I'm an award winning music producer, songwriter, and audio engineer with over 30 years of professional experience, specializing in producing original music compositions and enhancing pre-recorded material. I have been recognized with 9 Gold and 5 Platinum Records and have worked on Grammy-nominated projects, mixing and recording music across genres. My passion lies in transforming good audio into excellent productions with skill, experience and attention to detail. I operate my own private studio where I produce, write, record, mix, edit, and master for a variety of artists and independent labels. Additionally, I have contributed to sound design and voice-over recording for television and advertising, licensing original music for national campaigns and working with diverse media outlets and networks. My technical proficiency extends across top industry software and hardware, enabling me to deliver high-quality audio projects for recorded music, film, TV, and web platforms.

Ron A. Shaffer

I'm an award winning music producer, songwriter, and audio engineer with over 30 years of professional experience, specializing in producing original music compositions and enhancing pre-recorded material. I have been recognized with 9 Gold and 5 Platinum Records and have worked on Grammy-nominated projects, mixing and recording music across genres. My passion lies in transforming good audio into excellent productions with skill, experience and attention to detail. I operate my own private studio where I produce, write, record, mix, edit, and master for a variety of artists and independent labels. Additionally, I have contributed to sound design and voice-over recording for television and advertising, licensing original music for national campaigns and working with diverse media outlets and networks. My technical proficiency extends across top industry software and hardware, enabling me to deliver high-quality audio projects for recorded music, film, TV, and web platforms.

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I’m an award winning music producer, songwriter, and audio engineer with over 30 years of professional experience, specializing in producing original music compositions and enhancing pre-recorded material. I have been recognized with 9 Gold and 5 Platinum Records and have worked on Grammy-nominated projects, mixing and recording music across genres. My passion lies in transforming good audio into excellent productions with skill, experience and attention to detail.

I operate my own private studio where I produce, write, record, mix, edit, and master for a variety of artists and independent labels. Additionally, I have contributed to sound design and voice-over recording for television and advertising, licensing original music for national campaigns and working with diverse media outlets and networks. My technical proficiency extends across top industry software and hardware, enabling me to deliver high-quality audio projects for recorded music, film, TV, and web platforms.

