The Record Process

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Welcome to The Record Process, an interview-based music podcast that delves into the intricate layers of music creation, unveiling the Who, What, Where, When, and Why behind the albums that shape our ... more

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The podcast currently has 143 episodes available.

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June 14, 2021 Capturing the Magic - Part 5: Getting Weird and Experimenting with Unique Sounds That Bring Depth To The Character of Your Songs
This week we wrap up our 5-part series on tracking by discussing experimentation and how to bring interesting textures and unique elements to your recordings once the basics are recorded. We get into some fun tricks the TLS team has cooked up over the years and why this phase can really set your records apart from the rest. Topics include:

-Translating qualitative language into sound
-Why is this part important?
-How does it further the story?
-"Name that feeling/scenario" + "how would you track that?"

Sylvia Massy - "RECORDING UNHINGED"
https://www.sylviamassy.com/recording-unhinged/

For more info, visit our website at:
www.truelevelstudio.com/therecordprocess

Follow us on Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/therecordprocess/
https://www.instagram.com/truelevelstudio/?hl=en

Show Hosts:

Casey Cavaliere (Producer / Mixer / Guitarist of The Wonder Years)
www.CaseyCavaliere.com
www.thewonderyearsband.com
IG: https://www.instagram.com/case_rock/?hl=en

Tom Conran (Audio Engineer / Producer / Acoustician )
www.TomConranAudio.com
IG: https://www.instagram.com/thetomconran/?hl=en

Adam Ackerman (Songwriter / Recording Artist / Multi-Instrumentalist)
www.AtomSonicConcepts.com
IG: https://www.instagram.com/theadamackerman/?hl=en

Share any thoughts, questions, comments, or suggestions with us via email at:

[email protected]

Artwork by Holly Smith ( https://www.instagram.com/_hollysmith/?hl=en )

Music:

Main Theme - "Almas" by Casey Cavaliere
Additional Music by Tom Conran

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1h 5min
June 07, 2021 Capturing the Magic - Part 4: Using Creative Overdubbing and Layering To Fix and Enhance Performances and Sounds In Your Recordings
This week on Part IV of our series on “Capturing The Magic” we discuss the art of overdubbing and punching in during tracking, and why it can be both a blessing and a curse. We also get into the history of punches and overdubs and how it has evolved across multiple recording formats. Other topics we discuss on this episode include:

-The difference between overdubs, punches, and doubles
-When to use layering ( and when NOT to)
-Leaving room for creative mix decisions
-Examples of creative doubling processes for different instruments

For more info, visit our website at:
www.truelevelstudio.com/therecordprocess

Follow us on Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/therecordprocess/
https://www.instagram.com/truelevelstudio/?hl=en

Show Hosts:

Casey Cavaliere (Producer / Mixer / Guitarist of The Wonder Years)
www.CaseyCavaliere.com
www.thewonderyearsband.com
IG: https://www.instagram.com/case_rock/?hl=en

Tom Conran (Audio Engineer / Producer / Acoustician )
www.TomConranAudio.com
IG: https://www.instagram.com/thetomconran/?hl=en

Adam Ackerman (Songwriter / Recording Artist / Multi-Instrumentalist)
www.AtomSonicConcepts.com
IG: https://www.instagram.com/theadamackerman/?hl=en

Share any thoughts, questions, comments, or suggestions with us via email at:

[email protected]

Artwork by Holly Smith ( https://www.instagram.com/_hollysmith/?hl=en )

Music:

Main Theme - "Almas" by Casey Cavaliere
Additional Music by Tom Conran

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-record-process--4847305/support.
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1h 4min
May 31, 2021 Capturing the Magic - Part 3: Bringing Out The Style And Energy Of An Artist In Their Recordings Through Great Performances In The Studio
This week, we continue with Part III of our "Capturing the Magic" series dedicated to covering the basics behind tracking performances in the studio and at home. On this episode, we unpack a bunch of ways to get the most out of any tracking session and discuss how getting great takes can make a world of different when it comes to listeners connecting with your finished product. Other topics included:

-Using good technique to get a better sound and performance out of the instrument
-Setting the right physical and sonic environment
-General Rules and Best Practices for a productive tracking session
-Getting it right at the "source" and how to avoid relying on editing
-Good Sounding Takes vs Good Feeling Takes - and when to choice the right one!

