Simply Recording Podcast with Joe Gilder and Graham Cochrane

In this episode, Joe interviews Graham about his adventures in mobile recording. We cover everything from how he booked gigs to how he prepared for the session and how he traveled with all that gear…and how you can too. In the Quick Tip, Joe talks about a recent obsession, and how it can get you out of … Continue reading Episode #46 – How To Turn Your Studio Into A Mobile Recording Business

In this episode, we talk about one of the most overlooked and misunderstood keys to cranking out great mixes. In the Quick Tip, Graham shows you a way to improve your mix in five minutes with only one plugin. As always, this episode brought you by Dueling Mixes, the best mixing training on the web. … Continue reading Episode #45 – The Most Misunderstood Secret To Great Mixing

In this episode, we dive into five ways you’re overthinking your mix and how to combat them. In the Quick Tip, Joe talks about his surprisingly favorite piece of gear. Subscribe Click here to subscribe to the podcast in iTunes. Not an iTunes user? Click here for the podcast RSS feed. For more information about us: Graham Cochrane … Continue reading Episode #44 – 5 Ways You’re Overthinking Your Mix

In this episode, we share how focusing on less could be just the trick you need to hit more of your music goals this year. In the Quick Tip, Graham shares how to speed up your mixing workflow with one plugin. Links from the show: Paradox of Choice (book) Graham’s One Song One Month Challenge … Continue reading Episode #43 – The Minimalist’s Guide to Mixing and Music Making

In this episode, we share four ways we’ve changed our mixing approaches this year. In the Quick Tip, Joe shares a quick way to beef up your vocals in the chorus of a song. Links from the show: Dueling Mixes Derek Ali mixing in mono on crappy speakers Behritone speaker (Auratone clone) Automation with Jacquire Joe’s … Continue reading Episode #42 – 4 Ways We’ve Changed Our Mixing Approach This Year

In this episode, we talk about studio internships, how they’re disappearing, and YOUR missing link to better recordings. And in the Quick Tip, Graham shares an easy way to get your guitars to sit in the mix more naturally. Links from the show: Dueling Mixes Total Home Recording (Graham’s New Course) How to Make Music for a … Continue reading Episode #41 – The Vanishing Internship And The Missing Link To Better Recordings

In this episode, Graham shares three big lessons he learned from doing his 1-hour mix over on The Recording Revolution. And Joe shares how he shaved 30 minutes off his mix time. Links from the show: Graham’s 1-Hour Mix Money Pit Laughing Scene Dueling Mixes – The best thing you’ll ever do. Subscribe Click here … Continue reading Episode #40 – Lessons Learned from a 1-Hour Mix

In this episode, we read a killer email from one of Graham’s subscribers that emphasizes how ignorance is bliss in the home studio. And in the Quick Tip, Graham shares a simple 10-minute exercise to help you EQ like boss.

In this episode, we talk about the massive power of making small moves when mixing. And in the Quick Tip, Joe will share a mixing trick he learned from a guitar pedal company. Links from the show: Simply Recording Academy Pics on Twitter from the the latest Simply Recording Academy Subscribe Click here to subscribe to … Continue reading Episode #38 – The Magic of Minuscule Mix Moves

In this episode, Graham shares some insights about a recent trip to a Nirvana exhibit (it’s cooler than it sounds), and in the Quick Tip, you’ll learn how to make your bass guitar POP in the mix without any plugins. Links from the show: Graham on Pensado’s Place!!! EMP Museum Michael Jackson “work tape” Sound City … Continue reading Episode #37 – Nirvana, The Grunge Movement, And Getting Back To The Music