Devvon Terrell

My StudioNerds

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The StudioNerds Podcast was created for audio enthusiast. Ranging from mixing engineers, mastering engineers, producers and artist alike. We discuss plugins, DAWs, our favorite mixers, and even tips and tricks we encounter everyday from using Pro Tools, Logic, FL Studio, Ableton, Studio One, Cubase and many more. If you are a StudioNerd this is the podcast you never knew you needed

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Devvon Terrell

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Is Outboard Gear Dying? 15.03.2023 41:44

In this episode the guys discuss the evolution of outboard gear and its role in todays engineering world. Are plugins catching up to outboard gear? Is the next generation of engineers going to care about expensive outboard equipment? Are more and more songs being mixed in the box? Lets find out. Please subscribe to our YouTube and rate our podcast it helps us alot! https://linktr.ee/myaudionerds...

Is The Loudness War Over? 08.03.2023 38:36

In this episode the guys discuss the much debated loudness war and how it has developed over time. Has streaming completely ended the loudness war? Is there still a need to get your songs loud? Does quieter songs sound better? Are LUFS important? Lets find out. Please subscribe to our YouTube and rate our podcast it helps us alot! https://linktr.ee/myaudionerds https://www.helpmedevvon.com Follo...

29. What Makes A Good Mix? 01.03.2023 31:43

In this episode the guys discuss what makes a good mix. Is it the way the low end sounds everywhere? Is it the way the meters respond to your dynamics? Is it a certain lufs number that tells you everything? Is it the way how it sounds on airpods or the car? Lets find out Please subscribe to our YouTube and rate our podcast it helps us alot! https://linktr.ee/myaudionerds https://www.helpmedevvon...

28. What 2 DAW's Together Make A Super DAW? 22.02.2023 37:59

In this episode the guys discuss what 2 DAW's combined would make a super DAW. Would logic and pro tools together create a monster DAW that weve never seen? Would FL Studio and Pro Tools together take over the entire music world? WOuld Ableton and FL Studio create a beat making DAW that would be insane? Let find out. Please subscribe to our YouTube and rate our podcast it helps us alot! htt...

27. Which Newer Plugin Company Has The Most Potential? 15.02.2023 30:09

In this episode the guys discuss which plugin companies have the most potential. Is it the innovative baby audio with their incredible delays and new takes on concepts? Is it cradle audio with the extremely popular god particle? Or is it another company that you can think of that is making some serious noise? Lets find out. Please subscribe to our YouTube and rate our podcast it helps us alot! h...

26. What Do You Put On your Master Bus? 08.02.2023 34:59

In this episode the guys discuss mix bus techniques they use for their music. Is analog saturation the secret to a better sounding mix with more perceived loudness? Do you EQ your master buss when it comes to your final prints? Do you use separate busses for your drums, music etc that feed the main bus? Lets find out. Please subscribe to our YouTube and rate our podcast it helps us alot! https:/...

25. Who Has The Greatest Plugin Company Of All Time? 01.02.2023 33:11

In this episode the guys discuss who has the greatest plugin company of all time. Is it waves audio and how they've been able to constantly deliver us plugins? Is it UAD with their classic emulations? Is it Fab Filter whose been able to create some of our favorite essential plugin tools? Lets find out. Please subscribe to our YouTube and rate our podcast it helps us alot! https://linktr.ee/...

24. Is Cracked Plugin Culture Over With? 25.01.2023 35:25

In this episode the guys discuss cracked plugin culture and how it has changed overtime. Is it worth still trying to get cracked plugins? Is it best to pay for your plugins so that you can receive updates and less system crashes? Were plugins being cracked more today than back in the early 10s? Let find out. Please subscribe to our YouTube and rate our podcast it helps us alot! https://linktr.ee...

23. How To Lose Your Sessions The Right Way 18.01.2023 31:45

In this episode the guys discuss the importance of file management and some tips you may have not known. Are you suppose to out your sessions on the system drive? What's the rule on backing up your files? Is there a right or wrong way manage your session files? What DAW has the best file management system? Lets find out. Please subscribe to our YouTube and rate our podcast it helps us alot!...

22. Are All Studio Monitors Created Equal? 11.01.2023 34:00

In this episode the guys discuss studio monitors and their differences. They also discuss speaker technology and how far they've come. Are the new room correction monitors the big solution to problems in your room? Are cheap monitors worth more to you than your expensive ones? In a small room should you get small speakers? Lets find out. Please subscribe to our YouTube and rate our podcast it...

21. Who Are Your Favorite YouTube Producers And Engineers? 04.01.2023 32:27

In this episode the guys hand out a ton of flowers bringing up the YouTube producer and engineer community as a whole. Is Sanjay C the best reviewer in the community? Are people like CLA Woo a new age of content we never knew we needed? Is Kyle beats an innovator in the space? Lets find out. Please subscribe to our YouTube and rate our podcast it helps us alot! https://linktr.ee/myaudionerds htt...

20. What Is The Best Budget Audio Gear? 28.12.2022 31:31

In this episode the guys debate whether what is the best budget audio gear. Is it the Focusrite preamps and budget interfaces? Is it the poor mans Neumann samson CO1 mic? Is it slate digitals mic emulation? Or perhaps the new line of Apogee products hitting the market? Lets find out. Please subscribe to our YouTube and rate our podcast it helps us alot! https://linktr.ee/myaudionerds https://www...

