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Inside The Recording Studio — 317 episodes

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1

MainStage Tips for a Better Live Performance Setup

2

Christopher Allis Part 2 Behind the Kit and Beyond

3

Christopher Allis Talks Touring Recording and Growth

4

Recording Setup Tips for Better Side Chaining

5

Reference Tracks That Make Every Mix Better

6

Recording Skills: Why Rules Help Beginners Mix Better

7

Studio Myths Busted Fact From Fiction for Better Recording Decisions

8

Project Handoffs Made Easy with Stems and Multitracks

9

Headphone Monitor Mixes for Better Recording Sessions

10

Music Production Tips for Better Loop Arrangements

11

FOH Secrets Every Home Studio Builder Should Know

12

Minimal Plugin Setup Tips for Better Mixes

13

Build A Home Studio Rig Without Losing Your Mind

14

API 550A EQ Secrets: Bands, Tone, and Pro Audio Use

15

Passive Pickups vs Active Pickups for Better Tone

16

Small Studio Gear Tips for Better Signal Chains with Preamps

17

Fairchild Compression Deep Dive Guide for Better Mix Glue

18

Percussion in Music Production Tips for Better Grooves

19

Studio Gear Guide for Better High Gain Guitar Tone

20

Mixing Workflow Tips For Better Results on Client Songs

21

George Leger III Shares Studio Workflow Advice

22

Recording Setup Tips: Build Better DAW Session Templates

23

2-Bus Processing Guide: Better Mixing Signal Chain

24

Creative Burnout in Music Production: How to Recover

25

Best DAW for Your Workflow and Recording Setup

26

Recording Myths About Sample Rate and EQ

27

Big Background Vocals: How to Build Massive Vocal Stacks

28

Recording Setup Tips: Picking the Best Sample Rate

29

Direct Input Guitar Recording: Clean Tone, More Control

30

Mix Smarter: Compression Fundamentals That Actually Help

31

Phase Cancellation Tips for Better Recording Setups

32

Gain Staging Explained: How to Get Cleaner Recordings Every Time

33

Encore Episode: CJ Vanston on Creativity, Gear, and Great Recordings

34

Mixing Faster or Just Fancier? The Truth About Control Surfaces

35

Guitar String Materials & Gauges: What Musicians Need to Know for Better Recordings

36

Vintage Gear, Modern Sound: How to Use Lexicon 224 Emulations in Today’s Productions

37

Reverb Explained: The Hidden Architecture Behind Every Great Mix

38

How to Build a Rock-Solid Backup Workflow for Your DAW (Without Going Crazy)

39

How to Use Delay in Mixing: Pro Techniques Every Studio Needs

40

How to Deal with Artists in the Studio: Psychology for Producers and Engineers

41

Achieving Mix Separation: How to Create Clarity Without Losing Energy

42

From Stereo to Surround: How to Start Mixing Music in Dolby Atmos

43

The Right Time to Update Your Studio Computer: A Musician’s Survival Guide

44

Studio Monitors vs Headphones: Which Tells the Truth About Your Mix?

45

The Truth About Signature Sound in Mixing

46

Steve Ouimette Interview: From Guitar Hero Riffs to Studio Secrets (Part 2)

47

Steve Ouimette Interview: From Guitar Hero Riffs to Studio Secrets

48

Understanding Pan Laws: The Hidden Factor in Your Mixes

49

The Truth About Gear Addiction: Do You Really Need All Those Plugins?

50

Saturation vs. Distortion: How to Enhance Your Mix With Grit

51

MainStage Secrets: Hidden Features in Studio Gear You Need to Know

52

Life Behind the Kit: Christopher Allis on Being a Career Drummer

53

Sculpting Silence: Side-Chaining Secrets from Inside the Recording Studio

54

How to Use Reference Mixes to Instantly Improve Your Mixing

55

3 Ways to Use Studio Downtime to Boost Your Career

56

From Muddy to Magic: Fix These Mastering Mistakes Now

57

Short on Time? Here’s How to Stay Productive in the Studio

58

How to Use EQ Like a Pro: Fix Problems and Add Polish

59

Do You Really Need Music Theory to Succeed in Music Production?

