The Studio Experience Podcast

Over time, headphones are becoming more and more of a popular choice in the music making process, not simply used for music consumption only. The idea that headphones can't be used or trusted for critical audio decisions is becoming less and less common. We're using this episode to talk all about different scenarios where headphones can excel, as well as some pitfalls to be aware of.

Achieving the right amount of density for your tracks in recording, mixing and mastering is a highly-coveted accomplishment, but doesn't come easily. For many, it's no surprise that the balance between clarity, impact, space, dynamics, and thickness is a very tricky job. So in this episode, we talk about different techniques and even mentalities to getting a nice density that is appropriate for the music you're working on.

When you're working on multiple projects with multiple clients, things begin to get more and more difficult to keep track of. Leads can start to fall through the cracks, revisions can be forgotten, deliverables can be left unsent. This all costs your business tremendously, so we're taking this bonus episode to talk about ways to better manage your projects so that you stay on top of them and keep your clients happy.

Sometimes creativity and perfection can feel at odds with one another. The pursuit of "perfection" may feel restrictive to a more free-spirited person, but endless exploration of ideas without refining them into a finalized presentation can also be quite draining to some people. In today's episode, we discuss how to use both creativity and perfection to make great art that we can all be proud of.

Talk of how you handle your files may not sound like the sexiest thing in the world, but it's actually very important to consider and get right so that you can be more effective and efficient in how you go about your work and how you deal with your clients. In this bonus episode, we discuss different methods of taking care of your files to ensure a great day to day experience for you and your clients.

Sometimes, committing to a sound can be difficult. "Could it sound better this way? What if we try it that way?" There are infinite options, so when do you know you've chosen the right one? This can be a struggle both for engineers and for artists, so we're going to dive into overcoming commitment issues in this episode by talking about how they can come up, and ways to tackle them and move on!

Reverb is one of the most fun, and potentially dangerous tools in the audio tool belt, largely due to how deceptive it can be. In this week's bonus episode, we talk about different types of reverb, many instances of when and how to use them, and some tips for getting the best results you can, whether you're producing, recording, mixing or mastering.

Boosting your workflow efficiency is often viewed as a positive thing. However, there is a point where focusing too much on efficiency can be harmful to the creative process. In this episode, we talk about the pros and cons of this dilemma, centered around 3 very common and potentially powerful workflow enhancers: Presets, Templates, and Automation.

Bass is notoriously one of the most difficult things to understand and get "right" in the world of audio. That's why we're dedicating this bonus episode to it! We discuss various tips and techniques to help you manage your bass more effectively, and have a better under understanding of it as well.

Sometimes, we go to great lengths to serve our clients well. But because of that, we might find ourselves frustrated, and even potentially feeling taken advantage of at times. So how do you balance great customer service with healthy boundaries? That's what this week's episode is all about!