Episode 218

Cody McWaters: Helping Artists Define Their Sound

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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Mike Indovina

Mike Indovina is a recording, mixing, and mastering engineer who has worked with hundreds of artists in multiple genres ranging from acoustic, pop/rock, hip hop, and more. In his time, he's been fortunate to work alongside artists such as KISS, Collective Soul, Ed Robertson (Barenaked Ladies), David Usher, and many more.

He's also the author of two Amazon #1 Bestsellers on music production, "The Mixing Mindset" and "The Recording Mindset.