60

Compression Demystified: How to Train Your Ears to Hear Dynamic Control

61

Sidechaining Secrets: Pro Techniques to Add Energy and Space to Your Tracks

62

Mixing for Warmth: What It Is, Why It Matters, and How to Get It Right

63

From Murky to Magical: The Ultimate Mid-Side EQ Breakdown

64

Ultimate Guide to Studio File Organization: Perfect Delivery Every Time!

65

Inside the Studio with Reuben Cohen: Lurssen Mastering Secrets Revealed!

66

The Magic of De-Essers: Say Goodbye to Sibilance and Harshness!

67

Game-Changing Mix Prep Techniques You Need to Know!

68

From Static to Dynamic: Elevate Your Mix with Expert Automation Techniques!

69

How Much Headroom Do You Really Need? The Unsung Hero of Better Mixes

70

Stems vs. Multitracks: The Best Lingo Guide for Music Producers!

71

New Gear Overload! Tips to Avoid the Trap & Stay Creative

72

Master the Low End: Exciting Tips for Perfectly EQ'd Bass!

73

Elevate Your Singing Game: Expert Tips on Vocal Mic Placement

74

Audio Masking Exposed: How to Bring Every Instrument into the Spotlight!

75

Unlock the Secrets of Drum Programming vs. Live Drums!

76

From Clutter to Clarity: Expert Layering Techniques for a Powerful Mix!

77

5 EQ Tips for Kick Drums: Transform Your Mix with Pro Secrets!

78

Mix Like a Pro: Channel Strips OR Individual Plugins? Find Out Now!

79

Inside NAMM 2025: Exclusive Look at the Hottest New Gear and Trends!

80

Master the Mix: 5 Exciting Acoustic Guitar EQ Tips You Need to Know

81

Unlock Pro-Level Clarity: Mastering EQ and Dynamics for Cleaner Mixes

82

Transform Your Vocals: Exciting Delay Techniques You MUST Try!

83

Exclusive Interview with Venus Theory: Life, Music, and Inspiration Revealed!

84

Make Your Music Stand Out: Expert Tips for Punchier Mixes!

85

Elevate Your Production Skills: The Ultimate Guide to Reference Tracks

86

Unlock Pro Mixing Secrets with Reference Mixes!

87

Transform Your Mixes with New York Style Compression Techniques!

88

Maximize Your Studio Time: Practical Scheduling Hacks You Need to Know!

89

Unlock Pro Sound: Corrective vs Sweetening EQ Tips You Need!

90

5 Must-Know Workflow Secrets for a Smooth Studio Experience!

91

Revolutionize Your Sound: Expert Tips on Multiband Compression & Dynamic EQ

92

Never Lose a Track Again! Expert Tips on Archiving Your Music Projects

93

Game-Changing Home DAW Prep: Make Your Mix Engineer Love You!

94

How Austrian Audio is Redefining Sound – An Exciting Deep Dive

95

From Smooth to Punchy: Exciting Techniques for Compressing Electric Guitars!

96

Unlock the Secret to Punchy Drums: Master Dual Drum Busses

97

Compression Decoded: Transform Your Recording Hearing Skills Now

98

Revolutionize Your Sound: Advanced EQ Hacks You Need to Try Now!

99

Recording Revolution: The Excited Fusion of Old Techniques and New Technology!

100

The History of James Tyler Guitars: An Exciting Deep Dive with Rich Renken

101

Pristine vs. Poorly Recorded Tracks: The Ultimate Producer's Guide

102

Unveiling the Secrets: Is Your Mix Underproduced or Overproduced? Let's Find Out!

103

Say Goodbye to Noise! Expert Tips for Crystal Clear Audio

104

Amp Up Your Vocals: The Ultimate Guide to Using Distortion!

105

Pitch Correction Magic: How to Achieve Natural-Sounding Vocals!

