The Self-Recording Band
Benedikt Hain / Malcom Owen-Flood
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Produce exciting sounding music yourself and release songs that you're proud of! Professional producers/mixers Benedikt Hain and Malcom Owen-Flood help you make your next DIY-recording session a success!
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#198: Walk Into Any Recording Studio & Make It Work
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It all starts with a free first call where we talk about your music, give you feedback and a step-by-step action plan that you can then implement on your own, or together with us.
Best case: We end up working together and completely transform the sound of your music forever.
Worst case: You get an hour of free coaching and feedback.
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*Episode show notes:
*In failing to prepare you are preparing to fail. Or at least in this context, you are likely gonna give yourself a few problems.
Going into a recording studio that you've never used before can be a daunting and maybe even confusing prospect.
It'd be nice if all producers had the same workflow and routing setup that you use in the recording studio, but sadly this aint the case.
*Who knows what the producer that used the recording studio before you was thinking? Only them, that's who. *
If an unconventional, un-labelled routing setup has been used and you're walking in there for the first time with the talent hoping to record, things could get pretty confusing and pretty exhausting, pretty fast.
Benedikt and Malcom dealt with this situation like a couple of champs recently which was the inspiration behind this episode.
There are a few things you can do beforehand that will ensure that you're not faced with a day of routing before even thinking about pressing the record button.
*Remember, in the recording studio, time is money and this episode will save you some $$$ and blushes if you follow the approach these two pros take when entering a new recording studio for the first time. *
Let's dive in!
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For full show notes go to: https://theselfrecordingband.com/198
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Nov 22, 2023
#197: Building Your Own Studio Hardware with Martin Zobel - Analog Vibes
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It all starts with a free first call where we talk about your music, give you feedback and a step-by-step action plan that you can then implement on your own, or together with us.
Best case: We end up working together and completely transform the sound of your music forever.
Worst case: You get an hour of free coaching and feedback.
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*Episode show notes:
*As producers, deep down, if we're honest with ourselves and I mean completely honest, we'd all love to be using analogue gear, am I right?
Well, your man Martin Zobel used to work exclusively in the box. Using plugins was the only thing he knew.
But Martin had an itch that needed satisfying. He wanted to use analogue gear, but didn't have the thousands of $$$ necessary to get in to this world.
So one day Martin had an idea… "What if I build my own compressor?"
The only barrier was in his head. Building your own gear is a daunting task, but he persevered. Following schematics and asking the right people for advice, he soon discovered that it's as easy as painting by numbers.
Jump forward to today and Martin is the man behind Analog Vibes. A platform that gives you everything you need to build your own hardware, at an affordable price.
"Analog Vibes is about enabling and empowerment." - Martin Zobel
Martin talks to Benedikt and Malcom about what models are hot right now, how anybody can safely build their own hardware and how sometimes literal crossed wires can lead to a happy accident.
Also, let it be noted that Benedikt (having never built his own hardware before) has challenged himself to build a hardware unit from scratch in 2024. Let's hold him to it.
Wave your soldering irons in the air (safely) and let's welcome Martin Zobel.
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For full show notes go to: https://theselfrecordingband.com/197
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Nov 15, 2023
#196: Jaycen Joshua – Award Winning Producer (Beyonce, Miley Cyrus, Michael Jackson) - Studioszene 2023
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1. Get our free video training & checklist,* "Standout Mixes - The DIY Musician's Guide To Exciting Mixes That Stand Out And Connect":
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*2. Apply for The Self-Recording Syndicate, our personalized coaching program!*
It all starts with a free first call where we talk about your music, give you feedback and a step-by-step action plan that you can then implement on your own, or together with us.
Best case: We end up working together and completely transform the sound of your music forever.
Worst case: You get an hour of free coaching and feedback.
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*Episode show notes:
*It’s Jaycen Joshua. Hands down one of the hottest mix engineers in the industry right now.
Benny and Malcom chat with Jaycen Joshua on the Studioszene Sofa.
Jaycen has worked with Beyonce, Justin Bieber, Miley Cyrus, Michael Jackson… the list goes on and on.
Jaycen talks in detail about how the higher status jobs often equal higher stakes and higher pressure.
But he never lets this tame his approach, he takes risks when mixing no matter how much pressure he’s feeling.
He talks about sometimes being brutally honest with clients when he suspects that demoitis may be playing a part in the artist's love for the shitty sounding demo track.
How many revisions do you think Jaycen gets on average for his mixes? Here’s a clue. It’s a lot.
The number one technique that Jaycen uses and absolutely couldn’t work without? Sidechain compression. This and his plugin The God Particle are an essential part of his template.
Ladies and Gentlemen, Jaycen Joshua. 👏👏👏
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For full show notes go to: https://theselfrecordingband.com/196
If you have any questions, feedback, topic ideas or want to suggest a guest, email us at: podcast@theselfrecordingband.com
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Nov 8, 2023
#195: Ady Parzentny – Travelling Music Producer (Hit The Road Music Studio) - Studioszene 2023
*Here are three next steps for you to take:
1. Get our free video training & checklist,* "Standout Mixes - The DIY Musician's Guide To Exciting Mixes That Stand Out And Connect":
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*2. Apply for The Self-Recording Syndicate, our personalized coaching program!*
It all starts with a free first call where we talk about your music, give you feedback and a step-by-step action plan that you can then implement on your own, or together with us.
Best case: We end up working together and completely transform the sound of your music forever.
Worst case: You get an hour of free coaching and feedback.
Sounds fair? Cool. Apply now and book your free coaching call:
theselfrecordingband.com/call
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*Episode show notes:
*What an episode we’ve got for you this week. Benny & Malcom sit down on the Studioszene Sofa with Ady Parzentny .
Ady Parzentny travels the world, helping locals and displaced people make and record music with his business Hit The Road Music Studio.
About 5 years ago, Ady started out by travelling around in a van with a basic studio setup. Supporting local artists by helping them record their tracks and even making music videos.
Visiting places like Morrocco, Albania and Greece has taught Ady that music is the gateway into a place’s culture.
Ady’s work also extends to helping bring some normality back to the lives of the displaced people he works with at refugee camps.
Welcomed wherever he goes, Ady talks about how the generosity of communities has made this possible.
We hear fascinating insights from Ady about how the most expensive mics are not suitable for recording out in the wild, working on a very tight budget and pigeon problems.
Let’s hear Ady’s journey and help spread the joy.
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For full show notes go to: https://theselfrecordingband.com/195
If you have any questions, feedback, topic ideas or want to suggest a guest, email us at: podcast@theselfrecordingband.com
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Nov 1, 2023
#194: Chris Yetter (Audioscape) Interview - Studioszene 2023
*Here are three next steps for you to take:
1. Get our free video training & checklist,* "Standout Mixes - The DIY Musician's Guide To Exciting Mixes That Stand Out And Connect":
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*2. Apply for The Self-Recording Syndicate, our personalized coaching program!*
It all starts with a free first call where we talk about your music, give you feedback and a step-by-step action plan that you can then implement on your own, or together with us.
Best case: We end up working together and completely transform the sound of your music forever.
Worst case: You get an hour of free coaching and feedback.
Sounds fair? Cool. Apply now and book your free coaching call:
theselfrecordingband.com/call
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*3. Join the free Facebook Group ("The Self-Recording Band Community"):*
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*Episode show notes:
*Chris Yetter, the owner of Audioscape joins Benedikt & Malcom in the second of our series of interviews from Studioszene 2023.
Chris and his team at Audioscape hand make analogue hardware without compromising on anything. Astonishingly with an extremely affordable price-tag.
The guys discuss what to listen for when choosing your hardware and how no two units will ever sound exactly same.
Audioscape know that there are minute differences in sound from model to model and celebrate the fact that this is what helps create your own unique sound.
Chris touches on the riddle that has troubled humankind for millenia… "Plugins or Hardware?" The answer might surprise you.
*Two faders you can touch and move with your hands simultaneously might not sound like much, but this level of control that you don't get with a plugin can completely change the way you work. *
Chris also shares with us a few details about an Audioscape reverb plugin that they're working on.
"A hardware company releasing a plugin? Are Audioscape outside of their minds?" I hear you ask.
Nope. It's going to be incredible.
Enjoy.
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For full show notes go to: https://theselfrecordingband.com/194
If you have any questions, feedback, topic ideas or want to suggest a guest, email us at: podcast@theselfrecordingband.com
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Oct 25, 2023
#193: Warren Huart Interview - Studioszene 2023, Hamburg
*Here are three next steps for you to take:
1. Get our free video training & checklist,* "Standout Mixes - The DIY Musician's Guide To Exciting Mixes That Stand Out And Connect":
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*2. Apply for The Self-Recording Syndicate, our personalized coaching program!*
It all starts with a free first call where we talk about your music, give you feedback and a step-by-step action plan that you can then implement on your own, or together with us.
Best case: We end up working together and completely transform the sound of your music forever.
Worst case: You get an hour of free coaching and feedback.
Sounds fair? Cool. Apply now and book your free coaching call:
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*3. Join the free Facebook Group ("The Self-Recording Band Community"):*
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*Episode show notes:
*This is the first of our live interviews from Studioszene 2023 in Hamburg. This week, Malcom & Benedikt are chatting with legendary producer and educator Warren Huart. (Produce Like A Pro)
Warren has worked with Aerosmith, The Fray, Ramones... to name but a few. He was one of the highlights of Studioszene 2023 where he hosted a masterclass.
Warren shares with us details about how he went from musician to producer to educator and how he eventually ended up laying his hat in the USA.
Building a career as a producer these days isn't a linear path and Warren discusses how doing a bit of everything is the norm now.
He talks about mastering and how it shouldn't be the stage at which things are fixed. He also answers some questions from the audience regarding analogue desks and polishing 💩💩💩
Warren has new book out >>>>>>>>> *Home Studio Recording: The Complete Guide*
You'll be hard pushed not to take something valuable from this interview with arguably the most passionate man in the industry.
Ladies & Gentlemen... Mr. Warren Huart.
Marvellous.
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For full show notes go to: https://theselfrecordingband.com/193
If you have any questions, feedback, topic ideas or want to suggest a guest, email us at: podcast@theselfrecordingband.com
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Oct 18, 2023
#192: The Biggest Home Recording Mistakes We've Seen This Month - Part 2 (Vocal Layers, Comping, MIDI & DI)
*Here are three next steps for you to take:
1. Get our free video training & checklist,* "Standout Mixes - The DIY Musician's Guide To Exciting Mixes That Stand Out And Connect":
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*2. Apply for The Self-Recording Syndicate, our personalized coaching program!*
It all starts with a free first call where we talk about your music, give you feedback and a step-by-step action plan that you can then implement on your own, or together with us.
Best case: We end up working together and completely transform the sound of your music forever.
Worst case: You get an hour of free coaching and feedback.
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*Episode show notes:
*Benedikt & Malcom further explore the common mistakes that self-recording artists are making in this continuation of last week’s episode.
They see a lot of re-occurring errors when working with self-recording artists. So they made these episodes so that you don't have to make these same mistakes.
Everybody makes mistakes and if you find that you have made some of these mistakes, go easy on yourself. We all have at some point!
Hopefully though, by listening to this episode, you can prevent any future mishaps.
So here is our list of recent home recording mistakes that we're discussing on the show:
· Songs lacking layered vocals
· Creating tight and harmonious vocal layers
· Arranging your songs in an efficient way. ie: intentionally placing doubles & harmonies in places that serve the song
· Comping on the fly
· Drum comping
· Creating seamless overdubs by punching in/out
· Why it’s not a good idea to send just the MIDI files or DI tracks to your mixing engineer
So, let’s put the learning van into 6th gear and hurtle down the highway of knowledge, with the windows down. (aka let’s listen to this week’s episode) 😊
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For full show notes go to: https://theselfrecordingband.com/192
If you have any questions, feedback, topic ideas or want to suggest a guest, email us at: podcast@theselfrecordingband.com
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Oct 11, 2023
#191: The Biggest Home Recording Mistakes We've Seen This Month - (Overheads & Clipping)
*Here are three next steps for you to take:
1. Get our free video training & checklist,* "Standout Mixes - The DIY Musician's Guide To Exciting Mixes That Stand Out And Connect":
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*2. Apply for The Self-Recording Syndicate, our personalized coaching program!*
It all starts with a free first call where we talk about your music, give you feedback and a step-by-step action plan that you can then implement on your own, or together with us.
Best case: We end up working together and completely transform the sound of your music forever.
Worst case: You get an hour of free coaching and feedback.
Sounds fair? Cool. Apply now and book your free coaching call:
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*3. Join the free Facebook Group ("The Self-Recording Band Community"):*
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*Episode show notes:
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Benedikt & Malcom notice a fair amount of mistakes that home recording artists are making. With a little know-how and experience, these mistakes are entirely preventable.
The guys admit to having made these mistakes themselves in the past, and now, through their experience, you and other home recording artists don't have to.
The first topic covered this week is recording overheads. Arguably the most important layer of recording a full kit.
*If your overheads aren't sounding good, your whole drum sound is gonna sound off. *
"Overheads should generally sound like a really great drumkit just by themselves" - *Malcom Owen-Flood*
There are several things home recording artists need to watch out for when recording overheads. Things that can be easily overlooked leading to phase issues and an unbalanced stereo image.
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*Also covered is clipping. Home recording artists are sometimes unaware that they are clipping but it's not as straightforward as just watching for the meter in your DAW turning red.
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*This is the first of a two-parter, so buckle up and let's get up to date with what's going wrong in the world of home recording. *
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For full show notes go to: https://theselfrecordingband.com/191
If you have any questions, feedback, topic ideas or want to suggest a guest, email us at: podcast@theselfrecordingband.com
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Oct 4, 2023
#190:What Is The Essence Of Your Song?
*Here are three next steps for you to take:
1. Get our free video training & checklist,* "Standout Mixes - The DIY Musician's Guide To Exciting Mixes That Stand Out And Connect":
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*2. Apply for The Self-Recording Syndicate, our personalized coaching program!*
It all starts with a free first call where we talk about your music, give you feedback and a step-by-step action plan that you can then implement on your own, or together with us.
Best case: We end up working together and completely transform the sound of your music forever.
Worst case: You get an hour of free coaching and feedback.
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*Episode Show Notes:
*Have you ever asked yourself this question while recording or mixing?
What is your song about? How is it supposed to feel? How did you come up with it?
These are important questions to ask yourself. And if you find the answer to it, it might transform your mixes and productions.
We’ve received a lot of messages lately from people who are saying things like:
"My demos sound cool, but when I'm done mixing, I feel like something got lost along the way"
Or…
"I know exactly what I want my music to sound like, but I can't seem to make it come out of the speakers."
This is a common problem among Self Recording artists and Malcom & Benedikt take a more philosophical approach rather than a technical approach to this topic.
This isn’t something that can be fixed by adjusting a plugin setting. This is a mindset thing.
We’ve heard many songs lately that have incredibly dense arrangements. It's like people are feeling the need to add a lot of stuff to their songs to make them sound exciting and big.
While that can be a good idea sometimes, it’s often not the best approach. You may actually be taking away from your song by continually adding new elements.
So let’s jump in to this weeks episode and find out exactly why your demo is currently sounding better than your final recordings.
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For full show notes go to: https://theselfrecordingband.com/190
If you have any questions, feedback, topic ideas or want to suggest a guest, email us at: podcast@theselfrecordingband.com
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Sep 27, 2023
#189: Warren Huart (Produce Like A Pro, Aerosmith, Ace Frehley, The Fray, Ramones) - Special Interview Episode
*Here are three next steps for you to take:
1. Get our free video training & checklist,* "Standout Mixes - The DIY Musician's Guide To Exciting Mixes That Stand Out And Connect":
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*2. Apply for The Self-Recording Syndicate, our personalized coaching program!*
It all starts with a free first call where we talk about your music, give you feedback and a step-by-step action plan that you can then implement on your own, or together with us.
Best case: We end up working together and completely transform the sound of your music forever.
Worst case: You get an hour of free coaching and feedback.
Sounds fair? Cool. Apply now and book your free coaching call:
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*3. Join the free Facebook Group ("The Self-Recording Band Community"):*
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*Episode Show Notes:
*A very special episode this week ladies & gentlemen, as Benedikt welcomes the one and only Warren Huart.
Warren is a seasoned multi-platinum producer having worked with artists such as Aerosmith, Ace Frehley, The Fray, Ramones, James Blunt, Colbie Caillat… to name but a few.
He is the founder of the highly popular Youtube Channel “Produce Like A Pro” and a mentor on the educational platform “Pro Mix Academy”.
Check out Warren’s new book “Home Studio Recording”. If you’re looking to sharpen your knowledge as a producer then it’s targeted specifically at you.
You can catch Warren at Studioszene Event - Hamburg 2023
-- (Book Tickets Here) -- where he will be running a masterclass session.
Warren shares some little known facts about his time as a DJ and how his love of electronic music drew him to Berlin in the late 80s, before becoming a full time producer.
Naturally, a producer with so much experience has some priceless advice to offer for self recording artists.
"Work fast! If you’re working fast, you get the idea and the inspiration down. That’s more important than anything else."
Warren covers a range of topics, including how he keeps his guitar skills sharp, how a broad taste in music has helped him as a producer and what sort of impact AI generated music will have on the music industry.
So let’s jump in and see how “marvelously well” Warren is doing today.
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For full show notes go to: https://theselfrecordingband.com/189
If you have any questions, feedback, topic ideas or want to suggest a guest, email us at: podcast@theselfrecordingband.com
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Sep 20, 2023
#188: Songwriter Dewi Thompson on Leveling Up His Audio Skills in The Self Recording Syndicate (Case Study)
*Here are three next steps for you to take:
1. Get our free video training & checklist,* "Standout Mixes - The DIY Musician's Guide To Exciting Mixes That Stand Out And Connect":
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*2. Apply for The Self-Recording Syndicate, our personalized coaching program!*
It all starts with a free first call where we talk about your music, give you feedback and a step-by-step action plan that you can then implement on your own, or together with us.
Best case: We end up working together and completely transform the sound of your music forever.
Worst case: You get an hour of free coaching and feedback.
Sounds fair? Cool. Apply now and book your free coaching call:
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*3. Join the free Facebook Group ("The Self-Recording Band Community"):*
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*Episode Show Notes:
*A special episode this week as Benedikt sits down with Self-Recording Syndicate graduate Dewi Thompson.
Dewi is a songwriter from the UK who also produces and mixes his own material as a solo artist and collaborates with another artist under the names Altered States and Brave New World.
Dewi felt that there were some holes in his audio production knowledge and after aimlessly watching hundreds of hours of conflicting YouTube content (we’ve all been there) on how compression is the most important thing to have ever existed, he decided to reach out to Benedikt for some personal feedback and coaching.
It was clear the Dewi was a talented musician and songwriter but there were some blind spots and a lack of direction.
During Dewi’s 18 months in the Self-Recording Syndicate he has developed systems and a reliable process to get amazing results consistently and with confidence.
This journey goes all the way back to the 90’s when Dewi began recording on an Atari ST with some outboard gear including the coveted Alesis QuadraVerb GT.
These days Dewi prefers a more modern setup and is a proficient Cubase user.
Now that Dewi has the knowledge and skills he needed, he has some very exciting projects in the pipeline. So watch this space.
Let's welcome Dewi and hear about his fascinating journey from where he was to where he is now.
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For full show notes go to: https://theselfrecordingband.com/188
If you have any questions, feedback, topic ideas or want to suggest a guest, email us at: podcast@theselfrecordingband.com
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Sep 13, 2023
#187: Are You Using Mix Bus Compression?
*Here are three next steps for you to take:
1. Get our free video training & checklist,* "Standout Mixes - The DIY Musician's Guide To Exciting Mixes That Stand Out And Connect":
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*2. Apply for The Self-Recording Syndicate, our personalized coaching program!*
It all starts with a free first call where we talk about your music, give you feedback and a step-by-step action plan that you can then implement on your own, or together with us.
Best case: We end up working together and completely transform the sound of your music forever.
Worst case: You get an hour of free coaching and feedback.
Sounds fair? Cool. Apply now and book your free coaching call:
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*3. Join the free Facebook Group ("The Self-Recording Band Community"):*
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*Episode Show Notes:
*Are you mixing into a compressor? I mean mixing with a compressor on your mix bus from the beginning and not just slapping a compre…
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Sep 6, 2023
#186: Do You Need An External Mic Preamp?
*Here are three next steps for you to take:
1. Get our free video training & checklist,* "Standout Mixes - The DIY Musician's Guide To Exciting Mixes That Stand Out And Connect":
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*2. Apply for The Self-Recording Syndicate, our personalized coaching program!*
It all starts with a free first call where we talk about your music, give you feedback and a step-by-step action plan that you can then implement on your own, or together with us.
Best case: We end up working together and completely transform the sound of your music forever.
Worst case: You get an hour of free coaching and feedback.
Sounds fair? Cool. Apply now and book your free coaching call:
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*3. Join the free Facebook Group ("The Self-Recording Band Community"):*
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*Episode Show Notes:
*This week, we're looking at external mic preamps and helping you decide if you actually need one or if the answer you're looking fo…
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Aug 30, 2023
#185: Combining Guitar Tones and Doubling Guitar Tracks
*Here are three next steps for you to take:
1. Get our free video training & checklist,* "Standout Mixes - The DIY Musician's Guide To Exciting Mixes That Stand Out And Connect":
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*2. Apply for The Self-Recording Syndicate, our personalized coaching program!*
It all starts with a free first call where we talk about your music, give you feedback and a step-by-step action plan that you can then implement on your own, or together with us.
Best case: We end up working together and completely transform the sound of your music forever.
Worst case: You get an hour of free coaching and feedback.
Sounds fair? Cool. Apply now and book your free coaching call:
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*3. Join the free Facebook Group ("The Self-Recording Band Community"):*
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*Episode Show Notes:
*Sometimes, a single guitar tone just won't cut it. It sounds weak and out of place; no matter how we EQ and process it, something i…
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Aug 23, 2023
#184: My 2023 Mixing Template
*Here are three next steps for you to take:
1. Get our free video training & checklist,* "Standout Mixes - The DIY Musician's Guide To Exciting Mixes That Stand Out And Connect":
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*2. Apply for The Self-Recording Syndicate, our personalized coaching program!*
It all starts with a free first call where we talk about your music, give you feedback and a step-by-step action plan that you can then implement on your own, or together with us.
Best case: We end up working together and completely transform the sound of your music forever.
Worst case: You get an hour of free coaching and feedback.
Sounds fair? Cool. Apply now and book your free coaching call:
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*3. Join the free Facebook Group ("The Self-Recording Band Community"):*
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*Episode Show Notes:
*Something different this week as Benedikt walks us through his newly updated mixing template. Showing us the tools he uses to nail…
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Aug 16, 2023
#183: Why Basic Audio Editing Skills Are Essential For Cleaning Up Your Tracks
*Here are three next steps for you to take:
1. Get our free video training & checklist,* "Standout Mixes - The DIY Musician's Guide To Exciting Mixes That Stand Out And Connect":
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It all starts with a free first call where we talk about your music, give you feedback and a step-by-step action plan that you can then implement on your own, or together with us.
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*In this episode, we delve into a fundamental aspect of music production that holds the key to professional-quality tracks: basic au…
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Aug 9, 2023
#182: Drum Limiting: Using Limiters, Clippers and Saturation for a Powerful Drum Sound
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*In this episode, we explore drum limiting and how it can transform your drum sound. Join us as we dive into the world of limiters,…
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Aug 2, 2023
#181: Hans-Martin Buff (Prince, Peter Gabriel, Scorpions)
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*This week we have the pleasure of chatting with the esteemed audio engineer and producer, Hans-Martin Buff. Join Benedikt & Wayne as…
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Jul 26, 2023
#180: Jill Zimmermann (Alice Cooper, July Talk, Three Days Grace, Alexisonfire)
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We’re thrilled to introduce you to the brilliant audio engineer, Jill Zimmermann. In this episode, Jill shares her journey in the…
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Jul 19, 2023
#179: The Art of Snare Compression: Boost Impact and Clarity In Your Mix
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*In this episode, Benedikt Hain & Malcom Owen-Flood are diving deep into the world of snare compression and exploring how you can use…
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Jul 12, 2023
#178: Nailing Your Snare Sound Using EQ - Deep Dive
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*Ever feel like your snare tone is just a little bit off? Like, it's close, but no cigar? That's where we step in.
We all know that…
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Jul 5, 2023
#177: Wayne Coulson On Producing Unique Alt Rock & Indie Pop Records (Case Study)
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*Episode show notes:
*I sat down with Wayne Coulson, a producer, engineer and musician from England.
Wayne primarily works with Indie Rock and Indie Pop…
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Jun 28, 2023
#176: How To Record A Live Show - Pro Tips for Capturing the Heart and Soul of Your Band's Performance
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*Recording your live shows is a great idea for many reasons.
It shows you the honest and brutal truth and the recordings can be used…
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Jun 21, 2023
#175: Expand Your Interface And Get More Inputs/Outputs - ADAT & SPDIF Explained
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*Do you need more inputs or outputs but don't want to buy a new interface?
Let us help you expand your current setup and save money!…
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Jun 14, 2023
174: How To Create Backing Tracks For Your Live Shows (And Why Stems Are Not Tracks)
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*Have you ever asked your mixing engineer to send you the finished, mixed multitracks?
Or did you try and export every single trac…
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Jun 7, 2023
#173: Do You Really Know What These Audio Terms Mean?
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*I've built a page that offers simple explanations for the most common terms in audio, as well as all the common features and functio…
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May 31, 2023
#172: Creation vs Craft - What We Learned From Rick Rubin's Book "The Creative Act" And Why You Should Read It
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*I just finished Rick Rubin's book "The Creative Act". A fascinating and very inspiring read that made me want to talk about it on th…
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May 24, 2023
#171: Flo Reithofer On Producing Heavy Records, Staying True To The Artist's Vision And Being A Life-Long Student (Case Study)
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*I sat down with Flo Reithofer, a producer, engineer and musician from Austria. He was one of the first people to join the Self-Recor…
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May 17, 2023
#170: Case Study: Robin & Clint (Roobey Records, Snakes In The Pit) On Starting A Studio, The Importance Of Focus And Becoming Confident In Your Work
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*I sat down with Clint & Robin, two amazingly talented producers, engineers and musicians from Hamburg, Germany. I've been working wi…
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May 10, 2023
#169: This is What Separates Pro Quality Productions From Amateur Demos
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*Listen to this episode if you want to know what's keeping your recordings from sounding professional.
Here's what we cover in this…
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May 3, 2023
#168: Producer/Drummer Lucas McKinnon On Remote Session Drumming, Drum Production, Creative Collaboration And Getting The Perfect Foundation For Your Song
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*Lucas McKinnon is an artist, multi-instrumentalist, session drummer, record producer, owner of Silverside Sound (a beautiful recordi…
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Apr 26, 2023
#167 - Top Down Mixing - The Easy Way To Fast And Musical Results?
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*As a follow-up to last week's episode on bus processing, we want to introduce and explore the idea of top-down mixing today.
Top-do…
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Apr 19, 2023
#166 - How Bus Processing Can Help Your Mixes Sound More Cohesive & Polished
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*In the episode on piano recordings and sparse arrangements we briefly talked about using bus processing to glue things together and…
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Apr 12, 2023
#165: The Fun Factor: How To Find Joy In The Creative Process And Rekindle Your Passion For Music Production
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*I got a message from one of our coaching students and it really made me think.
This is what he wrote:
"I just wanted to say thank…
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Apr 5, 2023
#164: Playing "Real" Drums vs Programming Drums - How About Both?
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*Recording actual drums is not an option for many people, so naturally a lot of people are programming MIDI drums.
But have you cons…
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Mar 29, 2023
#163: I Need A Better Process For Tracking!
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Jack, a podcast listener, commented the following on one of our episodes:
"A problem i've been having lately isn't so much with…
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Mar 22, 2023
#162: Capture The Soulful Melodies Of Your Piano: Pro Tips for Crafting Mesmerizing Recordings With Acoustic Or Virtual Pianos
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*In this episode we’re taking a dive into something we don’t talk about often… recording piano.
Mark sent us a message aski…
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Mar 15, 2023
161: Maximize Your Studio Time: Essential Practice Techniques To Help You Crush Your Recording Session
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*And this time, it's not about pre-production or working on your songs and arrangements. It's about how to prepare yourself, physi…
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Mar 8, 2023
#160: Home Recording 101 - If We Were To Start Over In 2023, This Is What We Would Do (And Buy) - Part III
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Today we're going all the way back to day one of the home recording journey and talk about how to get started recording your own mus…
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Mar 1, 2023
#159: Home Recording 101 - If We Were To Start Over In 2023, This Is What We Would Do (And Buy) - Part 2
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Today we're going all the way back to day one of the home recording journey and talk about how to get started recording your own mus…
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Feb 22, 2023
#158: Home Recording 101 - If We Were To Start Over In 2023, This Is What We Would Do (And Buy) - Part 1
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Today we're going all the way back to day one of the home recording journey and talk about how to get started recording your own mus…
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Feb 15, 2023
#157: The Biggest Home Recording Mistakes We've Seen This Month
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It all starts with a free first call where we talk about your music, give you feedback and a step-by-step action plan that you can then implement on your own, or together with us.
Best case: We end up working together and completely transform the sound of your music forever.
Worst case: You get an hour of free coaching and feedback.
Sounds fair? Cool. Apply now and book your free coaching call:
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Sometimes knowing what not to do is more helpful than learning a new trick.
So in this episode, I (Benedikt) want to break down the…
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Feb 8, 2023
#156: What Is A Music Producer?
*Here are three next steps for you to take:
1. Get our free video training & checklist,* "Standout Mixes - The DIY Musician's Guide To Exciting Mixes That Stand Out And Connect":
theselfrecordingband.com/standoutmixes
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*2. Apply for The Self-Recording Syndicate, our personalized coaching program!*
It all starts with a free first call where we talk about your music, give you feedback and a step-by-step action plan that you can then implement on your own, or together with us.
Best case: We end up working together and completely transform the sound of your music forever.
Worst case: You get an hour of free coaching and feedback.
Sounds fair? Cool. Apply now and book your free coaching call:
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*3. Join the free Facebook Group ("The Self-Recording Band Community"):*
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*Do you know what music producers like Rick Rubin actually do and get paid for?*
CBS News just released a 60 minutes piece, featuri…
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Feb 1, 2023
#155: Understanding Loudness In Mastering (LUFS, RMS And How Loud It Actually Needs To Be)
*Here are three next steps for you to take:
1. Get our free video training & checklist,* "Standout Mixes - The DIY Musician's Guide To Exciting Mixes That Stand Out And Connect":
theselfrecordingband.com/standoutmixes
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*2. Apply for The Self-Recording Syndicate, our personalized coaching program!*
It all starts with a free first call where we talk about your music, give you feedback and a step-by-step action plan that you can then implement on your own, or together with us.
Best case: We end up working together and completely transform the sound of your music forever.
Worst case: You get an hour of free coaching and feedback.
Sounds fair? Cool. Apply now and book your free coaching call:
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How loud does my music need to be and how do we measure it in 2023? *
We got a very interesting question on Instagram.
An experien…
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Jan 25, 2023
#154: The Anatomy of a Bass Guitar Tone
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1. Get our free video training & checklist,* "Standout Mixes - The DIY Musician's Guide To Exciting Mixes That Stand Out And Connect":
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*2. Apply for The Self-Recording Syndicate, our personalized coaching program!*
It all starts with a free first call where we talk about your music, give you feedback and a step-by-step action plan that you can then implement on your own, or together with us.
Best case: We end up working together and completely transform the sound of your music forever.
Worst case: You get an hour of free coaching and feedback.
Sounds fair? Cool. Apply now and book your free coaching call:
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In this episode, we're going to take a deep dive into the anatomy of a rock bass guitar tone. We'll explore the different components…
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Jan 18, 2023
#153: Record And Mix Anywhere - The Ultimate Headphone Setup
*Here are three next steps for you to take:
1. Get our free video training & checklist,* "Standout Mixes - The DIY Musician's Guide To Exciting Mixes That Stand Out And Connect":
theselfrecordingband.com/standoutmixes
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*2. Apply for The Self-Recording Syndicate, our personalized coaching program!*
It all starts with a free first call where we talk about your music, give you feedback and a step-by-step action plan that you can then implement on your own, or together with us.
Best case: We end up working together and completely transform the sound of your music forever.
Worst case: You get an hour of free coaching and feedback.
Sounds fair? Cool. Apply now and book your free coaching call:
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Many people record and mix on headphones, because most rooms suck, treatment and speakers are expensive. And because mobile recordin…
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Jan 11, 2023
#152: From Demo Quality To Pro Sounding Releases - Greg Bohemen (Interview/Case Study)
*Here are three next steps for you to take:
1. Get our free video training & checklist,* "Standout Mixes - The DIY Musician's Guide To Exciting Mixes That Stand Out And Connect":
theselfrecordingband.com/standoutmixes
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*2. Apply for The Self-Recording Syndicate, our personalized coaching program!*
It all starts with a free first call where we talk about your music, give you feedback and a step-by-step action plan that you can then implement on your own, or together with us.
Best case: We end up working together and completely transform the sound of your music forever.
Worst case: You get an hour of free coaching and feedback.
Sounds fair? Cool. Apply now and book your free coaching call:
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*Episode show notes:
*I sat down with one of my favorite coaching students, Greg Bohemen.
Greg is a musician & songwriter from Canada who is recording h…
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Jan 4, 2023
#151: Why Your Reverbs Don't Work
*Here are three next steps for you to take:
1. Get our free video training & checklist,* "Standout Mixes - The DIY Musician's Guide To Exciting Mixes That Stand Out And Connect":
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*2. Apply for The Self-Recording Syndicate, our personalized coaching program!*
It all starts with a free first call where we talk about your music, give you feedback and a step-by-step action plan that you can then implement on your own, or together with us.
Best case: We end up working together and completely transform the sound of your music forever.
Worst case: You get an hour of free coaching and feedback.
Sounds fair? Cool. Apply now and book your free coaching call:
theselfrecordingband.com/call
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*3. Join the free Facebook Group ("The Self-Recording Band Community"):*
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If you're struggling with getting your reverbs to sit right, or you feel like you're not quite getting the effect you want, listen t…
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Dec 28, 2022
#150: We Answer Your Mixing Questions
*Here are three next steps for you to take:
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*1. Get our free video training & checklist, "Standout Mixes - The DIY Musician's Guide To Exciting Mixes That Stand Out And Connect":*
theselfrecordingband.com/standoutmixes
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*2. Apply for The Self-Recording Syndicate, our personalized coaching program!
*
It all starts with a free first call where we talk about your music, give you feedback and a step-by-step action plan that you can then implement on your own, or together with us.
Best case: We end up working together and completely transform the sound of your music forever.
Worst case: You get an hour of free coaching and feedback.
Sounds fair? Cool. Apply now and book your free coaching call:
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*To celebrate 150 episodes of The Self-Recording Band Podcast 🤯, we're sharing the replay of our Mixes Unpacked - Vol. 2 Q&A…
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Dec 21, 2022
#149: Together Is Better - The Value Of Masterminds, Events And Being An Active Part Of The Music Community
*Here are three next steps for you to take:
1. Get our free video training & checklist,* "Standout Mixes - The DIY Musician's Guide To Exciting Mixes That Stand Out And Connect":
theselfrecordingband.com/standoutmixes
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*2. Apply for The Self-Recording Syndicate, our personalized coaching program!*
It all starts with a free first call where we talk about your music, give you feedback and a step-by-step action plan that you can then implement on your own, or together with us.
Best case: We end up working together and completely transform the sound of your music forever.
Worst case: You get an hour of free coaching and feedback.
Sounds fair? Cool. Apply now and book your free coaching call:
theselfrecordingband.com/call
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*3. Join the free Facebook Group ("The Self-Recording Band Community"):*
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Are you a cave dweller? A lone studio wolf, always figuring things out on your own?
Too many musicians, engineers and creatives in…
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Dec 14, 2022
#148: How To Make Your DIY-Productions Stand Out In 2023 And Beyond
*Here are three next steps for you to take:
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*1. Get our free video training & checklist, "Standout Mixes - The DIY Musician's Guide To Exciting Mixes That Stand Out And Connect":*
theselfrecordingband.com/standoutmixes
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*2. Apply for The Self-Recording Syndicate, our personalized coaching program!
*
It all starts with a free first call where we talk about your music, give you feedback and a step-by-step action plan that you can then implement on your own, or together with us.
Best case: We end up working together and completely transform the sound of your music forever.
Worst case: You get an hour of free coaching and feedback.
Sounds fair? Cool. Apply now and book your free coaching call:
theselfrecordingband.com/call
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2022 is coming to an end and so we want to take a look at the music production landscape and how it's going to evolve in 2023 a…
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Dec 7, 2022
#147: How To Use One Shot Drum Samples
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On this show, we always talk about how to blend drum samples transparently with your real kit. Or how to program natural sounding MIDI drums.
But what about the opposite approach?
You can use static, one shot samples in your drum mix to either make it explode, or to enhance your real, authentic sounding drums in a different way.
*Here's why and when you might want to use one-shots:*
· Consistency - Many performances are just too inconsistent and dynamic. If you want a steady pulse and groove that hits hard throughout the whole part or song, one-shots are your friend.
· One-shots give you huge professional sounds instantly, when you might not have access to an environment that could provide that.
· Self-ma…
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Nov 30, 2022
#146: Standout Mixes - The DIY Musician's Guide To Exciting Mixes That Stand Out And Connect
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"The pros never don’t do the basics." I love this quote, because reminds me every day that I shouldn't skip essential steps in the mixing process, even though they might seem trivial or less exciting than more advanced techniques.
*In fact, if you take this seriously and get those seemingly basic things right, your mixes will already sound better than 90% of all DIY-mixes out there, because NOBODY is really doing that.
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The perfect balance for every part of the song, including transitions, is the most important thing in any mix. More important than any individual tone.
Nobody cares about tiny EQ moves or a slightly different compression setting, if the balance is off. But everybody notice…
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Nov 23, 2022
#145: Building Arrangements With The Mix In Mind (Part 2)
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*This is part two of us answering a great question from our community member Jesse Crawford (Loma Roses)*
Jesse sent us the following question on building arrangements:
“I was wondering if you would have input about arrangement concepts. Specifically about how to produce your songs to where the instruments/tones can be clearly defined from one another. I’m interested in hearing how other people approach this idea. To me, one of the main challenges is making tones that play well together.”
Now you might be asking: "Why is that even important? Can't you just shape the tones in the mix?"
The answer is: You want to write and arrange your songs so that they already work, even raw, before m…
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Nov 16, 2022
#144: Building Arrangements With The Mix In Mind (Part 1)
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*This week we answered a great question from our community member Jesse Crawford (Loma Roses)
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Jesse sent us the following question on building arrangements:
“I was wondering if you would have input about arrangement concepts. Specifically about how to produce your songs to where the instruments/tones can be clearly defined from one another. I’m interested in hearing how other people approach this idea. To me, one of the main challenges is making tones that play well together.”
Now you might be asking: "Why is that even important? Can't you just shape the tones in the mix?"
The answer is: You want to write and arrange your songs so that they already work, even raw, before mixing. That w…
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Nov 9, 2022
#143: Make Better Records Faster By Asking Better Questions
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There are no dumb questions. Period. And it’s never a problem if you don’t know something.
But that doesn't mean you can't figure it on your own, or shouldn't try to.
*Think About It That Way:
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* There are things that really matter, when it comes to making great records. And those take experience and/or the help of more experienced people.
* And then there are things that just need to get done but don’t really move the needle. You have to be able to figure out those “simple” things quickly and on your own, so you can use your opportunities to ask questions for the stuff that really matters.
When you ask more experienced people for a solution to a relatively simple problem tha…
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Nov 2, 2022
#142: How To Identify Time Signatures And Note Values (Every Producer Needs To Know This) - With Thomas Krottenthaler
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We got the following question from our coaching students:
“How do you identify (drum) time signatures and note values? I want to get better and faster at figuring this out mainly for drum editing and adjusting my grid. Sometimes it takes me a while to identify if something is in triplets, for example."
We love the question, because this (and music theory in general) is something that isn't talked about a lot, but many struggle with it.
And it's absolutely necessary as a producer to know at least the basics here.
Without that basic knowledge, even simple tasks can be super time consuming and frustrating. Think editing, programming drums, getting delays right, importing multitracks into a s…
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Oct 26, 2022
#141: Get The Most Out Of The Plugins You Have (Challenge)
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*We've said it before on the show and we'll say it again:
*It’s not about the tools you have, it’s about your ability to get the most out of them.
*Here's a very common mistake we see DIY-producers make over and over again:
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Many people buy a new plugin (or other tool) in hopes that it will solve the problems with their sound, when they don’t even know how to use what they already have!
Or they go through their plugin folders, try 10 different options without really knowing what exactly to reach for and just hope that one of them will work.
*There is a better way that will lead to better mixes, a faster workflow and faster progress when it comes to improving your skills.
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That's why…
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Oct 19, 2022
#140: Don't Believe These 5 Myths About Music Production
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Let's debunk 5 audio myths that we're still hearing about all the time. Almost daily we see people sabotage themselves without knowing because they follow bad advice based on these myths.
If any of these have been holding you back, now's the time to change that.
We hope this episode inspires you and makes you feel empowered to just do whatever serves your song.
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For full show notes go to: https://theselfrecordingband.com/140
If you have any questions, feedback, topic ideas or want to suggest a guest, email us at: podcast@theselfrecordingband.com
If you have any questions, feedback, topic ideas or want to suggest a guest, email us at: podcast@theselfrecordingband.com
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Oct 12, 2022
#139: De-Essing & Sibilance Control Deep Dive
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Sibilance in recordings needs to be controlled. The top end needs to be balanced and appropriate for the song. Period. You have to get it right at the source and in the mix. And sometimes additional refinement has to be done in mastering.
Whatever it takes to get a clear, bright, but smooth and pleasant sounding top end.
An overly sibilant recording/mix is a dead giveaway that you're listening to an amateur production, unless it's intentional.
It's worse than a slightly dull/dark production in most cases, because it's distracting at best and even painful to listen to in some cases.
In this episode we're talking about different ways to do this at every stage of the process:
* We're explaining mic positionin…
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Oct 5, 2022
#138: Reviving The "Australian Rock Songwriter Sound" From A Home Studio - With Collidastate (Interview/Case Study)
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On this Episode I'm talking to Graham and James from the Australian Rock Duo Collidastate.
Yes, they are duo, but also yes, they sound like a full band! They started with only drums and acoustic guitar (of all things), and soon they were creating full arrangements around these two instruments that really sound unique and exciting. All from their home studio.
Their music has been described as "Australian rock storytelling", which I think is a perfect description for what they do.
We're talking about their Ep "Resilience" that came out in 2022, and specifically about one song that's called "Out of Time" because that one is featured in our "Mixes Unpacked - Vol. 2" course that we did here at the Self Recording Band.
Mixes Unpack…
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Sep 28, 2022
#137: Can You Get "World-Class Mastering In Minutes?" With Jay Maas (Maastr.io)
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Jay Maas has made some of the most iconic, influential and important records in punk, hardcore and indie music.
He's worked with bands like Have Heart, Bane, Counterparts, State Champs, The Story So Far, Verse, Propagandhi, Somos, No Trigger, Polar Bear Club, Title Fight, Carpathian, Strike Anywhere, Drug Church, Make Do And Mend, the list goes on and on and on...
Almost 20 years into his career he started to work on a new project, called Maastr.io.
Maastr is an automatic online mastering software, that allows musicians and engineers to master their songs and collaborate efficiently in one place.
Knowing that existing automatic, AI-based mastering tools get a bad rep (often for good reason), Jay…
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Sep 21, 2022
#136: Making No-Compromise, Premium Drum Samples - With Dave Piatek (Room Sound)
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Dave Piatek and his company Room Sound set out to make the ultimate, realistic, authentic sounding, premium drum sample libraries.
I've been using them for years and keep recommending them for this exact reason. They are my favorite drum sample company in the world, absolutely sound like a drum kit and blend really well with your recorded drums. It's mind-blowing.
So, we were always wondering what they might be doing differently. What's the secret? How the hell do you make a library like that? Are there best practices for us to follow, when we create our own drum samples? Or when we use those samples?
This episod…
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Sep 14, 2022
#135: How To Soundproof Your Studio - With Wilson Harwood
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Wilson Harwood of soundproofyourstudio.com built his dream home recording studio in his backyard.
Now he wants to teach you how to build a soundproof recording studio.
We brought him on to talk about this on the podcast, because soundproofing is a complicated process that only an expert who's done it can properly explain.
It's a topic that is very relevant for many DIY producers, bands and home studio owners, trying to keep sound from going in and out of the studio or jam space.
There is tons of information on the internet, but how do you know what to believe?
Have yo…
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Sep 7, 2022
#134: Who's Your Audience?
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When we ask "who's your audience?", most people don’t have a great answer. And many think that it doesn’t matter, because they just make the music they want to make anyways.
Let’s discuss this.
We believe that having an audience in mind and creating music you personally love are not mutually exclusive. And we also believe that your songs (and ultimately your band / project) will absolutely benefit from writing and producing for an audience.
Asking yourself the right questions will help you figure out who this audience is, it will help you find or refine your unique style and sound, and it wi…
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Aug 31, 2022
#133: The Vocal Effects We Use In Our Recording And Mixing Templates
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Last week we talked about the importance of a good headphone mix for a singer. And that included using reverb and delay to make the vocals sound good and sit in the mix better immediately.
Now let’s talk about what kinds of reverb, delay and other FX plugins we use on the vocals we record and mix. Let’s also discuss why we chose those and what we typically use them for.
There are many different reasons to use effects like reverb and delay. And, as always, being intentional and knowing what to reach for in any situation is critical. At least as a starting point.
We’re explaining the thought process and “why” beh…
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Aug 24, 2022
#132: Make Your Singer Sound & Feel Like A Star - The Perfect Headphone Mix
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This episode is about going the extra mile to make sure your vocalist feels as good as possible when its time to perform.
The performance matters more than anything. The best mic and vocal chain in the world doesn’t matter if the delivery doesn’t cut it. What you record has to resonate with the listener, there’s gotta be a vibe, it just has to feel right. So we need to make sure that a singer we’re recording can do his/her best job when it counts.
This is true for every instrument, by the way. But the vocals are such a personal, intimate thing and they are also the thing that listeners care about the most, so that we think it’s especially important to get a good performance here.…
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Aug 17, 2022
#131: Live Recording VS Overdubs
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Recording a band can be done by capturing a live performance where everybody (or parts of the band) is playing together in real time, or by recording overdubs, which means one player at a time.
But which is better and how do you pick the right approach?
There’s an ongoing and probably never ending discussion out there on this topic.
Purists say you need to record live in order to capture the right feel and vibe. Others appreciate the flexibility and control you get from doing it piece by piece.
Maybe you find this confusing and are unsure about what to do. So let’s analyze were these opinions are coming from and what the pros and cons are!
Once you understand the pros and cons, pote…
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Aug 10, 2022
#130: How To Add Energy And Vibe Transparently With Parallel Compression
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Parallel compression is one of those advanced techniques, similar to multi-band compression, side-chaining, etc. that sound like a magic bullet or secret ingredient to pro mixes.
Let’s explore if this is true and when and how to actually use it.
Parallel compression is very powerful, but also dangerous (if not done correctly) and definitely not necessary. It’s another tool at your disposal that some people swear by and others don’t use at all. Understanding it properly will help you make a decision about whether it fits your workflow and style or not.
So let’s talk about if, why and how we use it, what to watch out for and which tools we use.
Let’s also explore some other techn…
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Aug 3, 2022
#129: Master File Formats - What You (Don't) Need To Worry About
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Do you need different files for different streaming services and physical mediums or is it one master to rule them all?
Which other deliverables do you need to create (or ask for, in case you're working with other engineers)?
*Two things are for sure:
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* You want your music to sound as good as possible on any platform
* You want to be future proof, which means ready for possible opportunities down the road.
So in this episode we explain how we set up our mixing and/or mastering sessions to be able to print all necessary deliverables and what exactly we actually deliver to the artists we’re working with.
There are 100 different ways to do it and definitely 100 different opinions o…
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Jul 27, 2022
#128: Producing A Dark Pop Song (Behind The Scenes) - With Chris Eriksen (Skov.)
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We're super stoked to have Chris Eriksen as our guest on this week's episode!
Chris is the artist behind "Skov.", a multi-genre project that blends Rock & Blues roots with RnB & Electronic elements to create a unique Dark Pop vibe.
Skov.'s single "Dark Ice" is featured in our online mixing course "Mixes Unpacked - Vol. 2", where Malcom Owen-Flood opens up his original session and walks you through every move he made while mixing the song.
In this episode Malcom and Chris explain how they built the perfect team and used a hybrid approach of both pro studio sessions and DIY-recordings to produce "Dark Ice".
They are talking about breaking rules, making bold moves, using elements of differe…
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Jul 20, 2022
#127: Let's Talk About Reaper (or at least, that was the plan... :)) - With Myk Robinson
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We're super stoked to have Myk Robinson as our guest on this week's episode!
Myk is an audio engineer, producer and content creator from West Tennesse, USA, who started a YouTube channel to begin sharing his love for all things REAPER, and also to begin teaching himself to edit video.
His audience on that channel, Let's Talk About REAPER, quickly grew to thousands of subscribers. Viewers tend to appreciate his laid back delivery method, with each video being short and to the point, but also packed with information and entertaining.
Myk has the heart of a teacher and absolutely loves connecting with other REAPER users. To be able to do that better, he also started The Unofficial REAPER Use…
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Jul 13, 2022
#126: How To Prepare And Export MIDI Files For Mixing
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If you want to make your life easier when mixing, give yourself more quickly available options in the mix without headaches and tedious setup work, or make sure that your mixing engineer can get the most out of the tracks you deliver, then you need to prepare and export your MIDI tracks correctly.
Unfortunately some DAWs make it pretty difficult to export MIDI properly and it’s also different for every DAW. Plus, exporting and importing MIDI is often not as straight forward as doing the same with audio tracks, which can lead to all kinds of errors in the process.
As a result of that, mixers like us often get MIDI files delivered that we can’t easily use. Sometimes they’re not usable…
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Jul 6, 2022
#125: How To Find The Right Vocal Mic
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In this episode we’re showing you what to look for in a vocal mic and how to find the right mic for your room and voice.
Picking the right mic is crucial because if you choose the wrong one, it’s very hard (if not impossible) to make it sound great in the mix. We’re explaining the reasons for this and give you examples of the most common problems.
*Things we cover in the episode:*
* Make sure the mic is not too sibilant/bright. When in doubt, darker is better.
* Know your room and avoid condensers if you’re in an untreated or bad sounding room (most rooms).
* Learn about pickup patterns and choose a mic with the right pattern for your situation. In most cases: Cardiod.
* K…
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Jun 28, 2022
#124: When And How To Use Multiband Compression
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Multiband compression is very powerful, but also pretty dangerous. Most of the time you don’t need it and you definitely shouldn’t be using it on everything. But once you understand it, you have a great tool at your disposal that does things, other tools just can’t do.
Multiband compression is also one of the most popular topics people ask us about. For some reason a lot of beginner engineers and mixers think it’s a magic bullet or the secret to pro mixes. That is not true. In fact, every pro mixer we know uses it only on a few things (if at all) and only in very…
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Jun 22, 2022
#123: Your Sick Guitar Tone Could Ruin Your Mix
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*It doesn’t matter what your guitar (or any instrument) sounds like on its own, it’s about whether or not it serves the song and fits into the perfect mix for the tune.
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But when we talk to artists about their sonic vision for the project, so many people mention the guitar tone they like, or how they love or hate bright guitars, scooped midrange, or a dark, “full” sound.
While personal preference is obviously a thing and very important, many people completely ignore the fact, that the tone has to work within the context of the mix and the arrangement.
And sometimes this means that…
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Jun 15, 2022
#122: Pitch Is Key - Avoid The Amateur "Out-Of-Tune" Sound With These 10 Tuning & Intonation Hacks
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Out-of-tune vocals, guitars, bass or really any instrument are super common in amateur productions. It's a dead give away.
Often it's subtle, sometimes it's so bad that it makes the song really hard to listen to. In many cases it can't be fixed by simply editing and tuning in the DAW. And even if it can be fixed, the results are going to be much better if you can get it right at the source!
That's why we decided to make this episode for and show you how to make sure your source tracks are in tune, so you won’t run into problems in the editing and mixing phase.
The rea…
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Jun 8, 2022
#121: "Art Is An Expression Of Life - So Go And Experience Some Life!"
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Benedikt heard indie-pop producer Mark Eckert talk about this in an Instagram video and thought it’s a really cool and important thing to talk about.
Here's why:
A lot of people don’t know what they should write about or get stuck in the same topics over and over again. Many try to force ideas or try to force a switch in their style or genre, because they feel like they have to reinvent themselves and their sound.
We think authentic art is what resonates with people and that is always art that comes from your personal experiences, from how you see the world, from sp…
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Jun 1, 2022
#120: These Are Our Mix Bus Chains
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Last week we explained the concept of mixing into a mix bus chain and how to get the most from applying mix bus processing. This week we’re giving you examples and walking you through our own mix bus chains, as well as the thought processes behind them.
We’re mixing into these chains for good reasons and have made some mistakes / not so great decisions before we arrived at the chains that we use now. We want to help you avoid those same mistakes, give you some inspiration for starting points and share exactly why we use what we use today.
We're sharing the exact plug…
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May 25, 2022
#119: Why We Mix Into A Mix Bus Chain (This Is Not Mastering!)
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On this episode we explain the concept of a mix bus chain, tell you why we use one and compare mixing into a mix bus chain vs applying mix bus processing at the end of the mixing process.
*Here's why you should care:
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You don’t have to use mix bus processing, but if you choose to (and most people do), there’s a right and a wrong way to do it.
If done wrong, you can completely mess up your balance, destroy everything you’ve worked hard for in your mix, or make it very hard for you to make good decision throughout the process.
If done right, however, it can save yo…
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May 18, 2022
#118: Trevor Reilly (A Wilhelm Scream) - Behind The Scenes Of Making A Professional DIY Record
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My guest on this episode is Trevor Reilly, the guitar player, (co-)producer/recording engineer and main songwriter in the band A Wilhelm Scream.
I got to nerd out with Trevor on my other show, the Outback Recordings Podcast. We were talking about recording, building a studio, songwriting and all those things that I love to talk about. So I just had to share it with you here! :)
We're also discussing their new record "Lose Your Delusion" and Trevor is sharing lots of cool stories, behind the scenes insights and and details about the making of this record.
He talks about…
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May 11, 2022
#117: Mic Placement Quick Start Guide
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Find the sweet spot in no time!
It all starts at the source. So put your microphones in the right place quickly, easily and with confidence, using this mic placement quick start guide.
Yes, it pays off to move mics around and experiment until you find the right balance. I'd suggest you always do that because even small mic placement changes just make such a big difference.
But what if you don't even know where to start? What if you want to capture an idea quickly and need something really fast that just works?
These tips serve as great starting points to get you the…
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May 4, 2022
#116: Your Audio Knowledge Could Be The Reason Why Your Records Don’t Sound Great
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We have both worked with many people who know a lot. Like a LOT. Often more than we do (and we're obsessed with learning). Yet their records still don’t sound great. Let’s explore the reasons for this.
Because here's the thing:
We don’t want you to be held back by something that could be a huge advantage. Of course knowledge is important, but for some people it can be detrimental to their success as an engineer/producer, especially when combined with a certain mindset.
Here are some examples of that (we discuss those on the episode):
* learning all sorts of cra…
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Apr 27, 2022
#115: Need More Low End? How To Fix A Thin Sounding Bass Recording
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Have you ever fought a bass guitar (or any bass instrument) in your mix that was just not big enough?
Here's what you can do to compensate for a lack of low end in your recordings and add weight to otherwise thin sounding tracks.
In this episode we're walking you through different methods of creating extra bottom end (or the perception of it) if the tone you have just doesn’t have enough of it.
This is why you should know about these techniques:
You can’t bring out with an EQ what is not there at all. If your track never had any content below a certain frequency,…
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Apr 20, 2022
#114: Do You Really Know Your Guitar Cab (or IRs)?
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A lot of people are asking us about how many mics they should use on a cab, or whether or not they should blend multiple amps/cabs. Benedikt just had this conversation on a masterclass that he did for a German Audio magazine.
Our answer is almost always:
Start with one amp, cab and mic, learn everything about it and make it sound as good as you can. Only then add more, if you really need to.
*And most importantly: Learn your cab!*
The speaker(s) and cabinet are one of the most (if not THE most) important parts of the guitar chain. That's why we've dedicated this entire…
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Apr 13, 2022
#113: Your Guitar And Bass Tone Is In Your Hands
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When it comes to guitar tone, we’re always talking about strings, setup, amps etc. This time we address the playing technique and specifically how it affects the sound of your recordings.
Things we cover in this episode:
*Right Hand:*
* Chord definition
* Consistency
* Power
* Palm Muting Technique
* Hand Position
* Pick Angle
* Finger/Pick (Bass)
The attack, definition, groove/timing and presence is all in the right hand.
*Left Hand:*
* “Death Grip”(and intonation issues in general)
* Chord definition
* Sustain
* Feel (vibrato, bendings,…
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Apr 6, 2022
#112: What You Need BEFORE Releasing New Music | Generating Release Assets
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This week we are sharing an episode of Malcom's other podcast "Your Band Sucks At Business" because we really care about your art and therefore want to help you make sure that people actually hear it.
We'd love to see you reach your audience and your goals as an artist/band.
But, unfortunately, so often we see people put so much effort into creating their music and then when it's time to show it to the world...they completely half-ass the release.
The results: Missed opportuni…
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Mar 30, 2022
#111: How To Make Drum Samples "Invisible" In The Mix And Blend Perfectly With Your Real Kit
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This is something we get asked all the time, something we see people fail at all the time and something we think we're both pretty good at:
Using drum samples in a way that sounds organic and not like we're actually using samples, while still adding all the punch, control, size, vibe and consistency that the raw tracks might be lacking.
In…
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Mar 28, 2022
Should You Buy Our New Mixing Course "Mixes Unpacked"? (Your Questions, Answered!)
Hello friends and loyal listeners!
As you hopefully know, this week, we've launched our first ever mixing course, *Mixes Unpacked**.*
It will be available at an absolute no-brainer of a price during our early-bird offer (goes away March 30th).
We have zero doubt that this is gonna get you results, BUT since we've opened the doors, we got a couple of questions from people who want to make sure this course is a good fit for them (or not). So we'll do my best to answer them right now.
*Can we buy this as a band and share the costs between the band members?*
Yes of course! The program (and everything we do) is designed for self-recording artists and bands! Our goal is not to squeeze as much money as possible out of every single person, but to help as many bands/artists, as possible.
However, if you buy as a band, you'll still get one account and only that one account can access the program. But you can consume the content together and you can bring your bandmates to the Q&A session.…
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Mar 23, 2022
#110: The Real Reason For Why You Should Do Pre-Production
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What exactly are you doing when you're "demoing" or doing pre-production?
Are you capturing ideas? Working on the songs? Refining the arrangements? Recording scratch tracks?
All of that is fine and important, but the time you spend working on the songs and recording demos is actually still part of the writing process, while pre-production is a whole other step on the journey to a final record.
The songs and arrangements should be finished (or close to finished) at this point, because there's still a lot more to do and to focus on in pre-pro than just capturing scratch tracks.…
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Mar 16, 2022
#109: Do You Have A Mixing Process? Here's How We Approach Our Mixes.
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Are you feeling overwhelmed every time you're starting a mix? Do you go back and forth a lot, constantly questioning your decisions?
For a lot of self-recording artists the answer to those questions is "yes".
Do you know when the mix is actually done? Do you know what needs to be corrected in the raw recordings you're working on? And do you know what needs to be done first, second, third, etc.?
The answer to these questions is often "no".
Malcom and I (Benedikt) give you a break down of our “mixing systems”, telling you exactly how we approach our mixes. Step-by-step.
Th…
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Mar 9, 2022
#108: Q&A: Editing - How To Hear Performance Problems And Solve Them
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We got a listener request with some great questions and did this episode because of that!
Stephan sent us an email, saying that he loved our episodes on editing and that he now understands it’s absolutely necessary in most cases.
He says, he just doesn’t quite know how to actually do it.
Especially how to do it "on the fly", while he has to do all these other things.
Also, he said he’d love to hear us talk more in-depth about how to know whether or not something needs to be corrected and which techniques to use.
So we also discuss discuss time-stretching vs slip editin…
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Mar 2, 2022
#107: How Long Does It Take To Produce A Song?
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Let’s assume you’ve already written a song and you can play it. Alone or as a band. How long does it typically take from there until you have a finished, mastered product that you can release?
* The truth for most people/bands is, that the song is probably still not finished and ready to record. Even if they think it is ;-)
* In this episode we give you the full process and timeline. Without skipping anything. The only thing we assume here is that you have the right gear for the project, know how to operate it and that what you have is in good shape.
This is meant to…
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Feb 23, 2022
#106: What Are Your Music Goals Really Worth To You?
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In this episode we’ll help you figure out how much your music is really worth to you. How much you can and should spend on making and promoting your music, your gear, improving your skills around music making or any external services to help you achieve your goals.
*Why we recorded this episode and why we think you should listen:*
We’re here to help you help you reach your goals. To help you succeed as artists. We're super passionate about that. That’s our why. And if you're super passionate about your music or your career as an artist, we wholeheartedly believe that…
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Feb 16, 2022
#105: How To Create Massive Drum Room Sounds From Small Room Recordings
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Big, amazing sounding tracking rooms are a luxury you don’t always have access to. So you need a way to get a great drum sound, even if the room was small and not ideal.
“Great drum tone” is usually a combination of the punchy transient you get from close mics and the size, length, sustain, width, depth and character you get from overheads and room mics.
On this episode we're discussing different techniques that you can use to get the most out of your close mics and overheads and then we're explaining how to create “fake room mic tracks” to make your drums sound…
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Feb 9, 2022
#104: Building A Recording Chain To Capture Better And Bolder Tracks - Without Expensive Analog Gear
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We show you how to use software (your plugins) like a hardware chain, so you can commit on the way in or track both processed/clean signals without expensive analog outboard gear.
*Why would you want to do that? *
Committing as you go and not leaving all the decisions for later will
* be more inspiring and fun
* save you time (you need to do less in the mix)
* lead to more unique, “imperfect” and exciting results
* save you CPU power in the mix
* help you learn quickly
* make recording decisions easier and give you more clarity as you build layers and tones on top…
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Feb 2, 2022
#103: How To Choose The Right Guitar Amp(s) For Your Project
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On this episode we'll explain how to pick the right type of guitar amp for any production.
People often use whatever they currently have or pick the "wrong" one because they don’t fully understand the differences between all the available amps and categories of amps. And even if they do, they are often not really sure which of those differences actually matter.
We’ll break it all down into some basic, broad categories, explain the main tone and distortion characteristics of each of them and give you great starting points, as well as ways to figure out whether or not a certain a…
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Jan 26, 2022
#102: How To Get Things Done As A Band
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Benedikt has just joined/co-started a new band and they’ve gone through the process of setting up a simple system that lets them collaborate well (remotely). We decided that we should share that with you!
We discuss:
* If, when and how to use group chats (WhatsApp, Messenger, etc.)
* File sharing (Dropbox, etc.)
* Trello (or other project management software)
* Checklists
* Having a band email address
* Sharing a calendar
* If, when and how to use video meetings
* Managing your time, communicating and respecting boundaries and setting expectations
* Tra…
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Jan 19, 2022
#101: Widening Tools Are Not The Secret To Getting Super Wide Mixes
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If you've been trying to compensate for a lack of width in your mixes by using magical ‘widening’ plug ins on your mix bus, this episode is for you.
What we talk about on this episode:
* We explain why there isn’t "wider" than your pan knobs will give you. Only the illusion of wider.
* Why abusing those tools leads to phase issues
* Why trying to achieve the width on the mix bus is not the way to go about this
* What perceived width actually is
* Alternative (and better) ways to achieve wider mixes
* Why making the mix brighter can also make it sound wide…
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Jan 12, 2022
#100: Meet Our Amazing Community - Celebration Episode
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There's not much to say this time. Except that we are insanely grateful for our community and the fact that we got to do 100 episodes of this podcast, which has helped so many people from all around the world.
In this episode we're hanging out with artists from our community, our listeners. You'll learn about their projects, bands, main takeaways from the podcast and their answers to the ultimate question: Pizza or burger?
For full show notes go to: theselfrecordingband.com/100
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Jan 5, 2022
#99: Why Your Snare Sounds Like Sh*t And What To Do About It
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This is a meme at this point, as you probably know. Everybody is struggling with their snare sound and we remember how we just couldn’t figure out how to make a snare sound amazing when we started producing and mixing.
So we wanted to talk about what it actually is that causes a snare to sound “bad” or amateur and tell you what to do instead.
Here's what we cover in this episode:
* Tuning, head selection, muffling, snare wires
* Phase / Polarity
* Playing technique
* Stereo image
* Snare bleed in overheads / other mics
* Room
* Mic placement
* Compre…
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Dec 29, 2021
#98: Convenience & Efficiency vs. Quality - Can We Have It All?
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Benedikt made some experiments at the end of 2021, mostly comparing analog gear to plugins (among other tests he did), trying to figure out where he can make things more efficient without sacrificing quality. Ideally even improving the quality of his work while also moving faster and more intuitive.
We wanted to talk about it and share his findings, as we think it will be encouraging and empowering to you.
And there's more to this:
If you've been listening for a while, you know how much we love efficiency. But we thought about it again and decided that we really wanted to…
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Dec 22, 2021
#97: Why You Don't Need A Huge Sounding Room For Your Home Studio
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Should my room be small or big, dead or live?
Can I use the spare bedroom I have available?
Do I need to rent a big, massive sounding space for my recordings?
How can I optimize my space and make it work, so that I can get the desired results and exactly the ambience I want?
These are questions we constantly hear from our listeners and the artists we're working with.
Yes, a great sounding room is a beautiful thing and probably a big part of the sound of your favorite records. But what if you don't have access to that kind of space? Should you just give up? Or can you ma…
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Dec 15, 2021
#96: How Time Stretching Tools Like Elastic Audio Can Save Or Ruin Your Recordings
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Let's talk editing again!
Specifically: Elastic Audio, Flex Time, Vari Audio, etc.
These are tools that let you stretch or compress time. Not time in general (that would be dope, right?), but the length and tempo of your recordings, without affecting the pitch. Also pretty cool, if you ask me!
This is super useful in cases where slip editing (cutting and moving parts/notes) is just not enough.
Here are some of the things we discuss on the episode:
* Different time stretching algorithms and their different sounds
* When to use it (or not use it)
* Options inside yo…
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Dec 8, 2021
#95: You Need To Stop Buying Gear
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We said it before and we'll say it again: We LOVE gear!
But, gear is probably not the thing that's holding you back. In fact, researching and buying new gear might actually hold you back get in the way of you reaching your goals.
Here's a couple of reasons why:
* People made great records before the gear you're thinking about buying even existed
* The most valuable skill: How to force your gear to be good
* You might be buying gear because you're worried about what people think of you (We're definitely guilty of that and it's a mindset issue that needs to be address…
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Dec 1, 2021
#94: The Problem(s) With YouTube Channels, Blogs And Podcasts On Recording Music
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We are lifelong learners and we believe you should never stop educating yourself (hence why we created this podcast).
However, there is an inherent problem, actually multiple problems, with consuming YouTube channels, blogs, podcasts or any type of information, especially free content.
If you're completely honest, how many hours have you spent on YouTube trying to solve a problem? How many articles have you read? How many other pieces of information did you consume?
And how much of it was actually what you needed? Did you get side-tracked? Went down an endless rabbit hole…
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Nov 24, 2021
#93: Q&A - Mixing/Mastering In A Bad Room, Kick Drum PA Feedback, Guitar Pickups
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November 2021 - Q&A - Part 3!
These are some of the questions and struggles from our community members that we've covered on the show:
"I think the problem is trying to do a reasonable job on less than ideal equipment and in an untreated space. I’m sure a lot of people are in the same situation… you find a spare corner of the house to put your desk and your gear and your small monitors for recording, but trying to master on small speakers in a weird shaped room is a bit of a nightmare. I always use references and try not to get sidetracked by loudness, but hearing the…
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Nov 17, 2021
#92: Q&A - Priorities, Committing, Gear, Live Recording & Snare Sound
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November 2021 - Q&A - Part 2!
These are some of the questions and struggles from our community members that we've covered on the show:
"If I’m recording at home, my recordings end up sounding not as “full” as I’d like them to be. Is it because I struggle with using compression properly? Or is it my gear (SM57 + Scarlett interface)? Whatever it is, how do I get the most out of my recorded tracks?"
"What I’m struggling with is the final order of things. I do a…
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Nov 10, 2021
#91: Q&A - Mixing Workflow, Headphones, Vocals, Drums & DIY Mastering
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It's time for another Q&A episode!
These are some of the questions and struggles from our community members that we've covered on the show:
"How do you know what decisions to make after you have a basic rough mix?"
"What do you do if you have to work in an untreated room? People have traditionally said to not mix on headphones, but it’s 2021 so maybe that’s not true anymore?"
"I understand some of the basics for balance and gain staging, but I’m sure there's more than just that…
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Nov 3, 2021
#90: How To Add Extra Impact & Excitement To Rock Songs With Bass Drops, Snare Bombs, Risers, Synths & Post-Production FX
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We love simple, classic band arrangements. Some of our favorite bands in rock and heavy music only use drums, bass, guitars and vocals and that's it...or do they really?
Some of them, sure. But you might be surprised by how many raw and organic sounding bands are actually using additional elements, tastefully added to their arrangements, to create some extra impact, size, excitement or depth.
Then there are the ones who don't even hide it but make it part of their sound, creating a cin…
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Oct 27, 2021
#89: Level Up Your Production Quality Through Hiring (Remote) Session Musicians
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Hiring amazing session musicians can take your productions to the next level or even save sessions that would otherwise lead to very poor results.
Also, as a self-recording musician you're in a perfect spot to offer playing on other people's records! If you're a great player AND a skilled recording engineer, maybe a session musician career might be a path you'd want to explore.
Here are some of the things we cover in this episode:
* How to find PRO session musicians
* Best practic…
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Oct 20, 2021
#88: Why "Don't Mix With Your Eyes" Is Bad Advice That's Slowing You Down
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I get it. You've heard countless times that you should "use your ears", and "not mix with your eyes". And it makes sense. All that matters is what comes out of the speakers.
But are you aware that this well-intended advice might actually be slowing down your progress?
In this episode we discuss why we think that it's not only perfectly fine, but actually a really good idea to use analyzers and other metering tools throughout all the different phases of music production.
We explain how…
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Oct 13, 2021
#87: Super Hacks - Part 2 (Mixing)
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* Reason number one for doing this episode series: Malcom wanted to say "SUPER HACKS" on the show. 🤷
* Reason number two for doing this episode: There are a couple of tricks that we've discovered and learned over the years, which we would actually call "super hacks", because they are really useful, sped up our workflow, solved problems for us and increased the quality of our work. Of course we wanted to share those with you!
Part 2 is about mixing "hacks". If you find these helpful an…
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Oct 6, 2021
#86: Unlock Your Voice's Full Potential And Record Better Vocals - With Matt Ramsey
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A great vocal recording is all about the performance. Emotion, energy and vibe are so much more important than microphones, plugins or recording techniques.
But how do you learn to sing with confidence? How do you write songs that fit your natural voice? How do you know what you're even capable of, so that you can really give it your all in the recording session? And what can you do to make…
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Sep 29, 2021
#85: Super Hacks - Part 1 (Recording)
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* Reason number one for doing this episode: Malcom wanted to say "SUPER HACKS" on the show. 🤷
* Reason number two for doing this episode: There are a couple of tricks that we've discovered and learned over the years, which we would actually call "super hacks", because they are really useful, sped up our workflow, solved problems for us and increased the quality of our work. Of course we wanted to share those with you!
Let's start with recording hacks in this episode. If you find these…
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Sep 22, 2021
#84: Organize Your Projects Like A Pro
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What does your typical project layout look like? Which colors do you use on which tracks? What about the routing and your bus structure? How do you make sure you never lose any takes? How do you keep track of all the magic moments happening in a session, so that you can move on quickly and then reliably come back to find them? How do you navigate your session quickly and switch between tasks? What about going back to previous stages of the session, archiving files and accessing mixes, stems, m…
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Sep 15, 2021
#83 - Offset Vision (Interview Episode/Case Study)
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This episode is an interview and a real world, DIY-recording case study with the band "Offset Vision". Hosted by Benedikt Hain.
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Sep 8, 2021
#82 - Wet Future (Interview Episode/Case Study)
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This episode is an interview and a real world, DIY-recording case study with the band "Wet Future", hosted by Malcom Owen Flood.
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Sep 1, 2021
#81: Your Mixes Need More Automation
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Are your mixes static? Chances are, things are not moving enough. And by "moving" we mean automatic changes in volume, pan, or plugin settings throughout your song.
This is called "automation" and it is a technique that is absolutely essential for creating exciting mixes. And even if you don't mix, understanding this concept will definitely help you make better engineering decisions and communicate better, because you will understand what is (hopefully) going to happen in the mixing stage.
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Aug 25, 2021
#80: What We Use In Our Vocal Chains (And Why We Use It)
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The vocal sells the song, right? It carries all the energy and emotion. And it's the one thing we really have to get right because we humans are so used to the sound of a voice that we immediately notice when something's wrong.
At least as listeners we immediately notice it.
As engineers, however, it's actually pretty hard to get it right. For whatever reason people overcook their vocals all the time, using huge vocal chains without really knowing why.
Or they don't do enough because they are afraid of messing things up and what they end up with is a flat, amateur sounding vocal.
