whose work moves fluidly between music, film, and television. His credits include collaborations with Anna Kendrick, Idina Menzel, Lang Lang, Pitbull, Brian Justin Crum, Jacopo Volpe, Ana Villafañe, and 2Cellos, among others — work that reaches audiences through Anna Kendrick’s triple-platinum “Cups” and films including Pitch Perfect, John Wick, Despicable Me 2, Fifty Shades of Grey, Turbo, Alvin and the Chipmunks, The DUFF, Sex and the City, and Horrible Bosses.
His practice spans production, mixing, sound editing, sound design, and audio post — a versatility built on technical precision and musical instinct in equal measure. Alongside his studio work, Matteo serves as Associate Professor of Practice of Music Technology and Affiliate Professor of Film and New Media at NYU Abu Dhabi, and directs Gazelien Records, a UAE-based music incubator built inside NYU Abu Dhabi with direct ties to the industry — supporting the next generation of artists and producers through mentorship, innovation, and creative collaboration.
ACADEMIC ROLE
Associate Professor of Practice, Music Technology, and Affiliate Professor of Film and New Media at NYU Abu Dhabi.
CULTURAL LEADERSHIP
Board Member and Strategic Partnerships Liaison at Nova Orchestra Foundation, fostering international artistic collaboration and connecting institutional partners, sponsors, and donors with major Vatican-based cultural initiatives.
LABEL AFFILIATION
Director of Gazelien Records, a UAE-based music incubator driving artist development and industry partnerships.
INDUSTRY CERTIFICATION
Avid Certified Instructor in Pro Tools, delivering professional training in industry-standard recording, editing, and mixing workflows.
Focus Areas
Where the Work Lives
Six disciplines, one continuous practice — from the studio to the classroom.
Music Production
Writing, arranging, and shaping songs from first idea to final master.
Mixing & Mastering
Balancing every element for clarity, depth, and impact across formats.
Film & Television Audio
Mixing and finishing sound for scripted, animated, and unscripted projects.
Sound Design & Audio Post
Dialogue editing, foley, and sound design built for picture.
Creative & Academic Leadership
Teaching, mentoring, and shaping curriculum in music technology at NYU Abu Dhabi.
Artist Development & Partnerships
Guiding emerging talent through Gazelien Records and collaborative industry ventures.