Westlake Pro has posted the first two videos in a new Mixing Master Class series with veteran mix engineer Tony Shepperd.
Shepperd, a prolific engineer who has recorded and mixed such music heavyweights as Take 6, Whitney Houston, Quincy Jones, Diana Ross, Madonna, Kenny Loggins, Boyz II Men and more, deconstructs his mix of Sheléa’s hit single “I’ll Never Let You Go” as he talks about his workflow and his vocal production technique, which have become his specialty over the past two decades.
“It was an honor for us to host Tony Shepperd,” says Peter Malick, director of Online Content for Westlake Pro. “The depth of knowledge that he shares with our customers and viewers is a testament to his willingness to further the craft of recording, mixing, and producing.”
Co-sponsored by A-Designs Audio, the master class was filmed at Westlake Pro in Los Angeles in front of a crowd of more than 100 local musicians, producers, and engineers and is divided into 14 videos that cover a wide variety of mixing topics. Shepperd’s relaxed presentation style demystifies complex mixing concepts and he takes questions from the audience throughout the series as well as during a Q&A at its conclusion.
Directly below is the first video, and the series can be viewed here.