106

EQ Matters: Unlock the Secrets of Professional Audio

107

Unlock Audio Mastery: 5 Essential Workflow Hacks for Faster Production!

108

Unlock the Power of Automation Modes in DAWs: Transform Your Mixes!

109

Transform Your Tracks: Exciting Techniques for Mic'ing Digital Instruments!

110

Why Every Producer Needs Eventide's T-Verb Plugin Now!

111

Discover the Magic of DI Recording: Turbocharge Your Music Production!

112

Exclusive: Adam Mosley's Untold Stories from the Recording Studio

113

Achieve Studio-Quality Vocals: Inside Secrets to the Best Mic Path Selection!

114

Say Hello to Your New Bandmates: Logic Pro 11's AI Session Players Are Here!

115

Transform Your Tracks: The Proven Order for Stellar Mixes Revealed!

116

Revolutionize Your Sound with Silence: Expert Tips & Tricks!

117

From Vintage to Virtual: The Magic of the H3000 Factory mkII Plugin Revealed!

118

Transform Your Tracks: The Ultimate Guide to Deep, Dynamic Guitar Tones!

119

Unlock the Magic of Tidy Tracks: Master File Organization in the Studio!

120

Unveiling 5 Amazing Strategies to Revolutionize Your Mixing Process!

121

Revolutionize Your Productions: Dynamic Mixing Automation Secrets Revealed!

122

Exciting Journey into the Future of Audio Processing with Oeksound

123

Unlock the Secret to Groove Retention in MIDI and Audio Editing!

124

SSL Chronicles with Phill Scholes: An Exciting Audio Engineering Odyssey!

125

Get Pumped with Pioneering Audio Techniques: Pitch & Time Edits Revealed!

126

Pioneering MIDI 2.0 Movement: Andrew Mee Talks Next-Level Music Production

127

Unleashing the Power of Consoles: A Deep Dive into Mixing Magic

128

Discover the Art of Mixing: Top 5 Secrets from the Lord-Alge Brothers Revealed!

129

Unveiling the Secrets of Charlie Clouser: A Musical Journey Like No Other!

130

From Zero to Pro: Unlocking the Secrets of Expressive MIDI Drum Editing!

131

Unleash Your Musical Creativity: The Thrilling World of MIDI Explained!

132

NAMM 2024: Your Front-Row Ticket to the Music Industry's Most Exciting Event! 🎉 Get a Sneak Peek at the Latest Gear!

133

Mastering the Art of Reverb and Delay: Unlock Your Sound's True Potential!

134

The Ultimate Remixing Quest: Exploring Old Catalogues like Never Before!

135

Get Ready to Be Mind Expanded! Randy Ojeda Spills the Beans in this Exciting Interview

136

Beyond Vocals: Explore the Fascinating World of Pitch Correcting Instruments

137

Unlock Your Recording Space’s Full Potential with the Right Gear

138

Uncover the secrets of musical genius with CJ Vanston in this exciting interview! (Rerun)

139

From WAV to MP3: The Exciting Journey of Audio File Formats! 🎧

140

Crafting Creativity: Find Your Sonic Path in the Music Industry

141

Sample Smarts: How to Ethically Elevate Your Music Production Game

142

Mastering Prep: The Ultimate Checklist for Perfecting Your Song Mix

143

Uncover the Magic of Bus Mixing: All Aboard the Sonic Journey!

144

The Ultimate Vocal Chains Breakdown: Mic, Pre, EQ, Compressor - Everything You Need to Know! 🎤🔊

145

Mixing Made Easy: Master the Art of Arrangement for Stellar Results

146

Revisiting Old Mixes: A Thrilling Journey through Nostalgia and Innovation

147

Unlocking the Secrets of Classic Guitar Tones: Stratocaster, Telecaster, and More!

148

Breaking Down All-In-One Plugins: Should You Jump on the Bandwagon

149

Take Your Guitar Mixes to the Next Level: Exciting Techniques Unveiled

150

From Average to Amazing: Transform Your Lead Vocal Mixes with These Techniques

151

From Hardware to Heaven: The Best Reverb Emulations Revealed

152

Unlocking the Secrets of Plugin GUIs: What Makes Them Good or Bad?

153

Discover 5 More Useful Mix Tips That Will Elevate Your Tracks

154

Unleash Your DAW’s Full Potential with These Awesome 3rd Party Tools

155

From Blues to Metal: Unveiling the Secrets Behind Classic Guitar Tones!

156

Get ready for a Shockwave: Crushing Recording Myths

157

Discovering the Ultimate Audio Magic with the TC2290 Deep Dive

158

Discover the Hidden Magic of Pink Noise: Your Secret Weapon for Improving Mixes

159

Unlock Your Mixing Potential with These 10 Incredible Tips and Ideas!

160

Discovering the Hidden Gems of the H3000: An Exciting Journey into its Interface and FX!

161

From Overwhelm to Outstanding: Mastering the Madness of Endless Music Tools!

162

Sample Libraries Uncovered: How to Manage Like a Pro for Efficiently Organizing and Future-Proofing Your Collections

163

Unleashing the Power of the AMEK Console: A Deep Dive into the Unique Audio Experience

164

Plugin Folder Management: The Simple Guide to Keeping Your DAW Organized

165

Uncovering the Secrets of Clipping Audio - A Noisy Adventure

166

Compression vs Limiting: Which One Reigns Supreme? Find Out Now!

167

From Echo to Epic: The Simple Guide to Creative Delays

168

Introducing the Hyperswitch from Seymour Duncan

169

Switching DAWs: A Great Guide to Choosing the Right One!

170

Time to Level Up Your Sound: How to Know When it’s Time for an Audio Interface Upgrade!

171

EQ and Compression In Order Of Importance

172

Discover the Magic of Mix Templates and Skyrocket Your Mixing Game!

173

NAMM Show 2023 The Good, The Bad, The Mind-blowing

174

Troubleshooting Mics That Are Misbehaving

175

Tips and Tricks for dealing with Low End!

176

Talking Life, Music, Strings and more with Stevie Blacke

177

Unlocking the Secrets of a Mix Vision: Expert Tips and Tricks!

178

Unlock Your Creativity with these Dynamic Reverb Choices!

179

Join the Exciting Adventure into the Depths of Flanging Effects!

180

Writer’s Block? No Problem! Learn How to Conquer it Now!

181

The Pros & Cons of Hardware & Software Synths - Let’s Talk Now!

182

Unveiling The Secrets of Choosing The Right Vocal Mic

183

How to Enhance Your Music Production with Esoteric Effects

184

Autotune Secrets Revealed: Inside Look at the Best Tuning Software and Plugins

185

Production Candy: How to Use It For Professional Quality Music

186

Diving Into Chorus FX: What Makes It So Special?

187

Reference Tracks: What You Need to Know for Production & Writing Inspiration

188

Reference Tracks: What You Need to Know for a Professional Mix

189

2022 Wrap Up

190

Mixing Secret Revealed: Learn How To Master Parallel Compression

191

Talking Music, Life, Creation and more with Venus Theory

192

5 Recording Workflow Tips That Will Make You A Studio Pro!

193

How To Record Killer Electric Guitar Tracks At Home

194

10 Things To Know When You Go Into A Session

195

Mono Compatibility Explained - How To Check For It!

196

Tips For A Better Studio Schedule That Will Help You Be More Productive

197

Strymon BigSky Reverb. Why You Need To Know About This Amazing Plugin

198

SSL 4000 Console - The Nearly Complete Guide

199

Productivity Hacks - How To Be Productive During Your Down Time

200

10 Common Mastering Mistakes Most People Make And How To Fix Them

201

How To Get Things Done Quickly When You Have Short Deadlines

202

The Difference Between Corrective EQ And Sweetening EQ - What You Need To Know

203

How To Use Music Theory To Become A Better Producer (And Mix Engineer)

204

Inside the World of ’Bad’ TV, Music Composer Mike Greene

205

Learn How To Become A Master Compressor User

206

The Return Of Side Chain: What Is The Best Way To Use Side Chain In Your Mix?

