Bob Katz, workshop co-chair, has been an audio engineer since 1971 and AES member since 1975. He’s played the Bb Clarinet since age 10. Currently President and mastering engineer at Digital Domain, he is an AES Fellow, engineered 3 Grammy-winning albums and numerous nominees. He gives seminars worldwide in English, Spanish and French. Author of two books, one of which is considered the Mastering Engineer’s Bible and he holds a U.S. Patent on his ambience extraction invention. He’s been a columnist and has written numerous audio-related articles and reviews. He has been Facilities and Workshops Chair at AES Conventions.