Hi, I'm Zach, a freelance audio engineer based in Wichita, Kansas. I help clients achieve their sonic goals by recording, editing, mixing, and mastering with Logic Pro and a wide range of plugins, delivering polished results on tight timelines. I enjoy collaborating with artists and creators to craft sounds that fit their vision and budget, while maintaining a friendly, professional approach.

Zachary N. Johnson

Hi, I'm Zach, a freelance audio engineer based in Wichita, Kansas. I help clients achieve their sonic goals by recording, editing, mixing, and mastering with Logic Pro and a wide range of plugins, delivering polished results on tight timelines. I enjoy collaborating with artists and creators to craft sounds that fit their vision and budget, while maintaining a friendly, professional approach.

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Hi, I’m Zach, a freelance audio engineer based in Wichita, Kansas. I help clients achieve their sonic goals by recording, editing, mixing, and mastering with Logic Pro and a wide range of plugins, delivering polished results on tight timelines. I enjoy collaborating with artists and creators to craft sounds that fit their vision and budget, while maintaining a friendly, professional approach.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Mastering Engineer at Poplar Records
January 3, 2025 - August 29, 2025
Mastered final mixes from independent artist, to achieve commercially competitive sounding mixes.
Freelance Audio Engineer at Johnson Audio
July 1, 2023 - Present
Proficient in Logic Pro; take raw multitracks and mix them down using a variety of plugins and mixing techniques; troubleshoot audio issues by stripping out excessive noise, time aligning instrument and vocal tracks, and bouncing tracks into stems to improve CPU efficiency; set up a variety of microphones to record sound sources (drums, guitars, vocals, etc.).
Machinist at CE Machines Company, Inc.
August 1, 2025 - Present
Set up and load aluminum stock onto pre-made work piece holds for 3-, 4-, and 5-axis machines; compose user manuals for machine operators to operate machines to a specific process; use micrometers, calipers, and dial indicators to verify dimensions and tolerances from a part blueprint.

Education

Bachelor of Arts at Emporia State University
August 11, 2011 - May 15, 2015
Emphasis on Digital Audio Recording
Associate of Arts at Cowley College
August 12, 2009 - May 15, 2011
Emphasis on Music Theory and Composition
Bachelor of Arts (Emphasis in Digital Audio Recording, Minor in Business) at Emporia State University
August 1, 2011 - May 1, 2015

Qualifications

Cowley College Theatre Department
April 24, 2010
Sound Design and Sound Mixer
Acapella Choir at Emporia State University
December 13, 2014
Sang as a bass
ACES Scholarship Recipient
August 1, 2009 - April 24, 2026

Industry Experience

Non-Profit Organization, Manufacturing, Media & Entertainment