Inside The Recording Studio
Episodes
How To Make Your Mix More Dynamic
01 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Jody waltz in to the subject of how to get a mix to move and breath. What kind of techniques we use to get some life, sparkle and splashes t...
The Empirical Labs Distressor - Get A Ton Of Great Quality Sounds With This One Little Device
24 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
compressor that was designed from the ground up to emulate a couple other super classic compressors. The end result is a compressor that became a clas...
What is Headroom? (And Why It’s Important)
17 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Jody squeeze into the subject of recording headroom. Talking about what it is and why it's important to be consciously aware of. They bring ...
What Happens at NAMM Doesn’t Stay at NAMM
10 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Jody give a recap and rundown of the NAMM Show 2022. If you're not familiar with what NAMM is, we explain. What did we see? What did we like...
Neutron Explained: How To Get A Clean Mix In Minutes
03 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Jody get a sneak preview look at Neutron by iZotope. We break down the modules involved in the new version and explain the nitty gritty of h...
How to Use New Gear - Do You Need It?
27 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Jody jump into the muddy waters of how to approach using new gear. Should you be using it on everything? Do sleigh bells belong in every son...
New EQ Technique for Electric Bass: How to Boost and Cut with your Ears!
20 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
dive into the world of EQ for your electric bass tracks. We walk thru the various areas of the audio spectrum. The sub, the fundamental low, the low m...
Vocal Mic Distance: How Close is Close Enough?
13 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Jody discuss what to consider when tracking vocals: How close to the mic should you get? What are the issues you may run into when not getti...
Audio Masking: All the Tools You Need to Avoid It
06 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Jody jump into the muddy waters of audio masking. What is it? What instruments can tend to mask each other. Things to watch out for when sif...
Drum Programming vs Live Drums: How to Know When to Use Which?
29 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Jody delve into the idea of drum programming vs live drums. What styles are prone to each. When is it ideal to record with live drums. Thing...
Layering Instruments: The Good, The Bad And The Ugly
22 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Jody discuss the pros and cons of layering similar instruments. We breeze thru using similar sounding synths, guitars, basses, drums and voc...
Getting To Know The Kick Drum Frequency Spectrum
15 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We dive into the world of EQ for your kick drum. We walk thru the various areas of the audio spectrum. The fundamental low end, the low mids, the uppe...
How To Use Your DAW Like A Console: 3 Pro Bits for Channel Strips vs Individual Plugins
08 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Jody dive into the fray of Channel Strips vs Individual Plugins. What are the differences? What are the components that make up a channel st...
5 EQ Tips and Tricks You NEED To Know To Make Your Acoustic Guitar Sound Amazing!
01 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
For the 2nd anniversary episode (2 years and rolling!): Chris and Jody deliver on 5 ways to help enhance your acoustic guitars via EQ. We walk thru th...
HOW TO FIX A MUDDY MIX: Chris & Jody’s 5 Favorite Ways To Reduce The Mud
25 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Jody deliver on multiple ways to help remove the "mud" from your mixes. We walk thru the various areas of the mix process. The arrangement, ...
The Eye On The Prize With Adam Moseley: from the early beginnings to being a producer and more
18 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Jody involve the inimitable Adam Moseley in an amazing interview. We trek thru his early beginnings and dive into multiple stories. The eye ...
How To Enhance Vocals With Out of Time Delays
11 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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...
How To Create Punchier Mixes EASILY: 5 Ways To Make Your Mixes Punchier
04 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Jody discuss five different means of approaching your recordings to help get punchier mixes. Ideas brought up include the arrangement and th...
MIC STRATEGIES: How to Get Amazing Audio with Abnormal Mic-ing
25 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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...
How To Get Your Recording Environment Treated - What To Do When You Want Better Recordings
18 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Jody take on the need for getting your recording environment treated. Meaning, what kind of monitor speakers and where you should locate the...
The Rise And Fall Of The Mini Moog (And Why It’s Still Important)
11 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 g...
What are Impulse Responses, How to Use Them, and What is the Best Software for Implementing IRs in a mix?
04 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 w...
A Deep Dive into the iZotope NeoVerb Reverb Plugin: An Audio Dream in the Making
28 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Legendary Producer CJ Vanston and His Beard: How He Discovered the Secrets for Success
21 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Control Surfaces: What They Are And Why You Need To Be Aware Of Them
14 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 Complete Guide to Stringing a Guitar: Gauge, Intonation, Height, and Care
07 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
The LEXICON 480L REVERB UNIT - A Brief History and Deep Dive Of One Of The Most Famous Reverb Units In Music Recording
31 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Create a Presence with Reverb and How To Figure Out The Correct Reverb Time You Need For Your Song
24 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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...
WHY YOU SHOULD BE BACKING UP YOUR DATA: The Super Un-Sexy World Of Audio Data Backup
17 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 type...
