"I turn audio problems into commercial assets."
Boutique hybrid analog/digital audio production facility in Salt Lake City, Utah. 30+ years of professional expertise. SSL-equipped. Your vision, perfected.
Full-spectrum audio production — from concept to final master
Professional recording sessions in our acoustically treated studio space. Vocals, instruments, ADR, voice-over, and podcast recording with pristine signal chain and SSL console.
Expert mixing with our hybrid analog/digital rig. Mateo Coletti, our in-house master mixing engineer, shapes your tracks with clarity, punch, and spatial depth.
Final polish for Spotify, Apple Music, vinyl, and broadcast. Loudness normalization, EQ refinement, and stereo enhancement to make your music translate everywhere.
Custom original scores for film, TV, and digital media. Our composer Mateo Coletti crafts immersive soundscapes that elevate your story — as seen with The Shape of Halloween.
Foley, ADR, dialogue editing, and immersive sound design for film, television, and interactive media. Full post-production audio from spotting session to final mix.
Crystal-clear podcast recording, voice-over production, and audio branding. Professional editing, noise reduction, and export ready for all major platforms.
Beautiful Distortion Studios is a boutique hybrid analog/digital audio production facility located in South Salt Lake, Utah. Founded by Mateo Coletti, MPSE — a Senior Audio Architect & Composer with over 30 years of experience scaling sonic workflows for industry giants like Microsoft, Nintendo, and Disney — our studio was built on one principle: every sound deserves to be heard exactly as intended.
Mateo specializes in the “Black Box” method: hand him complex, distressed, or high-stakes creative briefs and the result is polished, master-grade deliverables that exceed technical specs and creative expectations. From designing the vocal recognition architecture for Tellme Systems to scoring feature films, he bridges the gap between artistic vision and technical perfection.
At the heart of our signal chain sits the legendary SSL BigSix Superanalogue Mixer, paired with Black Lion Audio AD/DA converters, Pro Tools Ultimate, and a purpose-built acoustically treated flat-response control room designed for precision monitoring. Mateo’s unique blend of technical mastery and creative intuition allows him to seamlessly navigate complex audio environments — from intricate film scores to immersive commercial soundscapes, consistently delivering audio experiences that are both technically precise and emotionally resonant.
Working with talented artists at every level
Mateo Coletti, BDS in-house producer and master mixing engineer, with Alex Alexakis, frontman and founder of Everclear — the multi-platinum rock band known for iconic hits like "Santa Monica" and "Everything to Everyone." A testament to the caliber of talent that passes through Beautiful Distortion Studios.
🎵 Beautiful Distortion Studios · Sandy, Utah
Three decades of audio excellence across every medium
Composed the complete original film score for this horror feature, which surpassed 1M+ views within 5 days of its October 2024 release. Full scoring, sound design, and post-production audio delivered in-house at BDS.
Senior Audio Engineer & Composer at Sensory Sweep Studios. Composed original music, designed SFX and Foley for console titles including Da Vinci Code (PSP), Hi Hi Puffy AmiYumi (NDS), and Capcom Puzzle World (PSP). Managed dialogue editing for 6 simultaneous game productions.
Head Audio Engineer for a large-scale international vocal concatenation library project. Helped develop vocal recognition technologies used in cutting-edge global applications. At Varitalk, tripled production efficiency while elevating quality to above-industry standard. Clients included Microsoft, Nintendo, Walmart, MLB, and The Howard Stern Show.
Delivered audio for Disney, Cartoon Network, SpongeBob, Capitol Records, Sundance Film Festival, ABC, NBC, FOX, HBO, MLB, Walmart, American Airlines, American Express, Merrill Lynch, Utah Symphony and more. Produced hundreds of vocal recordings across 26 languages for all media broadcast formats.
Full Sail University graduate with Course Director’s Award. Served as Recording Arts & Music Business Career Advisor at Full Sail. Former Audio Production Instructor at BEAU. One of fewer than 500 worldwide to achieve Expert Certification in Pro Tools (310P & 310M).
