Kenny Stratton
Kenny Stratton
I've had the joy of helping my clients advance in the music industry for almost 8 years now, and we couldn't be having more fun. After accepting a position at Sweetwater in 2013, I quickly began building a business that operates on efficiency, integrity, and a commitment to helping people get where they want to be in the music industry. That business has grown, and I continue to focus on providing the absolute best customer service whether helping a client build a studio, assemble a PA, build up a rig, or collect instruments.
My background is in studio engineering, having done freelance production and engineering in numerous professional studios for various artists and bands, having always had a passion for all aspects of the audio world. I've been playing piano, guitar, and many other instruments for many years, and have been singing in productions, bands, and as a singer/songwriter since I was young.
I pride myself and my business in being able to determine the right gear and real needs of my customers, through my knowledge and experience with the gear we carry.
As your personal contact here at Sweetwater, please let me know anytime I can offer help or advice.
(800) 222-4700 ext 1637
E-mail Kenny-
Education/Certifications:
AAS in Audio Production and Engineering from the Institute of Production and Recording in Minneapolis, MN, Sweetwater University, SSL Certified.
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Why did you first apply for a job at Sweetwater?
I wanted to be able to help other people enjoy music and pro audio as much as I do! I've had a passion for everything audio related all my life, and love knowing about and using the gear we represent.
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Technical strengths:
Recording and studio gear, guitars, keyboards, live sound gear. I love outboard gear and analog mixing. I love a hybrid studio, but there is nothing like good outboard gear!
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Instruments you play:
Piano, guitar, percussion, voice, all brass (tuba is my forte).
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Gear you own:
Software
DAW's: Pro Tools Ultimate, Studio One 5 Professional, Ableton Live 11 Suite
Plug-ins: Waves, McDSP, Melodyne Editor, Universal Audio, FabFilter, iZotope, Sonnox
Virtual Instruments: Komplete 12 Ultimate, VPS Avenger, Toontrack Superior Drummer 3, EZdrummer 2, EZkeys, Output Signal, Rev, Rev X-Loops, Substance, Exhale, UVI
Instruments: Taylor 314ce, custom-built Stratocaster ("Stratton-caster"), '90s Ibanez SR1200 bass, Mountain Dulcimer, Iida banjo, Takamine GN30CE
Amps: Kemper Profiler Head, Egnater Tourmaster 4212 100W 2x12" combo
Pedals: Polytune 2, Walrus Audio Deep Six Voyager, Jackson Audio Prism, Jackson Audio Golden Boy, Dunlop Volume X, Source Audio Nemesis Delay, Strymon BigSky Reverb, Walrus Audio ACS-1
AD/DA Converters: Lynx Aurora (n) 32 TB3
Console: Solid State Logic X-Desk
Outboard: Rupert Neve Designs R6 Chassis, AEA RPQ2-500, dbx 560a, Rupert Neve Designs 511 preamp, Universal Audio 6176, Lexicon PCM96
Monitors: Focal Solo 6 Be's
Microphones: Lauten Audio Atlantis, Shure SM7B, Audix A133, Warm Audio WA84, Sennheiser e906, 2 x Audix OM2, sE Electronics V3
MIDI Controllers/Keyboards: Roland Juno DS88 -
Other stuff we should know about you (hobbies, talents, interests, etc.):
I'm obsessed with all sports, specifically soccer and football, and am a diehard Nebraska Cornhusker fan! The NFL Draft is my favorite holiday.
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Personal motto:
Go. Big. Red.
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What do you enjoy most about being part of the Sweetwater team?
The genuine passion for music that floats about the company! It's not about making money, it's about making sure the customer is happy, and doing the right thing.
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What's the biggest gig you've ever played?
4th of July, 2012. I played a set at Seward, NE's Fourth of July celebration in the outdoor band shell, and proposed to my wife with a song I had written for the occasion.
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Who are some of the notable artists you've worked with?
The Lumineers, Jensen Snyder, The Accidentals, Sam Bruno, Brian Spahr, Mitch Maibach, Fields and Fortresses.
Interview with Kenny...
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Kenny Stratton is the best! You could double his salary and you will still come out ahead because he is worth his weight in gold!
Michael from Wahiawa, HI
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Kenny has been great over the years. He's easy to work with and takes the time to understand what I'm trying to accomplish rather than just ringing up a sale.
Augie from Granger, IN
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I've wracked my brain attempting to invent new superlatives for the service Ken, and by extension Sweetwater as a whole, has provided me over and over again. Your organization is, quite literally, the best.
Rob from The Dalles, OR
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Kenny was exceptional! I felt like I was his only customer, all day! Very good communicator. Understood the product I was considering.
Jeff from Hickory, NC
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I always appreciate being able to work with Kenny. He is extremely knowledgeable of Sweetwater's products, but even more importantly, he is just a Class Act! I can't say enough good things about him.
Gerald from Otis Orchards, WA
