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I'm Michael McLeod, a multi-instrumentalist, audio engineer, and music producer with 20+ years of experience in recording, mixing, and performance. I've played guitar on David Kilgour And The Heavy Eights (Merge Records) and have been a core member of The Shifting Sands, contributing guitar, keys, synths, percussion, and vocals across multiple releases, along with session work for New Zealand and international indie labels. I specialize in indie rock, alternative, and underground music, bringing a musician’s understanding of arrangement, performance, and production to every project. My studio routine centers on Pro Tools with Waves, Soundtoys, and FabFilter for high-fidelity mixes and tonal shaping. I offer remote mixing, mastering, and full production services, plus session musician contributions on guitar, keyboards, synths, drums, and vocals. My background running Dunedin venues has sharpened my collaborative skills, project coordination, and a practical, performance-first approach that serves the artist’s vision.…I'm Michael McLeod, a multi-instrumentalist, audio engineer, and music producer with 20+ years of experience in recording, mixing, and performance. I've played guitar on David Kilgour And The Heavy Eights (Merge Records) and have been a core member of The Shifting Sands, contributing guitar, keys, synths, percussion, and vocals across multiple releases, along with session work for New Zealand and international indie labels. I specialize in indie rock, alternative, and underground music, bringing a musician’s understanding of arrangement, performance, and production to every project. My studio routine centers on Pro Tools with Waves, Soundtoys, and FabFilter for high-fidelity mixes and tonal shaping. I offer remote mixing, mastering, and full production services, plus session musician contributions on guitar, keyboards, synths, drums, and vocals. My background running Dunedin venues has sharpened my collaborative skills, project coordination, and a practical, performance-first approach that serves the artist’s vision.

Michael McLeod

Musician, Music Producer, Audio Mixer, +2

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I'm Michael McLeod, a multi-instrumentalist, audio engineer, and music producer with 20+ years of experience in recording, mixing, and performance. I've played guitar on David Kilgour And The Heavy Eights (Merge Records) and have been a core member of The Shifting Sands, contributing guitar, keys, synths, percussion, and vocals across multiple releases, along with session work for New Zealand and international indie labels. I specialize in indie rock, alternative, and underground music, bringing a musician’s understanding of arrangement, performance, and production to every project. My studio routine centers on Pro Tools with Waves, Soundtoys, and FabFilter for high-fidelity mixes and tonal shaping. I offer remote mixing, mastering, and full production services, plus session musician contributions on guitar, keyboards, synths, drums, and vocals. My background running Dunedin venues has sharpened my collaborative skills, project coordination, and a practical, performance-first approach that serves the artist’s vision.…I'm Michael McLeod, a multi-instrumentalist, audio engineer, and music producer with 20+ years of experience in recording, mixing, and performance. I've played guitar on David Kilgour And The Heavy Eights (Merge Records) and have been a core member of The Shifting Sands, contributing guitar, keys, synths, percussion, and vocals across multiple releases, along with session work for New Zealand and international indie labels. I specialize in indie rock, alternative, and underground music, bringing a musician’s understanding of arrangement, performance, and production to every project. My studio routine centers on Pro Tools with Waves, Soundtoys, and FabFilter for high-fidelity mixes and tonal shaping. I offer remote mixing, mastering, and full production services, plus session musician contributions on guitar, keyboards, synths, drums, and vocals. My background running Dunedin venues has sharpened my collaborative skills, project coordination, and a practical, performance-first approach that serves the artist’s vision.

Available to hire

I’m Michael McLeod, a multi-instrumentalist, audio engineer, and music producer with 20+ years of experience in recording, mixing, and performance. I’ve played guitar on David Kilgour And The Heavy Eights (Merge Records) and have been a core member of The Shifting Sands, contributing guitar, keys, synths, percussion, and vocals across multiple releases, along with session work for New Zealand and international indie labels. I specialize in indie rock, alternative, and underground music, bringing a musician’s understanding of arrangement, performance, and production to every project.

My studio routine centers on Pro Tools with Waves, Soundtoys, and FabFilter for high-fidelity mixes and tonal shaping. I offer remote mixing, mastering, and full production services, plus session musician contributions on guitar, keyboards, synths, drums, and vocals. My background running Dunedin venues has sharpened my collaborative skills, project coordination, and a practical, performance-first approach that serves the artist’s vision.

Skills

Vocal

Experience Level

Vocal

Expert

Work Experience

Freelance Audio Engineer & Producer at Independent

January 1, 2007 - Present

Providing mixing, mastering, editing, and production services for independent artists and labels across New Zealand and internationally. Focus on capturing authentic performances and serving the artist’s vision.

In-house Live Audio Engineer at Refuel Bar and Music Venue

January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2010

Managed live sound for a diverse range of acts, system operation, artist requirements, and on-site mixing in Dunedin.

Venue Owner/Operator at Dive Music Venue & Chick’s Hotel

January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2023

Operated two independent music venues in Dunedin, coordinating events, artists, production, and day-to-day venue operations.