Began formal vocal training at age 3 under professional opera singers. Performed on stage with The King’s Singers, Bobby McFerrin, and the Mormon Tabernacle Choir. 6-time First Place State Award winner as Baritone and Bass Soloist. Speech Aesthetics Subject Matter Expert with 35+ years specialized experience.
President & Creative Director of 13 Level Productions (1998–2014) — a full-service media conglomerate spanning album production, feature film scoring, Foley, post-production, viral campaigns, and live events. Also founded Rockfish Record Company, a boutique independent label focused on world-class music production.
Director of Music Productions at Prosantana Estudios (2005 & 2008), coordinating and producing all music projects. Composed and arranged for Latin American and American artists across Cumbia, Banda, Mariachi, Reggae, Reggaeton, Afro Peruvian, and Latin Alternative Rock genres.
Industry-standard gear & 600+ plugins selected for sonic excellence
Superanalogue Mixer + USB Interface — the same console trusted by Grammy-winning engineers
Expert-level Pro Tools rig (310P & 310M certified) with Logic Pro X, Ableton Live, and Digital Performer
Kali IN-8 V2 (Coincidence), JBL LSR 308 (Spatial), Avantone Pro Mix Cubes for reference playback
Omnisphere, Massive, Kontakt 8, Reaktor 6, Arturia V Collection, Syntronik 2, ANA2, Guitar Rig 7 & more
Curated mic collection with Sony MDR-7506 reference headphones, Sennheiser HD600, Beyerdynamic DT 770 Pro & VSX
SSL & Black Lion Audio AD/DA converters with world-class processing across every major plugin ecosystem
The most comprehensive plugin collection in the Mountain West
Complete SSL Native suite: 4K B/E/G consoles, Bus Compressor 2, Channel Strip 2, X-EQ 2, FlexVerb, X-Echo, Fusion series, Vocalstrip 2 & more
Neve 1073, Manley Massive Passive & VoxBox, 1176, LA-2A, Fairchild 660/670, API 2500 & Vision, Capitol Chambers, Studer A800, Lexicon 224, Distressor & more
Full T-RackS 5 MAX: Sunset Sound, Fame Studio, Tape Machines (24/80/99/440), British Channel, White 2A, Black 76, Dyna-Mu, Comprexxor + SampleTank 4, MODO BASS 2, MODO DRUM, Syntronik 2
Full Waves Mercury-level suite: SSL E/G Channel, CLA series, API collection, L-series limiters, Renaissance series, Vocal Rider, W43 & more
Full McDSP Emerald Pack: Analog Channel, Channel G, CompressorBank, FilterBank, ML4000, Revolver, FutzBox, SA2/SA3 Dialog Processors & more
Acustica Audio Aquarius full suite: Arctic, Coral Baxter, Eminence, Jet, Silver, Tan, Coffee Pun, Fire the Pump, Sienna Rooms, Aero & more
AMEK EQ 200, Bettermaker Bus Comp, bx_console SSL 9000 J, bx_masterdesk, Shadow Hills Mastering Comp, Mäag EQ4, Purple Audio MC77, The God Particle & more
Slate Digital Everything Bundle: VMR, FG-73, FG-76, FG-2A, FG-Stress, FG-X, AN-2S, Fresh Air & more
Ozone 11 Advanced, Neutron 4, Nectar 4, RX 11, Insight 2, Stutter Edit 2, Tonal Balance Control 2, Relay, Vinyl, Vocal Doubler
Complete Auto-Tune & AVOX suite: Auto-Tune Pro, Artist, EFX+, Slice, Vocal Compressor, Harmony Engine 4x, Choir, Throat, Mutator & more
Full Soundtoys 5: Decapitator, EchoBoy, Crystallizer, FilterFreak, PhaseMistress, Radiator, Little AlterBoy, Tremolator & more
Kilohearts Ultimate: Phase Plant, Multipass, Snap Heap + full Snapin suite (Carve, Disperser, Filter, Flanger, Resonator, Shaper & more)
Kontakt 8, Massive, Reaktor 6, Guitar Rig 7, Solid Mix Series, Supercharger & more
Full Eventide bundle: H3000 Factory, Blackhole, H910/H949, Instant Flanger/Phaser, Octavox, OmniPressor & more
Full D16 suite: Decimort 2, Devastor 2, Phoscyon 2, Sigmund, Tekturon, Antresol, Toraverb 2, Drumazon, Nepheton & more
Arturia V Collection: Mini V, DX7 V, CS-80 V, Jup-8 V, Matrix-12 V, SEM V, Prophet V, Analog Lab & more
Softube & Harrison: Console 1, FET Compressor, TSAR-1 Reverb, Tape, Weiss MM-1, Summit TLA-100A, Trident A-Range, Harrison AVA & more
Full Avid / AIR native suite: BF-76, Eleven MK II, DVerb, Space, ReVibe II, Reel Tape series, Boom, GrooveCell, DB-33, Structure & more
Three decades of work across every corner of the audio world
R&B Recording Artists
Recorded, edited, and mixed the intro for the television show "Psych" at Metcom Studios.
