He is known for:
* Founding Wally Heider Recording in San Francisco, one of the most famous recording studios in the world.
* Working with legendary musicians, including The Doors, Santana, Jefferson Airplane, and many more.
* Pioneering innovative recording techniques, including the use of multi-track recording.
You might be thinking of someone else, or perhaps you're interested in learning more about Wally Heider's work as a producer and engineer.