Advanced Uses of Delay: Why Knowing The Math Makes For Better Delay Mastery
10 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Eventide Split EQ: Is It Truly Possible To Create A Uniquely New Path In The EQ World?
03 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Chatting with Robert Anthony Navarro: Guitar Player, Producer, Composer, and More!
26 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Part 2 of Chris and Jody sitting down for a chat with guitarist producer extraordinaire, Robert Anthony Navarro. Chances are you've heard his handiwor...
Robert Anthony Navarro: The History of How He Made Music for TV Shows and Commercials
19 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Jody sit down for a chat with guitarist producer extraordinaire, Robert Anthony Navarro. Chances are you've heard his handiwork in TV soundt...
How To Deal With Different Types Of Artists
12 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Jody discuss the psychological aspects to working with recording artists and studio clients. What are some of the personality types you'll e...
Separation 101: How To Create Separation Between Instruments In Your Mix
05 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 separa...
What is Dolby Atmos And Will It Change The Music Industry Forever?
29 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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...
OS Update: What Every Musician Needs To Know And Consider Before Making The Switch To A New OS
22 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 h...
Do You Need to Own Both Studio Monitors AND Headphones to Make a High Quality Mix?
15 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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...
MIX ENGINEERING 101: Do You Need A Sound Or Style?
08 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
How to Handle Workflow Differences When Working On Singles Vs. Albums
01 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and jody discuss the workflow differences they may or may not encounter between working on singles versus working on albums. Which do they prefe...
Chatting With Steve Ouimette: Guitar Virtuoso, Producer, Composer, and More!
24 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 vid...
Steve Ouimette: The Story of How One Guy Made Music for Video Games And TV Shows
17 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Jody sit down for a chat with guitarist producer extraordinaire, Steve Ouimette. Chances are you've heard his handiwork in video game soundt...
Why Do We Need to Know the Different Types of Pan Laws?
10 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Jody talk about pan laws and how to deal with them. What are pan laws and why do we even need to think about them? Do we need to think about...
Too Much Gear: How To Find The Right Tools For Your Productions
03 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Jody talk about the psychology of collecting gear. Whether it's hardware or plugins, why are you collecting these items and does it help you...
How To Use Distortion Right - Multiple Quick Tips
27 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Jody talk about the ins and outs of putting distortion to use in your mix. Various ways to achieve distortion, what it is good for. What ins...
MainStage 101: How To Get Started With The Best Live Audio Software On The Market!
20 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Jody take on the application MainStage. Talking about who makes it. How's it great for live performance use. What instruments it's great to ...
Talking Recording Drums And Playing Live With Christopher Allis pt 2
13 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Jody sit down with drummer Christopher Allis to talk about what life is like with a career drummer. He dishes on where he came from, how he ...
Talking Recording Drums And Playing Live With Christopher Allis
06 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Jody sit down with drummer Christopher Allis to talk about what life is like with a career drummer. He dishes on where he came from, how he ...
Side-Chaining: What It Is and How To Use Side-Chaining In Your Mixes
30 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Chris & Jody talk about what Side-Chaining is and how to use it in your mixes! Side-Chaining is the process of using an audio signal t...
How to use reference mixes to help your mixing work
23 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week Chris & Jody talk about the concepts of using reference mixes to help your mixing work. Discussing why this is a useful way to help guide a ...
Recording Advice: Why No Rules Is Bad Advice
16 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week Inside the Recording Studio talks about the concepts of telling people there are no rules when it comes to recording and just use your ears....
Myth Busting: Debunking Audio Myths Around The Studio
09 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and jody take on busting some more myths in the studio. The oxygen free myth for cables. The audio version of USB cables myth. The "my DAW is be...
Talkin About Stems And Multitracks - What's The Flippin Difference?
02 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and jody take on the topic of sharing projects while recording. The differences between stems and multitrack projects. How it applies to collabo...
Headphone Monitor Mix Solutions for Home and Pro Studios
25 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and jody take on the topic of headphone monitor mix solutions. From the very simple and even hack methods for home studios. Up to mid level stud...
Loops: the Good, the Bad and the Ugly
18 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and jody take on the topic of making use of loops in creating productions. Be it drums, percussion, instruments, vocals, etc, all kinds of loops...
Live Sound vs. Recording Studio Sound with Special Guest Raymond Gronvall
11 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and jody bring on special guest Raymond Gronvall to talk about live sound as compared to sound in a recording studio. Ray also divulges stories ...
Top 5 Must Have Plugins For Writing, Tracking & Balance
04 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and jody discuss their top 5 desert island must have plugins for writing, recording and mixing. From amp sims to synths, to channel strips to mi...
How to Build a Recording Rig from Scratch
28 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What steps are needed to create a home and or mobile recording rig? Chris and Jody walk you thru the trials and tribulations of setting up a recording...
The EQ that Changed the World - API 550a
21 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A deep dive into the API 550a EQ, an classic and oft used EQ from the Automated Processes Inc company. We look at the history of it invention and go t...