We've been there. And over time we've built vocal chains that work for us and help us deal w…
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Aug 18, 2021
#79: Audio To MIDI - How It's Done And When You Should Use It
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Almost every DAW lets you create MIDI data from audio files. And if not, there are plenty of plugins that can do it.
But why would you want to create MIDI notes when you have a "real" performance? What are the benefits and typical use cases? And how do you do it properly, so that the MIDI actually represents the original audio accurately?
Let's discuss!
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Aug 11, 2021
#78: How To Use Panning To Get Wide, Exciting & Balanced Mixes
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Right after balancing, which we've covered in episode 75, panning is the second most important thing you need to get right in your mixes. Again, this seems trivial but it's crucial to spend some time diving deeper into the subject. There's more to it than most people think.
There are no rules, but there are definitely best practices, proven techniques and a couple of different approaches that everyone should experiment with to fully understand the concept and idea behind panning.
And then there's the fun part: Beyond the basic stuff there are endless ways of using panning creatively to add excitement, movement and dynamics to your mixes.
Listen now, take notes and then fi…
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Aug 4, 2021
#77: Apple Spatial Audio & Dolby Atmos - Is This The End Of Stereo?
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You've probably heard about Apple Spatial Audio or Dolby Atmos. And you've probably heard the marketing message, telling you you're missing out if you're still listening to music in stereo. Is this true, though? And does that mean we need to upgrade our home studios and build expensive immersive audio rooms? Or switch to headphones exclusively? Is your stereo setup becoming useless?
Let's discuss!
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Jul 28, 2021
#76: Q&A: What Is Saturation And How Do You Use It?
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It's Q&A time again!
This question came up in our Facebook community:
"Saturation. What is it? I have an idea of what it is from my king gizzard addiction, but i have no idea what it really is or how to use it."
Well, let's discuss!
(We also answer a couple of follow-up questions around the topic, covering mastering/mix bus saturation, parallel saturation and a couple more.)
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Jul 21, 2021
#75: The One Engineering And Mixing Skill That Will Give You 80% Of The Results
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There's one thing that we immediately pick out as listeners, even if we don't have very trained ears and even if we're not very experienced or familiar with the genre: We immediately notice when something is way too loud or way too quiet.
And we subconsciously notice when the song doesn't feel right, maybe because it's hard to make out the bass line, or the drum groove is just not hitting hard enough, or there's this weird, buried thing in the background that's distracting us, while something else is jumping out too much.
We might not be able to put it into words, but we definitely notice when there's something wrong with the balance.
So there is one skill that we have to…
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Jul 14, 2021
#74: Interview Episode With Grammy Nominated Producer And Mix Engineer Jacob Hansen
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Jacob Hansen is joining us for this week's episode!
Jacob has worked with some of the biggest names in metal and alternative music. He's produced and or mixed records for bands like Volbeat, Amaranthe, The Black Dahlia Murder, Heaven Shall Burn, Evergrey, Fleshgod Apocalypse, Primal Fear and many many more.
We're getting to pick Jacob's brain and talk about
* DIY recording
* getting amazing guitar tones
* mixing records remotely
* reamping
* the most common home studio pitfalls
* guitar tuning
* workflow and efficiency
* communication
* collaboration best practices
* the future of (home) recording
* evertune bridges
* amp sims and Kempers
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Jul 6, 2021
#73: The 5 Key Ingredients Of A Big And Punchy Drum Sound
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In this episode we talk about the critical five things you need to get right if you want your drums to sound "professional".
And by "professional" we mean exactly spot on for your project. The way your favorite records sound.
Whether you want massive, modern rock drums or tight, dry 70s drums, you need to get these 5 things right. No matter what. And they are much more important than mics, preamps, etc.
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Jun 30, 2021
#72: Speed Writing Challenge: Record A Brand-New Demo After Every Session
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Today we have a challenge for you that will help you learn and grow faster than ever before:
Write a new song each jam. Record what you have at the end of the jam, no matter what. That's right: Schedule your next 5 practice/jam/writing sessions with your band or alone, then write a brand-new song after every session and record a demo version of it.
Don't give yourself too much time to refine and overthink it. Keep the sessions short and force yourself to come up with something. The goal is not to write the best song ever, but to write and record five songs no matter what, set the foundation for a new writing and productivity routine and then reflect on the challenge to see…
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Jun 23, 2021
#71: Reamping Deep Dive - Get The Most Out Of Your Guitar Amp AFTER You've Recorded The Perfect Take
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Reamping used to be a problem solving technique. You recorded a DI as a safety net and when you later found out that the guitar tone didn't fit the song as well as you thought, you could just change it, or enhance it by blending it with another amp or pedal.
These days, reamping has become a standard practice and is part of the plan for many records, right from the beginning. Especially when things are recorded at home and then sent to a studio for mixing and mastering.
We believe you should always try to commit to a tone and you should at least take the time to play with whatever you have available, try to reamp yourself until you're happy and then see if your mixing engi…
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Jun 15, 2021
#70: Collaboration Best Practices - How To Make Sure That Others Can Work On Your Song
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Are you making this record all by yourself? No? Good. You need this episode. If you are working on it alone now, will you at some point bring others in? Maybe on future projects? If the answer is yes, this episode is absolutely for you.
If you have more than one band member working on your songs and arrangements, if you want guest musicians to contribute to you record, if you're working as a session musician for others, or if you're hiring a mixing engineer - you need to make sure that those other people can actually work on your songs (or that you can contribute to theirs)!
And if you truly want or need to be a lone wolf, then you can make your own life easier by followin…
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Jun 9, 2021
#69: Building A Home Studio On A Budget - Part 2
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Let's talk gear! Here comes our totally incomplete recording studio gear recommendations list for 2021. We go through the different categories of audio gear and give you options in the low, medium and upper price ranges, so you can pick and choose whatever fits your budget.
This list is totally subjective and there's much more out there, of course. But if you listen to this, you're going to get an idea of what to watch out for and why we like and recommend certain pieces of gear.
We're not sponsored by any of the brands mentioned (as of May 2021) and we hope this helps you get started with or finally complete your home studio rig.
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Jun 3, 2021
#68: Building A Home Studio On A Budget - Part 1
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Let's talk gear! Here comes our totally incomplete recording studio gear recommendations list for 2021. We go through the different categories of audio gear and give you options in the low, medium and upper price ranges, so you can pick and choose whatever fits your budget.
This list is totally subjective and there's much more out there, of course. But if you listen to this, you're going to get an idea of what to watch out for and why we like and recommend certain pieces of gear.
We're not sponsored by any of the brands mentioned (as of May 2021) and we hope this helps you get started with or finally complete your home studio rig.
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May 25, 2021
#67: EQ Deep Dive – Learn To Use Equalizers With Confidence
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Equalizers are the most important audio tools right after faders and pan knobs. This episode is here to help you understand how they really work and how to get the most out of your EQ plugins or hardware.
You'll discover when to use the different filter types, how to use surgical EQ moves to solve problems or how to polish your recordings using broad, colorful strokes.
Understanding EQs is a crucial skill you need to have, whether you're recording, mixing or mastering. They can even serve as an analyzing and practice tool to help you develop your hearing and your general audio production skills.
How? Listen now and find out!
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May 19, 2021
#66: Software Configuration Explained - How To Set Up Your DAW
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Have you ever wondered whether you chose the right settings in your recording software? Do you fully understand what they all mean?
Which sample rate is recommended? What about the bit depth? How do you make sure the signal flow and routing are correct? And of course, how do you achieve the lowest latency while recording without killing your CPU?
We've answered all those questions and a couple more for you in this episode. And we tried to keep it simple and not confuse you even further. Did we succeed? You decide.
Listen now and learn how to set up your DAW correctly, once and for all!
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May 12, 2021
#65: How To Translate The Sound In Your Head Into Your Recordings
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It's probably the biggest challenge we're all facing when we're starting out making records and we can almost think of it as the audio engineer's job description. A problem you need to solve over and over again for every single record you're working on: Translating the sound in your head into a recording.
As some of the most frequently asked questions we get are also about this exact challenge, we decided to talk about it on the podcast and help you get there faster.
Listen now and find out how to make your recordings match your vision.
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May 5, 2021
#64: Recording A Live Band - How To Deal With Bleed And Get The Most Out Of The Room Sound
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Recording a whole band live is one of the hardest but also most fun things to do. There are a lot of challenges that come with it and plenty of problems to solve, especially if you are in a small room.
Should you isolate everything as much as possible? If so, how? Should you try and keep the room out of the recording or make the sound of your room a big part of what you're capturing? Is it about the sound or about the vibe of playing together as a band?
Listen now as we answer these questions among others and dive deep into the topic of live recording.
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Apr 28, 2021
#63: Sidechaining Explained - The Hidden Feature That's Become Indispensable In Modern Music Production Tools
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Sidechaining is one of those things that get talked about a lot these days. Using the sidechain input of a compressor to create pumping or ducking effects has become a standard technique in modern music production. And not only in electronic music!
But there's more to it. The sidechain can be used to solve problems, create more space in the frequency spectrum, trigger gates to open or to gain more control over how a compressor reacts to the incoming signal.
But...should you care as a self-recording musician? Isn't that a mixing-only thing? Why would you want to understand this?
Let's discuss!
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Apr 21, 2021
#62: Noise Gates - How They Can Help Clean Up Audio And Creatively Shape The Sound Of Your Recording
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This is another episode covering a basic audio concept and tool. Or rather a whole category of tools, as gates come in many different forms with different feature sets these days.
While most people interested in audio probably have an idea of what a gate is, many still don't fully understand it. And using gates without really understanding them can be dangerous. It might cause damage to your recordings that can not be fixed anymore. Also, when you're recording yourself and working with a mixing engineer it's really helpful to know what a gate can and can't fix later in the process.
And finally, gates can not only be used to get rid of unwa…
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Apr 14, 2021
#61: What Compression Really Does To Your Music And Why You Need To Understand It
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Whether you're recording, mixing or mastering your music, compression is one of those basic (but seemingly complicated) audio concepts that you just need to understand.
Even if you're just demoing or writing with your computer/DAW and hire someone else to produce it, you'll find it very helpful to know what compression can actually do to your music as a whole and to specific individual tracks, what it can and can't fix and how you can use it creatively.
You'll be able to communicate better, understand the whole process better and develop a sonic vision that can be brought to life. You'll also gonna be able to avoid unwanted side-effects an…
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Apr 7, 2021
#60: What MIDI Actually Is, How It Works And What You Can Do With It
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You've probably heard us talk about MIDI before. We use it all the time for many different things. Even in songs and genres that have zero virtual instruments. It's commonly used in writing, recording, editing and mixing music, as well as live music performances and lots of other applications.
Have you used MIDI before? Probably. Did you know you used it? Not necessarily. MIDI is working under the hood of many audio tools without us even noticing. And then there's the obvious stuff like drum programming or using other virtual instruments, where we write, edit and see the actual MIDI events directly.
It's a relatively simple, but super powe…
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Mar 31, 2021
#59: Is Your Recording Good Enough? How To Avoid Common Mistakes, Meet The Minimum Requirements & Aim For Professional Standards - Pt. 3
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Ok, real talk:
What's actually good enough when it comes to DIY recordings? Is there a "good enough"? If so, what are the minimum requirements? What are the boxes you need to check to make sure your record will sound awesome in the end?
The best indicator for "good enough" is when people don't even think about the production when they hear our songs. That's what we aim for. As a DIY band we don't want people to notice right away that it's a DIY production, right? We want them to love our music!
If they find out afterwards and can't believe how great it sounds - even better! But we definitely don't want the "this song would be great, if on…
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Mar 24, 2021
#58: Is Your Recording Good Enough? How To Avoid Common Mistakes, Meet The Minimum Requirements & Aim For Professional Standards - Pt. 2
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Ok, real talk:
What's actually good enough when it comes to DIY recordings? Is there a "good enough"? If so, what are the minimum requirements? What are the boxes you need to check to make sure your record will sound awesome in the end?
The best indicator for "good enough" is when people don't even think about the production when they hear our songs. That's what we aim for. As a DIY band we don't want people to notice right away that it's a DIY production, right? We want them to love our music!
If they find out afterwards and can't believe how great it sounds - even better! But we definitely don't want the "this song would be great, if on…
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Mar 16, 2021
#57: Is Your Recording Good Enough? How To Avoid Common Mistakes, Meet The Minimum Requirements & Aim For Professional Standards - Pt. 1
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Ok, real talk:
What's actually good enough when it comes to DIY recordings? Is there a "good enough"? If so, what are the minimum requirements? What are the boxes you need to check to make sure your record will sound awesome in the end?
The best indicator for "good enough" is when people don't even think about the production when they hear our songs. That's what we aim for. As a DIY band we don't want people to notice right away that it's a DIY production, right? We want them to love our music!
If they find out afterwards and can't believe how great it sounds - even better! But we definitely don't want the "this song would be great, if on…
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Mar 10, 2021
#56: How Much Does It Cost To Make A Record?
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How much does it cost to make a record?
It's kind of like the old question: "How long is a piece of string?"
These are both questions with no clear answers to them. In the case of making a record we could say: "anywhere between $5000 and $500000" or we can get to an answer that actually helps you if we clarify a few things first:
* What are your goals?
* How much are these goals worth to you?
* Any measurable ROI?
* How many songs?
* How much time do you have?
* Any deadlines?
* Which services do you need?
* What can you do yourself?
* Do you need to buy any gear or instruments?
* How many drum sticks, drum heads, guit…
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Mar 3, 2021
#55: The Complete, Step-By-Step System To Make A Killer Record As A Self-Recording Band
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Join us, as we walk you through the complete, proven, step-by-step system to capture exciting recordings and deliver pro-quality, mix-ready files to your mixing engineer.
Without the headache, the endless back and forth and without the fear of getting back just another amateur sounding product in the end.
Of course, this can't be done in detail in a single podcast episode, so we give you the breakdown of all the steps that you'll find in our in-depth online course, The Self-Recording Band Academy.
But don't worry, this is not just a…
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Feb 25, 2021
#54: How To Use (And Choose) Reference Tracks To Improve Your Productions
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Many people think of referencing mainly as a mixing tool. But referencing other songs should actually be part of your process right from the start. Even during writing and arranging, proper referencing will make a huge difference.
I say "proper" referencing, because choosing the right reference tracks and using them to your advantage is a skill that needs to be learned and trained.
You want to reference the right songs for specific reasons, without ever trying to perfectly copy something (that will always go wrong, no matter how hard you try).
Listen know and learn when to use reference tracks, what to listen for and how to choose the rig…
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Feb 17, 2021
#53: Doubling Guitars And Vocals (Why, When And How To Record Doubles)
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Many people seem to be confused or unsure when it comes to why, when and how to record doubles.
* Should you record doubles at all?
* Throughout the whole song?
* Only certain parts?
* One double or more?
* Can't I just duplicate the main take?
* What about doubler plugins/effects - is that the same?
* Guitar doubles using the same rig or a different one?
* How do I do it properly? Anything specific to watch out for?
