Recording Lounge

Episode 31: Clean Up Your Mix! 27.04.2012 50:15 ↓

On this episode we're talking about ways to clean up the mix from the start.

Episode 30: QUICK TIP - Different Gear? 02.04.2012 11:25 ↓

This quick tip answers the question "Why do we need different mics and preamps to get good sounds?"

Episode 29: Acoustic Guitar Recording w/ Audio Examples 03.03.2012 42:54 ↓

On this show we talk about methods of recording acoustic guitar.

Episode 28: QUICK TIP - Short Delays 12.02.2012 7:52 ↓

This is a recording lounge QUICK TIP about using short delays for vocals to get depth.

Episode 27: Session Playing Interview Series - 4 of 4 - ELECTRIC GUITAR 03.02.2012 40:28 ↓

This show talks about playing electric guitar for the studio and for the stage!

Episode 26: Session Playing Interview Series - 3 of 4 - KEYBOARDS 27.01.2012 27:53 ↓

This show we talk with Ross, my session keys/piano/organ/synth player, and also a good friend and recording engineer.

Episode 25: Session Playing Interview Series - 2 of 4 - BASS GUITAR 26.01.2012 36:16 ↓

Today we talk with session bassist Les Hodge about playing drums in the studio.

Episode 24: Session Playing Interview Series - 1 of 4 - DRUMS 23.01.2012 44:39 ↓

This is a four part series about playing in the studio. First is a phone interview with session drummer Josh Roach.

Episode 23: Fitting it in the Mix - EQ/Comp/Delay/Verb 20.12.2011 39:49 ↓

This show talks about getting things to fit in the mix using EQ, verb, delay, and compression.

Episode 22: Drum Recording w. Example 08.12.2011 32:27 ↓

This show is all about my drum recording setup on a typical rock session. Hopefully this gives you some ideas to play with so you can form your own personal techniques

Episode 21: Project vs. Professional Studios 23.11.2011 45:41 ↓

This show talks different types of studios and how they operate!

Episode 20: Make Exciting Mixes! 28.10.2011 39:13 ↓

This show talks about how to make your mixes more exciting by understanding how songs work!

Episode 19: The 8 Steps to Better Engineering + Plugin Review 30.09.2011 45:16 ↓

This show talks about 8 proven steps to better microphone technique and engineering, and then we review the Waves CLA Classic Compressors Bundle.

Episode 18: Panning and LCR Mixing 26.08.2011 35:26 ↓

This show talks about panning and the stereo image

Episode 17: Mark Endert Interview Part II of II 29.07.2011 56:42 ↓

Fantastic interview (part 2) with Mixer, Engineer, Producer, etc. Mark Endert. Credits include Gavin Degraw, Madonna, Fiona Apple, Maroon 5, Green River Ordinance, Train, and many many more!

Episode 16: The Master Bus - EQ/Comp/Limiting? 29.06.2011 50:10 ↓

This show talks about the master bus. What\'s on it, what\'s not on it, when to use compression, when to use EQ, and why we dont limit!

Episode 15: Mark Endert Interview Part I of II 26.05.2011 38:52 ↓

Fantastic interview (part 1) with Mixer, Engineer, Producer, etc. Mark Endert. Credits include Gavin Degraw, Madonna, Fiona Apple, Maroon 5, Green River Ordinance, Train, and many many more!

Episode 14: Drum Mixing 202 With Audio Examples! 04.05.2011 54:57 ↓

This is a follow-up show to the last show on drum mixing.

Episode 13: Drum Mixing 101 with Audio Examples! 20.04.2011 47:30 ↓

This show is all about drum mixing!

Episode 12: The Pre/EQ/Comp Chain - In Depth 11.04.2011 30:19 ↓

This show talks about the preamp/eq/compressor/more eq chain.

Episode 11: Hiss Buzz and Hum - Friend or Foe? 22.02.2011 29:36 ↓

This show talks about creative use of hiss, buzz, and hum

Episode 10: Spending Money on Your Studio 13.01.2011 28:06 ↓

This show tackles the ever difficult task of spending money. ON WHAT SHOULD I SPEND MY MONEY? Its a very difficult question with so many areas to cover...

Episode 9: Problems in the Project Studio 28.11.2010 55:40 ↓

This episode talks about diagnosing common problems in the project studio that keep your recordings from sounding great.

Episode 8: Work-flow in Audio Production 09.11.2010 59:42 ↓

This episode talks about an example work-flow of how to produce a song from start to finish!

Episode 7: Getting Good Guitar Tone 24.07.2010 22:50 ↓

This episode deals with getting good guitar tone, specifically electric guitar tone. We can't tell you much more than to get a tube amp and let it sing!