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Cato Zane (@catonoise), an audio engineer and music producer based in San Diego, United States, makes Pro Tools, mixing and mastering videos for about 22,400 subscribers with a median of 336 views per video. Uploads run roughly one per week, and a sponsored integration is priced at $4 to $8 per 1,000 median views, or about $150 to $250 per video, since most output is Shorts.

Why brands book Cato

Reach a mixing-focused audience of working producers with steady Shorts-driven views

  • About 22,400 subscribers and a median of 336 views per video across the last 30 uploads
  • Roughly 50 uploads in the past 365 days, with 28 in the last 90 days
  • Shorts make up 58% of uploads, with a 3.1% engagement rate on recent videos
Best foraudio plugin launchesstudio hardware and softwaremusic education courses
Watch forMedian views are modest, so budget for a few Shorts-heavy placements rather than a single long-form deal.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
Music70%
Technology30%
Formats
YouTube Shorts tips, long-form tutorials, studio walkthroughs
Tone
instructive, casual
Language
English
On camera
No, voiceover and b-roll
Production
Phone, natural light
Typical length
under 60 seconds for most uploads, with longer tutorials of 8 to 12 minutes

Audience

Commercial intent25/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment75/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Engagement3.1%
Likes and comments per view on recent videos
Audience asks abouthow to fix a specific mixing or compression problemwhich plugins or settings to use for masteringhow to prepare a mix for streaming loudness
Age
25%18-24
40%25-34
22%35-44
13%45+
Gender
30%women
70%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United States45%
🇬🇧 United Kingdom10%
🇨🇦 Canada8%
LanguagesEnglish 100%

Commercial

0%of the last 50 videos were sponsored
None seenno sponsored videos in the last 50
Brands seen
None yet
Categories promoted
audio software, audio plugins
Affiliate links
Yes

No sponsorship disclosures found in the last 50 videos; the channel links to an Amazon storefront for recommended sound equipment.

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanitylow
Adultlow
Drugslow
Violencelow
Politicslow

Family friendly
No flagged content found in the recent video titles or descriptions.

We classify content, never people. No age, gender, ethnicity, religion or political views are inferred about the creator. Audience figures are estimates unless marked verified. Creators can correct anything on their profile.

Platforms

PlatformFollowersMedian viewsUploads, 90d
YouTube22k33628

Benchmark score: 34 / 100

Public rule, same for everyone. How it works.

Engagement Median views relative to followers2 / 50
Activity Uploads in the last 90 days28 / 30
Reach Followers on the main platform4 / 20

Recent videos

Last three uploads, latest 11 days ago.

Hi! I'm an audio engineer and music producer (owner/operator of Lost and Sound Foundry in San Diego, CA). I specialize in producing indie pop and alt rock tracks, primarily working with indie clients nowadays. On this channel, you'll find a ton of Pro Tools content, plus other random audio and music production content.🎶 I have a master's from Columbia University (I graduated with a perfect GPA) and currently teach an audio engineering course at San Diego State University. I've worked as an audio engineer for over 20 years now, and I've worked on everything from traveling Broadway shows to S
Cato Zane's own profile description on YouTube

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About Cato Zane

Cato Zane (@catonoise) is an audio engineer and music producer based in San Diego, California, who runs the channel alongside a studio business. The channel posts short mixing and mastering tips, along with longer Pro Tools tutorials, and most uploads are under a minute. The creator's website and bio describe more than 20 years of audio engineering work, including broadcast and commercial projects, and a teaching role at a university audio program.

The audience is likely made up of home producers, early-career engineers and musicians who want practical mixing and mastering guidance. These are estimates based on video topics and comments, and they are not verified analytics. Viewers tend to be engaged with specific technical questions.

Brands in plugins, studio gear and audio education can book a sponsored integration at an estimated $4 to $8 per 1,000 median views, which is roughly $150 to $250 per video. That compares with a typical paid-ad CPM of $10 to $30, so the cost is competitive for a niche technical audience. Audio software and education brands should book this creator.

Written from Cato Zane's public YouTube profile, platform data and web mentions. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Cato Zane can edit or remove this page at any time.

Questions about Cato

How much does Cato Zane charge for a sponsored video?

Cato Zane's estimated rate is $150 to $250 per sponsored video, based on $4 to $8 per 1,000 median views because most uploads are Shorts. Contact details unlock on Starbooked for $0.80, and boosted creators can be booked through Starbooked.

What does Cato Zane post about on YouTube?

Cato Zane posts audio engineering and music production content, including mixing, mastering, compression and Pro Tools workflow tips. Most videos are short Shorts, with a few longer tutorials of around 8 to 12 minutes. The channel is aimed at producers and engineers.

How do I contact Cato Zane for a brand deal?

The channel lists an email address and a website for business inquiries. Contact details unlock on Starbooked for $0.80, and boosted creators can be booked through Starbooked. Use the business contact to describe the product and campaign goal.

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