Cody McWaters: Helping Artists Define Their Sound

Master Your Mix Podcast

Cody McWaters is an ARIA award-winning producer, engineer, mixer, and musician based in Brisbane, Australia.

Under the mentorship of ARIA award-winning producer, Doug Roberts (INXS, John Farnham, Boom Crash Opera), Cody spent his formative years gaining an insight into a range of production approaches and the importance of nurturing musical relationships that play a strong role in developing the sound of emerging artists.

With a talent for understanding and developing artists’ sounds, Cody has established himself as a leading engineer and producer in the Brisbane area, working closely with the likes of King Stingray, Selfish Sons, and Osaka Punch. His relaxed and easygoing approach provides a calm atmosphere in any creative environment, allowing artists to create and explore comfortably, resulting in the best musical outcome.

IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT:

• Working in multiple genres
• Helping artists define their sound
• Working under Doug Roberts (INXS)
• Using gear that you don’t think should work
• Working with artists like The Chats and FELONY
• Focusing on clarity in a mix
• Not being afraid to mute tracks
• Stepping outside of your comfort zone as an engineer
• Top-down mixing
• How to have perspective on your own mixes

To learn more about Cody McWaters, visit: https://www.codymcwaters.com/

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