Kennan Keating is a NYC-based, platinum-selling music producer/engineer with over four decades of experience shaping records across rock, dance, R&B, jazz, funk, and folk. Known for cheerful energy, rigorous dedication to process, and consistently creative work, he’s collaborated with major artists and producers to deliver award-winning results. From mixing landmark projects to producing and writing, Kennan brings a unique sound and multi-instrumental versatility to every stage of the recording process. He continues to work with mega-producers Arthur Baker and Chris Lord Alge on exciting new productions, while also contributing as musical director, arranger, and performer.

Kennan Keating

Kennan Keating is a NYC-based, platinum-selling music producer/engineer with over four decades of experience shaping records across rock, dance, R&B, jazz, funk, and folk. Known for cheerful energy, rigorous dedication to process, and consistently creative work, he’s collaborated with major artists and producers to deliver award-winning results. From mixing landmark projects to producing and writing, Kennan brings a unique sound and multi-instrumental versatility to every stage of the recording process. He continues to work with mega-producers Arthur Baker and Chris Lord Alge on exciting new productions, while also contributing as musical director, arranger, and performer.

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Kennan Keating is a NYC-based, platinum-selling music producer/engineer with over four decades of experience shaping records across rock, dance, R&B, jazz, funk, and folk. Known for cheerful energy, rigorous dedication to process, and consistently creative work, he’s collaborated with major artists and producers to deliver award-winning results.

From mixing landmark projects to producing and writing, Kennan brings a unique sound and multi-instrumental versatility to every stage of the recording process. He continues to work with mega-producers Arthur Baker and Chris Lord Alge on exciting new productions, while also contributing as musical director, arranger, and performer.

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Experience Level

Expert
Expert
Intermediate

Work Experience

Producer/Engineer (Mixing, Production, Arranging, Writing) at ABSOLUTE AUDIO
December 31, 1979 - Present
Over 4 decades of experience working with high-profile recording artists, handling mixing, production, arranging, songwriting, and instrumental performances. Notable collaborations include Nine Inch Nails (Pretty Hate Machine—multiple mixes), Joey Ramone, Arthur Baker, Chris Lord Alge, and Boilerhouse Productions leading to numerous award-winning releases. Earned multiple Gold and Platinum records, including a Platinum award for NIN’s Pretty Hate Machine, noted as the biggest-selling independent label release. Also mixed and produced across genres and worked on club/radio remixes, album remixes, and soundtrack/recording projects for prominent mainstream artists.

Education

MASTER MIXER at UNIQUE RECORDING
February 1, 1987 - January 1, 1999

Qualifications

RIAA PLATINUM ALBUM AWARD
February 1, 1990 - February 1, 1994
NIN
RIAA PLATINUM ALBUM AWARD
January 1, 1990 - January 1, 1996
TAYLOR DAYNE

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment