[Mix With The Masters] Catherine Marks producing ‘The Gold’ by Manchester Orchestra

When one of America’s most beloved rock bands took off, Catherine Marks found herself back home working on her most ambitious project to date. The Grammy Award-winning musician opens up about the recording of Manchester Orchestra’s chart-topping single ‘The Gold’ and how she helped reimagine the band’s sound using effects pedals, room mics, and acoustic guitars.

The Australian producer explains how the studio acoustics played a key role in the record’s sound. Referencing her studio recordings, she explains her experimental approach to microphone placement and signal processing, using a combination of worn-out guitar pedals and high-end analogue gear to create inspiring tones and textures.

To delve deeper into the creative process, Katherine FaceTimes the band to share insights into the recording process. Learn how they developed arrangements in their Atlanta home studio and how Katherine brought everything together at the mix stage using her signature tube summing rig.