Inside The Recording Studio

This week Chris and Jody dive into the how's, why's, and when's for using recording & writing templates. A little history of templates in DAWs and what to put in such a template, based on your workflow. It's also not unlikely that there will be some nonsense discussed. Plus what did Chris and Jody discover this week for your recording pleasure. It's all right here, it's all right now.

Chris and Jody tackle the subtle but canyon sized differences between what is mastering and 2-Bus processing. Yes, there is a difference. Sit down, strap in and get ready for the ride of what is mastering (plus a brief little history of it) and what / why things might get used on a 2-Bus during mixing. Find out what Chris and Jody have come across this week for Friday Finds. It's also not unlikely that there will be some nonsense discussed.

Chris and Jody jump into the fray about what it's like to burnout with producing, mixing, being a musician, etc. What it takes to recognize it. Then what are options and ideas to get over burnout. What do we do in order prevent immediate burnout and also how to prevent it over the long haul. This is certainly something anyone who loves what they do for work struggles with, including us. It's also not unlikely that there will be some nonsense discussed.

Chris and Jody jump on the topic of which DAW should you use. Dealing with the question of does it really matter. We chat up workflow, GUIs, and platforms. Additionally there's talk of do DAWs actually sound different. Should you choose a DAW because of your friends? It's all in here. It's also not unlikely that there will be some nonsense discussed.

Chris and Jody tackle several common recording myths. Common whataboutisms of recording get exposed. Do you need great gear? What about amplifiers and EQs? Oh and those pesky sample rates, should I always be using the highest available one?!? Plus you might hear about Audiothing, Spotify, CJ Vanston, Jeff Scott Soto, Eric Valentine, Dave Pensado, and Sir George Martin. It's also not unlikely that some nonsense will be discussed. To top it off, what are this week's Friday Finds. It's all in here.

Chris and Jody dive into the world of big, giant, background vocal production. What types of background vocals there are, the kinds of genres they work in. Along with some examples of producers and bands that used them. What is more important: timing, rhythm or pitch? How to deal with tons of background vocals, what kinds of effects, etc... It's all in here. Plus find out what Chris and Jody found this week to improve your recording/mixing chops. It's also not unlikely that there will be some nonsense discussed.

Chris and Jody do a mini dive into the world of sample rates and what they mean. What exactly is a sample rate? Why we choose certain sample rates. Should you upsample after recording at a lower sample rate? A short history of how digital gear got better with sample rates over time. How did "they" arrive at their sample rates initially. Drawbacks of higher sample rates are discussed. Plus the ONE thing you shouldn't do when recording in relation to sample rates. It's all in here. It's also not unlikely that there will be some nonsense discussed.

Chris and Jody tackle the concept of recording Guitar using Direct Input techniques. Generally reserved for electric guitar, but can also be used for acoustic guitar if it’s equipped with pickups. They talk about the different methods of DI that you can use. Plus the how’s and why’s of doing DI type recording. It’s also not unlikely that some nonsense will be discussed.

Shoutout to: StudioDevil, Redwirez, CJ Vanston

Ah, compression. That lovely, magical, mystical thing that supposedly can fix things in the mix. Chris and Jody tackle what is compression. What are the common components and what do they do to the sound. That is the 1000 foot aerial view of compression and the backbone of this particular episode. Also, Friday Finds is here. What did Chris and Jody discover this week? Will they be the same thing? One way to find out... Download and listen!

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

p.s. A premonition for the next Tuesday Tip is also within this podcast.

Chris and Jody take on the concept of Phase Cancellation. What exactly is it? What does it do to the sound of an instrument when you're micing it? How does it get in the way of a mix? Does it get in the way of a mix? You don't want to miss this one. It's also not unlikely that there will be some nonsense discussed.