Inside The Recording Studio

Join Chris and Jody in this illuminating episode of Inside the Recording Studio as they delve deep into the world of MIDI, demystifying its complexities and unlocking its creative potential. 🎹 MIDI Unveiled: Understanding the Basics Embark on a journey of discovery as we unravel the fundamental concepts of MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface). From its inception to its role in modern music...

Chris and Jody, your audio architects, embark on an episode dedicated to the exhilarating experience of the NAMM Show 2024. In this adventure, we'll provide an insider's look into the latest gear, groundbreaking technologies, and inspiring innovations unveiled at one of the music industry's most anticipated events. 🚀 Navigating the Expo Floor: Gear Galore Take a stroll with us through the bustlin...

Chris and Jody, your sonic architects, delve into the captivating realm of reverb and delays, exploring the nuanced art of when to use each and how to seamlessly integrate them in a mix. 🌟 Reverb vs. Delay: A Sonic Duet Join us on this sonic journey as we unravel the distinctive characteristics of reverb and delays. From creating lush ambient spaces with reverb to adding rhythmic depth with delay...

Welcome to a unique episode, where roles are reversed as Chris takes the interviewer's seat, engaging in a fascinating conversation with Jody about the intricate process of revisiting and remixing old music catalogues with the aid of newer software and enhanced audio gear. 🎙️ Behind the Studio Door: Jody's Remixing Odyssey In this exclusive interview, Chris dives deep into Jody's experience and in...

Chris and Jody, your audio architects, are honored to bring you an insightful episode featuring a special guest, music attorney Randy Ojeda. 🎙️ Legal Harmony: A Conversation with Music Attorney Randy Ojeda Join us for an engaging discussion as we sit down with Randy Ojeda, an experienced music attorney, to explore the various legal facets of the music business. From artists to producers and engine...

Chris and Jody, your sonic architects, embark on an intriguing episode, where we dive deep into the world of tuning instruments beyond vocals using pitch correction software. 🎵 Tuning Beyond Voices: The Digital Symphony Join us as we explore the possibilities and considerations of tuning instruments other than vocals with pitch correction software. From guitars and bass to pianos and drums, we un...

Chris and Jody, your audio architects, delve into the crucial realm of selecting the appropriate gear tailored to your recording space. 🎤 Crafting Sonic Spaces: The Importance of Gear Selection Embark on a sonic adventure as we explore the significance of choosing the right gear for your recording environment. From microphones that capture the nuances of your space to interfaces that seamlessly i...

Due to unforeseen issues, Chris and Jody rerun this special episode. We revisit the captivating interview with the musical maestro and acclaimed producer, CJ Vanston.   🎙️ Encore Presentation: CJ Vanston Unplugged Join Chris and Jody as they take you on a musical journey through the insightful interview with CJ Vanston. Discover the stories behind the hits, the secrets of his production wizardry,...

Chris and Jody dive deep into the realm of audio file formats, demystifying their intricacies, and providing practical guidance on handling long-abandoned formats in the contemporary recording landscape.   🎧 Unpacking Audio File Formats: A Technical Odyssey Join us as we unravel the mysteries of audio file formats. From the fundamental differences between WAV and MP3 to the significance of lossle...

Chris and Jody, your trusty guides, are thrilled to dive deep into a thought-provoking episode where we navigate the delicate balance between Creativity and Familiarity in music production. In this session, we unravel the age-old dilemma of forging your unique sonic path versus succumbing to the allure of sounding like the latest chart-topper. 🎨 Embracing Creativity: The Art of Sonic Innovation J...

Chris and Jody delve into the complex and often misunderstood world of sampling in music production. We're lifting the curtain on the moral and legal realities of using samples to create new musical works, exploring the creative freedoms, potential pitfalls, and the ethical considerations that every artist and producer should be aware of. 🎵 Sampled Soundscapes: The Artistic Tapestry of Sampling:...

Chris and Jody embark on the thrilling quest to define the finishing touches of a song mix. We'll explore the elusive moment when a mix is considered "finished," unravel the mysteries of mastering-friendly loudness, and uncover the essential checklist before handing off your masterpiece to a mastering engineer. 🎚️ The Finish Line: Decoding Mix Completion: Dive into the nuances of determining when...

Chris and Jody embark on a journey through the intricate world of mixing with buses. Buckle up as we explore the scenic route of signal routing, weaving through the musical landscape to create a harmonious blend of instruments and tones. 🚍 All Aboard the Mix Bus Express: Chris and Jody will guide you through the concept of mix buses and how they act as the conductors of our sonic symphony. Discov...

Chris and Jody delve into the warm waters of Vocal Chains. Those oft talked about elusive orders of microphone to final product with vocals. What mic, what pre, what eq, what compressor, what order and so on, and so on, and so on. Never fear they've come here this week with an example of a lead vocal out of a chorus and discuss the finer points of each stage along the way. Then to make it even bet...

Chris and Jody take in a listener request regarding the impact of a good arrangement on a mix. How does it help a mix when an arrangement is well thought out? What hurts a mix when the arrangement isn't planned out? How to think thru an arrangement so that a mix will practically mix itself. Plus road warrior stories about arrangements.

Chris and Jody take a stroll down mixing memory lane. Talking about revisiting old mixes. The Who, what, where, when and why you would ever, ever, want to do this. There's a portion talking about bringing old formats into the new DAW realm as well. Are there benefits to doing this stuff? Or is it all a giant waste of time? Find out.

Chris and Jody whip up some classic guitar tones from a Stratocaster, a Telecaster and a straight up Strat style guitar with a humbucker. They delve into several pickup settings and run thru come simple chords and riffs to compare each sound and then explain what they’re hearing in each tone setting.   Stratocaster with Fishman Fluence Fender voiced pickups. Telecaster with standard single coil te...

Chris and Jody fulfill a listener request to talk about the ever present All-In-One plugins. You know, those plugins that are meant to be the be all end all of a particular mixing component. Are there pros to these plugins? What are the cons of these plugins? Do we use them?

Chris and Jody get into the nitty gritty with tactics for mixing electric guitars. The prep steps that should be taken. The EQ and compression techniques and when to use them. The FX that may or may not get used. Plus there's an extra bit end that helps to really get guitars to stand out in a song.

Chris and Jody get down and dirty with tactics for mixing lead vocals. The prep steps that should be taken. The EQ and compression techniques. The FX used. Plus there's an extra bit end that helps to really blend a vocal into a song.

Chris and Jody unleash their favorite picks for reverb emulations. What are the 6 hardware boxes that have been made into a great reverb emulation. There's also some bonus emulations for something different from hardware. Listen in to find out the picks we make.

Chris and Jody tear down the concepts on plugin GUIs. Talking about the evolution of plugin interfaces, what makes them good, what makes them bad. How they affect workflow and more.

Chris and Jody return to the well of mix tips with five more tips to keep in mind. What type of things to do before you blow your mix vibe. Should you rely on presets? What to do to breath a little life into tracks. How democratic should you be. When should you start over? All these things get mulled over and more! ** Jody is using a Telefunken M80 into the Apollo on this episode.

Chris and Jody dive into some useful 3rd party tools meant to up your DAW's already powerful capabilities. From pitch correction, to time correction, to noise removal and all types of things in-between. Strap in and come along for the outside your DAW excursion.

Chris and Jody head out on the highway of getting Classic Guitar Tones. What amps come to mind for which genres. Are there a particular effects used for each setup. Which guitars, etc. Jump in the van of guitar history and come along for the ride. Including examples of each.