My name is Andy Alexander, and I'm a playback engineer and instrument technician. I work on stage for bands, setting up the instruments musicians use for live concerts. These days, a big part of my job is also setting up computers and managing networks that support the performance.
I also run a studio, enjoy playing music as a hobby, and collect LPs and musical instruments. That’s a bit about me! Below, you’ll find some of my work experience. Feel free to reach out if you’d like to consult or collaborate. Thanks for stopping by!
tours and projects 2025
tours and projects 2024
CLAIRO
playback[ableton], synthesizer technician [tv, residencies, north america]
METRIC
playback[ableton], synthesizer technician [south america, north america]
tours and projects 2023
METRIC
I designed and built a redundant playback system, with help from Saige Rakoski and Travis Short, that handled tracks, midi program changes to instruments, and in-depth midi sequencing of analog synthesizers.
+playback[ableton], synthesizer + drum technician [europe, north america]
tours and projects 2022
METRIC
playback[ableton], synthesizer technician [north america]
SOFI TUKKER
playback[ableton], synthesizer + guitar technician [north america]
PLUKO [DESIGN BUILD]
I designed and built a redundant playback system, with help from Saige Rakoski and Travis Short, that handled tracks, midi program changes to instruments, autotune, and hosted soft synths.
tours and projects 2021
STUDIO DESIGN BUILD
I found my mentors, found a space, and started a mastering service called Olympia Mastering.
tours and projects 2020
TYCHO
I designed and built a redundant playback system, with help from Saige Rakoski and Travis Short, that handled tracks, midi program changes to instruments, midi sequencing of analog synthesizers, and hosted soft synths.
+ playback[ableton], synthesizer technician [australia, japan, europe, north america]
METRIC
playback[ableton], synthesizer technician [europe, north america]
tours and projects for 2019
TYCHO
playback[ableton], synthesizer technician
BIG WILD
I designed and built a redundant playback system, with help from Saige Rakoski and Travis Short, that handled tracks, midi program changes to instruments, autotune, and hosted soft synths.
BLEACHERS
[I subbed in for their usual roadie for one show]
+ playback[ableton], synthesizer technician
tours and projects 2018
I recorded the multitrack audio from Moby's orchestral concert at Seattle's McCaw Hall on December 6, 2018, as part of KEXP's annual Yule Benefit. In this concert, Moby performed his hits accompanied by members of the Pacific Northwest Ballet Orchestra, conducted by Emil de Cou. This event is featured in the documentary Moby Doc (2021), which includes footage from this performance.
KIDS SEE GHOSTS
playback [ableton], autotune programmer [los angeles camp flognaw]
FLIGHT FACILITIES
playback [ableton], synthesizer technician, CDJ tech [north america, australia]
tours and projects 2017
KLANGKARUSSELL
playback [ableton], synthesizer technician, CDJ tech [north america]
tours and projects 2016
FLUME
playback [ableton] + resolume programmer [north america, australia, asia]
synthesizer technician, midi programmer
tours and projects 2015
FLUME
I designed and built a redundant playback system that handled tracks, wild amounts of control over a video server and a DMX-controlled set piece "the prism", midi program changes to instruments, and hosted soft synths.
+ playback [ableton] + resolume programmer [north america, europe, australia]
+ synthesizer technician, midi programmer
tours and projects 2014
CUT COPY
playback [ableton], synthesizer technician, midi programmer [uk, europe, russia, asia]
tours and projects for 2013
CUT COPY
playback [ableton], synthesizer technician, midi programmer [north america, south america]
MATT & KIM
playback [ableton], synthesizer technician, midi programmer [north america, australia]
tours and projects 2012
PASSION PIT
synthesizer technician + bass technician [north america]
DIRTY PROJECTORS
guitar technician + synthesizer technician [north america]
tours and projects 2011
LOS CAMPESINOS
guitar technician + synthesizer technician [north america]
tours and projects 2004
MATT NATHANSON
merch [north america]
tours and projects 2002
TANYA TUCKER
drum technician + stage manager [north america]
tours and projects 2001
TANYA TUCKER
drum technician + stage manager [north america]
Email me for tips on integrating backing tracks, MIDI hardware control, autotune, redundancy, and other live performance essentials. I love helping musicians and understand how tough it is to make a living in music, so I offer a sliding scale for consulting, design, and labor.
– Andrew
