Inside The Recording Studio

Loops: the Good, the Bad and the Ugly

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. Is it considered cheating? Can you be creative with them? A little bit of history about loops also comes a long way in this episode. Plus a word to the wise about copyrights and sampling to make loops. It's all in here. It's also not unlikely that there will be some nonsense discussed.

Live Sound vs. Recording Studio Sound with Special Guest Raymond Gronvall

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 from touring and how he gets the gigs he gets. It's a fun filled show with a proven live sound veteran of the music industry. Also there will also be some nonsense discussed.

Top 5 Must Have Plugins For Writing, Tracking & Balance

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 mixing. The reasons behind the picks and possibly even skirting their own rules for the picks of their top plugins. Of course they also reveal their Friday Finds for this week. It's also not unlikely that there will be some nonsense discussed.

How to Build a Recording Rig from Scratch

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 system from scratch. The do's and don'ts of what can get you up and recording quickly with the least amount of hassle and cost. It's also not unlikely that there will be some nonsense discussed.

The EQ that Changed the World - API 550a

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 thru the inner workings of how the EQ works. Who bought one of the first ones? What frequencies does it cover? What kind of EQ is it? It's all right here. Plus the Friday Finds with what Chris and Jody have found for you this week. It's also not unlikely that there will be some nonsense discussed.

Which is better, Passive or Active Pickups?

Guitar players are an opinionated bunch. Jody and Chris discuss the differences between passive and active pickups. What are the differences? What should you be using? Is one better than the other? Listen and find out. Don't forget there are Friday Finds inside. It's also not unlikely that there will be some nonsense discussed.

 

Whatever you do, don't leave your guitar plugged in while not playing.

Answering A Listener's Question About Pre Amps

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 type of things is he recording? What kind of pre-amps did they suggest? It's all inside for your listening pleasure.

What are this week's Friday Finds? (one is based on a major classic for guitar players)

And, what is this episode's Gold Star word?

It's also not unlikely that there will be some nonsense discussed.

Deep Dive Into The Fairchild Compressor

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 used? Who makes them now. The type of music and instruments they get used on. Of course there's also the Friday Finds for this week. It's also not unlikely that there will be some nonsense discussed.

Talkin' 'bout Percussion

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, how it gets used, and more. Live percussion, sampled and looped percussion also join in the conversation. It's also not unlikely that there will be some nonsense discussed.

Dialing In A High Gain Amp Sound

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 actual cabinet, or using IR's? Why too much gain may hurt you, why you should consider a Tube Screamer, and how the mid's can actually be your friend. It's also not unlikely that there will be some nonsense discussed.