Home Studio Corner

Today let’s rap about the pros and cons of recording electric guitars WITH effects. Plus, I answer some great questions about stuff like: how I’ve “changed my tune” on a few topics over the years how I record and mix this podcast the pros and cons of changing strings right before a session burning CD’s... Read more »

This week, I discuss my thoughts on a book I read recently called So Good They Can’t Ignore You, which argues that following your passion is bad advice. Wha?! Also, and I answer some cool questions about stuff like: what “get it right at the source” really means thoughts on the Presonus TubePre V2 how... Read more »

Today I share with you lessons I learned from writing 50 songs in 12 weeks. Plus, I answer your questions about: how to stay productive/motivated in the studio how to know when a track needs compression advice for recording/mixing an acoustic guitar as a percussion instrument channel strips vs preamps lopsidedness in the mix learning... Read more »

This week I share with you five lessons I’ve learned over the course of the last 5 years of running Home Studio Corner, and how you can apply them to your studio/music. Also, I answer some killer questions about stuff like: maintaining the “vibe” of a demo in the actual production using groups choosing songs... Read more »

This week I talk about something that I hear a lot of people struggling with – how to set up their own recording business. Got good news and bad news for ya during the rant section of the podcast. Enjoy! Plus I answer some great questions about things like learning from audio theory from books,... Read more »

Today I share with you a powerful way to make sure your recording and mix sessions are moving in the right direction. Plus, I answer questions about using reference tracks during recording instead of mixing, the best mic for recording acoustic guitar, dealing with a song that was recorded in the wrong key, what to... Read more »

Today I rant about the naysayers out there. If you put yourself out there and release anything creative, you will inevitably encounter naysayers. Here’s how I’m learning to deal with them. Plus I answer a LOT of questions about things like: ducking (what it is and what it’s not) mixing on headphones tracking in mono?... Read more »

In this episode, I rant about the ever-growing problem of GAS and how my 3-year-old’s tricycle can help you overcome it. Plus I answer your questions about things like: doing voiceover work, microphone types, phase issues with drum overheads, choosing the best room for your home studio, and using guitar isolation cabinets. Wanna submit a... Read more »

This week I share a few insights from a recent concert I went to. I also answer questions about plugin order, compressor make-up gain, editors, selling your home studio services, transferring files from a multi-track recorder (and why you shouldn’t), and maximizing volume in mastering. Wanna submit a question for the podcast? Go here: www.askjoegilder.com Subscribe... Read more »

This week I talk a little bit about when it’s okay to not “give the people what they want.” Plus I answer some great questions about drum editing, “proper” volume level for mixing, compression basics, silly proprietary plugins, and musicians with bad timing. Wanna submit a question for the podcast? Go here: www.askjoegilder.com Subscribe via: iTunes... Read more »