J. Chris Griffin is an American record producer and mix engineer living in

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, operating from a private studio at The Engine Room Audio in the

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. Griffin has worked on records with a number of popular artists, including

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, JoJo, and

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.Mix Magazine article about John McLaughlin working with Griffin
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and others. His personal works can be found throughout network television on prime-time shows in the United States, Australia, United Kingdom, South Africa, Norway, Sweden, Denmark and Mexico. Some major programs featuring his tracks are CBS's '' NCIS'', NBC's ''

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''. In addition to making records, Griffin was also a Pro-Reviewer for Broadjam, a site where artists have the opportunity to collaborate, interact, and receive feedback from other artists. Griffin also conducts private vocal coachings within his studio, prepping young artists for auditions, recording sessions, and live shows, and instructs a recording technology class at

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. Griffin globally represents

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, Propellerhead, AVID, and

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as an artist and clinician and has released products paired with

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. Prior engagements include the

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, Luthman Scandinavia Tour and the Main Stage at Winter

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2007 and 2008.

Artists produced / mixed / engineered

* Josh London *

* JoJo *

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* Rachel Panay * Danielle Bollinger * Osha Kai * Pepper Mache * Georgie Porgie * Simone Denney * Natalia * Josh Harris * Cheryl Engelhardt * LHS Jazz Ensemble * The New Empires *

* Robin Tucker

Television

* CBS's NCIS * NBC's Dateline * MTV's Made * MSNBC's MSNBC Investigates * America's Most Wanted * Prime-time shows in US, Australia, Europe, South Africa, and Mexico

Sound design

* McDSP * Propellerheads * M-Audio * Ultimate Sound Bank * Reason

References

External links

www.jchrisgriffin.com (official site)The Engine Room
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