Listen know and learn how to properly record guitar and vocal doubles, so your choruses can be big, your guitars wide and thick and your vocal arrangements as exciting as possible.
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Feb 10, 2021
#52: How Impulse Responses Help You Improve Your Guitar Tones And Workflow
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"Have y’all talked in detail about using impulse responses? "
This question came up in our Facebook community (which you should absolutely join) and as we thought about it, we realized...no, we haven't.
So here we go! This is the episode you've been asking for, as we talk about:
* what IRs actually are
* what they can and can't do
* why they are becoming a standard for guitar recording
* how they can help you improve your tone
* why they are an amazing productivity, creativity and workflow tool
* how we use them in real world scenarios
* how they enable you to record your real tube amp at home
* other applications, such…
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Feb 3, 2021
#51: Why Are You Making This Record?
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Alright, let's tackle the question of all questions:
Why are you making this record? What's the point of all that?
Have you ever really thought about your goals, what you're actually trying to achieve, when you're going to achieve it and what it will take to achieve it?
If the answer is "no", then this episode is definitely for you. And to be honest, most of us have not put enough thought, planning, strategy and effort into coming up with good goals and actually going after them. Let's face it: We, as musicians and creatives in general, are notorious for being dreamers, or being delusional, or being lazy, or wanting everything but not doing nearly enough to a…
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Jan 27, 2021
#50: Recording Workflow Hacks - Supercharge Your Creativity, Speed Up The Process And Discover New Possibilities
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You might be saying "I'm doing it all on my own, don't have hard deadlines and I enjoy the process, so why would I need to speed up?"
Well, wouldn't it be great to be able to spend all that time and energy you have working on the creative things that really matter and never again let that moment of inspiration go by without taking advantage of it?
Imagine how focussed you would be and how that would benefit your end result and also the satisfaction you'd get from it! You could be 100% in creator mode, just doing the things necessary to get your art out without having to think about them.
That flow state is what we all are going for when d…
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Jan 20, 2021
#49: Home Studio Acoustics And Room Treatment - With Jesco Lohan (acousticsinsider.com)
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Jesco Lohan is running acousticsinsider.com, an amazing resource on all things studio acoustics. He's got amazing articles, guide, tutorials and online courses on how to measure your room, build absorbers, etc.
Jesco is also:
* a platinum award winning mixer
* a leading expert on studio acoustics, who is well known in the industry and gets invited to speak at events, such as the URM summit, an audio conference, where he got on stage in Las Vegas.
* a studio designer who has designed and built countless studios
* a guest on many podcasts
* an author, who has written articles for magazines and blogs
* a fellow member of one…
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Jan 13, 2021
#48: Create Content That Connects - With John McLucas
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If you've been listening to this show and implementing all the things we keep talking about here, you've put a lot of effort into creating an amazing piece of art. Now you want people to actually hear it and take notice of you as an artist, right?
You want to create awareness for your band, you want to build a following and, most importantly, you want to connect with people. Your art, your message, your vibe needs to resonate with your audience and make them feel and experience something.
And while doing all of that, you want to be authentic, have fun and also not spend your whole day on the internet. After all, you're a band, not a market…
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Jan 6, 2021
#47: Guitar Setup And String Choice With Diego Casillas
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Diego Casillas is a killer guitar tech, a very smart person, a really cool dude to hang with and now the first guest on our show! He's worked with bands like Underoath, Chromeo, SmashMouth or Buzzcocks, among many others, as well as with amazing producers, such as Colin Brittain for example.
He helps bands set up and break down their live rigs and makes sure the right instruments are equipped with the right strings, perfectly set up, in tune and ready to go at all times in the studio.
So Diego really knows a thing or two about setting up guitars in general and also specifically for recording situations. And by the way, if you want to learn…
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Dec 30, 2020
#46: Finish Your Music Projects With These 4 Expert Tips
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Have you ever struggled to finish a song, album or any recording project? Does it take you forever to create your record, or have you ever abandoned a project and never finished it at all, because you got frustrated along the way? I'm pretty sure you have. We all have.
The question is, what can we do about it? And what causes this issue in the first place?
If you want to move forward, release more music and get things done in 2021, this episode is for you.
And this time we're not doing it alone. We asked the people who have witnessed more musicians get frustrated and struggle to finish their projects than anyone else. People who are obser…
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Dec 23, 2020
#45: Happy Holidays! (And Thank You!)
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Happy holidays!
Thank you for listening and for supporting us throughout this year!
In this episode we reflect back on the train wreck that was 2020, focus on the positive things that happened to us (turns out there were plenty, also thanks to you) and give you an overview of what to expect next, now that we're moving into 2021 and year two of our podcast.
We're super grateful for all the opportunities and connections this show brought us and of course we're super grateful to have you as a listener. Every message, every post, every tag, every review, every thread in our Facebook group, etc. We don't take that for granted and we will conti…
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Dec 16, 2020
#44: Why Your Tracks Need Editing
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In our last episode we’ve helped you find out how tight things need to be and what you can do to improve your performances. But it doesn’t end there.
If you’re brutally honest with yourself, while comparing your best raw takes to your favorite records, you will probably still notice quite a big difference in the quality of the performance.
Chances are your timing and intonation are still not 100% where they should be. And besides the fact that you’re probably comparing yourself to outstanding, world class musicians, the main reason for that is called editing.
Now, most people have at least some idea of what editing is, but they ei…
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Dec 9, 2020
#43: How Tight Is Tight Enough?
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The second most important thing (after the song itself and the arrangement) is the performance. The timing, intonation and vibe have to be spot on to create the perfect feel for the song.
And “Spot on” doesn’t necessarily mean “perfect”. But what does it mean? Many people seem to struggle with deciding whether something is good enough or maybe already “too perfect”.
And it's a really good question! Here's why this matters:
As artists, we want to evoke emotions, we want our music to connect and resonate with people. This happens through the quality of the performance more than through the sound quality. Yep, it's true.
Tune i…
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Dec 1, 2020
#42: Creative Recording Techniques - Unconventional Ways Of Creating And Capturing Unique, Exciting Sounds
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The show notes to this one are rather short. We just thought it would be cool to share some of the unconventional, crazy and fun things we've done over the years, in order to capture exciting, unique tones.
These stories should serve as an inspiration more than anything. Feel free to try all of these for yourself and then take what worked and refine it, so that it's your unique thing. Or even better, come up with your own creative ideas!
Techniques like these are not for everyone or for every production and they certainly don't work every time. But sometimes they do and if that happens, everyone in the room has a bright smile on their face…
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Nov 25, 2020
#41: Backups And Archiving - Protect Your Art And Save Yourself Time, Frustration And Money
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Have you ever lost an important file, or worse, an entire project that you've been working on for weeks? Yikes! I guess most of us have been there and never want to experience that feeling again, right?
The solution is a proper backup system and if you've learned about it the hard way, you probably already have one now. But how do you actually do it, so that it's safe, efficient, convenient and affordable?
There are different types of backups and archiving systems that are typically used for different purposes. And then there are different options for each of those.
In this episode we talk about why this whole topic is SO important (beyon…
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Nov 18, 2020
#40: Click vs No Click - Find the Best Approach For Your Project And Learn The Different Ways To Use A Click Track
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Click vs No Click - Find the Best Approach For Your Project And Learn The Different Ways To Use A Click Track
There was a time when a click track was simply a tool to sync up different players and get them to play together easily in the right tempo for the song, especially when doing overdubs.
Then there was a time when using a click track was frowned upon and almost seen as "cheating", especially in certain rock genres.
And then it became the standard, people were expected to be able to play to a click and most modern music was expected to be quantized and to be perfectly on the grid all the time.
Now, of course, we're seeing a trend of…
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Nov 10, 2020
#39: Get Your Low End Right From The Start (It's Not Just A Mixing Issue)
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*Get Your Low End Right From The Start (It's Not Just A Mixing Issue)
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“Low end” in music production is a very vague term that seems to leave people confused and uncertain.
And even if you understand what it is, getting it right can be super challenging. But it doesn't have to be!
The key is to be intentional and strategic about it. And you need to start thinking about it right at the beginning of the whole process - during songwriting, arranging and recording.
Don't assume your low end is going to magically come together in the mix!
Sure, there's a lot a great mixer can do, but it starts way before that. If you are putting in the w…
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Nov 4, 2020
#38: "What Should I Buy - Digital Mixer Or Dedicated Interface?" (Plus Bonus Content: Get Featured On The Podcast)
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*"What Should I Buy - Digital Mixer Or Dedicated Interface?"
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This is one of the most popular questions. People are wondering if a digital mixer with a lot of channels and all the bells and whistles can be a great alternative to the common, dedicated audio interfaces on the market.
It's not an easy question to answer, as they're designed for different tasks (or combinations of tasks). But it's true that both can theoretically be used as a recording interface. So let's break down the features, pros and cons and see if we can find a clear winner for your situation!
*Bonus Content: Get Featured On The Podcast!
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I'll start this with a question:
What’s the best t…
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Oct 28, 2020
#37: If You‘re About To Mix Your Next Record Yourself, Listen To This! You Might Be Hurting Your Band.
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*You can absolutely learn how to mix. We’ve done it, lots of people have done it. *
The questions you need to ask yourself are:
“What is my goal? Where am I right now? Where do I want to go? Who do I want to be? What’s the priority right now?”
*There are basically three different scenarios:*
* You want your band and record to succeed
* You want to become a great mixer and don’t really care about the success of that particular record
* You want your band and record to succeed AND you want to become a great mixer
In this episode, we're talking about each of these three scenarios and about what to do in those situations. We're also talking about h…
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Oct 21, 2020
#36: Make Better Decisions (And Better Sounding Records) With Proper, Intentional Gain Staging
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Gain staging is one of the most overlooked topics and, when done wrong, most common problems in DIY productions.
People either don't fully understand it, think it's boring, or underestimate the dramatic consequences for the sound of their records.
The problem is that much of the information on the internet about gain staging is misleading, confusing and mostly black or white. That's why we're telling you the truth about it, why it is so important to pay attention to it and why it's all about intentionality, rather than aiming for "correct" or "healthy" levels.
In order to be intentional about your gain staging, you need some basic knowledge and understanding of how…
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Oct 14, 2020
#35: Drum Overheads Are Not Just Cymbal Mics
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Many people think of drum overheads as “cymbal mics” - but they are (or can be) much more than that.
Overheads are super important for the overall drum sound and if you are not aware of their impact on the drum tone, depth, width and stereo image, you might choose the wrong approach for the result and vibe you’re going for.
*In this episode you'll discover:*
* the differences between overheads and cymbal spot mics
* what overheads can do for your drum sound other than pick up cymbals
* examples of different approaches and overhead setups for different scenarios
* the mindset and strategy behind choosing and placing drum overheads with the mix in mind…
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Oct 7, 2020
#34: „Should I Record Flat And Dry Tracks Or Compress And EQ On The Way In?“
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„Should I Record Flat And Dry Tracks Or Compress And EQ On The Way In?“
This is a very common and valid question and we're not sure if it can ever be answered completely. But we definitely have an opinion on it and we are going deep into the topic in this episode.
We explain:
* what it actually means to "EQ and compress on the way in"
* if and when we think it is a good idea to process the signal before it gets recorded
* the differences between analog processing and committing plugins
* what tools to use
* if and when it makes sense to invest in EQs, compressors, other outboard gear or plugins
* which questions you should ask yourself in order to find out w…
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Sep 30, 2020
#33: Bass Amp vs DI (How To Choose The Right Approach And Gear For Capturing Your Dream Bass Tone)
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There are a lot of different ways to capture a bass guitar and to dial in a great bass tone. And there are a ton of options to choose from when it comes to gear.
"Do I need an amp? If so, tube, solid state, class d? Which cab? Which mic? Preamps, pedals? Is a DI enough? DI box or DI out of amp? And most importantly: Why all of that? What exactly happens to my bass signals in the mix? How do I make sure I get my dream tone in the end?"
Don't worry, we got you!
In this episode we break down the different methods of capturing a bass guitar, our favorite approaches for different scenarios, the gear we use to get the tones we want and the "why" behind all those decisions.
Join us for another deep dive into the dark, muddy waters of bass guitar land.
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Sep 23, 2020
#32: How To Make Amp Sims And Kemper Profiles Work (They Can Sound Just As Good As "Real" Amps)
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"I've tried using amp sims but they just don't sound like the real thing."
Is this you? Do you feel like amp sims are great for writing, but you'd always choose a "real" amp for your actual record? If only you had access to a couple of great amps, cabs and mics... If only recording these real amps was as quick and convenient as recording a DI into plugin... If only amp sims would sound as good as the real thing...
Good news: They do! Not the same, but just as good.
As always, it's not about the gear you use, it's about the sound in your head, your vision, your creativity. And there are always multiple different ways and different tools to get there.
When it comes to guitar tone, modern amp sims (virtual guitar amp plugins or Kemper profiles) can definitely get you ther…
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Sep 16, 2020
#31: Make Your Chorus POP With These 5 Vocal Arrangement And Production Tricks
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Do you know the feeling when the chorus kicks in and you're like "YES, HOLY SH*T, THIS IS HUGE!"? Goosebumps, emotions, energy, excitement - it's just a perfect moment that immediately makes you love the song and want to sing along.
A great vocal production and arrangement can create that feeling and make a chorus really stand out. It can turn it into the catchy, memorable highlight of the song.
If you don't put enough thought into this, you really miss out on the biggest opportunity to catch the listener and make the song sound and feel like a hit! A great vocal melody and lyrics obviously help, but in most cases it's just not enough.
The chorus needs to POP and deliver the message and emotion of the song in the best possible way!
Join us as we're breaking down 5 voca…
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Sep 8, 2020
#30: What Makes A Great Production? The Answers To: "How Do I Know If It Sounds Good?" And "What Should I Actually Listen For?"
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This is probably the most asked question of all. It's also one of the most important ones and, unfortunately, quite difficult to answer.
What we consider a "good sound" or "great production" is highly subjective and even if you look at more objective criteria, it takes quite some experience to be able to listen for the right things and make informed decisions.
Nevertheless, we sat down and tried to tackle the question in the simplest and most helpful way possible.
We took a look at our own favorite productions and analysed what we liked about them and why. We also wrote down what we're typically aiming for when producing or mixing music ourselves, depending on the genre, of course.
That said, with "production" we mean the whole thing: Recording, editing, mixing, master…
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Sep 1, 2020
#29: "How Do You Develop A Unique Drum Sound?" (We Got This Interesting Question - So We Answered)
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We got a well thought-out, long email from one of our email subscribers, asking a great question:
"How Do You Develop A Unique Drum Sound?"
This one got us thinking, because it's such an important question to ask. Not just "how do you record drums" or "how do you make drums sound good" but "how do make them UNIQUE".
We don't want to sound like everyone else and the records we love most have exactly that: Unique sounds.
So we did our best to answer this question and took a deep dive into what makes a unique drum sound, how to define a vision in your head and finally all the different ways to make that vision a reality.
