Part 1

In this first episode, Grammy-winning mixer Andrew Scheps opens his updated Pro Tools mixing template, offering a rare look at how one of the most respected figures in modern audio engineering organizes, processes, and routes his sessions.

Andrew walks through every section of his workflow, from drum routing and parallel compression to VCA control, mix bus setup, and his famous Rear Bus chain. He explains how smart routing, efficient color coding, and folder organization streamline his process and help him focus purely on the music.

You will see how Andrew builds flexible buses for kick, snare, toms, and percussion; why he keeps multiple mix busses active; and how his template philosophy emphasizes clarity, control, and adaptability. This episode is essential viewing for anyone learning how to mix music in Pro Tools or looking to create a professional, scalable session layout for music production and mixing.

Topics woven in: audio engineering, drum processing, mix bus strategies, Pro Tools workflow, minimalist mixing, music production techniques, Puremix tutorials.