Orvar Thorvaldsson

Mastering the Art of Sound

Orvar has worked with both signed and unsigned artists, helping emerging talent secure deals with major labels through high-impact releases and creative campaigns. Over the last five years, he has also been the main mastering engineer for Dealt With Records, a growing independent label currently undergoing an exciting rebrand.

He has collaborated with organisations including Dealt With Records, Hen Hoose Collective, UCI World Cycling Championships, Visit Scotland, Resonate Music Business Conference, 23rd Precinct Publishing and Limbo Records.

He has also contributed to high-profile sync projects, including music production for the UCI World Cycling Championships and Visit Scotland’s Burns Night campaign.

Breaking Sound Barriers

Orvar has worked with both signed and unsigned artists, helping emerging talent secure deals with major labels through high-impact releases and creative campaigns. He has collaborated with organisations including Hen Hoose Collective, UCI World Cycling Championships, Visit Scotland, Resonate Music Business Conference, 23rd Precinct Publishing and Limbo Records.

He has also contributed to high-profile sync projects, including music production for the UCI World Cycling Championships and Visit Scotland’s Burns Night campaign.

Sharing the Stage

A regular speaker at Resonate Glasgow (2018, 2022, 2024), Orvar has delivered talks on:

• Live performance techniques for electronic artists

• Music production tips for self-producing musicians

• Advanced mastering techniques and creative approaches

His sessions provide upcoming creators with practical insights they can apply straight away.

Teaching Sound Differently

Orvar’s teaching philosophy is simple:

• Make learning hands-on, giving students opportunities to work on real-world projects that mirror professional environments

• Create an inclusive and approachable classroom where every student feels supported, whatever their skill level

• Empower students with the technical and creative confidence to shape their own sound

At SAE Glasgow, Orvar draws on his extensive industry experience to teach recording, mixing, mastering, sync production, live sound and publishing, bridging the gap between classroom learning and professional practice.

Behind the Mix

What is your favourite audio tool?
Universal Audio plugins and Acustica Audio – the perfect combination of precision and character.

Who inspires you the most?
Working alongside artists and helping them unlock their creative potential.

What’s a surprising fact about you?
Before starting his career in audio, Orvar was on track to become a professional photographer, a creative skill that still influences his approach to sound.