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In this episode, John heads to Miloco Studios to catch up with Charlie Puth about how he wrote, recorded and produced the album ‘CHARLIE’.

Thinking back to the moments that sparked the initial ideas for each of his songs, Charlie talks us through how he translates the almost fully finished versions from his head to the DAW. From using auto-tune to satisfy his perfect pitch, to the simple chorus tricks he uses to help it all punch.

As well as looking back to his early days on YouTube and social media, Charlie discusses how the platforms have evolved and their impact on the way he writes, allowing him to include so many people in his music making process. 

Listen to find out what Monday would sound like if it was a song, which of his viral sounds was faked, and how to play guitar like you’re a pianist.

Tracks discussed: Light Switch, That’s Hilarious, Loser

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Intro Music - Sunshine Buddy, Laurel Collective

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iZotope VocalSynth

Soundtoys Decapitator

U-he Diva

Antares Auto-Tune

Native Instruments Kontakt Pre-Bass

Native Instruments Kontakt Church Organ

LFO Tool

Valhalla Reverb

Oberheim Synth Digital

Thomas Penton Sample Pack

Oliver Sample Pack

Roland D-50 Synth

Roland TR-808

Roland Juno 60

Splice

Casio Keyboard

Rhodes

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