Inside The Recording Studio

The Return Of Side Chain: What Is The Best Way To Use Side Chain In Your Mix?

Chris and Jody delve into the depths of side chaining. We discuss what it is, and various ways it can improve your mix. Plus what types of methods we make use of to effectively incorporate side chaining to create movement and change in a mix.

How To Get Warmth In Your Mixes, From Recording To Post

Chris and Jody are filling the pool with warmth. Diving into the subject of how to get warmth in your mixes. Should you get warmth in your mixes and what methods do we use to achieve that warmth. From mics, to plugins, to mojo, we cover it in here. Put your swim suit on and follow along.

Mid Side EQ: A Step-by-Step Tutorial of the Important Stuff

Chris and Jody unfold the murky waters of Mid-Side EQ. Talking about where concept stems from and what is different about now in the modern DAW world. We explain the nuts and bolts of how it works in stereo. Why we might want to use Mid Side EQ and some possible pitfalls from using it. We even talk about some of our favorite plugins to use for EQing Mid Side situations. It's also not unlikely that there will be some nonsense discussed.

How to Organize Your Music Files Like a PRO: Insider Secrets from Successful Mixers

Chris and Jody discuss their methods of file management and choosing how to deliver them to clients. What files go where, what method of delivery works best. Do we leave the storage of sessions on the client or do we take charge? We also talk about how we store files. It's also not unlikely that there will be some nonsense discussed.

The Eye On The Prize With Reuben Cohen: How To Become A Mastering Engineer

Chris and Jody involve the incredible Reuben Cohen in an amazing interview. We trek thru his early beginnings and dive into multiple stories. The eye on the prize about being a mastering engineer. How he started out building a business and mastering some of the biggest songs in the last decade. What gear can he not live without. Plus what did have to do with Metallica, Pharrell, Distinto, and movie soundtracks? Don't forget our Friday Finds. It's all here. It's also not unlikely that there will be some nonsense discussed.

The M7: A Deep Dive Into One of the Most Iconic Modern Reverb Units in Music Recording History

Chris and Jody jump into the pool of the Bricasti M7. A deep dive into one of the most iconic modern reverb units in music recording history. They tackle the history and timing of the M7; like who made it and where they came from. Plus do their abnormal review of the controls that make the unit work, and discuss some of the favorite uses of the M7 reverb. It's also not unlikely that there will be some nonsense discussed.

How To Use A De-Esser Effectively In Your Mix

Chris and Jody do a non-sexy look into the arena of de-essers. The specific mixing tool that few like to think about until they are in dire need of fixing sibilance in a vocal or something harsh in another instrument. How do they operate? What do they do? What are our choices for awesome de-essers? You'll have happier ears after this episode. It's also not unlikely that there will be some nonsense discussed.

Cleaning Up Multi-Tracks - How to Make Your Multi-Tracks Sound Awesome

Chris and Jody plunge into the waters of getting multi-tracks prepped for doing a mix. What are the steps we take to clean up individual tracks for vocals, guitars, bass, drums, virtual instruments, orchestral instruments and more. The idea of how we get things ready for mixing and for recording engineers to give to mix engineers. It's also not unlikely that there will be some nonsense discussed.

Lexicon 224: Deep Dive Into One Of The Most Iconic Reverb Units In Music Recording History

Chris and Jody jump into the pool of the Lexicon 224. A deep dive into one of the most iconic reverb units in music recording history. They tackle the history and timing of the 224. Plus do their abnormal review of the controls that make the unit work, and discuss some of the favorite uses of the 224 reverb. It's also not unlikely that there will be some nonsense discussed.

How To Make Your Mix More Dynamic

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 to invigorate your mix. All in the name of being able to keep a listener's interest in the song beyond the mundane. It's also not unlikely that there will be some nonsense discussed.