Andy VanDette came to Engine Room with a long track record of mastering excellence. Starting in mastering over 30 years ago, he brought a wealth of experience. Through award-winning and notable projects, with artists like The Beastie Boys, David Bowie, Whitney Houston, Kid Rock, Uncle Kracker, Skillet, Metric, NeedToBreathe, Porcupine Tree, Steven Wilson, Dream Theater, and the Rush catalog.
After 2 years at Engine Room, he has continued that success, with charting and award-winning projects, from Sevendust (#13 debut, Grammy Nom), Devin Townsend (#5 debut, Juno award winner), Matthew Good (#12 Canadian album, Juno nom), Hands Like houses (#3 debut), Wiz Kahlifa, Devour the Day, Thank You Scientist, and other artists from around the world. Andy has spoken at audio schools, AES conventions. Interviewed for the New York times, Ars Technica, SonicScoop.com, MusicPlayers.com, Joey Sturgis Forum Podcast, and presented “Friends Don’t Let Friends Press Bad Vinyl” at SXSW 21015.
SELECTED DISCOGRAPHY: The Beastie Boys, David Bowie, Whitney Houston, Uncle Kracker, Rush, Deep Purple, Porcupine Tree, Sevendust, Matthew Good, Devin Townsend, Paul Gonzo, Framing Hanley.