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Torrance Scott

Oakland,CA

Summary

Proficient Recording Engineer offering 15 years of experience in music production. Connects well with clients to achieve desired sounds for productions. Creative with Pro Tools skills and at providing services for studio sessions and live events. Adaptive and resourceful with years of experience in recording collaborations and solo projects. Comfortable working under pressure and maintaining high energy.



Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Engineer

OIC Oakland Impact Center
02.2017 - 10.2023

My tenure at Fairfax Studio was through the Non Profit Oakland Impact Center (OIC). The majority of my time at Fairfax was spent recording the local artists in the community. The ultimate goal was to create a bridge with the High Schools in the community. 4-5 students who reached and maintained a goal could connect with digital artists/musicians and anyone else in my network that would donate their time to the students. We never made that connection but it still seems necessary.

  • Troubleshot technical issues promptly, maintaining smooth progress throughout the mixing process.
  • Mentored junior engineers by sharing knowledge on mixing techniques and best practices in the field of audio engineering.
  • Prioritized client satisfaction by being receptive to revision requests while providing expert guidance based on extensive experience as a Mix Engineer.

Recording Engineer

Self Employed
03.2007 - 01.2015

At The Nestt Studio I worked as recording engineer as well as final mix engineer. I maintained the study in every aspect from cleaning to booking sessions. Most notable projects during my tenure at The Nestt Studio, Davinci 'The Day the Turf Stood Still" (producer, engineer, final mix engineer, Main Attrakionz 808 & Dark Grapes (Engineer, Mix engineer)

  • Maintained a well-organized studio environment to facilitate efficient workflows and minimize distractions during critical listening sessions.
  • Contributed to the overall success of multiple projects by collaborating effectively with team members from various disciplines within the music production process.
  • Balanced various elements within a mix, creating a cohesive soundscape that conveyed the artist''s vision effectively.
  • Worked closely with mastering engineers to ensure seamless transitions between the mixing and mastering stages of production.

Recording Engineer

Jake & the Phatman
01.1998 - 02.2003

During my time at The Mint studio I engineered for Producers and Studio owners Jake & the Phatman. We worked on multiple projects during my tenure there, the most notable project was "Instant Vintage", the debut album from the artist Raphael Saadiq. I maintained the studio upkeep and booked my own sessions when production duties would move to Los Angeles.

My main skill is working with Pro tools and vocal recording.

  • Coached musicians on creating clean, balanced audio to work with.
  • Troubleshot technical issues and maintained recording equipment for optimal performance.
  • Collaborated with artists to achieve their desired sound and creative vision.
  • Collaborated with artists, producers and engineers to create audio recordings.

Education

Benicia High School
Benicia, CA
08.1991

Skills

  • Digital Audio Workstations
  • Studio Maintenance
  • Audio post-production
  • Music production

DJ/Event Organizer

As owner of Drums & Ammo Productions I work closely with the Artist Community on live events, merchandise collaborations, music distribution/ music release campaigns and content creation. My office is inside of an Event space (Lovely Day, Oakland CA) where I conduct the majority of my DJ bookings. I book shows as well as produce my own shows under the Drums & Ammo production company.

Timeline

Engineer

OIC Oakland Impact Center
02.2017 - 10.2023

Recording Engineer

Self Employed
03.2007 - 01.2015

Recording Engineer

Jake & the Phatman
01.1998 - 02.2003

Benicia High School
Torrance Scott