19. EQ Compress Or Compress Eq? 21.12.2022 32:45

In this episode the guys discuss a heavily debated topic in audio. Should you eq before you compress or compress before you eq? Are you changing the nuance you would get from compression? Are you now only boosting the good? Lets find out. Please subscribe to our YouTube and rate our podcast it helps us alot! https://www.helpmedevvon.com Follow Us And Watch Video https://youtube.com/helpmede...

18. How Should We Approach Synths In Music Ft. H.E.R Producer Swagg R' Celious 14.12.2022 51:21

On this episode the guys are joined by grammy award winning producer songwriter Swagg R' Celious with credits from H.E.R, Kehlani, Snoh Aalegra and many more. How do you approach synths in mixing, production etc. Should you layer the sounds? Should you always alter stock presets? Lets find out. Please subscribe to our YouTube and rate our podcast it helps us alot! https://www.helpmedevvon....

17. Are We Sampling Songs Too Soon 07.12.2022 35:23

In this episode they guys debate the up tick in sampling song in modern day music. Are songs from the 2010's off limits to sample? How long does a song need to be out in order for it to be ethical to sample? Lets find out. Please subscribe to our YouTube and rate our podcast it helps us alot! https://www.helpmedevvon.com Follow Us And Watch Video https://youtube.com/helpmedevvon https:...

16. Will Plugins Replace Real Instruments 30.11.2022 31:42

In this episode they guys debate if plugins will one day replace real instruments. Will plugins one day be able to emulate the performance of actual humans? Is the factor of human error important in making something sound more musical? When things sound too perfect do we notice it and deem it less pleasing? Lets find out. Please subscribe to our YouTube and rate our podcast it helps us alot! ht...

15. 2 Most Important Parts Of A Song Ft. Amorphous 23.11.2022 42:17

In this episode the guys are joined by the legendary Amorphous and discuss the 2 most important attributes of a song. Does the mix matter more than the melody? Does the drums have to hit? Does the chord progression have to draw you in? Lets find out Please subscribe to our YouTube and rate our podcast it helps us a lot Listen Here: https://linktr.ee/myaudionerds https://www.helpmedevvon.com F...

14. Are Preamps More Important Than Converters 16.11.2022 23:14

In this episode the guys debate what's more important, Preamps or converters. Does the quality of the sound coming in matter more than the conversion processing of your audio interface? Or do you need great converters to accurately capture your sound sound source no matter what? Lets find out. Please subscribe to our YouTube and rate our podcast it helps us alot! https://www.helpmedevvon.c...

13. Are Headphones Replacing Speakers 09.11.2022 37:11

In this episode they guys debate if headphones are overtaking speakers. Are studio monitors becoming a thing of the past? Is headphone technology growing? Will headphones find more of a use in the spatial audio world because less people have access to it? Lets find out. Please subscribe to our YouTube and rate our podcast it helps us alot! https://www.helpmedevvon.com Follow Us And Watch Vi...

12. Are Large Studios Still Necessary Today 02.11.2022 32:58

In this episode the audionerds debate whether large expensive studios are still necessary to get a high quality sound. If your cutting vocals do you need the expensive studio? Are bands more inclined to use the larger spaces. Lets find out. Please subscribe to our YouTube and rate our podcast it helps us alot! https://www.helpmedevvon.com Follow Us And Watch Video https://youtube.com/helpme...

11. What Era Had The Best Audio Mixes 26.10.2022 36:23

In this episode the audionerds discuss what era created the best audio mixes. Was it the sound of the 70s, the electric reverbed 80s, the clean 90s or the modern era. Lets find out. Please subscribe to our YouTube and rate our podcast it helps us alot! https://www.helpmedevvon.com Follow Us And Watch Video https://youtube.com/helpmedevvon https://www.instagram.com/helpmedevvon Follow The Ca...

10. Is Recording More Important Than Mixing 19.10.2022 33:07

In this episode the audionerds discuss whether recording is more important than mixing. Can a bad recording be fixed with mixing? Is a recorded vocal more forgiving than a recorded guitar? Can a bad drum recording be saved by mixing. Lets find out. Please subscribe to our YouTube and rate our podcast it helps us alot! https://www.helpmedevvon.com Follow Us And Watch Video https://youtube.c...

9. Are Subscriptions Services Good For Music Makers 12.10.2022 38:52

In this episode the audionerds discuss the emerging subscription services among audio companies and if it benefits us or hurts us. Lets find out. Please subscribe to our YouTube and rate our podcast it helps us alot! https://www.helpmedevvon.com Follow Us And Watch Video https://youtube.com/helpmedevvon https://www.instagram.com/helpmedevvon Follow The Cast Devvon Terrell https://instagra...

8. Whats The Perfect Audio Hardware Piece 05.10.2022 32:02

In this episode the audionerds discuss what would be the perfect piece of hardware if they had an opportunity to create it. Is it an eq, compressor, or something like the god particle. Lets find out. Please subscribe to our YouTube and rate our podcast it helps us alot! https://www.helpmedevvon.com Follow Us And Watch Video https://youtube.com/helpmedevvon https://www.instagram.com/helpmede...

7. What Is The Best Plugin Chain Of Command 28.09.2022 37:51

In this episode the guys discuss the order of their plugins and its importance. Does it matter where you put the reverb? Can you slap a delay directly on the vocal chain? Lets find out. Please subscribe to our YouTube and rate our podcast it helps us alot! https://www.helpmedevvon.com Follow Us And Watch Video https://youtube.com/helpmedevvon https://www.instagram.com/helpmedevvon Follow Th...