Zach Salem-Mackall

Zach is a lifelong musician and sound artist, with a background in music production, guitar performance, film score and sound design. Zach attended Chapman University as an undergrad where he acquired skills as a music technology student, gaining proficiencies in digital audio workstations, scoring student films, and producing and mixing his own original music. Zach’s band Freedoms was able to successfully release music and complete small tours in California, further igniting his passion for music.


Living in New York for the past three years, Zach is currently a freelance Sound Designer, AV technician and graduate Student completing his master’s thesis at the Music Technology program at NYU.

Zach has also been working as a sound designer for theater such as his work on successful producer and choreographer Kiara Benn’s ‘Just For You’, an immersive and experimental dance show. Zach composed original music and sounds for this show and has also recently been working sound operation and recording for artists residences at Soho’s Performing Garage.

Zach’s current work is focused on Automotive Sound Design and game audio, specifically with his Master’s Thesis on Electric Vehicle sound and synthesis techniques to yield new artificial engine sounds for EVs.