207

How To Get Warmth In Your Mixes, From Recording To Post

208

Mid Side EQ: A Step-by-Step Tutorial of the Important Stuff

209

How to Organize Your Music Files Like a PRO: Insider Secrets from Successful Mixers

210

The Eye On The Prize With Reuben Cohen: How To Become A Mastering Engineer

211

The M7: A Deep Dive Into One of the Most Iconic Modern Reverb Units in Music Recording History

212

How To Use A De-Esser Effectively In Your Mix

213

Cleaning Up Multi-Tracks - How to Make Your Multi-Tracks Sound Awesome

214

Lexicon 224: Deep Dive Into One Of The Most Iconic Reverb Units In Music Recording History

215

How To Make Your Mix More Dynamic

216

The Empirical Labs Distressor - Get A Ton Of Great Quality Sounds With This One Little Device

217

What is Headroom? (And Why It’s Important)

218

What Happens at NAMM Doesn’t Stay at NAMM

219

Neutron Explained: How To Get A Clean Mix In Minutes

220

How to Use New Gear - Do You Need It?

221

New EQ Technique for Electric Bass: How to Boost and Cut with your Ears!

222

Vocal Mic Distance: How Close is Close Enough?

223

Audio Masking: All the Tools You Need to Avoid It

224

Drum Programming vs Live Drums: How to Know When to Use Which?

225

Layering Instruments: The Good, The Bad And The Ugly

226

Getting To Know The Kick Drum Frequency Spectrum

227

How To Use Your DAW Like A Console: 3 Pro Bits for Channel Strips vs Individual Plugins

228

5 EQ Tips and Tricks You NEED To Know To Make Your Acoustic Guitar Sound Amazing!

229

HOW TO FIX A MUDDY MIX: Chris & Jody’s 5 Favorite Ways To Reduce The Mud

230

The Eye On The Prize With Adam Moseley: from the early beginnings to being a producer and more

231

How To Enhance Vocals With Out of Time Delays

232

How To Create Punchier Mixes EASILY: 5 Ways To Make Your Mixes Punchier

233

MIC STRATEGIES: How to Get Amazing Audio with Abnormal Mic-ing

234

How To Get Your Recording Environment Treated - What To Do When You Want Better Recordings

235

The Rise And Fall Of The Mini Moog (And Why It’s Still Important)

236

What are Impulse Responses, How to Use Them, and What is the Best Software for Implementing IRs in a mix?

237

A Deep Dive into the iZotope NeoVerb Reverb Plugin: An Audio Dream in the Making

238

Legendary Producer CJ Vanston and His Beard: How He Discovered the Secrets for Success

239

Control Surfaces: What They Are And Why You Need To Be Aware Of Them

240

The Complete Guide to Stringing a Guitar: Gauge, Intonation, Height, and Care

241

The LEXICON 480L REVERB UNIT - A Brief History and Deep Dive Of One Of The Most Famous Reverb Units In Music Recording

242

Create a Presence with Reverb and How To Figure Out The Correct Reverb Time You Need For Your Song

243

WHY YOU SHOULD BE BACKING UP YOUR DATA: The Super Un-Sexy World Of Audio Data Backup

244

Advanced Uses of Delay: Why Knowing The Math Makes For Better Delay Mastery

245

Eventide Split EQ: Is It Truly Possible To Create A Uniquely New Path In The EQ World?

246

Chatting with Robert Anthony Navarro: Guitar Player, Producer, Composer, and More!

247

Robert Anthony Navarro: The History of How He Made Music for TV Shows and Commercials

248

How To Deal With Different Types Of Artists

249

Separation 101: How To Create Separation Between Instruments In Your Mix

250

What is Dolby Atmos And Will It Change The Music Industry Forever?

