I'm an audio/mixing/mastering engineer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and consultant. I've worked in recording studios as an independent audio engineer for over a decade in such places as California, Atlanta, Nashville and New York City. I currently work as a mastering engineer at the legendary Masterdisk in NYC. Working with independent record labels, artist and musicians worldwide in every genre of music.
I teach Advanced Pro Tools Techniques and Recording Workshops with topics such as studio maintenance, analog/digital equipment, modern recording techniques, mixing, mastering and musicianship. I'm also experienced in copyright law, recording contracts and publishing.
I've been hired by major universities and private recording studios to help with acoustical issues, equipment/software implementation, studio maintenance. Additionally, I give support to business owners and musicians on how to properly market themselves using social media strategies.
I am also an active member of the following groups: Audio Engineering Society (AES) National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (NARAS)
From songwriting, to recording, to final mastering, knowing all aspects of recording is crucial in achieving the best possible results. I have the experience to provide you with professional world class services and superior final productions.
Thank you for considering me for your projects.
All The Best,
Andy
Need a professional mix engineer to optimize your music? I can provide the expertise and years of experience that your music needs to create a great mix for superior masters.
Mixing is required to balance the relative volume and frequency content of the recorded tracks. I use a hybrid system, which is a combination of high quality outboard gear, as well as “in the box” plugins. Creating sonically warm and professional mixes.
I also use unique, vintage gear and techniques to provide original mixes that have depth, color and character. You want your mixes to breathe and move, not be stale and lifeless!! New approaches to older mixing methods. Not everyone mixes the same.
Online Mixing
You now have more options than ever to get your music to the listeners and the same works for music production. Why restrict yourself to engineers or studios in your own area?
Reasons this is beneficial:
This a very cost effective and modern way of mixing, and this trend will only continue to grow as technology brings the world closer together.
Mastering relies on very developed critical listening abilities and focus on the smallest of musical details. These smallest details can take a production from "mediocre" to "brilliant".
I provide that professional warm sound that your music deserves. Optimizing your mixes to sound as full as the source material will allow. Ensuring the audio will translate to any system and the final master will be of the highest quality attainable. I take your hard work seriously.
The Process
* Optimizing average and peak volume levels for proper loudness
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Deep Hype Sounds Record Label (Mastering Engineer)
Nic James and Paul Woodhouse
Ryan Mims
Alison Parson
*Marcy Playground (Award Winning Mix)
Pale Blue Dot
Lite Bite
Jose Zaragoza
Jesse Rivera
Uncus
Kim & Scott Collins
Eastern Bloc
Jennifer Emerson
Ingraham Ave /Down-N-Out Productions
Christi O’Donnell (Rare Pop Records)
The Royal Family
The Most Loyal's
Mikus Frisfelds
Calm Ocean
Hollow Axis
“It's not often you find an engineer that is as personable as they are professional. When I need a project mixed or mastered professionally and on a tight deadline, Andy is my first call.”
~Nathan Adam, Educator/Producer
“Working with Andy is a great creative experience. Andy allows you to focus directly on the music and brings ideas that are fresh and natural. You never lose sight of your musical objective with Andy.”
~Ryan Mims, Recording Artist
“Andy, what would we do without you!! Great job on the mastering again... Andy is the man if you need mastering”
~Jose Zaragoza, Owner of Deep Hype Sounds Record Label
“I can’t say enough about how great our experience was working with Andy. He made the whole process of mastering our current project “Dog Country” as easy as sending an email. He was fast, accurate, patient and professional. Andy put the shine on our CD project and made it a fun experience at the same time. I will never use anyone else ever again when it comes to mastering.”
~Steve Christopher, President Cloud 10 Music Nashville
"Listening to the session at home it sounds amazing and we had a really exceptional time with Andy. Couldn't stop talking about how much fun it was working with him and how he talked us through the gear and the process. It was the total experience!!!"
~Matt and Sam, Danger Pin
"Working with Andy was a perfect balance of professionalism and pure fun. The quality of the mastering was top notch and was tailored to our needs and desires with a careful approach. The atmosphere wasn't stuffy and we never felt rushed throughout the process, which seems harder to come by nowadays."
~Pat Hull
"My project sounds even better than I expected and the communication with Andy was very good".
~Mikus Frishfelds
"The new masters sound fantastic!!! Perfect."
~Justin Collins, The Buddies
"The masters all sound amazing!!"
~Marco Bucci, Canadian Artist
" I've had masters come back and been happy before, but I've never been amazed. Such subtle things pulled out and made clear! Wow!!"
~ Hollow Axis, UK Artist