Épisodes

  • What Are The Most Common EQ Filters?
    Oct 18 2024

    In this episode Scott and Tippens review the most commonly used EQ filters and when to apply them.

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    24 min
  • 11 Ways To Create Depth In Your Mix
    Sep 27 2024

    Scott and Tippens discuss eleven different techniques you can use to create more depth and dynamics in your mix.

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    30 min
  • Getting Your Mixes to Translate
    Sep 11 2024

    Scott and Tippens discuss how to acoustically treat your studio and calibrate your speakers so that your mixes translate better to different listening devices. We also discuss DIY acoustic panels, acoustic panel placement, acoustic panel materials, calibration mics, room EQ, and more!

    Check the links below for DIY instructions and links to off-the-shelf acoustic treatments.

    DIY Bass Trap/Acoutic Panel Instructions

    https://docs.google.com/document/d/1nh2LJDgOiG30tPe5FS7qJojronRvVPZh5ywuV673wP0/edit?usp=sharing

    Off-The-Shelf Acoustic Treatments

    GIK - Acoustic Panels and more

    https://www.gikacoustics.com/

    Sound Absorption Sheets

    https://www.audimute.com/sound-absorption-sheets

    Soundproof Cow - Acoustic Cotton Panels

    https://www.soundproofcow.com/product-category/sound-absorption-materials/acoustic-cotton/

    Monitor Calibration Software

    Room EQ Wizard

    https://www.roomeqwizard.com/

    Calibration Mic

    https://www.minidsp.com/products/acoustic-measurement/umik-1

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    18 min
  • Recording Vocals
    Aug 28 2024

    Scott and Tippens discuss the process of recording vocals. Some of the topics discussed are which type of mic is best for vocals, recording with effects, vocal effects chains and what effects are typically used, recording multiple vocal tracks and creating a vocal comp track.

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    30 min
  • Synthesizers Explained
    Aug 13 2024

    Scott and Tippens discuss the evolution of synthesizers in popular music, and the basic controls that synths use to create sound with keyboardist/synthesist Javier Pico. Javier is a graduate of Berklee College of Music where he studied Electronic Music. Javier was also kind enough to give us a tour of his amazing collection of new and vintage synths.

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    43 min
  • All About That Beat
    Jul 31 2024

    A conversation with drummer, singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, Alan Najarian. Tippens and Scott discuss Al's musical journey from pots and pans drummer to front man. We also talk about home studio recording and his approach to creating beats.

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    25 min
  • For Song Writers New to Home Recording
    Jul 16 2024

    Scott and Tippens give an overview of the minimal equipment needed to record a song, how to acoustically treat your recording space and the step-by-step process of laying down tracks.

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    29 min
  • Playing an Instrument Is Like a Lifelong Video Game (2 of 2)
    Jul 2 2024

    Tippens and Scott discuss their musical journeys.

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    37 min