About this episode
A Long Island native who got his start playing jazz trumpet, Andrew Scheps has mixed records for artists such as the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Adele, Metallica, Jay-Z and many others. After graduating from the Recording Engineering Program at the University of Miami, he spent some time working for New England Digital as a field service technician for the Synclavier, one of the first digital synthesizers/samplers/workstations, then on the road with Stevie Wonder (as a keyboard tech) and Michael Jackson (mixing live sound), before settling in LA. Having got into mixing a few years before the analog-to-digital revolution, Andrew worked with a collection of vintage gear at his Punkerpad West studio in Van Nuys, California, including a Neve Electronics BCM-10 with ten 1073s that were used for reference during the Waves Audio Scheps 73 plugin modeling process. In July 2015, he made the switch to working completely “in the box” Scheps is known for his balanced, modern sounding and often loud mixes. He is also the owner and president of Tonequake Records and Punkerpad UK (formerly Punker Pad West). IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT: The importance of having skills that go beyond basic audio engineering Diversifying your skills and musical genres Being proactive vs reactive in the studio Why he switched working on analog gear to being 100% in the box Creating efficiencies in your workflow How using macros will make you a better engineer His go-to macros for saving time Andrew’s new app, Bounce Factory The various mixes you should be delivering to every client How he uses his “rear buss” system to make his mixes feel bigger His approach to creating ambiance in a mix Various ways you can manipulate your plugins to get a cooler sound To learn more about Andrew Scheps, visit: http://www.mcdman.com/scheps Looking for 1-on-1 feedback and training to help you create pro-quality mixes? Check out my coaching program Amplitude and apply to join: https://masteryourmix.com/amplitude/ Want additional help with your music productions? For tips on how to improve your mixes, visit https://masteryourmix.com/ Download your FREE copy of the Ultimate Mixing Blueprint: https://masteryourmix.com/blueprint/ Get your copy of my Amazon #1 bestselling books: The Recording Mindset: A Step-By-Step Guide to Creating Pro Recordings From Your Home Studio: https://therecordingmindset.com The Mixing Mindset: The Step-By-Step Formula For Creating Professional Rock Mixes From Your Home Studio: https://masteryourmix.com/mixingmindsetbook/ Check out our Sponsors: Download Waves Plugins here: https://waves.alzt.net/EK3G2K Subscribe to the show: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/master-your-mix-podcast/id1240842781 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5V4xtrWSnpA5e9L67QcJej Have questions you’d like answered on the show? Send them to questions@masteryourmix.com Please leave a rating and review: https://masteryourmix.com/review/ Thanks for listening!