Nicolas Kalwill on SoundBetter

I mix music across many genres for major and independent artists around the world. My work has contributed to over 20 Gold and Platinum records and 2 Latin Grammy–winning albums.

Diverse projects have taken Nico to record and mix in renowned studios like Abbey Road in London, Sonic Ranch in Texas, and La Fabrique in France. For more than a decade, he has helped shape the distinctive sound of the American duo CocoRosie.

Born and raised in Buenos Aires, Nico started his career in the late ’90s at the legendary Studio Panda while studying audio and music production at Ceartec Recording Institute. After graduating in 2001, his curiosity and drive brought him to Los Angeles and later London, where he further developed his skills and began building an international discography.

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Credits

AllMusic verified credits for Nicolas Kalwill

CocoRosie
CocoRosie
CocoRosie
CocoRosie
CocoRosie
CocoRosie
Soledad
Lila Downs
Niña Pastori
CocoRosie
CocoRosie
CocoRosie
CocoRosie
CocoRosie
Teen Angels
Teen Angels
Isa TKM
Isa TKM
Isa TKM
Ana Carolina
Ana Carolina
Libido
Kabah
Kabah
Fabiana Cantilo
Alexandre Pires
Flavio Oscar Cianciarulo
Mambru
Mambru
Bandana
Escalera A La Fama
Bandana
Kapanga
Kapanga
Sandro
Los Calzones
Triole
Bossa Negra
Triole
Triole
Triole
Triole
Juanjo Lopez Vidal

3 Reviews

by tzchien
Verified
Nicolas discusses and shares his opinions with you and help you to the best of your works. He is professional and has a taste. I do recommend him mixing for you!
by MARTIN JOTA YUBRO
Nico is absolutely incredible, very good communication, everything sounds beautiful, with punch and open, dinamics mixes, he brings all that you need for your song!!
by Federico Martin Palmolella
I worked with Nico in different productions, his level of professionalism, and knowledge is incredible, very careful and fantastic generator of ideas. thumbs up!

Interview with Nicolas Kalwill

Q: Can you share one music production tip?
A: Start by finding the emotional core of the artist—what they really want to express—and build everything around that. Your role is to amplify their message, not insert your own.
Q: What type of music do you usually work on?
A: I work across a wide range of genres including Indie Pop, Alternative, Soul, Experimental Rock, Psychedelia, Folk, Electronic, and Hip Hop.
Q: What's your strongest skill?
A: I thrive in creative problem solving, especially when resources are limited. If something isn’t working, I see it as an opportunity to take the track somewhere unexpected. “We’ll fix it in the mix” has a bad reputation—but I actually enjoy turning those moments into strengths.
Q: What do you bring to a song?
A: Energy, punch, warmth, width, depth, low-end foundation, clarity, movement, emotion, personality, and a sense of space and impact that supports the artist’s vision.
Q: Tell us about your studio setup.
A: My mixing room is built around Pro Tools HD with Apogee Symphony MkII converters and select analog gear inserts. The room is fully measured and acoustically treated, and with my ADAM S3H monitors I get an accurate response that translates reliably to any listening environment.
Q: What other musicians or music production professionals inspire you?
A: The Beatles, Michael Jackson, Stevie Wonder, David Bowie, Prince, Frank Ocean, Mac Miller, Kendrick Lamar, Dr. Dre, Alex Turner, Tame Impala, MGMT—as well as producers and engineers like Tchad Blake, Rick Rubin, George Martin, Serban Ghenea, Mark “Spike” Stent, and Bob Clearmountain.
Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.
A: Mixing is the core of what I do. I’m also frequently hired for production and drum tracking.