For more info, visit our website at:
www.truelevelstudio.com/therecordprocess

Follow us on Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/therecordprocess/
https://www.instagram.com/truelevelstudio/?hl=en

Show Hosts:

Casey Cavaliere (Producer / Mixer / Guitarist of The Wonder Years)
www.CaseyCavaliere.com
www.thewonderyearsband.com
IG: https://www.instagram.com/case_rock/?hl=en

Tom Conran (Audio Engineer / Producer / Acoustician )
www.TomConranAudio.com
IG: https://www.instagram.com/thetomconran/?hl=en

Adam Ackerman (Songwriter / Recording Artist / Multi-Instrumentalist)
www.AtomSonicConcepts.com
IG: https://www.instagram.com/theadamackerman/?hl=en

Share any thoughts, questions, comments, or suggestions with us via email at:

[email protected]

Artwork by Holly Smith ( https://www.instagram.com/_hollysmith/?hl=en )

Music:

Main Theme - "Almas" by Casey Cavaliere
Additional Music by Tom Conran

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-record-process--4847305/support.
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1h 9min
May 24, 2021 Capturing the Magic - Part 2: Translating The Sound In Your Head By Choosing The Best Tracking Methods and Gear for The Session
On Part Two of our mini-series on the Tracking phase of The Record Process, we explore how to translate the creative vision for a song into a memorable array of sounds , and how to choose the best methods for capturing those sounds. We discuss communicating ideas using Technical, Referential, and Emotional language, along with what to consider when selecting the best instrument and/or microphone for the session. Topics covered include:

-Communicating the sounds in your head
-Instrument + Microphone Choices
-"Hardness" vs. "Softness"
-Type of capturing methonds
-Effects of your signal chain on the sound
-Favorite common signal chains for tracking each instrument

Check out Audio Test Kitchen for virtual side-by-side comparisons of over 300
+ microphones!

https://www.audiotestkitchen.com/

For more info, visit our website at:
www.truelevelstudio.com/therecordprocess

Follow us on Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/therecordprocess/
https://www.instagram.com/truelevelstudio/?hl=en

Show Hosts:

Casey Cavaliere (Producer / Mixer / Guitarist of The Wonder Years)
www.CaseyCavaliere.com
www.thewonderyearsband.com
IG: https://www.instagram.com/case_rock/?hl=en

Tom Conran (Audio Engineer / Producer / Acoustician )
www.TomConranAudio.com
IG: https://www.instagram.com/thetomconran/?hl=en

Adam Ackerman (Songwriter / Recording Artist / Multi-Instrumentalist)
www.AtomSonicConcepts.com
IG: https://www.instagram.com/theadamackerman/?hl=en

Share any thoughts, questions, comments, or suggestions with us via email at:

[email protected]

Artwork by Holly Smith ( https://www.instagram.com/_hollysmith/?hl=en )

Music:

Main Theme - "Almas" by Casey Cavaliere
Additional Music by Tom Conran

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-record-process--4847305/support.
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1h 23min
May 17, 2021 Capturing the Magic - Part 1: Left Brain Tracking Setup for Studio Session Success
This week we begin our exploration into the tracking phase of the record-making process. We’ll start by discussing the key components of setting up your session, preparing your space and gear ahead of time, and defining the right goals in order to translate the creative vision of an artist into performances and sounds that bring the song to life. Topics covered include:

-Left Brain vs Right Brain tasks
-Input Lists, Gear Lists, and having a backup plan
-Session Maps, Using templates, and curating your home studio vibe
-Using reference playlists to calibrate your ears to a new space
-Adjusting your setup to translate a creative vision

Room Testing Playlist (from Atom Sonic Concepts):

https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/room-testing/pl.u-RRbVv1JIeAbDKN

For more info, visit our website at:
www.truelevelstudio.com/therecordprocess

Follow us on Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/therecordprocess/
https://www.instagram.com/truelevelstudio/?hl=en

Show Hosts:

Casey Cavaliere (Producer / Mixer / Guitarist of The Wonder Years)
www.CaseyCavaliere.com
www.thewonderyearsband.com
IG: https://www.instagram.com/case_rock/?hl=en

Tom Conran (Audio Engineer / Producer / Acoustician )
www.TomConranAudio.com
IG: https://www.instagram.com/thetomconran/?hl=en

Adam Ackerman (Songwriter / Recording Artist / Multi-Instrumentalist)
www.AtomSonicConcepts.com
IG: https://www.instagram.com/theadamackerman/?hl=en

Share any thoughts, questions, comments, or suggestions with us via email at:

[email protected]

Artwork by Holly Smith ( https://www.instagram.com/_hollysmith/?hl=en )

Music:

Main Theme - "Almas" by Casey Cavaliere
Additional Music by Tom Conran

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-record-process--4847305/support.
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1h 6min
May 10, 2021 Going “Pro” Is All About The “Pre” - Part 3: Planning and Preparing to Make Your Studio Session As Productive and Seamless As Possible
This week we close out the chapter on Pre-Production with the third and final episode in our series covering that phase of the process. We'll talk about how to select the best approach for capturing your project, and discuss the questions every artist or producer should be asking themselves when planning out a session in advance. Topics include the following:

-Live Tracking vs Track-by-Track vs Hybrid
-Having a plan for your session
-Considering the resources available to you
-Considering your timeline, budget, and backup plan for unexpected roadblocks
-Selecting the right space and people to work with during tracking

For more info, visit our website at:
www.truelevelstudio.com/therecordprocess

Follow us on Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/therecordprocess/
https://www.instagram.com/truelevelstudio/?hl=en

Show Hosts:

Casey Cavaliere (Producer / Mixer / Guitarist of The Wonder Years)
www.CaseyCavaliere.com
www.thewonderyearsband.com
IG: https://www.instagram.com/case_rock/?hl=en

Tom Conran (Audio Engineer / Producer / Acoustician )
www.TomConranAudio.com
IG: https://www.instagram.com/thetomconran/?hl=en

Adam Ackerman (Songwriter / Recording Artist / Multi-Instrumentalist)
www.AtomSonicConcepts.com
IG: https://www.instagram.com/theadamackerman/?hl=en

Share any thoughts, questions, comments, or suggestions with us via email at:

[email protected]

Artwork by Holly Smith ( https://www.instagram.com/_hollysmith/?hl=en )

Music:

Main Theme - "Almas" by Casey Cavaliere
Additional Music by Tom Conran

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-record-process--4847305/support.
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1h 8min
May 03, 2021 Going “Pro” Is All About The “Pre” - Part 2: Settling the Score By Improving The Arrangement of Your Song
This week we continue our series on Pre-Production by discussing how to refine the arrangement of a song. We'll talk about how to decide if your arrangement is finished and how each element of the composition and instrumentation can add or detract from the story you're trying to tell sonically. Topics include the following:

-Why a solid arrangement is so important?
-The key elements that affect the arrangement (melody, harmony, rhythm, ect.)
-How to know if your arrangement is ready to go
-The test - Playing it live!

For more info, visit our website at:
www.truelevelstudio.com/therecordprocess

Follow us on Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/therecordprocess/
https://www.instagram.com/truelevelstudio/?hl=en

Show Hosts:

Casey Cavaliere (Producer / Mixer / Guitarist of The Wonder Years)
www.CaseyCavaliere.com
www.thewonderyearsband.com
IG: https://www.instagram.com/case_rock/?hl=en

Tom Conran (Audio Engineer / Producer / Acoustician )
www.TomConranAudio.com
IG: https://www.instagram.com/thetomconran/?hl=en

Adam Ackerman (Songwriter / Recording Artist / Multi-Instrumentalist)
www.AtomSonicConcepts.com
IG: https://www.instagram.com/theadamackerman/?hl=en

Share any thoughts, questions, comments, or suggestions with us via email at:

[email protected]

Artwork by Holly Smith ( https://www.instagram.com/_hollysmith/?hl=en )

Music:

Main Theme - "Almas" by Casey Cavaliere
Additional Music by Tom Conran

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-record-process--4847305/support.
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1h 28min
April 26, 2021 All About Style... The Intersection of Genres and Production in Your Music
A record is the sum total of countless artistic decisions. Oftentimes the magic of a great song lies in the fact that it has the ability to transcend genres and work in a wide range of different styles. Because of that, a record is also the sum total of countless artistic decisions beyond the scope of just songwriting. In this episode, the True Level Studio guys discuss how certain production choices at every stage of the process can inform the genre of a song and why those choices matter. The topics they cover include:

-How composition choices like lyrics and rhythm can imply a specific genre
-How the specific sounds and instruments you choose impact the way a song is digested and perceived
-Mixing and Mastering decisions based on reference tracks and the intention platform for the song
-Loudness norms for different genres - and does it really matter
-Visual components like artwork and live performance setups and how they can influence the listeners perception

For more info, visit our website at:
www.truelevelstudio.com/therecordprocess

Follow us on Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/therecordprocess/
https://www.instagram.com/truelevelstudio/?hl=en

Show Hosts:

Casey Cavaliere (Producer / Mixer / Guitarist of The Wonder Years)
www.CaseyCavaliere.com
www.thewonderyearsband.com
IG: https://www.instagram.com/case_rock/?hl=en

