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Inside The Recording Studio — 313 episodes

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Reference Tracks That Make Every Mix Better

2

Recording Skills: Why Rules Help Beginners Mix Better

3

Studio Myths Busted Fact From Fiction for Better Recording Decisions

4

Project Handoffs Made Easy with Stems and Multitracks

5

Headphone Monitor Mixes for Better Recording Sessions

6

Music Production Tips for Better Loop Arrangements

7

FOH Secrets Every Home Studio Builder Should Know

8

Minimal Plugin Setup Tips for Better Mixes

9

Build A Home Studio Rig Without Losing Your Mind

10

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

11

Passive Pickups vs Active Pickups for Better Tone

12

Small Studio Gear Tips for Better Signal Chains with Preamps

13

Fairchild Compression Deep Dive Guide for Better Mix Glue

14

Percussion in Music Production Tips for Better Grooves

15

Studio Gear Guide for Better High Gain Guitar Tone

16

Mixing Workflow Tips For Better Results on Client Songs

17

George Leger III Shares Studio Workflow Advice

18

Recording Setup Tips: Build Better DAW Session Templates

19

2-Bus Processing Guide: Better Mixing Signal Chain

20

Creative Burnout in Music Production: How to Recover

21

Best DAW for Your Workflow and Recording Setup

22

Recording Myths About Sample Rate and EQ

23

Big Background Vocals: How to Build Massive Vocal Stacks

24

Recording Setup Tips: Picking the Best Sample Rate

25

Direct Input Guitar Recording: Clean Tone, More Control

26

Mix Smarter: Compression Fundamentals That Actually Help

27

Phase Cancellation Tips for Better Recording Setups

28

Gain Staging Explained: How to Get Cleaner Recordings Every Time

29

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

30

Mixing Faster or Just Fancier? The Truth About Control Surfaces

31

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

32

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

33

Reverb Explained: The Hidden Architecture Behind Every Great Mix

34

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

35

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

36

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

37

Achieving Mix Separation: How to Create Clarity Without Losing Energy

38

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

39

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

40

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

41

The Truth About Signature Sound in Mixing

42

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

43

Steve Ouimette Interview: From Guitar Hero Riffs to Studio Secrets

44

Understanding Pan Laws: The Hidden Factor in Your Mixes

45

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

46

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

47

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

48

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

49

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

50

How to Use Reference Mixes to Instantly Improve Your Mixing

51

3 Ways to Use Studio Downtime to Boost Your Career

52

From Muddy to Magic: Fix These Mastering Mistakes Now

53

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

54

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

55

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

56

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

57

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

58

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

59

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

60

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

61

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

62

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

63

Game-Changing Mix Prep Techniques You Need to Know!

64

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

65

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

66

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

67

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

68

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

69

Elevate Your Singing Game: Expert Tips on Vocal Mic Placement

70

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

71

Unlock the Secrets of Drum Programming vs. Live Drums!

72

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

73

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

74

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

75

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

76

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

77

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

78

Transform Your Vocals: Exciting Delay Techniques You MUST Try!

79

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

80

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

81

Elevate Your Production Skills: The Ultimate Guide to Reference Tracks

82

Unlock Pro Mixing Secrets with Reference Mixes!

83

Transform Your Mixes with New York Style Compression Techniques!

84

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

85

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

86

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

87

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

88

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

89

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

90

How Austrian Audio is Redefining Sound – An Exciting Deep Dive

91

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

92

Unlock the Secret to Punchy Drums: Master Dual Drum Busses

93

Compression Decoded: Transform Your Recording Hearing Skills Now

94

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

95

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

96

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

97

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

98

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

99

Say Goodbye to Noise! Expert Tips for Crystal Clear Audio

100

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

101

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

102

EQ Matters: Unlock the Secrets of Professional Audio

103

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

104

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

105

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

106

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

107

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

108

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

109

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

110

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

111

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

112

Revolutionize Your Sound with Silence: Expert Tips & Tricks!

113

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

114

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

115

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

116

Unveiling 5 Amazing Strategies to Revolutionize Your Mixing Process!

117

Revolutionize Your Productions: Dynamic Mixing Automation Secrets Revealed!

118

Exciting Journey into the Future of Audio Processing with Oeksound

119

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

120

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

121

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

122

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

123

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

124

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

125

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

126

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

127

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

128

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

129

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

130

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

131

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

132

Beyond Vocals: Explore the Fascinating World of Pitch Correcting Instruments

133

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

134

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

135

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

136

Crafting Creativity: Find Your Sonic Path in the Music Industry

137

Sample Smarts: How to Ethically Elevate Your Music Production Game

138

Mastering Prep: The Ultimate Checklist for Perfecting Your Song Mix

139

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

140

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

141

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

142

Revisiting Old Mixes: A Thrilling Journey through Nostalgia and Innovation

143

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

144

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

145

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

146

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

147

From Hardware to Heaven: The Best Reverb Emulations Revealed

148

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

149

Discover 5 More Useful Mix Tips That Will Elevate Your Tracks

150

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

151

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

152

Get ready for a Shockwave: Crushing Recording Myths

153

Discovering the Ultimate Audio Magic with the TC2290 Deep Dive

154

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

155

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

156

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

157

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

158

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

159

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

160

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

161

Uncovering the Secrets of Clipping Audio - A Noisy Adventure

162

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

163

From Echo to Epic: The Simple Guide to Creative Delays

164

Introducing the Hyperswitch from Seymour Duncan

165

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

166

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

167

EQ and Compression In Order Of Importance

168

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

169

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

170

Troubleshooting Mics That Are Misbehaving

171

Tips and Tricks for dealing with Low End!