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Work Experience

Producer / Mixer / Owner at Atlantic West Studios
January 1, 1999 - Present
Operate a private Pro Tools 5.1 audio-post and music studio. Produce, write, record, mix, edit, and master for various recording artists and independent record labels including ATO, Gammon, Allido, spinArt, Dialect, and Fargo. Responsible for sound design, mix, and voice-over recording for commercial television and radio promotions. Brokered licensing deals with Infospace for original ringtones to Cingular and Virgin Mobile. Created original Standard Midi music for Nickelodeon Wireless games. Mixed and dialog edited award-winning indie films including "Chasing Chasing Amy" (2024).
Freelance Mixer / Engineer at Various Recording Studios
January 1, 1999 - September 2, 2025
Recorded and mixed many diverse major label recording artists, including Tricky (Island/Def Jam) at Battery Studios, New York, NY; Gerald Levert (Elektra) at D.A.R.P Studios, Atlanta, GA; and The Interpreters (RCA) at Mayfair Studios London, UK.
Engineer / Mixer at Sigma Sound Studios
January 1, 1995 - September 2, 2025
Recording and mix engineer for various recording artists and advertising agencies. Assisted engineers with tape machine alignment, console and microphone setup, equipment recall, and attending to clients.
Producer / Mixer / Owner at Atlantic West Studios
January 1, 1999 - Present
Operated a private Pro Tools 5.1 audio-post and music studio in Morris, CT. Produced, wrote, recorded, mixed, edited, and mastered for various recording artists and independent record labels such as ATO, Gammon, Allido, spinArt, Dialect, and Fargo. Provided sound design, mixing, and voice-over recording for commercial television and radio promotions. Brokered licensing deals for original ringtones with Infospace to Cingular and Virgin Mobile and created original standard MIDI music for Nickelodeon wireless games. Mixed and dialog edited award-winning independent films including Chasing Chasing Amy (2024).
Freelance Mixer / Engineer at Various Recording Studios
January 1, 1999 - September 2, 2025
Recorded and mixed diverse major label recording artists including Tricky (Island/Def Jam) at Battery Studios, New York, NY; Gerald Levert (Elektra) at D.A.R.P Studios, Atlanta, GA; and The Interpreters (RCA) at Mayfair Studios, London, UK.
Engineer / Mixer at Sigma Sound Studios
January 1, 1995 - September 2, 2025
Worked as recording and mix engineer for various recording artists and advertising agencies. Assisted engineers with tape machine alignment, console and microphone setup, equipment recall, and client services.
Producer / Mixer / Owner at Atlantic West Studios
January 1, 1999 - Present
Operating a private Pro Tools 5.1 audio-post and music studio, producing, writing, recording, mixing, editing, and mastering for various recording artists and independent record labels. Responsibilities include sound design, commercial television and radio promo mixing, voice-over recording, and brokering licensing deals for original ringtones and music. Additional work includes mixing and dialog editing award-winning indie films and creating original music for National Television broadcasts and advertisements.
Freelance Mixer / Engineer at Various Recording Studios
January 1, 1999 - September 2, 2025
Recorded and mixed many diverse Major Label recording artists including Tricky (Island/Def Jam) at Battery Studios, New York, NY; Gerald Levert (Elektra) at D.A.R.P Studios, Atlanta, GA; and The Interpreters (RCA) at Mayfair Studios, London, UK. Provided engineering and mixing services for a variety of projects and clients on a freelance basis.
Engineer / Mixer at Sigma Sound Studios
January 1, 1995 - September 2, 2025
Recording and mix engineer for various recording artists and advertising agencies. Assisted senior engineers with tape machine alignment, console setup, microphone setup, equipment recall, and client services.
Producer / Mixer / Owner at Atlantic West Studios
January 1, 1999 - Present
Operate a private Pro Tools 5.1 audio-post and music studio producing, writing, recording, mixing, editing, and mastering for various recording artists and independent record labels such as ATO, Gammon, Allido, spinArt, Dialect, and Fargo. Duties also include sound design, mixing and voice-over recording for commercial TV and radio promotions, brokering licensing deals for original ringtones, creating MIDI music for Nickelodeon Wireless games, and mixing/dialog editing award-winning indie films including 'Chasing Chasing Amy' (2024).
Freelance Mixer / Engineer at Various Recording Studios
January 1, 1999 - September 2, 2025
Recorded and mixed many diverse major label recording artists including Tricky (Island/Def Jam), Gerald Levert (Elektra), and The Interpreters (RCA) at prestigious studios such as Battery Studios in New York, D.A.R.P Studios in Atlanta, and Mayfair Studios in London.
Engineer / Mixer at Sigma Sound Studios
January 1, 1995 - September 2, 2025
Fulfilled roles as recording and mix engineer for various recording artists and advertising agencies. Assisted engineers with tape machine alignment, console and microphone setup, equipment recall, and client support.

Education

Fim & Video Editing - Final Cut Pro at NYU SPS
December 2, 2008 - February 27, 2009
Certified Audio-Post Pro Tools User at Pro Media Training
April 2, 2012 - April 6, 2012
Audio Engineering Certificate at The Recording Workshop
January 11, 1987 - April 2, 1987

Qualifications

14 Gold & Platinum RIAA Certified Records as Recording and or Mix Engineer
September 27, 2024 - September 27, 2024
Over 30 years experience working professionally in all things audio.
Certificate in Video Editing
January 11, 2030 - September 2, 2025
Certificate in Audio Engineering
January 11, 1987 - April 2, 1987

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Retail, Professional Services