Recording, Mixing & Mastering Engineer, Audio Editor & Producer.

I’m Matteo Cortinovis, though you might know me as Waitate—a producer, mixing, and mastering engineer based in London and at The Friary Studios.

My work spans studio production and live sound, with projects involving artists and professionals such as Josh McKenzie “MckNasty” (Wretch 32), Jords, Jordan Mackampa, Joseph Lawrence, Robin Katz, Chrissi, Charlie Allen (Incognito, Tom Misch), Dexter Hercules (Ed Sheeran), James McCartney, Ashaine White, and The Halfway Kid.

Recent work includes a series of live videos for Victor Ray, as well as a collaboration with WesLi D.

In the live sound world, I’ve worked on masterclasses and performances with Ash Soan (Adele), Annabel Williams (The X Factor), Simon Rix (Kaiser Chiefs), Fraser T. Smith (Stormzy), Michael League (Snarky Puppy), and Mo Pleasure (Earth, Wind & Fire).

My approach to mixing and production focuses on warmth, clarity, and detail. The Friary Studios offers a blend of analog and digital tools, including a vintage 48-channel custom SSL console, Gates preamps, Westrex and Telefunken units, a 24-channel MCI tape machine, plate reverbs, tape echoes, Rhodes, synthesizers, and custom-modified microphones—allowing me to capture the best of both worlds.

If you’re looking to develop your sound or bring a project to life, feel free to get in touch using the contact below.