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Brian Cass is an Associate Professor in the Electronic Production and Design (EPD) department at Berklee College of Music, part of the Professional Writing and Music Technology Division. He is based in Boston, Massachusetts, and teaches courses in music technology and electronic production.
His research and professional interests center around electronic music creation, sound design, and innovative uses of technology in music. His work bridges industry and academia, with a strong focus on practical applications in digital audio, live performance systems, and studio production. He is known for integrating cutting-edge tools from companies like Ableton, Native Instruments, and Puremagnetik into both his creative and pedagogical practices.
Brian has extensive industry experience as a sound designer, producer, and content developer. He is the owner of Overclock, Inc., where he develops studio productions and sound content. His clients have included MBTA Boston, Museum of Natural History NYC, Toys R Us, Hilton Worldwide, and Comedy Central. He has also collaborated with renowned artists such as Pat Metheny and Jordan Rudess.
He is an active live performer of electronic music with national touring experience and leads the Overclock Orchestra. He has released several performance videos and covers, including interpretations of works by Daft Punk, Kendrick Lamar, and Billie Holiday, often using modular synthesis and real-time processing.
Brian earned his Bachelor of Music from Berklee College of Music in 1999. Since then, he has built a career that blends performance, production, education, and technological innovation.
He mentors students in electronic music and technology through his teaching and ensemble leadership. While no formal grants are listed, his entrepreneurial work through Overclock, Inc. demonstrates sustained project development and client-funded creative work.
He maintains a strong online presence through his personal website, YouTube, SoundCloud, Bandcamp, and Instagram, where he shares performances, remixes, and original compositions. He also uses Linktree to centralize access to his digital content.
