Iain Findlay is a platinum recording and mix engineer, producer, multi-instrumentalist, and songwriter best known for his long-standing work with Kid Cudi.
With a career spanning hip-hop, pop, and alternative music, Iain brings a refined, artist-first approach to every record he touches. His credits include collaborations with Chris Brown, Justin Bieber, Nicki Minaj, Ariana Grande, Pharrell, Calvin Harris, DJ Khaled, Kelly Clarkson, Katy Perry, Ty Dolla $ign, N.E.R.D, 2 Chains, Ciara and many more. His work spans major labels and independent projects alike, with AllMusic-verified credits reflecting a long-standing presence at the highest level of the industry.
Whether he's mixing, recording, or producing, Iain approaches every project with the same goal: to serve the song. He's known for delivering sonically polished records while staying true to the artist's voice, emotion and creative intent.
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Credits
AllMusic verified credits for Iain Findlay- Kid Cudi
- Oliver Tree
- Jasiah
- Nicki Minaj
- Ariana Grande
- Keyshia Cole
- Ty Dolla $ign
- Ty Dolla $ign
- Calvin Harris
- DJ Khaled
- Yo Gotti
- Kelly Clarkson
- Kelly Clarkson
- Kelly Clarkson
- Kelly Clarkson
- N.E.R.D
- Jason Derulo
- Katy Perry
- 2 Chainz
- Chris Brown
- Benny Benassi
- Chris Brown
- Joe Jonas
- Greyson Chance
- Lloyd
- Chipmunk
- Justin Bieber
- Ciara
- Kelly Clarkson
- Demrick
- Cali Cleve
- Demrick
- Cali Cleve
- Demrick
- Cali Cleve
- Chaz French
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Interview with IAIN FINDLAY
Q: Tell us about a project you worked on you are especially proud of and why. What was your role?
A: Kid Cudi Indicud, it was the first album I did with him and I helped him transition from the Plain Pat & Emile days to produce an album on his own.
Q: What are you working on at the moment?
A: Kid Cudi
Q: Analog or digital and why?
A: Digital because the plug-ins we have now analog doesn't justify the time.
Q: What's your 'promise' to your clients?
A: Whatever you need done, will be done great.
Q: What do you like most about your job?
A: The environment
Q: What's the biggest misconception about what you do?
A: That mixing a record is not also production.
Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?
A: What are you looking to get out of this record? Do you have an emotion you want to convey and how shiny do you want this to be?
Q: What advice do you have for a customer looking to hire a provider like you?
A: Have a good sense of what you want out of your record and be as specific as possible
Q: If you were on a desert island and could take just 5 pieces of gear, what would they be?
A: Neve 1073, CL1B, an SSL G bus compressor, a Profit 12, and a Fender P-bass
Q: What was your career path? How long have you been doing this?
A: I grew up as a musician playing piano and guitar. I was in several bands before I focused on engineering and production. In 2008, I started working at Record Plant Recording Studios. And in 2012 I became Kid Cudi's engineer, who I still work with to this day. I transitioned to Larrabee Studios and Glenwood as a staff engineer working and mixing records for top A list artists.
Q: How would you describe your style?
A: As a producer, I am melodic minor with hip-hop drums. Four on the floor boring into exciting
Q: Which artist would you like to work with and why?
A: Atmosphere and Jack White - I love everything that he does. I think I would learn so much from him.
Q: Can you share one music production tip?
A: Transitions make a record feel entertaining and low end is key.
Q: What type of music do you usually work on?
A: Hip-hop, pop and R&B
Q: What's your strongest skill?
A: Being able to turn a client's idea into reality
Q: What do you bring to a song?
A: I can turn a song to a record, bringing high quality and polished results.
Q: What's your typical work process?
A: When it comes to mixing I like to prep the session, organization is key. Creative ideas flow and then we finally polish it.
Q: Tell us about your studio setup.
A: I use a 28 channel vintage analog console mixed with Pro-Tools.I have vintage Neve pres and new and old compressors and EQs. Focal Trio 6BE monitors and Yamaha NS-10s. Guitars, amplifiers, drums in a 400 sq. ft. control room and a 100 sq. ft. live room. There's an outdoor lounge as well.
Q: What other musicians or music production professionals inspire you?
A: I've always been inspired by DangerMouse. I like his ability to produce different genres whether it be more folk based or rap or pop, plus his work on the Gorillaz album is amazing.
Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.
A: Full production from scratch or embellishing on music they already have. Writing and recording songs and mixing down to a final product.
I was the Recording and Mix Engineer in this production
- Mixing EngineerAverage price - $250 per song
- ProducerAverage price - $250 per song
- Recording StudioAverage price - $250 per day
- Mastering EngineerAverage price - $50 per song
- Vocal TuningContact for pricing
- Kid Cudi
- Keyshia Cole
- Kid Ink
- Pro Tools
- SSL 9000J
- Neve 88R
- Augspurger
- NS-10
- Tube Tech CL1B
- Neve 1272
- Distressor
- Pultec
