Producer/engineer

Sound engineer Matthew McGaun has been a professional guitarist, singer, songwriter and producer for over 20 years. He has learnt his craft as a studio engineer whilst working as an assistant in studios he has recorded and produced in over the years. His main stays were in Central Queensland where he produced bands as an assistant solely to a tape machine. Also in Melbourne and Byron Bay where he worked on many blues and melodic rock productions.

Matthew has formal training in orchestral instruments including brass, piano and violin. He has also further studies in guitar and vocals. Jimi Hendrix was his biggest influence as a guitarist and he has learnt from tablature note for note many Hendrix classics.

Starting his love of tracking bands and otherworldy synth sounds was his first recording machine the Boss BR532.

“It is a beautiful little unit that is portable with some nice preamps capable of really great demos for bands”.

From his experience in the studio Matthew has taken a love to committing to tape and making spur of the moment decisions that cannot be removed. A far cry from todays digital realm.

From the stage to the studio Matthew found he loved recording, mixing and mastering. Also working with local artists to reach their goals as musicians and fellow creatives. Also there has been many years experience in sound design and sample based music with synthesizer leads and pads.

Matthew has his own indie blues rock band Dadi Kinwa and is also the founding producer and song writer for the ambient synth project The Jasmine Club. He loves performing live on stage and getting the sound right live.

His goal as an engineer is to provide a professional tailored service to each client and is known for his endeavour to work closely with artists through every stage of production. From song writing ideas all the way through to mastering and cd/digital distribution. He loves getting creative in the studio with a strong emphasis on experimenting with gear and sounds. He loves mixing big crunchy distorted drums and clear warm vocals.

Matthew has a side company providing photography and film making for any project you may have. Check his portfolio here at Dusky Finch

“Nothing is out of reach with a little care and patience”.