Inside The Recording Studio

This week Chris and Jody dive into the how's, why's, and when's for using recording & writing templates. A little history of templates in DAWs and what to put in such a template, based on your workflow. It's also not unlikely that there will be some nonsense discussed. Plus what did Chris and Jody discover this week for your recording pleasure. It's all right here, it's all right now.

Chris and Jody tackle the subtle but canyon sized differences between what is mastering and 2-Bus processing. Yes, there is a difference. Sit down, strap in and get ready for the ride of what is mastering (plus a brief little history of it) and what / why things might get used on a 2-Bus during mixing. Find out what Chris and Jody have come across this week for Friday Finds. It's also not unlikely...

Chris and Jody jump into the fray about what it's like to burnout with producing, mixing, being a musician, etc. What it takes to recognize it. Then what are options and ideas to get over burnout. What do we do in order prevent immediate burnout and also how to prevent it over the long haul. This is certainly something anyone who loves what they do for work struggles with, including us. It's also...

Chris and Jody jump on the topic of which DAW should you use. Dealing with the question of does it really matter. We chat up workflow, GUIs, and platforms. Additionally there's talk of do DAWs actually sound different. Should you choose a DAW because of your friends? It's all in here. It's also not unlikely that there will be some nonsense discussed.

Chris and Jody tackle several common recording myths. Common whataboutisms of recording get exposed. Do you need great gear? What about amplifiers and EQs? Oh and those pesky sample rates, should I always be using the highest available one?!? Plus you might hear about Audiothing, Spotify, CJ Vanston, Jeff Scott Soto, Eric Valentine, Dave Pensado, and Sir George Martin. It's also not unlikely that...

Chris and Jody dive into the world of big, giant, background vocal production. What types of background vocals there are, the kinds of genres they work in. Along with some examples of producers and bands that used them. What is more important: timing, rhythm or pitch? How to deal with tons of background vocals, what kinds of effects, etc... It's all in here. Plus find out what Chris and Jody found...

Chris and Jody do a mini dive into the world of sample rates and what they mean. What exactly is a sample rate? Why we choose certain sample rates. Should you upsample after recording at a lower sample rate? A short history of how digital gear got better with sample rates over time. How did "they" arrive at their sample rates initially. Drawbacks of higher sample rates are discussed. Plus the ONE...

Chris and Jody tackle the concept of recording Guitar using Direct Input techniques. Generally reserved for electric guitar, but can also be used for acoustic guitar if it’s equipped with pickups. They talk about the different methods of DI that you can use. Plus the how’s and why’s of doing DI type recording. It’s also not unlikely that some nonsense will be discussed. Shoutout to: StudioDevil, R...

Ah, compression. That lovely, magical, mystical thing that supposedly can fix things in the mix. Chris and Jody tackle what is compression. What are the common components and what do they do to the sound. That is the 1000 foot aerial view of compression and the backbone of this particular episode. Also, Friday Finds is here. What did Chris and Jody discover this week? Will they be the same thing?...

Chris and Jody take on the concept of Phase Cancellation. What exactly is it? What does it do to the sound of an instrument when you're micing it? How does it get in the way of a mix? Does it get in the way of a mix? You don't want to miss this one. It's also not unlikely that there will be some nonsense discussed.

This week Chris & Jody tackle the definition of what a Producer actual does and what a Mix engineer actually does. Going thru the "old school" means they were defined by. Of course we have the all important Friday Finds and there's some real good ones this week. A big thank you for the listener who sent us a request to define these rolls in the world of music recording. It is also not unlikely tha...

Chris and Jody tackle the concept of Gain Staging. What does it mean? Why should we care? What does it come from? How does it relate to recording and mixing? These are all things to think about. Plus find out where Jody had a gain staging "revelation." Find out the Gold Star word of the week. What new music related products we found this week in the Friday Finds and what will the next Tuesday Tip...

