Inside The Recording Studio

Chris and Jody take on a way to help enhance your vocal mixes. The Delay. We mention various ways to use delays, primarily ones that are not perfectly synced to enhance the way the vocal sits in a mix. Plus we offer up various types of delays to achieve cool space and effects. Don't forget our Friday Finds, cause this week there's a doozy. It's also not unlikely that there will be some nonsense di...

Chris and Jody discuss five different means of approaching your recordings to help get punchier mixes. Ideas brought up include the arrangement and the instruments used, dynamics and keeping them in a good ballpark. Plus ideas of EQ in the low end, saturation and not with gasoline, and phase checks. They all add up to creating a punchier mix. They all add up to creating a punchier mix. Don't forge...

Chris and Jody discuss some abnormal ways to mic instruments and voices. What is the most inventive way to mic a guitar amp? Is there a mic that isn't meant for vocals that would work in a pinch? What about mic-ing drums with only 3 mics? All these ideas, and some way out there attempts, are brought to light in this episode. Plus the Friday Finds for this week and... It's also not unlikely that th...

Chris and Jody take on the need for getting your recording environment treated. Meaning, what kind of monitor speakers and where you should locate them in the room. What is the mirror test? Are foam panels a good idea? What kind of material should you use and where to put in on the walls and ceiling. Properly treating your room will lead to better recordings and mixes. Plus a supersized Friday Fin...

Chris and Jody jump aboard the Mini Moog D bandwagon. Or rather talk about the history of the Mini Moog and how it came to be. The breakdown of what goes into a Mini Moog, the idea of what made it special and unique. The ground it broke and the path it created. What artists were known to have used it and help make it popular. Plus Friday Find and... It's also not unlikely that there will be some n...

Chris and Jody take in a listener's request to talk about IRs. Those pesky things known as Impulse Responses. What is an impulse response? Why would we want to use one or more of them? How do we use them? Who makes them? All of this and more gets unpacked in this episode. Plus our Friday Finds. It's also not unlikely that there will be some nonsense discussed.

Chris and Jody do a deep dive into the world of the iZotope NeoVerb reverb plugin. A little UI review, a dash of uses, a pinch of what makes it unique, and a whole lot of nerd, equals a romp of a look into one of the new reverb plugins added to the history of music recording. Plus there's our Friday Finds of the week. It's also not unlikely that there will be some nonsense discussed.

Chris and Jody take in the inimitable CJ Vanston with an amazing interview. We track thru his early beginnings and skip thru multiple stories. Mindset about being a musician. How about turning down a major artist over a beard? What gear can he not live without. Plus what did have to do with Spinal Tap? Don't forget our Friday Finds. It's all here. It's also not unlikely that there will be some non...

Chris and Jody take a good look at using Control Surfaces. We give you the rundown on some of the history of control surfaces. We also discuss some of the different types of control surfaces there are and when we have used various ones. We talk about various reasons for and against them. We even give our picks for control surfaces that we like. Plus there's our Friday Finds of the week. It's also...

Chris and Jody start the new year talking about guitar strings. Kick the new year off right and change those strings, but what gauge of string should you consider? How does it affect playability? Does the string type make a difference? How does this affect the sound when I'm recording? What about intonation, string height, and basic string care should you be thinking about? We cover all of this an...

Chris and Jody do a deep dive into the world of the Lexicon 480L reverb unit. A little history, a dash of uses, and a whole lot of nerd, equals a romp of a look into one of the most famous reverb units in the history of music recording. Plus there's our Friday Finds of the week. It's also not unlikely that there will be some nonsense discussed.

eper look at using reverb. We give you the math on how to figure out the milliseconds you need for your reverbs. We also discuss some of the different types of reverbs there are and when we might use various ones. We dive into various ways we can get creative with using reverbs. We even give our goto favorite reverbs. Plus there's our Friday Finds of the week.