251

OS Update: What Every Musician Needs To Know And Consider Before Making The Switch To A New OS

252

Do You Need to Own Both Studio Monitors AND Headphones to Make a High Quality Mix?

253

MIX ENGINEERING 101: Do You Need A Sound Or Style?

254

How to Handle Workflow Differences When Working On Singles Vs. Albums

255

Chatting With Steve Ouimette: Guitar Virtuoso, Producer, Composer, and More!

256

Steve Ouimette: The Story of How One Guy Made Music for Video Games And TV Shows

257

Why Do We Need to Know the Different Types of Pan Laws?

258

Too Much Gear: How To Find The Right Tools For Your Productions

259

How To Use Distortion Right - Multiple Quick Tips

260

MainStage 101: How To Get Started With The Best Live Audio Software On The Market!

261

Talking Recording Drums And Playing Live With Christopher Allis pt 2

262

Talking Recording Drums And Playing Live With Christopher Allis

263

Side-Chaining: What It Is and How To Use Side-Chaining In Your Mixes

264

How to use reference mixes to help your mixing work

265

Recording Advice: Why No Rules Is Bad Advice

266

Myth Busting: Debunking Audio Myths Around The Studio

267

Talkin About Stems And Multitracks - What's The Flippin Difference?

268

Headphone Monitor Mix Solutions for Home and Pro Studios

269

Loops: the Good, the Bad and the Ugly

270

Live Sound vs. Recording Studio Sound with Special Guest Raymond Gronvall

271

Top 5 Must Have Plugins For Writing, Tracking & Balance

272

How to Build a Recording Rig from Scratch

273

The EQ that Changed the World - API 550a

274

Which is better, Passive or Active Pickups?

275

Answering A Listener's Question About Pre Amps

276

Deep Dive Into The Fairchild Compressor

277

Talkin' 'bout Percussion

278

Dialing In A High Gain Amp Sound

279

You Received Tracks To Mix, Now What?

280

Deep Dive Into Mastering Engineer George Leger III

281

Demystifying Recording and Writing Templates

282

What's Difference Between Mastering & 2-Bus Processing

283

How To Deal With Burnout

284

Does The Daw Really Matter

285

Busting Some Common Recording Myths

286

Giant Background Vocal Production

287

Sample Rates A Mini Dive

288

DI Guitar Recording Practices

289

Grand Overview of Compression

290

Phase Cancellation Where Did It Go?

291

Role of a Producer vs Role of a Mix Engineer

292

What is this mysterious Gain Staging

293

Anatomy of a Synth

294

Delay Delay Delay

295

DI Bass Recording Practices

296

Overview of Reverb

297

Mix Templates & Why We Use Them

298

PulTec Deep Dive

299

Is Software Creating Lazy Engineers

300

Busses and Auxes In Your DAW

301

Gear Acquisition Syndrome

302

Emulation EQs and Digital EQs

303

LA-2A Leveling Amplifier Deep Dive

304

EQ Types and Terms

305

Modeling Mics

306

Chris Hellstrom's Biggest Recording Lesson Learned

307

1176 Compressor Deep Dive

308

Biggest Recording Lesson Jody Whitesides Has Learned

309

Production of Spilt Milk by Jellyfish

310

Discover the Secrets to Epic Vocal Tracks! Get Excited About Cleaning Up Your Sound!

311

Revolutionize Your Guitar Sound: Dive into the World of Re-Amping!

312

From Ordinary to Extraordinary: Unveiling the Master Bus Secrets!

313

Unleash Your Vocal Superpowers With This Exciting Vocal Chain Episode!

314

Unveiling the Secrets of Arranging a Song Session | Get Ready to Rock the Recording Studio! Part 2

315

Unveiling the Secrets of Arranging a Song Session | Get Ready to Rock the Recording Studio! Part 1

316

The Ultimate Guide to Layering Guitars: Unraveling the Magic | Part 4

317

The Ultimate Guide to Layering Guitars: Unraveling the Magic | Part 3