Professional Mixing in Stereo & Atmos: Grammy-Winning Mixer Andrew Scheps on Workflow, Impostor Syndrome & Industry Insights (Part 1)

Description

In this podcast episode Ashea is joined by Andrew Scheps, a three-time Grammy Award-winning mixer and producer renowned for his work with iconic artists and his expertise in both stereo and immersive audio mixing. In this candid conversation, Andrew discusses his career journey, his approach to mixing in Atmos, his creative workflow, dealing with difficult clients, navigating impostor syndrome despite significant achievements, and his perspective on the future of mixing and music production.

This is Part 1 of a two-part conversation that covers everything from technical mixing strategies to the personal and professional challenges of working at the highest levels of the music industry. Whether you're an aspiring mixer, an experienced audio engineer, or a music producer looking to expand your skills in immersive audio formats like Atmos, Andrew shares invaluable insights, practical mixing tips, and honest perspectives on the evolving landscape of professional music mixing. Listeners will also get a preview of fan questions that will be answered in Part 2.

In This Episode:

• Mixing in Atmos and Immersive Audio Formats - Deep dive into how Grammy-winning mixers approach mixing for Spatial Audio and Atmos, including technical considerations, creative opportunities, and the future of immersive mixing
• Stereo Mixing Fundamentals and Best Practices - Andrew's approach to creating professional stereo mixes that translate across all playback systems and serve as the foundation for immersive mixes
• Creative Workflow and Mixing Techniques - Practical insights into how Andrew structures his mixing workflow, uses tools effectively, and maintains creative momentum throughout long mixing sessions
• Dealing with Difficult Clients and Industry Dynamics - Honest discussion about managing client relationships, handling creative disagreements, setting boundaries, and navigating the business side of professional mixing
• Impostor Syndrome in Professional Music Production - Despite being a three-time Grammy winner, Andrew discusses feeling like an impostor and how successful professionals manage self-doubt and imposter syndrome
• Life Balance and Well-being for Audio Professionals - How mixers and producers maintain mental health, work-life balance, and personal fulfillment while working on high-pressure projects
• The Future of Mixing and Music Production - Andrew's perspective on where mixing technology and music production are headed, emerging trends, and how to stay relevant as an audio professional
• Mixing Tips and Industry Insights - Practical techniques, studio setup advice, and professional insights that can immediately improve listener's mixing approach

About Our Guest:

Andrew Scheps:
Andrew Scheps is a three-time Grammy Award-winning mixer and producer with an extensive discography that includes work with some of the world's most influential artists. Known for his meticulous attention to detail, innovative mixing techniques, and expertise in both traditional stereo and immersive audio formats like Atmos, Scheps has established himself as one of the most sought-after mixers in the music industry. His technical knowledge combined with artistic sensibility has made him a mentor figure to many aspiring audio engineers and producers.

About Our Host:

Ashea is a platinum-selling songwriter, music producer, and audio engineer from the UK. With credits spanning notable artists, major labels, and prestigious broadcasters, Ashea brings authentic conversations between industry professionals to the Production Expert Podcast. Credits & Placements Include… Alan Walker, Holy Goof, TS7, Billy Da Kid (Kiss FM), Steve Smart (Kiss FM), The Wideboys, MER, Sony Music, 2Tone Records, BBC, SVT1 (Sweden).

Resources & Links Mentioned

• Andrew Scheps - Three-time Grammy Award-winning mixer and producer
• Atmos and Spatial Audio - Apple Music, Amazon Music, and other platforms offering immersive audio mixes
• Genelec UNIO Monitoring Ecosystem - Professional audio monitoring solution providing seamless bridge between loudspeaker and headphone monitoring for consistent mix translation. Visit: genelec.com/unio

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Sponsorship

This episode is brought to you by Genelec. If you've ever been disappointed with the way your mixes sound on other playback systems, check out Genelec's UNIO monitoring ecosystem. By providing a seamless bridge between loudspeaker and headphone monitoring, UNIO allows you to quickly create great sounding mixes that translate consistently wherever you choose to work. No more guesswork, no more surprises — just truthful, accurate audio monitoring from stereo to immersive. Visit genelec.com/unio to learn more.

Note: This is Part 1 of a two-part episode. Andrew answers listener questions in Part 2, which continues the conversation on mixing, career advice, and the future of music production.