Australian Soft Rock Recording Artists
Recorded, edited, and mixed "Desert Sea Sky" for 2012 release.
Peabody & Emmy Award-Winning Journalist
Recorded, edited, and ISDN patch to ABC New York from Metcom Studios for ABC Prime Time broadcast.
American Actor
Recorded and edited voice-over for CashCall commercial at Metcom Studios.
Jazz / Easy Listening / Adult Contemporary
Mixed songs for the award-winning album "A Great Gift" at Spirit West Studios.
Choral Music · Directed by Lex de Azevedo
Mixed multiple songs at Soularium Studios and Spirit West Studios for the Emmy award-winning director's choral project.
Production & Sample Library
Recorded, edited, mixed, and mastered production library samples at Rosewood Recording Studios. Featured on Pro Tools Developmental Partners.
World's Largest Karaoke Music Collection
Recorded, edited, mixed, and mastered volumes of top 40 hit recreations for the world's greatest karaoke music library.
Vocal Concatenation & Recognition · Microsoft Company
Recorded, produced, edited, and mixed hundreds of vocal libraries for 411, American Airlines, Merrill Lynch, Capitol One, E*Trade and more at the world's largest speech innovation company.
2006 Mexican Presidential Candidate
Recorded, edited, and mixed voice-overs for his 2006 Presidential campaign at Prosantana Studios in Mexico.
Singer/Songwriter & TV Host
Assistant Engineer under Alex Gibson on the live album "The Late Stuart Davis, 2002". Called "the best singer/songwriter you will never hear of" by Rolling Stone Magazine.
Indie Pop Rock / Dance Rock
Produced, recorded, edited, mixed, and mastered multiple songs featured on X96 "Top 50 Records of 2011". Production featured on Billboard.com and in multiple industry publications.
Folk / Singer-Songwriter
Recorded, edited, and mixed multiple songs for the album "Sons and Daughters".
Latin Alternative Rock
Recorded, edited, mixed, and mastered the album "Para no Morir".
Faith / Christian Recording Artist
Edited, mixed, and mastered the album "As I Am".
Americana Rock
Produced, recorded, edited, mixed, and mastered multiple projects including the EP "Breaking Here".
Latin Singer-Songwriter
Recorded, edited, and mixed multiple projects.
Singer/Songwriter
Produced, recorded, edited, mixed, and mastered the album "Four Letter Words", distributed by Deseret Book.
Top-Grossing Touring Musical
Recorded, edited, and mixed live versions of songs. Created full live sound design production files. Toured nationally as Live Sound Engineer & Sound Designer.
Los Angeles Alternative Rock
Recorded, edited, and mixed multiple projects.
Jamaican Reggae / Reggaeton / Cumbia / Hip Hop
Produced, recorded, edited, mixed, and mastered multiple projects.
Latin Groove Rock
Produced, recorded, edited, mixed, and mastered at Prosantana Studios. Including single "Música En Mi Mente."
Live Sound
Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter, and pianist.
