Cody Iwasiuk on SoundBetter

I'm a multiple Juno nominated drummer and engineer from Winnipeg, Canada. I have a brand new studio that I purpose built for my needs with 15 foot ceilings that sounds incredible to record drums in. An amazing selection of vintage drums, high end mics, and a great sounding room is why I've played on close to 500 songs for artists from all over.

I typically over mic the drums at my studio allowing for flexibility in the mixing stage of how you want to approach your sound. I generally deliver 13-16 individual audio files for each session as well as a mixed stereo drum track of how I think the drum mix should be approached. I ask that clients be available during the time of me tracking so that Ideas can be sent back and forth in an efficient manner. Lets make some amazing music together!

Gear Highlights
40's Radiokings
70’s Gretsch
70’s Ludwig Super Classic
70’s Roger’s
60's Yamaha
60’s Hollywood Meazzi
60's Sonor

Snares: Sugar Percussion, Ludwig, Camco, WFL Slingerland, C&C, Yamaha, Hollywood Meazzi, Gretsch, Ava stave, and Sonor.

My tracking rig is:

70's Modded Yamaha PM 1000 16 Channel Console
Universal Audio Apollo 8p
Universal Audio Apollo 16
Universal audio LA 610
60's Altec 1592a Preamp
Warm Audio 412
Urei LA 4
Dbx 160x x2
Dbx 163X x2
Symetrix 501 x2
SPL Transient Designer

Mics:

70’s Sony C38b x2
AEA N8 x2
United Technologies Fet 47
Stager SR2N x 2
Lauten Audio Tom mic x3
Lauten Audio Kick Mic
No Hype Audio Crm-1 x2
Shure 545sd
Electrovoice 457a
Shure Sm 81
Miktek c5 x2
Miktek pm11 x2
Electrovoice 635a x2
AKG d12vr
AKG d112
Beyerdynamic m201tg x2
Shure SM7B
Sennheiser 422 U
Leeflang Sub Kick

Would love to hear from you. Click the contact button above to get in touch.

Credits

Endorse Cody Iwasiuk4 Reviews - 1 Repeat Client

by Domhnall O.
Verified
Great guy to work with. Groove based drummer.
Good communication. open to ideas. the tracks sound great. all the stems there too and no hitches.

I havent used them yet in the tracks and it will be more than 15 days before I get to it, so I cant review based on the final mix of the tunes. But theyre sounding good! Thanks again Domhnall
by Jason K.
Verified
Cody was great to work with. Really brought a great feel to the song. Communication was excellent and all tracks delivered in short time. Great drummer and great sounding kit. Hope to work with him on future projects and would definitely recommend to others.
by Enric M.
Verified
Cody was SUPER-PROFESSIONAL on the work done, on the communication, on stems delivered, on everything. A winning bet if your tone is around americana. He really put in the right vibe on my songs. I'm sure will work again with him.
by Charlie W.
Verified
cody was quick, reasonably priced, and did an excellent job

Interview with Cody Iwasiuk

Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.
A: Generally I'm tracking drums or percussion for people. I did at one point do a bunch of mixing projects as well. But these days I'm mostly holed up in my studio making noise on the kit every day!
Q: What's your typical work process?
A: Generally I get sent a scratch track of some sort which is often times just an acoustic and vocal. Immediately I chart the song out so I have a visual representation of the form which helps me shape the song dynamically. Next comes finding the right drums/mics for the vibe of the song. I love this part of the process. Then I'll lay a part down and send it off to get feedback. Then I make any changes.
Q: What type of music do you usually work on?
A: Most of the work I end up tracking is Americana, folk-rock, roots, and modern country due to those predominantly being the genres in the city I live in that employ session musicians. I am however open an able to play most other styles.
Q: What do you bring to a song?
A: Energy, pocket, dynamics, musicality, and unique sounds!
Q: What other musicians or music production professionals inspire you?
A: My biggest inspiration is Aaron Sterling. He was one of the first people that I saw who really blended his drumming skills with his passion for engineering and finding unique sounds.
Q: What's your 'promise' to your clients?
A: To fully care about their music and to always do my best.

Soundbetter Reel

I was the Drummer/Percussion in this production

Live drum trackAverage price - $250 per song
PercussionAverage price - $100 per song

I do as many revisions as needed until the artist or producer is happy.
Turn around time is typically a few days unless I'm on the road.
Percussion and drums can both be done for a package fee.