Collin Russell

Collin Russell is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Electronic Production and Design (EPD) at Berklee College of Music, Massachusetts. He holds a Bachelor of Music in Electronic Music Production and Sound Design from Berklee and is a composer, sound designer, and educator specializing in modular synthesis and through-composed electronic music.

His research and artistic interests include electronic music, modular synthesis, sound design, ambient and experimental music, and music technology. Russell’s work bridges traditional harmonic structures with explorative sonic textures, often used in film, modern dance, and sound art installations.

His recent artistic output reflects a consistent focus on modular synthesis and ambient soundscapes. From 2015 to 2020, his releases such as Carbon, Etudes, Pier Talk, and Apocalypse Pending demonstrate a deep engagement with Eurorack systems and live improvisation. These works explore technical mastery, emotional resonance, and conceptual themes like isolation, memory, and resistance.

Russell contributes to the music technology field as a product consultant and manual author for Instruō Modular and as an editor and writer for Bjooks. He founded Grainbow Sound and collaborates with Audiobrew as a composer, sound designer, and voice actor.

He has taught courses in music technology and electronic production at Berklee, emphasizing clarity in teaching electronic instruments and recording equipment. Russell’s educational philosophy centers on empowering students to master technology without being dominated by it.

He maintains an active presence in the independent electronic music scene, primarily through Bandcamp, where he releases albums and connects with a global audience. His work has been supported by fans and recognized within niche communities focused on ambient and modular synthesis.