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Aug 26, 2020
#28: Track Your Progress - The Mindset, Strategy, Tactics And Tools You Need To Stay On Top Of Your Project
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In order to stay motivated and keep pushing your project forward, you need to track your progress. You need know where you are, what you've already accomplished, what's ahead and what to do next.
Every second spent thinking about those things before you can be creative again and move on with the project is a minute wasted. And, more importantly, mental energy wasted that you could have used to work on your music.
Add to that, that we are incredibly forgetful creatures who get distracted easily and you'll quickly realize that there's no way around tracking your progress properly, if you want a completed project, well thought-out songs, an inspiring, detailed production and happy bandmates.
Join us as we discuss the mindset, strategy, tactics and tools we use to manage ou…
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Aug 18, 2020
#27: The Pitfalls Of Being Overly Obsessive While Tracking - How Being Too Hard On Yourself And Your Bandmates Can Negatively Affect Performances And Relationships
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Are you the type of person who loves the technical aspect of recording? Are you fascinated by gear and all the cool things you can do with it? Do you have high standards and a clear vision of what the performances should be like? Are you willing to spend hours to get the perfect take or refine a tone? Are your bandmates joking about how obsessive you are while tracking? Or, even worse, are they annoyed by your approach and your obsessive ways? I mean, it's clearly their fault, right? They just don't understand how important this all is.
Well, think twice. Recording music and making records should be fun and lead to an exciting result, not a perfect one. You can hear it if it was a pain to create and that is not good. Yes, there are technical details to take care of and no…
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Aug 12, 2020
#26: Troubleshooting - What To Do When Things Go Wrong (Part 2)
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Troubleshooting and solving problems are just part of making records. Things will go wrong at some point and we need to be able to deal with those issues fast, so we can continue working on the art, stay in the zone and keep the creative energy and vibe up at all times.
Have you ever felt the frustration kicking in after hours of searching the internet for a solution to some seemingly trivial problem? Has making a record ever seemed like a tedious and difficult process to you? Have you ever been wondering why something just doesn't sound like it's supposed to and you are kind of stabbing in the dark trying to get it right?
We've been there and want to make your life a little easier by sharing a whole list of solutions to common "audio problems", so you don't need to go t…
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Aug 5, 2020
#25: Troubleshooting - What To Do When Things Go Wrong (Part 1)
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Troubleshooting and solving problems are just part of making records. Things will go wrong at some point and we need to be able to deal with those issues fast, so we can continue working on the art, stay in the zone and keep the creative energy and vibe up at all times.
Have you ever felt the frustration kicking in after hours of searching the internet for a solution to some seemingly trivial problem? Has making a record ever seemed like a tedious and difficult process to you? Have you ever been wondering why something just doesn't sound like it's supposed to and you are kind of stabbing in the dark trying to get it right?
We've been there and want to make your life a little easier by sharing a whole list of solutions to common "audio problems", so you don't need to go t…
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Jul 29, 2020
#24: The Process Of Making A Record - Breaking It Down From Idea To Finished Release
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This is the master episode. The episode of all episodes, if you will. Because we're walking you through the entire process of how records are made, explain every step along the way and talk about how to best approach each step, depending on what you're going for and what situation you're in.
There's so much that goes into making a record that the actual process of recording it is just a small piece of the puzzle. Join us as we're breaking it down step by step, so you can create your own master plan for your next release!
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Jul 22, 2020
#23: 10x Your Productivity And Creativity By Using Checklists And Templates
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When you hear "checklists and templates", creativity is not the first thing that comes to mind, right? It sounds like the exact opposite and we as typically right-brained artists tend to avoid those things like the plague. But the truth is, they enable you to be truly creative, because if you use them to your advantage, your brain doesn't need to waste energy on the non-creative, repetitive tasks anymore and is free to focus on what really matters: The art.
In this episode we talk about three main benefits of checklists and templates in music production, we explain why and how they help you save time, be more creative, have more fun producing, and avoid mistakes, as well as give you specific examples of checklists and templates that you can implement right now to 10x your…
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Jul 14, 2020
#22: Guitar Tuning And Intonation Deep Dive
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One of the most common issues we run into, when we get tracks from self-recording bands, are out of tune guitar and bass tracks. And it's one of those things that immediately scream "AMATEUR PRODUCTION!".
When the tuning is off, even if it's subtle, the song won't connect as well and the mix won't sound as good as it could have if the intonation was spot on.
Especially in modern productions where there are multiple layers of guitars, bass, keys, vocals, etc., even the slightest tuning issues can cause the whole thing to sound weird and unprofessional. And it will definitely distract the listeners and take them out of the song.
Listen as we walk you through three main concepts and lots of simple, specific tricks and tactics that you can use to get the guitar tuning spot…
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Jul 8, 2020
#21: Spice Up Your Recordings With Creative Reamping And Unique FX
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"Everyone uses the same samples and amp sims", "everything's quantized and edited to perfection", "modern productions have no soul", "So many bands sound basically the same" - Well, here's the cure: Make your records sound special and exciting by using and creating sounds that are unique to your production and fit your vibe perfectly.
There are things that you can do during the actual recording, of course, but usually you need to focus on the performance, capture great takes and you don't want to paint yourself into a corner too early in the process.
That's where "creative reamping" comes in. It's the process of taking an already recorded signal, running it out of the computer into a pedal, an amp, a PA system, some weird sounding box, etc. and then capturing it again.…
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Jul 1, 2020
#20 - How To Record Acoustic Guitar (...And Make It Sound Great On Its Own Or In A Full Band Arrangement)
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An acoustic guitar is a complex thing to record and there's so many things that can go wrong. The instrument, the strings, the performance, the room, the microphones and placement, noise issues and finally the question: How do I get this to work in the context of my song? Most of the time the acoustic guitar serves a specific purpose. Either on its own, or in a dense, full rock band arrangement. In this episode we'll walk you through the process of recording an acoustic guitar and cover all the details, as well as different methods and approaches, so that you can start your next session with confidence.
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Jun 24, 2020
#19: How To Record Drums With Only Four Mics
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In a typical home recording situation, what we can do is often limited by the amount of inputs and mics that we have. And when we think of modern drum production we think of complex multichannel setups with 20 or more microphones carefully positioned around the drum kit.
Sure that's often the way to go, if we have the gear, room, expertise, etc. But what if we only have four inputs available and still want all the punch and clarity? Don't let that stop you! There are ways to make situations like this work and we're gonna show you exactly how. Join us in our discussion about minimalistic drum recording techniques that can make your drums hit hard, regardless of the limitations.
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Jun 16, 2020
#18: How DI Tracks Can Save Your Guitar Recordings
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When you record a guitar or bass, you should always record a clean DI signal in addition to your amp (or amp sim, Kemper, etc.). There are plenty of very good reasons for it - and just no reason not to.
In this episode we talk about the many ways your next record will possibly benefit from having DI tracks and sending those to mixing along with your amp tones. Editing will be much easier, more effective and transparent, the final tone (the end result) will probably be a lot better and there's a lot of creative, fun things you can do with a DI that can really bring your record to the next level.
For full show notes go to: theselfrecordingband.com/18
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Jun 10, 2020
#17: Vocal Tuning Isn't Just For T-Pain
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What comes to mind when you think of Auto-Tune? Probably not organic sounding, "real" rock music, right? The word screams "FAKE!" The truth is, though, that on most modern, professional records, even the very natural sounding ones, you'll hear some sort of pitch correction or tuning that happened in post-production or even in real-time during recording.
It's not at all about creating funny, robotic sounding effects (although you can do that if you want) and it's also not about making bad singers appear as if they could actually sing (although you can definitely do that to an extent).
It's mostly about taking an already great performance, that has the perfect feel and energy and getting the intonation just right, so that the vocal sits beautifully in the mix and connects with the listener.
Sometimes that means it needs to be just a little off, sometimes it means it…
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Jun 3, 2020
#16: Is There A Correct Order To Record In?
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What order should you record your tracks in? And why? Does it even matter? We think it does matter! Unfortunately, it's not as simple as a list that you could follow every time you record.
Listen to this episode and learn what really matters when it comes to the order of recording things, the philosophy behind it, how to find out your perfect order and how to get the most out of your recording sessions by approaching them the right way.
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*For full show notes go to: theselfrecordingband.com/16
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May 27, 2020
#15: If You're Not Doing Pre-Production, You're Missing Out!
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Pre-production is critical to the success of your record. It's an essential part of preparing yourself, your songs and your setup for the actual recording process.
Only after pre-production will you really know if your arrangements work, if the songs are ready, if your music connects and has the desired emotional impact, if everyone can play their parts well and if the individual tones you're dialing in work together well.
If you skip this part you miss out on the biggest opportunity to get your record to that pro level, the recording process will be more tedious and less fun and the final result will likely be less than ideal.
In this episode we talk about the importance of pre-production in much more detail and give you actionable advice on how to do it properly, so you get the most out of it.
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*For full show notes go to: theselfrecordingband.com/15
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May 20, 2020
#14: Why You Need A "Producer" (even if you're producing yourself)
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Getting a decent sounding recording is not enough anymore. It's not enough to record clean signals, avoid hum and noise and make it technically flawless. Not at all. The last thing the world needs are more perfect but boring records. Making something really impactful requires bold moves, committing to stuff early on in the process and most of all:
*A clear vision of the thing you want to create.
*And this is especially hard to do if you record your own music. Because you have to be aware of the fact that *you are the artist, the engineer AND the producer in one person* (or as a group of people, your band).
The differences between those roles are the following:
The producer is the one who has the creative vision, who guides everyone involved through the project. He/she never loses sight of the goal and he/she's always looking at the bigger picture, the 10000 foot…
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May 13, 2020
#13: Understanding The Controls On Your Recording Gear
What does this knob on my recording gear actually do and how does this all work? When do I need to push which button? What are "pad" and "48V" actually? Find out why, when and how to use all the controls on your interfaces and microphones!
For full show notes go to: theselfrecordingband.com/13
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May 6, 2020
#12: Bass Tone Is More Than Just Low End
Bass Tone is not just about getting the low end right. The bass has to cut through the mix, serve as an anchor for the song, add growl and "teeth" to the guitars and we need to make it audible on small speakers. Here's how.
For full show notes go to: theselfrecordingband.com/12
Download the free Ultimate 10 Step Guide To Successful DIY-Recording here: https://theselfrecordingband.com/10stepguide
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Apr 29, 2020
#11: 5 Essential Steps To A Pro Vocal Recording
The vocal almost always is the most important part of a song. But what is actually most important when it comes to recording it? Let's discuss and find out what to do if you want to capture that magical take.
For full show notes go to: theselfrecordingband.com/11
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Apr 22, 2020
#10: What Is Mastering? Do I Need To Have My Music Mastered?
Why is there an additional step when my music is already mixed? What's the difference between mixing and mastering? Should I master myself? Can the mixing engineer master it? The difference seems so subtle, is it even worth it? We try to demystify the "dark art" of mastering, explain what it actually is and talk about why your music needs it.
For full show notes go to: theselfrecordingband.com/10
Download the free Ultimate 10 Step Guide To Successful DIY-Recording here: https://theselfrecordingband.com/10stepguide
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Apr 15, 2020
#9: Why Drum Samples Might Even Sound MORE NATURAL Than Your Real Drums
Using triggers and drum samples is a no-no? You want to keep your "real, natural drums" at all cost? You might want to think twice about that. Because drum sample enhancement (or replacement) can even sound MORE NATURAL than using your live drums only. In this episode we talk about why that is, why you don't need to be afraid of samples and what you can do to make sure your mix engineer can actually use as much of your live drums as possible.
For full show notes go to: theselfrecordingband.com/9
Download the free Ultimate 10 Step Guide To Successful DIY-Recording here: https://theselfrecordingband.com/10stepguide
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Apr 8, 2020
#8: How To Make Programmed Drums Sound Big AND Natural
Programmed drums sound fake to you? You love the control, the instant punch and the freedom you have with programmed drums, but it just doesn't sound realistic? We got you!
For full show notes go to: theselfrecordingband.com/8
Download the free Ultimate 10 Step Guide To Successful DIY-Recording here: https://theselfrecordingband.com/10stepguide
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Apr 1, 2020
#7: MIDI Drums Or "Real Drums" - What's The Better Option For Your Record?
Not sure whether you should record your drum kit, or program drums for your record? Are you afraid MIDI drums will sound fake? Wondering if you can really achieve great results recording the "real" thing? We help you see clearer and talk about when and why to choose each of these options.
For full show notes go to: theselfrecordingband.com/7
Download the free Ultimate 10 Step Guide To Successful DIY-Recording here: https://theselfrecordingband.com/10stepguide
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Mar 25, 2020
#6: How To Make The Most Out Of A Limited Recording Budget
Stop wasting money! In this episode we talk about how to make the most out of a limited DIY recording budget. We talk about the things that really matter and where to spend your hard earned money, so that the investment will actually get you results.
Gear is not the most important thing, but it's certainly necessary to get some equipment and you probably want to do that without burning money. That's why we've put together the free "Essential DIY-Recording Gear Guide" for you that you can download here: theselfrecordingband.com/gearguide
For full show notes go to: theselfrecordingband.com/6
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Mar 18, 2020
#5: The 5 Key Ingredients Of A Great Guitar Tone
We all love a great guitar tone, right? In this episode we talk about the 5 most important things you need to get right, if you want your guitars to sound great. We talk about what those things are in our opinion and what the order of importance is for each of us.
For full show notes go to: theselfrecordingband.com/5
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Mar 11, 2020
#4: How To Improve Your Recordings Big Time And Get Punchy Drums By Avoiding Phase Issues
In this episode we talk about the unpopular but super important topic of phase and polarity. And especially how it affects your drum recordings.
Want big, punchy drums? Want your snare to hit hard? Want your kick drum to have all the rich, full low end? Get your phase and polarity right!
For full show notes go to: theselfrecordingband.com/4
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Mar 3, 2020
#3: How To Move Your Band Forward Faster, Avoid Mistakes And Why You Should Absolutely Learn To Record Yourself – Benedikt Hain
Benedikt Hain shares his story and explains how to move your band forward faster, avoid mistakes and why you should absolutely learn to record yourself.
From crappy practice space recordings through years of learning the hard way and dropping out of college twice to mixing label projects full time.
For full show notes go to: theselfrecordingband.com/3
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Mar 3, 2020
#2: From Recording In His Living Room To Making Billboard Hits, Mastering For Clients From All Around The World And Working On Netflix Documentaries - Malcom Owen-Flood
Malcom Owen-Flood shares his story and how he went from touring and recording in his living room to making billboard hits, mastering for clients from all around the world and working on Netflix documentaries.
For full show notes go to: www.theselfrecordingband.com/2
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Mar 3, 2020
#1: Can You Really Make A Record On Your Own?
In this episode we discuss the pros and cons of making DIY recordings, talk about some DIY success stories, the challenges self-recording artists are facing and explain what it takes to make a great record on your own. Can you actually do it? How do you get started? Can't you just buy some gear that will help you sound like a pro? Let's discuss!
For full show notes go to: https://theselfrecordingband.com/1
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