Chris and Jody ring in 2021 with talking about the elements that make up the anatomy of a synth. The pieces parts so to speak from a signal flow concept. Think of it as an overview of the beginning to understanding synthesis. They also kick off the year with their first Friday Find - what will it be? Plus learn what this week's Goldstar word is - will you win? It is also not unlikely that some non...

Chris and Jody take on the mighty world of the Delay. Giving a broad overview the history, types, and uses. Think of it as a gentle swim in the shallow end of the pool of getting to know how delay came about, where's it at, and whetting your appetite for future deep dives into specific delay units in the future. It's also not unlikely that there will be some nonsense discussed. If you hang until t...

Chris and Jody tackle the concept of recording bass using Direct Input techniques. Generally reserved for electric bass, but can also be used for acoustic bass if it's equipped with pickups. They talk about the different methods of DI that you can use. Plus the how's and why's of doing DI type recording. It's also not unlikely that some nonsense will be discussed.

Space. Something that almost every recording needs. This episode is a grand overview of the one effect most people jump to as it's easy to hear what it does... Reverb. Chris and Jody talk about what kinds of reverb there are, and what they might use it for. Stay to the end to find out what Chris and Jody discovered this week to help you in the studio. And what is the Gold Star word this week. It's...

Chris and Jody explore why they use mix templates. What they put into them and why they create them. All in a day's work for why you should consider making them for yourself and put them to good use. It's also not unlikely that there will also be some nonsense discussed.

Chris and Jody get into the nuts and bolts of the PulTec EQs. The history, the options, the use, and the revival. There's a lot to digest in this, strap in and get ready for a ride. Plus you'll find out what Chris and Jody found for this week's Friday Finds and if you're really paying attention, what the Gold Star word is this week. It's also not unlikely that there will be some nonsense discussed...

Computers and software can help audio engineers do some wonderful things. But often when musicians are attempting to record themselves, or engineers are in a bind, they look for a magic plugin or app to do everything for them. Is this creating lazy engineers? Chris and Jody explore the realities of laziness due to software. Plus find out what they've picked for this week's Friday Find! Plus find o...

Like a guy yelling to young kids "Get off my lawn!", Chris and Jody tackle the similarities and differences of Busses and Auxes in modern DAWS. What exactly is a Buss? What exactly is an Aux? What do we use them for? Why would you use one over another? All the scintillating ideas about these mysterious items are found within this episode. Also, the latest Gold Star keyword is mentioned. For the tr...

Chris and Jody tackle the concept of Gear Acquisition Syndrome (G.A.S.). How well do you know your gear? Do you have too much gear to be creative? Not have enough gear? There are a plethora of things to watch out for when you're starting out and even when you've been in the business for a while. Learn to curb your GAS. Stick around to the end and find out what Chris and Jody discovered for Friday...

Chris and Jody get into the truth about EQ emulations and Digital EQ. What are emulations? Who makes them? What are they doing? What do they use? Then they jump on the digital band wagon and discuss non-emulated EQs. Where do they get used? Do you need emulations? Which is better? What did Chris find this week? What did Jody find this week that will improve your mixing status? Listen in to the Fri...

In this episode, Chris and Jody take another deep dive into a classic piece of kit. This time, the LA-2A Leveling Amplifier. They take brief look at the history of the unit, it’s different versions, through software versions as well how they like to use it in their workflow and mixes. As always, there’s also some nonsense discussed. And if you’re keeping score at home, the Logic emulation is calle...

That ever mysterious staple to mixing, EQ. Chris and Jody discuss the most common types of EQ types and what they're generally used for when creating sounds, recording, and more. Should you be cutting? Should you be boosting? Or should there be some sort of combo between cuts and boosts? What is corrective EQ? Find all this out. It's also not unlikely that there will be some nonsense discussed. We...

Chris and Jody take on the world of mic models. What are they? How do the work? Should you use one? Why are they useful? Who makes them and what do they sound like. The put the icing on the cake we also unleash Chris and Jody's Friday Finds. What did they find this week that will help you in your recording/mixing/mastering endeavors? All this and so much more is happening right here right now. It'...