I am a passionate and committed practitioner in the art and craft of music production, dedicated to preserving the techniques of the past while collaborating with the next generation to create the soundtrack of the future. I bring over 30 years of experience in professional studios across genres, turning creative ideas into sonically compelling records and embracing both traditional techniques and cutting-edge technology. From analog warmth to immersive spatial audio, I thrive on collaborating with artists, composers, and engineers to realize a sonic vision. I enjoy mentoring, sharing knowledge, and continually exploring new tools and workflows to push the boundaries of sound and music for film, television, and records.

Kenneth A. Sluiter

I am a passionate and committed practitioner in the art and craft of music production, dedicated to preserving the techniques of the past while collaborating with the next generation to create the soundtrack of the future. I bring over 30 years of experience in professional studios across genres, turning creative ideas into sonically compelling records and embracing both traditional techniques and cutting-edge technology. From analog warmth to immersive spatial audio, I thrive on collaborating with artists, composers, and engineers to realize a sonic vision. I enjoy mentoring, sharing knowledge, and continually exploring new tools and workflows to push the boundaries of sound and music for film, television, and records.

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I am a passionate and committed practitioner in the art and craft of music production, dedicated to preserving the techniques of the past while collaborating with the next generation to create the soundtrack of the future. I bring over 30 years of experience in professional studios across genres, turning creative ideas into sonically compelling records and embracing both traditional techniques and cutting-edge technology.

