Inside The Recording Studio

10 Things To Know When You Go Into A Session

Chris and Jody head over to the other side of the glass. Going into a checklist for musicians, artists, and bands looking to go into a studio and record. What are the do's and don'ts? How can this help you find the right fit of a studio. How it can help a studio owner better serve those who wish to record at their studio. Plus we give a few personal examples we've dealt with. It's also not unlikely that there will be some nonsense discussed.

Mono Compatibility Explained - How To Check For It!

Chris and Jody decide it's time to think about mono compatibility. With so many smart speakers on the market these days, it's a wise choice to start thinking about how a mix will translate on them. What are the reasons for mono compatibility? How to check for mono compatibility? What are some of the pitfalls that can ruin mono compatibility? All this and more this time around. It's also not unlikely that there will be some nonsense discussed.

Tips For A Better Studio Schedule That Will Help You Be More Productive

Chris and Jody pull into the station on a listener request. Talking about time management and good studio scheduling. Making sure you stay busy, but not feeling over worked. Making sure you're not under scheduled and scrambling to find more work. Also, hints to keeping track of your time in order to figure out how long you take and what you should be charging. It's all in here and more. It's also not unlikely that there will be some nonsense discussed.

Strymon BigSky Reverb. Why You Need To Know About This Amazing Plugin

Chris and Jody get an early bird worm look at a new reverb plugin, BigSky from Strymon. This is Strymon's first foray into the world of plugin computing and what better way to introduce itself to your DAW and digital rig setup than with the luscious BigSky? Chris and Jody discuss putting the plugin thru it's paces. An in-depth look at all the reverb playgrounds. Plus an extra deep dive into several of the playgrounds and how they make the BigSky Reverb unique. And for a first time ever for ItRS, we have some audio examples to showcase the BigSky - head over to insidetherecordingstudio.com to listen. 

SSL 4000 Console - The Nearly Complete Guide

Chris and Jody go exploring the SSL 4000 console. Giving a brief look at the history of the company and the board. Then they get into the nuts & bolts of all aspects of the channels and the SSL sound. The input, the dynamics, the EQ, the filers and more. It's all here and then some. It's also not unlikely that there will be some nonsense discussed.

Productivity Hacks - How To Be Productive During Your Down Time

Chris and Jody unload about how to be productive while having down time. You know that time when you're not super busy recording, mixing, mastering all the latest tracks from the current hot band who requested your special skills. There are 3 categories of ideas presented here to help you get your mind right when you're between projects. It's also not unlikely that there will be some nonsense discussed.

10 Common Mastering Mistakes Most People Make And How To Fix Them

Chris and Jody lay out a list of mistakes that are easy to make when starting on the journey to becoming a mastering engineer. There are no less than 10 mistakes laid out to take in, internalize and then let go of. Come on inside and figure out the path to mastering bliss with us. It's also not unlikely that there will be some nonsense discussed.

How To Get Things Done Quickly When You Have Short Deadlines

Chris and Jody make quick work of ways to operate when you've got short deadlines. What are some real world examples we've come across. Best practices that have helped us and can certainly help you. It's also not unlikely that there will be some nonsense discussed.

The Difference Between Corrective EQ And Sweetening EQ - What You Need To Know

Chris and Jody divide and conquer the subjects of corrective EQ and sweetening EQ. What is the definition of each? Where do we approach each style of EQ? What is the process value of each style of EQ? All this is discussed and more. Don't forget the Friday Finds that we found this week for you!

How To Use Music Theory To Become A Better Producer (And Mix Engineer)

Chris and Jody weigh in on the concept of knowing music theory. Should a producer, a musician, a mix engineer know music theory? Will it help or hinder the situation in the studio? How about the writing process? Are there pitfalls to dealing with artists that don't know music theory? It's also not unlikely that there will be some nonsense discussed.