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Cody McWaters: Helping Artists Define Their Sound
Episode 2182nd October 2024 • Master Your Mix Podcast • Mike Indovina
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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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