Which is better, Passive or Active Pickups?
14 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Guitar players are an opinionated bunch. Jody and Chris discuss the differences between passive and active pickups. What are the differences? What sho...
Answering A Listener's Question About Pre Amps
07 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Jody dive in on a question sent in by listener Ignacio. He asked about using pre-amps for tracking things at home with limited inputs. What ...
Deep Dive Into The Fairchild Compressor
30 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Jody take a journey thru the history of the Fairchild compressor. One of the most sought after compressors. Who made it? Where do they get u...
Talkin' 'bout Percussion
23 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Jody pull into the percussion train station with a discussion about the use of percussion in productions. What it is, what might be used, ho...
Dialing In A High Gain Amp Sound
16 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Jody walk thru the steps of dealing with High Gain guitar sounds. Which amps are good choices? What if you're using amp sims? Mic'ing an act...
You Received Tracks To Mix, Now What?
09 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Jody got asked to talk about the steps they take when getting hired to mix a project for someone else. Beginning with talking to the client ...
Deep Dive Into Mastering Engineer George Leger III
02 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Jody kick off their first anniversary episode with an interview of Mastering and Recording Engineer extraordinaire George Leger III. There's...
Demystifying Recording and Writing Templates
26 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 wha...
What's Difference Between Mastering & 2-Bus Processing
19 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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, st...
How To Deal With Burnout
12 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 w...
Does The Daw Really Matter
05 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 platf...
Busting Some Common Recording Myths
26 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Jody tackle several common recording myths. Common whataboutisms of recording get exposed. Do you need great gear? What about amplifiers and...
Giant Background Vocal Production
19 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 wor...
Sample Rates A Mini Dive
12 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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. Sh...
DI Guitar Recording Practices
05 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Jody tackle the concept of recording Guitar using Direct Input techniques. Generally reserved for electric guitar, but can also be used for ...
Grand Overview of Compression
29 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ah, compression. That lovely, magical, mystical thing that supposedly can fix things in the mix. Chris and Jody tackle what is compression. What are t...
Phase Cancellation Where Did It Go?
22 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Role of a Producer vs Role of a Mix Engineer
15 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 t...
What is this mysterious Gain Staging
08 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Anatomy of a Synth
01 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 conce...
Delay Delay Delay
25 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 shallo...
DI Bass Recording Practices
18 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Jody tackle the concept of recording bass using Direct Input techniques. Generally reserved for electric bass, but can also be used for acou...
Overview of Reverb
11 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 i...
Mix Templates & Why We Use Them
04 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 m...
PulTec Deep Dive
27 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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, str...
Is Software Creating Lazy Engineers
20 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Computers and software can help audio engineers do some wonderful things. But often when musicians are attempting to record themselves, or engineers a...
Busses and Auxes In Your DAW
13 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 e...
Gear Acquisition Syndrome
06 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Emulation EQs and Digital EQs
30 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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...
LA-2A Leveling Amplifier Deep Dive
23 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 t...
EQ Types and Terms
16 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Modeling Mics
09 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 th...
Chris Hellstrom's Biggest Recording Lesson Learned
02 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Jody asks Chris to discuss the biggest lesson he's learned for recording in the DAW era. Chris reveals his workflow about not mixing and writing at th...
1176 Compressor Deep Dive
25 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The 1176 is considered a classic in the audio world. What exactly is the 1176? What type of compressor is it? What kind of controls? Chris & Jody go t...
Biggest Recording Lesson Jody Whitesides Has Learned
18 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Chris asks Jody to discuss the biggest lesson he's learned for recording in the DAW era. Jody reveals his workflow and using using multiple DAW files ...
Production of Spilt Milk by Jellyfish
11 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We get into the recording and production of the album Spilt Milk by Jellyfish. From the musicians and producers involved to the various stages of the ...
Discover the Secrets to Epic Vocal Tracks! Get Excited About Cleaning Up Your Sound!
04 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Jody, your audio architects, guide you through a transformative episode unraveling the intricate process of cleaning up vocal tracks before ...
Revolutionize Your Guitar Sound: Dive into the World of Re-Amping!
28 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Jody, your sonic architects, plunge into a riveting episode of uncovering the art and techniques of re-amping guitars. 🎸 Resurrecting Ton...
From Ordinary to Extraordinary: Unveiling the Master Bus Secrets!
21 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Jody, your trusty audio guides, unravel the mysteries surrounding the Master Bus – that pivotal point where the magic of your entire mix c...
Unleash Your Vocal Superpowers With This Exciting Vocal Chain Episode!
14 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Jody, your trusty audio guides, embark on a fascinating episode delving into the intricacies of vocal chains in recording. In this session, ...
Unveiling the Secrets of Arranging a Song Session | Get Ready to Rock the Recording Studio! Part 2
07 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Jody, your trusty studio guides, invite you to part two of our two-part series, where we continue to unravel the secrets of arranging a song...