Inside The Recording Studio

Control Surfaces: What They Are And Why You Need To Be Aware Of Them

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 different types of control surfaces there are and when we have used various ones. We talk about various reasons for and against them. We even give our picks for control surfaces that we like. Plus there's our Friday Finds of the week. It's also not unlikely that there will be some nonsense discussed.

The Complete Guide to Stringing a Guitar: Gauge, Intonation, Height, and Care

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 you consider? How does it affect playability? Does the string type make a difference? How does this affect the sound when I'm recording? What about intonation, string height, and basic string care should you be thinking about? We cover all of this and more. Plus get our Friday Finds of the week. It's also not unlikely that there will be some nonsense discussed.

The LEXICON 480L REVERB UNIT - A Brief History and Deep Dive Of One Of The Most Famous Reverb Units In Music Recording

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 of a look into one of the most famous reverb units in the history of music recording. Plus there's our Friday Finds of the week. It's also not unlikely that there will be some nonsense discussed.

Create a Presence with Reverb and How To Figure Out The Correct Reverb Time You Need For Your Song

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 types of reverbs there are and when we might use various ones. We dive into various ways we can get creative with using reverbs. We even give our goto favorite reverbs. Plus there's our Friday Finds of the week.

WHY YOU SHOULD BE BACKING UP YOUR DATA: The Super Un-Sexy World Of Audio Data Backup

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 types of backups they do and how they keep track of them. There's also the horror stories of losing data. It's a real tear jerker. Plus there's our Friday Finds of the week. It's also not unlikely that there will be some nonsense discussed.

Advanced Uses of Delay: Why Knowing The Math Makes For Better Delay Mastery

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 the different types of delays there are and when we might use various ones. We dive into various ways we can get creative with using delays. We even cover why knowing the math is important when using hardware units. Plus there's our Friday Finds of the week. It's also not unlikely that there will be some nonsense discussed.

Eventide Split EQ: Is It Truly Possible To Create A Uniquely New Path In The EQ World?

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 something else entirely. Is it posing? Is it for real? Is it truly possible to create a uniquely new path in the EQ world? We discuss our initial reactions to this new plugin meant to give mix engineers incredible power over the processing of sounds in a way that until now, wasn't impossible but was incredibly hard. Split EQ defines a new era that could really help the 360/Atmos mixing issues to be faced. Don't forget our Friday Finds and it's also not unlikely that there will be some nonsense discussed.

Chatting with Robert Anthony Navarro: Guitar Player, Producer, Composer, and More!

Part 2 of Chris and Jody sitting down for a chat with guitarist producer extraordinaire, Robert Anthony Navarro. Chances are you've heard his handiwork in video game soundtracks or via TV shows. We go in-depth with his cover songs, composing and journey thru the music industry and some of the people he's worked with. It's also not unlikely that there will be some nonsense discussed.

Robert Anthony Navarro: The History of How He Made Music for TV Shows and Commercials

Chris and Jody sit down for a chat with guitarist producer extraordinaire, Robert Anthony Navarro. Chances are you've heard his handiwork in TV soundtracks, Commercials or via Radio. We go in-depth with his beginnings and journey thru the music industry and how he got his start and some of the people he's worked with. It's also not unlikely that there will be some nonsense discussed.

How To Deal With Different Types Of Artists

Chris and Jody discuss the psychological aspects to working with recording artists and studio clients. What are some of the personality types you'll encounter in your day to day routine when operating a studio? What is a good method to use to deal with the different types. When should you stand up for yourself as an engineer or producer? Don't miss our Friday Finds of the week (as there is something free to be had). It's also not unlikely that there will be some nonsense discussed.