Chris and Jody dive into the super un-sexy world of needing to backup, discussing the pros and cons of various backup methods. Talking about what types of backups they do and how they keep track of them. There's also the horror stories of losing data. It's a real tear jerker. Plus there's our Friday Finds of the week. It's also not unlikely that there will be some nonsense discussed.

Chris and Jody take a deeper look at using delay. We give you the math on how to figure out the milliseconds you need for your delays. We also discuss the different types of delays there are and when we might use various ones. We dive into various ways we can get creative with using delays. We even cover why knowing the math is important when using hardware units. Plus there's our Friday Finds of...

Chris and Jody take a general dive into the world of Eventide's new Split EQ. This isn't your grandpa's EQ. It's not even your daddy's EQ. This EQ is something else entirely. Is it posing? Is it for real? Is it truly possible to create a uniquely new path in the EQ world? We discuss our initial reactions to this new plugin meant to give mix engineers incredible power over the processing of sounds...

Part 2 of Chris and Jody sitting down for a chat with guitarist producer extraordinaire, Robert Anthony Navarro. Chances are you've heard his handiwork in video game soundtracks or via TV shows. We go in-depth with his cover songs, composing and journey thru the music industry and some of the people he's worked with. It's also not unlikely that there will be some nonsense discussed.

Chris and Jody sit down for a chat with guitarist producer extraordinaire, Robert Anthony Navarro. Chances are you've heard his handiwork in TV soundtracks, Commercials or via Radio. We go in-depth with his beginnings and journey thru the music industry and how he got his start and some of the people he's worked with. It's also not unlikely that there will be some nonsense discussed.

Chris and Jody discuss the psychological aspects to working with recording artists and studio clients. What are some of the personality types you'll encounter in your day to day routine when operating a studio? What is a good method to use to deal with the different types. When should you stand up for yourself as an engineer or producer? Don't miss our Friday Finds of the week (as there is somethi...

Chris and Jody discuss the ins and outs of separation between instruments in a mix. Do you need it? What are some of the methods used to create separation. Road warrior stories of ways to get better separation. It's all in here and even better it won't lead you to a divorce. Plus our Friday Finds for the week. It's also not unlikely that there will be some nonsense discussed.

Chris and Jody dive into the concept of mixing music in Atmos, Dolby Atmos that is. What does it entail? Is it feasible? Will it be a game changer for the music industry? Who is already supporting it? It's all in here, plus our weekly Friday Finds! It's also not unlikely that there will be some nonsense discussed.

Chris and Jody delve into the subject of when its a good idea to update the OS of your recording computer. The pros, the cons, the pitfalls and what happened during the update process one of us went thru this past week. Should you wipe the machine clean and start fresh or do a simple update without wiping. It's all in here, plus our current Friday Finds for this week. It's also not unlikely that t...

Chris and Jody take on the battle between headphones and studio monitors. Which is better? Which do we use? Why do we use what we use? Will headphones or monitors give us a better mix reference? How can we improve our final mixes based on using headphones or monitors? Plus find out what our Friday Finds are! It's also not unlikely that there will be some nonsense discussed.

Chris and Jody take on the concept of whether or not a mix engineer should have a "sound" or particular style. What are the pros and cons of having a sound? Is it a niche thing? When to use your ability as having a sound. Plus find out what our picks for this week's Friday Finds. It's also not unlikely that there will be some nonsense discussed.

Chris and jody discuss the workflow differences they may or may not encounter between working on singles versus working on albums. Which do they prefer to work on? How does the preference affect the way they work? What kind of discussion should you have with the artist or band when it comes to the workflow based on which path they choose. It's also not unlikely that there will be some nonsense dis...

Part 2 of Chris and Jody sitting down for a chat with guitarist producer extraordinaire, Steve Ouimette. Chances are you've heard his handiwork in video game soundtracks or via TV shows. We go in-depth with his cover songs, composing and journey thru the music industry and some of the people he's worked with. It's also not unlikely that there will be some nonsense discussed.