In this exciting episode of Inside the Recording Studio, we sit down with Hannes Andersson, the marketing wiz behind Oeksound's revolutionary audio plugins. Join hosts Chris and Jody as they delve into a captivating conversation with Hannes, exploring the innovative technology and creative philosophy behind Oeksound's acclaimed plugins. Discover th…

This week we delve deep into the intricate art of retaining the groove while editing MIDI and audio for timing perfection. Join hosts Chris and Jody as they unveil invaluable techniques to maintain the rhythmic feel and musicality of your recordings, even amidst meticulous editing processes. Discover how to seamlessly edit MIDI performances without…

Step into the legendary world of SSL (Solid State Logic) with our latest episode of Inside the Recording Studio! Join hosts Chris and Jody as they embark on a captivating journey through the history, present, and future of SSL, guided by none other than industry expert Phill Scholes. In this enlightening episode, Phill Scholes, a seasoned veteran i…

Step into the realm of creative audio tweaking with our latest episode of Inside the Recording Studio! Join Chris and Jody as they unveil five innovative techniques to push the boundaries of your audio productions. In this episode, we explore the art of extreme time and pitch edits, revealing how subtle adjustments can transform ordinary sounds int…

Step into the future of music production with our latest episode of Inside the Recording Studio! Chris and Jody sit down with the esteemed Andrew Mee to explore the cutting-edge world of MIDI technology and its exciting future prospects. In this insightful episode, Andrew Mee, a leading expert in MIDI innovation, shares his vision for the future of…

Join hosts Chris and Jody as they unravel the secrets behind using consoles and console emulations to sculpt the perfect mix. In this episode, we delve deep into the heart of mixing, exploring the role of consoles in shaping the sonic landscape of a recording. Learn how these iconic pieces of hardware have been instrumental in defining the sound of…

In this episode of Inside the Recording Studio, Chris and Jody delve into the world of mixing with a focus on the invaluable insights offered by the renowned Lord-Age brothers. Join us as we uncover five mix tips distilled from the expertise and experience of these illustrious figures in the music industry. From their innovative approaches to balan…

Chris and Jody sit down with the renowned composer, producer, and multi-instrumentalist Charlie Clouser for an exclusive interview. Join us as we delve into Charlie's illustrious career, spanning his groundbreaking work as a member of Nine Inch Nails to his prolific career as a film and television composer. 🎶 From NIN to Hollywood: Charlie's Musica…

Chris and Jody delve into the intricate world of MIDI drum programming and editing, unlocking the secrets to crafting dynamic and expressive drum tracks in your productions. 🥁 Mastering MIDI Drum Programming: Techniques and Tips Join us as we explore the art of MIDI drum programming from start to finish. From selecting the right sounds to crafting …

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…

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…

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 space…

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 intervi…

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 mu…

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.…

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 nuan…

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 th…

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 be…

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. 🎨 Em…

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…

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 Comp…

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 ac…

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 …

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 …

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?Bởi Inside the Recording Studio

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.Bởi Inside the Recording Studio

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.Bởi Inside the Recording Studio

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.Bởi Inside the Recording Studio

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.Bởi Inside the Recording Studio

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…

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.Bởi Inside the Recording Studio

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.Bởi Inside the Recording Studio

Chris and Jody court their 5 most common recording myths and lay them out cold with a KO punch. Do you need everything under the sun? How many mics do you need? Do you need the most expensive gear? All this and more is discussed to hopefully end the myths that surround our lives in regards to recording and mixing.…

Chris and Jody go round and round, side to side into a deep dive of the TC2290 Digital Delay unit. As per all other deep dives on ItRS it's a history of the unit. Also taking a look at the interface and all the modules and what they do on this incredible sounding hardware delay.Bởi Inside the Recording Studio

Chris and Jody go for the noise, pink noise that is. What is pink noise? How does it differ from white noise? Is it useful for mixing? Is it a good learning tool? What is the process for using it to mix? All these questions are considered, plus a whole lot more as it relates to pink noise and using it to improve your mixes.…

Chris and Jody list out 10 tips & ideas to help you and your mixing. EQs, compression, delays, volume levels, etc. We run the gamut in these 10 tips that should easily improve your efficiency and efficacy. Plus there's a story about a hi-hat and guitar with how they clashed.Bởi Inside the Recording Studio

Chris and Jody jump into a deep dive of the H3000 from Eventide. The original ultimate harmonizer multi-fx box. A little history, a little interface, a whole lot of fx and where it's leading into the future.Bởi Inside the Recording Studio

Chris and Jody reflect on all the tools we have available to us to create, produce, mix and master music today. Do we have too many options? Are all of them needed? Is there a healthy balance to the tools we have and how often we use them? Come on in and find out how they deal with the overload that exists today.…

Chris and Jody take a look at sample libraries. Hold your horses, this isn't about our favorite libraries, but rather about how to manage and store them in your computer system. What are some best practices and some of the various means that they can be managed when they get to some unwieldy sizes. It's all in the name of keeping them tidy, clean, …

Chris and Jody get into an in-depth look at the AMEK Console emulation. A little history of the AMEK console itself, who created it and went it entered the world. How accurate is the AMEK 9099 to its hardware predecessor? Did Plugin Alliance get everything emulated exactly or did they take some liberties? What do we enjoy and find super annoying ab…

Chris and Jody take a peek into their respective plugin folders. Talking about keeping them under control. When to prune them from getting too bloated. Do plugins get installed into multiple locations? Is there a preferable means to keeping them organized? What methods do we use and for which DAWs is that effective? Let's open up the envelope. It's…

Chris and Jody get a little noisy with the art of clipping audio. Where does clipping originate from and why is it sometimes a good thing and often times a bad thing? Are there different kinds of clipping? What is the use of clipping? Do Chris and Jody use clipping? It's all about clipping in this episode.…

Chris and Jody get into the weeks working on defining what is compression vs what is limiting. Hence Compression vs Limiting. Which do they tend to use and why. What particular compressors or limiters are their goto units of choice. There's even examples as to where each are used and why.Bởi Inside the Recording Studio

Chris and Jody go canyoneering to explore the use of delays. Come on a slot canyon adventure as they discuss different types of delays. What are they good for? What to think about when you select the time value of a delay and how it affects the song and a mix. Get ready for something more than an echo, it's creative uses for delays.…

Chris and Jody get their hands on the Hyperswitch from Seymour Duncan. This is a rig rundown of what the Hyperswitch is, what it can do and how hard it is to install in your guitar. The world of multiple humbucker pickups in guitars with 5-way switches will never be the same. The Hyperswitch comes into the world literally destined for greatness and…

Chris and Jody extrapolate from last week's listener request and talk about the concept of switching DAWs. Is it a good idea to switch to another DAW? What are things to consider? What DAW should you choose? What are the pros and cons to some DAWs and why does it matter? What DAWs do we use and why, it's all in here.…

Chris and Jody get busy with a listener request to talk about when it's time to upgrade your audio interface. Get ready to feast on the dos and don'ts of when it's time to go for that little something or maybe even that super something better in order to improve your audio recordings.Bởi Inside the Recording Studio

Chris and Jody lay it on the line, the EQ and Compression line of when to use EQ before or after Compression. The straight dope about the how's and why's of EQ before Compression and EQ after compression. Also giving some real world examples of when we would use EQ and Compression plus in which order. There's even an extra bit of double EQ and doub…