# Matīss Vikmanis

Matīss Vikmanis is a remote worker on Himalayas, Musician (Private (OR-2)) at Latvian National Guard Orchestra, based in Latvia.

Source: https://himalayas.app/@matssvikmanis

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Sound designer and composer creating interactive game audio, including sound and gameplay systems for the ongoing Darkness I Walked project.
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| Detail | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Availability | Looking for a job |
| Location | Latvia |
| Authorized to work in | Latvia |
| Salary expectations | 20k+ EUR |
| Job categories | Sound Designer, Music Composer, Sound Art, Musician |
| Skills | Sound Design, Game Audio, Gameplay Systems, Sound Systems, Multi Channel Audio, Ambisonics, Electronic Music Composition, Unreal Engine 5, FMOD Studio, Reaper, Ableton Live, MaxMSP |
| Website | https://vikmanis.eu |

## About

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I'm developing sound and gameplay systems and composing music for the ongoing game project Darkness I Walked.

For Stay, I developed a video game and implemented its sound system for a live multichannel electronic music and video game performance, collaborating with composers and visual artists.

I also composed and developed an immersive sound walk and an ambisonics and video projection installation at an artist's residency at Laidi Manor. My sound design studies are at FH Joanneum University of Applied Sciences, following a Bachelor's in Electronic Music Composition.
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## Experience

### Musician (Private (OR-2)) (current)

Latvian National Guard Orchestra. Jan 2021 - Present

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Conduct technical sound system and stage setup. Perform in orchestra for concerts, military ceremonies, funerals, and recruitment events.
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Skills: Sound-Systems, Stage-Setup, Orchestral-Performance

### Musician (current)

Freelance. Jan 2021 - Present

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Performed with various bands and orchestras, including the Jāzeps Vītols Latvian Music Academy Symphony Orchestra, Embark, and 24. Avenue.
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Skills: Music-Performance, Orchestra, Band-Direction

### Volunteer

CONTEMPLAY Festival. Feb 2024 - Feb 2024

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Assisted with sound system and stage setup.
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Skills: Sound-Systems, Stage-Setup

### Sound Artist

Free Trade Union Confederation of Latvia

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Developed and composed a site-specific multichannel sound installation. Presented the installation at the Latvian Museum Night event.
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Skills: Sound-Design, Composition, Multi-Channel-Audio

### Electronic Music Performer

Free Trade Union Confederation of Latvia

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Composed and developed an electronic music performance and light show.
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Skills: Electronic-Music, Performance, Light-Show

## Education

### FH Joanneum University of Applied Sciences

Master's, Sound Design. 2026 - Present

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Currently pursuing a Master's degree in Sound Design, with studies ongoing since September 2026.
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### Lithuanian Academy of Music and Theatre

Bachelor's, Electronic Music Composition

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Completed a Bachelor's degree in Electronic Music Composition.
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## Tech stack

- Ableton Live

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