172

Talking Life, Music, Strings and more with Stevie Blacke

173

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

174

Unlock Your Creativity with these Dynamic Reverb Choices!

175

Join the Exciting Adventure into the Depths of Flanging Effects!

176

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

177

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

178

Unveiling The Secrets of Choosing The Right Vocal Mic

179

How to Enhance Your Music Production with Esoteric Effects

180

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

181

Production Candy: How to Use It For Professional Quality Music

182

Diving Into Chorus FX: What Makes It So Special?

183

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

184

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

185

2022 Wrap Up

186

Mixing Secret Revealed: Learn How To Master Parallel Compression

187

Talking Music, Life, Creation and more with Venus Theory

188

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

189

How To Record Killer Electric Guitar Tracks At Home

190

10 Things To Know When You Go Into A Session

191

Mono Compatibility Explained - How To Check For It!

192

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

193

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

194

SSL 4000 Console - The Nearly Complete Guide

195

Productivity Hacks - How To Be Productive During Your Down Time

196

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

197

How To Get Things Done Quickly When You Have Short Deadlines

198

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

199

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

200

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

201

Learn How To Become A Master Compressor User

202

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

203

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

204

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

205

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

206

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

207

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

208

How To Use A De-Esser Effectively In Your Mix

209

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

210

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

211

How To Make Your Mix More Dynamic

212

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

213

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

214

What Happens at NAMM Doesn’t Stay at NAMM

215

Neutron Explained: How To Get A Clean Mix In Minutes

216

How to Use New Gear - Do You Need It?

217

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

218

Vocal Mic Distance: How Close is Close Enough?

219

Audio Masking: All the Tools You Need to Avoid It

220

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

221

Layering Instruments: The Good, The Bad And The Ugly

222

Getting To Know The Kick Drum Frequency Spectrum

223

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

224

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

225

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

226

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

227

How To Enhance Vocals With Out of Time Delays

228

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

229

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

230

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

231

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

232

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

233

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

234

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

235

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

236

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

237

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

238

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

239

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

240

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

241

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

242

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

243

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

244

How To Deal With Different Types Of Artists

245

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

246

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

247

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

248

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

249

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

250

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

251

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

252

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

253

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

254

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

255

How To Use Distortion Right - Multiple Quick Tips

256

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

257

Talking Recording Drums And Playing Live With Christopher Allis pt 2

258

Talking Recording Drums And Playing Live With Christopher Allis

259

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

260

How to use reference mixes to help your mixing work

261

Recording Advice: Why No Rules Is Bad Advice

262

Myth Busting: Debunking Audio Myths Around The Studio

263

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

264

Headphone Monitor Mix Solutions for Home and Pro Studios

265

Loops: the Good, the Bad and the Ugly

266

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

267

Top 5 Must Have Plugins For Writing, Tracking & Balance

268

How to Build a Recording Rig from Scratch

269

The EQ that Changed the World - API 550a

270

Which is better, Passive or Active Pickups?

271

Answering A Listener's Question About Pre Amps

272

Deep Dive Into The Fairchild Compressor

273

Talkin' 'bout Percussion

274

Dialing In A High Gain Amp Sound

275

You Received Tracks To Mix, Now What?

276

Deep Dive Into Mastering Engineer George Leger III

277

Demystifying Recording and Writing Templates

278

What's Difference Between Mastering & 2-Bus Processing

279

How To Deal With Burnout

280

Does The Daw Really Matter

281

Busting Some Common Recording Myths

282

Giant Background Vocal Production

283

Sample Rates A Mini Dive

284

DI Guitar Recording Practices

285

Grand Overview of Compression

286

Phase Cancellation Where Did It Go?

287

Role of a Producer vs Role of a Mix Engineer

288

What is this mysterious Gain Staging

289

Anatomy of a Synth

290

Delay Delay Delay

291

DI Bass Recording Practices

292

Overview of Reverb

293

Mix Templates & Why We Use Them

294

PulTec Deep Dive

295

Is Software Creating Lazy Engineers

296

Busses and Auxes In Your DAW

297

Gear Acquisition Syndrome

298

Emulation EQs and Digital EQs

299

LA-2A Leveling Amplifier Deep Dive

300

EQ Types and Terms

301

Modeling Mics

302

Chris Hellstrom's Biggest Recording Lesson Learned

303

1176 Compressor Deep Dive

304

Biggest Recording Lesson Jody Whitesides Has Learned

305

Production of Spilt Milk by Jellyfish

306

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

307

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

308

From Ordinary to Extraordinary: Unveiling the Master Bus Secrets!

309

Unleash Your Vocal Superpowers With This Exciting Vocal Chain Episode!

310

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

311

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

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

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