Live Sound · Comedy
Emmy Award-winning comedian, actor, and writer known for Mr. Show and Arrested Development.
Live Sound
Keyboardist and founding member of The Band — one of the most acclaimed and influential roots rock groups in music history.
Live Sound
Frontman and founder of Everclear — multi-platinum rock band behind "Santa Monica" and "Everything to Everyone."
Live Sound
Lead guitarist of Matchbox 20.
Live Sound
Grammy-nominated artist and former member of The Fugees.
Live Sound
Oprah Radio host and musician.
Live Sound
Chart-topping rock band with multiple Billboard hits.
Live Sound
Chart-topping indie pop rock / dance rock recording artists.
Live Sound
Acclaimed singer-songwriter with a powerful, soulful voice.
Live Sound
Singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist.
Live Sound
Alt-rock band with South Asian influences.
Live Sound
Eclectic folk-rock band from Los Angeles.
Live Sound
Rock band known for high-energy live performances.
Live Sound
Electronic dance-rock duo from Salt Lake City.
Live Sound
High-energy rock band.
Maud Hudson · Soulfege · Anne Heaton · Michael Williams Band · Laguna · Ryan Shea Smith · Trolls Cottage · Vicki Martinez · Jonathan Kingman · Red Arrow Messenger · Brett Turner · Pablo Blaqk · Melody & Tyler · Dirty Blonde · Dark Seas · The Swinging Lights · Ryan Darton · Cubworld · Long Distance Operator · Aye Aye/High Country · Hip White People · Samuel Smith Band
Film
Audio production work on the Halloween franchise feature film.
Film · 2003
Recorded, mixed, and edited Foley, dialogue, and ambient SFX. Official title: Foley Supervisor.
Film
Audio production and post-production for the feature film comedy.
Film · 2024
Composed the complete original film score. Full scoring, sound design, and post-production audio delivered in-house at BDS. Surpassed 1M+ views within 5 days.
Faith Project
Audio production for faith-centered music project.
Faith Project
Produced, recorded, edited, mixed, and mastered the album. Distributed by Deseret Book.
Faith Project
Mixed multiple songs for the Emmy award-winning director's choral project.
Faith Project
Recorded, edited, and mixed live versions. Created full live sound design production files. Toured nationally as Live Sound Engineer.
Faith Project
Produced, recorded, edited, mixed, and mastered the EP.
This is just the beginning — many more studio projects, film credits, game sound, live sound, faith projects, and commercial retail projects to be added. See the full career on LinkedIn →
Real words from artists, collaborators, and industry professionals
"Mateo Coletti is an amazing and accomplished sound designer, film composer, and audio engineer. He's just getting warmed up."
"I love listening to Mateo Coletti mix non-metal bands. If mixing sound was comparable to creating religions, he's totally Abraham."
"It is still one of the most brilliantly engineered and produced albums I have ever heard. Love it. I hope you guys are still doing what you do best."
"His genius is ever so present in this project."
"Mateo is a wizard."
"Thank you for the sound quality at metro, all the bands on the patio were discussing how amazing the sound is."
"I wholeheartedly endorse working with Mateo Coletti as a recording engineer and producer. His ability to communicate effectively with clients, studio owners, songwriters, and musicians is unparalleled. What sets Mateo apart is his unique blend of work ethic and creativity. He transcends the role of a typical recording engineer by infusing every project with a deep sense of musicality and relevance."
"Mateo's talent, energy, and passion for his craft set him apart as an exceptional audio professional. His commitment to excellence is evident in every project he undertakes. His creativity shines through, bringing a fresh perspective to each endeavor. Mateo consistently delivers with precision and innovation."
"Mateo is one of the best in the country when it comes to audio. Producing and engineering are in the very blood that runs through his soul. If you have an opportunity to work with him…DO IT!"
"Mateo is a great person who transforms every detail into something extraordinary. Every detail in his work creates great sounds."
"Mateo is an excellent team member and a joy to have in the office. His positive attitude and spirit are a welcomed addition to the Career Development family."
"Mateo knows his craft. Getting music together and sounding right is his specialty."
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