Richard Chycki is a multi-platinum recording and mixing engineer renowned for his pioneering work in immersive audio formats, including Dolby Atmos and 5.1 surround. Over his distinguished career, he has collaborated with a diverse array of top-tier artists such as Aerosmith, Dream Theater, Mick Jagger, Alice Cooper, Pink, Seal, Skillet, and Evanescence.

Chycki began his career as a guitarist in Toronto, Canada, where he developed an interest in recording and mixing. His talent and dedication propelled him to work in some of the world’s most prestigious studios, including Ocean Way, Henson, Electric Lady, The Record Plant in Los Angeles, and Metropolis Studios in London.

Chycki’s most enduring partnership has been with the legendary Canadian progressive rock band Rush, with whom he has worked for over 21 years. He has been instrumental in remixing several of their seminal albums into immersive formats, including 2112, Moving Pictures, A Farewell to Kings, Hemispheres, Signals, Snakes & Arrows, and Fly by Night. Notably, he mixed Moving Pictures in Dolby Atmos, bringing a new dimension to the band’s classic sound. On working with engineer Richard Chycki, Rush’s Alex Lifeson has said, “Rich is very settled in with the way that he hears the band .... [He] is such a great engineer.” And [the late] Neil Peart added, “I have never enjoyed the recording process so much, nor been so satisfied with the results.”

While rock acts Evanescence, Dream Theater, Skillet, Simple Plan and Our Lady Peace have also tapped his immersive mix talents, other genres had caught word, most notably Pink, Shawn Colvin, Dolores O’Riordan, Billy Ray Cyrus and 5.1 releases with P. Diddy/ Tyrese/Shaggy and Sean Paul.

Chycki continues to push the boundaries of immersive audio and consulting on immersive education initiatives. His contributions have not only preserved the legacy of bands like Rush but have also set new standards in the field, making him a sought-after engineer for artists aiming to explore the depths of multichannel sound.