I've mixed, and mastered records professionally for: Kelvin Damrell, former singer from "The Steel Drivers", Advent Epiphany, Center Of A Tension, and much more. I was a student, and mentored under Professionals: Jordan Valeriote, and Roelof Klop.
I’m Cody Jones. I mix and master records professionally. If your song is lacking energy, punch, and that pro clarity, I’m here to assist.
I'd love to hear about your project. Click the 'Contact' button above to get in touch.
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- English
Interview with C.Jonezy
Q: Tell us about a project you worked on you are especially proud of and why. What was your role?
A: As a song writer as well, my song: Hoping For The Day. It felt amazing to finally release something in the year 2023. My role was playing, singing, producing, and mixing/mastering it.
Q: What are you working on at the moment?
A: My craft, as a mixing, and mastering engineer, daily.
Q: Is there anyone on SoundBetter you know and would recommend to your clients?
A: No, atleast not yet, I’m new.
Q: Analog or digital and why?
A: Digital, I’ve used both, they’re just tools to me. Digital just happens to be more convenient for me to deliver on time, plus more practical for recalls.
Q: What's your 'promise' to your clients?
A: I will always provide professional results that will translate. If I don’t, then I will find someone for you that will.
Q: What do you like most about your job?
A: Being fully trusted with someone’s art, they have poured their blood and tears in.
Q: What questions do customers most commonly ask you? What's your answer?
A: Can you send stems, sometimes individually ask for a revision to turn something up or down. If the band can’t come to an agreement on those moves, I will leave it as is.
Q: What's the biggest misconception about what you do?
A: Bad/ poorly performed songs are fixed by a good mix.
Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?
A: What are you going after? From what you heard of me, what can I do to assist you on achieving that goal?
Q: What advice do you have for a customer looking to hire a provider like you?
A: Engage, be organized to reduce as much load as possible. Have a vision, and attack it. Don’t beat around the bush, finish your projects by setting a deadline.
Q: If you were on a desert island and could take just 5 pieces of gear, what would they be?
A: 1.) My computer essentials to work 2.) My Gibson Lespaul Classic 3.) Distressor 4.) SM7B 5.) My Focusrite Red Interface
Q: What was your career path? How long have you been doing this?
A: My original career has been leaning towards music. Musician for 24 years. Mixing, and Mastering going on 6 years
Q: How would you describe your style?
A: I lean towards the more aggressive side of mixing. Idc to make bold moves if the listener could be at risk of losing attention.
Q: Which artist would you like to work with and why?
A: Silverstein. They’re old heads who know what they want, and they always deliver killer songwriting, and performance.
Q: Can you share one music production tip?
A: Identify and focus on your purpose as a mixer, and eliminate distractions.
Q: What type of music do you usually work on?
A: Heavy Metal, Pop Punk, Acoustic Songwriter
Q: What's your strongest skill?
A: Leadership/problem solving.
Q: What do you bring to a song?
A: Enhancing the recording of the song in order to maximize impact on the listener.
Q: What's your typical work process?
A: Engaging with the client, asking what their vision is for the song. From there, I make that happen.
Q: Tell us about your studio setup.
A: I mix completely in the box, using a handful of trusted plugins I’ve used for many years.
Q: What other musicians or music production professionals inspire you?
A: Jordan Valeriote, Roelof Klop, Taylor Larson, Kris Crummett
Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.
A: I mix, and master records
- Mixing EngineerAverage price - $400 per song
- EditingAverage price - $40 per track
- Vocal TuningAverage price - $40 per track
- Electric GuitarAverage price - $70 per song
- Singer - MaleAverage price - $70 per song
I will allow 2 revisions for free for mixes, and masters. Mixes, and master Will be done, and provided within a 24 hour window per song.
- Auras
- Silverstein
- Mandroid Echostar
- All mixes
- and masters
- are in the box