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Engineers choose DiGiCo Quantum 338 and Quantum 5 for Laufey world tour

July 7

Matt started engineering and mixing in studios. Twelve years later, a good friend, front of house engineer Shane Haase, took him out on tour as system engineer for Alabama Shakes. He worked for a variety of artists over

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