From analog warmth to immersive spatial audio, I thrive on collaborating with artists, composers, and engineers to realize a sonic vision. I enjoy mentoring, sharing knowledge, and continually exploring new tools and workflows to push the boundaries of sound and music for film, television, and records.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Producer / Mixer / Engineer / ATMOS Mixer at Independent / Freelance
July 1, 2003 - Present
Produced, engineered and mixed Grammy-nominated and platinum selling records for artists including Heart, Weezer, Jerry Lee Lewis, Morrissey, Dwight Yoakam, James Blunt, The Pretenders, Siouxsie Sioux, The B52’s, Marc Almond, Billy Porter, Veruca Salt and Andra Day. Mixed Spatial Audio (ATMOS) tracks for Coldplay, The Pogues, The Go-Go’s, Fall Out Boy, The Church, Lauren Daigle, Soul Asylum, Blackstreet, Pentatonix and Modest Mouse.
Score Mixer / Music Editor at Independent / Freelance
July 1, 2010 - Present
Mixed Emmy-winning television scores: Black Mirror: Bandersnatch (Netflix), Hannibal (NBC), American Gods (Starz), Grotesquerie (FX), American Sports Story (FX), Pose (FX), and Halston (Netflix). Edited multi-track live performances for Metallica Through the Never. Mixed award-winning film scores: Relic, Kicks, Breaking 2, Love, Charlie: The Rise and Fall of Charlie Trotter, God’s Time, Dark Harvest. Wrote, produced and performed music cues for television and film including Unaccompanied Minors, God’s Time, It Takes Three, Breakarate.
Creative Consultant / Special Projects at Unlimited Inc.
October 1, 2018 - September 1, 2022
Lambchild Superstar virtual reality experience with Ok Go. Collaborated to create a VR experience where the end user writes and produces their own song using the Oculus platform. Responsibilities included curating sound presets, designing predictive voice-leading parameters, developing song arrangement templates, and liaising between band members and programmers to reflect the band’s aesthetic.
Composer & Mixer at Pfizer Inc.
October 1, 2014 - December 1, 2014
Embedded 'Embeda' product video for education animation; composed original music and sound-design, cast and edited voiceover talent, and delivered final post-production mix.
Musical Director / Producer / Engineer at Geffen/Universal Music Group
May 1, 2007 - April 1, 2008
Weezer’s Red Album Campaign: Musical director for traveling Hootenanny radio promotion tour (5 cities); mixed and sound-supervised television appearances on MTV, Spike TV and The Tonight Show; consulted on the video edit for the Troublemaker video single; produced, recorded and mixed the 6-song Christmas with Weezer EP.
Staff Engineer at Eastwest Recording Studios
June 1, 2009 - June 1, 2012
Collaborated directly with major artists including The Red Hot Chili Peppers, Anita Baker, Keith Richards, Shelby Lynne, Gillian Welch, Eric Clapton, Ivan Neville, Dr. Dre, Chaka Khan, Jesse J, Solomon Burke, Justin Timberlake, and Muse. Engineered Apple’s iTunes Session series with Maroon 5, PJ Harvey, Ozomatli, Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, Metric, Slash, Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros, and The Decemberists.
Recordist at Eastwest Sounds, Inc.
June 1, 2008 - June 1, 2012
Lead recordist in the creation of multiple orchestral sample libraries in collaboration with score mixer Shawn Murphy. Lead recordist in the creation of sample libraries with producers Mark “Spike” Stent and Ken Scott.
Staff Engineer at Malibu Performing Arts Center
June 1, 2006 - June 1, 2008
Engineered recording sessions for Weezer with producer, Rick Rubin; engineered recording sessions for Pink, Barry Manilow, Yoshida Brothers and Brandi Carlile. Mixed live KCRW concert broadcasts featuring Jackson Browne, Eddie Vedder, Moby, Jackson Browne. Mixed live SiriusXM broadcast for Tom Petty’s 'Buried Treasures' radio show.
Owner, Producer, Engineer & Mixer at Kingsize Corporation
April 1, 1996 - August 1, 2003
Privately owned recording studio specializing in record production for independent and major label artists. Provided turnkey production services (recording, mixing, mastering) as well as song arrangement and performances on 100+ major label and independent releases. Clients included Neko Case, Wilco, Andrew Bird, The Aluminum Group, Archer Prewitt, Jesus Lizard, Steve Earle, Jimmie Dale Gilmore, Freedy Johnston, Billy Bragg, My Morning Jacket, and Mekons. Responsibilities included designing and configuring audio equipment installation for two full-service studios and managing all studio operations.
Staff Engineer / Musician at TMK/Elias - Studio 300 Recording Services
January 1, 1992 - June 1, 1996
Engineer/Mixer/Musician on 100+ national and regional advertising spots for radio and television. Agencies included FCB, DDB Needham, Leo Burnett, Tatham Euro/RSCG with campaigns for Coca-Cola, McDonald’s, Budweiser, Corona, Popeye’s Chicken, Black & Decker and more.
Instructor / Lecturer at Columbia College Chicago
September 1, 1996 - June 1, 1999
Taught the Audio Production I, Audio Production II, and Sound Engineering III within the department of audio arts and acoustics. Responsibilities included basic audio principles, signal flow, operating levels and standards, analog recording and razor blade editing, tape machine calibration, expanding to digital editing, and developing inter-program curriculum. Served as liaison between the Audio Arts Department and commercial recording studios to place students into internships; developed curriculum with the Music Department; conducted guest lectures.
Instructor / Lecturer at Columbia College Chicago
September 1, 2002 - June 1, 2003
Rejoined as instructor to continue teaching and expand inter-program collaboration; conducted guest lectures and oversaw hardware/software upgrades for the Audio Lab.
Producer / Mixer / Engineer / ATMOS Mixer at Various Studios / Los Angeles, CA
July 1, 2003 - Present
Produced, engineered and mixed Grammy-nominated and platinum-selling records for artists including Heart, Weezer, Jerry Lee Lewis, Morrissey, Dwight Yoakam, James Blunt, The Pretenders, Siouxsie Sioux, The B-52’s, Marc Almond, Billy Porter, Veruca Salt and Andra Day. Mixed Spatial Audio (ATMOS) tracks for Coldplay, The Pogues, The Go-Go’s, Fall Out Boy, Oasis, The Church, Lauren Daigle, Soul Asylum, Blackstreet, Pentatonix and Modest Mouse. Collaborated with artists, A&R, and management; managed all aspects of the production process; commissioned musicians and engineers; delivered master-quality recordings.
Score Mixer / Music Editor at Freelance / LA Studio
July 1, 2010 - Present
Mixed Emmy-winning television scores including Black Mirror: Bandersnatch (Netflix), Hannibal (NBC), American Gods (Starz), Pose (FX), Halston (Netflix); edited multi-track live performances for the film Metallica Through the Never; served as music editor for feature films and composed/edited cues for TV and film.
Creative Consultant / Special Projects at Unlimited Inc. / OK Go collaboration (Lambchild Superstar VR)
October 1, 2018 - September 1, 2022
Lambchild Superstar VR collaboration: helped create a virtual-reality experience where users write and produce their own song using Oculus. Curated instrument presets, designed predictive voice-leading parameters, developed song arrangement templates, and bridged communication between band members and programmers to reflect the band's artistic sensibilities.
Composer & Mixer (Embeda Product Video) at Pfizer Inc.
October 1, 2014 - December 1, 2014
Composed original music and sound-design for animation; cast, produced and edited voiceover talent; delivered final post-production mix to advertising agency.
Creative Consultant at Geffen / Universal Music Group - Weezer
May 1, 2007 - April 1, 2008
Musical director for traveling 'Hootenanny' radio promotion tour across five U.S. cities; mixed and sound-supervised television appearances on MTV, Spike TV and The Tonight Show; consulted on video edits; produced, recorded and mixed the 6-song Christmas with Weezer EP.

Education

B.A. Sound Engineering at Columbia College Chicago
September 1, 1988 - June 1, 1992
B.A. Sound Engineering at Columbia College Chicago
September 1, 1988 - June 1, 1992

Qualifications

Dante Certification (Level 1 & 2)
January 11, 2030 - April 30, 2026
Member, The Recording Academy (NARAS) - Producers and Engineers Wing
January 11, 2030 - May 3, 2026
Member, Audio Engineering Society (AES)
January 11, 2030 - May 3, 2026
Motion Picture Editors Guild, IATSE Local 700 - IER status
January 11, 2030 - May 3, 2026
Dolby Atmos Mixers Network - Co-Founder and Board Member
January 11, 2030 - May 3, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education