Tom Conran (Audio Engineer / Producer / Acoustician )
www.TomConranAudio.com
IG: https://www.instagram.com/thetomconran/?hl=en

Adam Ackerman (Songwriter / Recording Artist / Multi-Instrumentalist)
www.AtomSonicConcepts.com
IG: https://www.instagram.com/theadamackerman/?hl=en

Share any thoughts, questions, comments, or suggestions with us via email at:

[email protected]

Artwork by Holly Smith ( https://www.instagram.com/_hollysmith/?hl=en )

Music:

Main Theme - "Almas" by Casey Cavaliere
Additional Music by Tom Conran

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-record-process--4847305/support.
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1h 12min
April 19, 2021 Going “Pro” Is All About The “Pre” - Part 1: Why The Strength of A Production Is So Dependent Upon A Songs Structure
This week, the guys dive into what is potentially the most crucial step behind the process of making records - PRE-PRODUCTION! Because the outcome of a song is tied so closely to the pre-production process, this will be the 1st in a series of multiple episodes dedicated to breaking down the idea of pre-production. In an effort to better explore how to attack it and what you can get out of it, this episode goes in depth on the following topics:

-Pillars of Song Structure
-Where to begin refining your songs structure?
-Identifying and elevating the most memorable moments of the song
-In-person vs. Remote Pre-Production
-Terminology - Getting on the same page
-Letting the song dictate the structure
-"Playing It vs. Saying It"

For more info, visit our website at:
www.truelevelstudio.com/therecordprocess

Follow us on Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/therecordprocess/
https://www.instagram.com/truelevelstudio/?hl=en

Show Hosts:

Casey Cavaliere (Producer / Mixer / Guitarist of The Wonder Years)
www.CaseyCavaliere.com
www.thewonderyearsband.com
IG: https://www.instagram.com/case_rock/?hl=en

Tom Conran (Audio Engineer / Producer / Acoustician )
www.TomConranAudio.com
IG: https://www.instagram.com/thetomconran/?hl=en

Adam Ackerman (Songwriter / Recording Artist / Multi-Instrumentalist)
www.AtomSonicConcepts.com
IG: https://www.instagram.com/theadamackerman/?hl=en

Share any thoughts, questions, comments, or suggestions with us via email at:

[email protected]

Artwork by Holly Smith ( https://www.instagram.com/_hollysmith/?hl=en )

Music:

Main Theme - "Almas" by Casey Cavaliere
Additional Music by Tom Conran

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-record-process--4847305/support.
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1h 11min
April 12, 2021 The Pros and Cons of a Home Studio: How to Make The Most Out of Do-It-Yourself Recording
On this episode of The Record Process, Casey, Tom, and Adam discuss the Pros and Cons of working from a home studio setup by yourself. They chat about humble
beginnings, the importance of mobility as a producer, the basic essentials for a mobile or home studio setup, and how the early stages of exploring recording from home shaped their musical journeys.

Additional topics covered:

-Why mobile/home studio setups are so important today
-Pros and Cons of taking on every step of the process by yourself
-Lessons learned from our first recording setups
-Most important skills to master for getting the best results out of your home studio
-Desert island “studio essentials” list for all songwriters/artists/producers
-Why producers should have a mobile rig to stay flexible in the modern industry

For more info, visit our website at:
www.truelevelstudio.com/therecordprocess

Follow us on Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/therecordprocess/
https://www.instagram.com/truelevelstudio/?hl=en

Show Hosts:

Casey Cavaliere (Producer / Mixer / Guitarist of The Wonder Years)
www.CaseyCavaliere.com
www.thewonderyearsband.com
IG: https://www.instagram.com/case_rock/?hl=en

Tom Conran (Audio Engineer / Producer / Acoustician )
www.TomConranAudio.com
IG: https://www.instagram.com/thetomconran/?hl=en

Adam Ackerman (Songwriter / Recording Artist / Multi-Instrumentalist)
www.AtomSonicConcepts.com
IG: https://www.instagram.com/theadamackerman/?hl=en

Share any thoughts, questions, comments, or suggestions with us via email at:

[email protected]

Artwork by Holly Smith ( https://www.instagram.com/_hollysmith/?hl=en )

Music:

Main Theme - "Almas" by Casey Cavaliere
Additional Music by Tom Conran

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-record-process--4847305/support.
...more
1h 16min

FAQs about The Record Process:

How many episodes does The Record Process have?

The podcast currently has 143 episodes available.