The Self-Recording Band

By Benedikt Hain / Manel Espinosa Berenguer

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Weekly no-bs episodes for self-recording musicians. Brought to you by full-time engineers and producers, working on hundreds of songs every year. No hype, no fluff. Not trying to make brands happy, not being paid for an opinion. Simply sharing what has worked for us and the artists we've worked with. Listen now and approach your next DIY recording project like you're a seasoned pro!


Episode Date
310: This Podcast Is About To Change - The Beginning Of A New Chapter For TSRB
Apr 09, 2026
309: From 30 Demo Songs to A Finished Record That Matters - Swallow's Rose
Apr 01, 2026
308: Two Backing Vocal Approaches Every Self-Recording Artist Needs To Know
Mar 18, 2026
307: 6 Home Studio Mistakes We Made Early On (And What We’d Do Differently Today)
Mar 11, 2026
306: How We Recorded Drums For A Punk Rock Record (Swallow's Rose - Full Drum Production Walkthrough)
Mar 04, 2026
305: These 5 Low-End Mixing "Rules" Are Killing Your Mix
Feb 25, 2026
304: Are You Learning From Audio Pros Or YouTubers? (The Mixing Advice That Actually Matters)
Feb 18, 2026
303: The Music Production Process (Steps 6-10): Clean Up Your Session, Enhance The Performance, Mix And Finish Your Song!
Feb 12, 2026
302: The Music Production Process (Step 5): Capturing Magic - How To Record Strong Takes That Actually Move People
Feb 05, 2026
301: The Music Production Process (Step 4): Recording Setup & Sound Check: How To Capture Great Tones At The Source
Jan 28, 2026
300: The Music Production Process (Step 3): Pre-Production - Why Most Home Recordings Fail Before Recording Even Starts
Jan 21, 2026
299: The Music Production Process (Step 2): Choosing The Right Gear For The Project Without Wasting Money
Jan 14, 2026
298: The Music Production Process (Step 1): Build a Rock-Solid Foundation Before You Record
Jan 07, 2026
297: Connor Daniel (Avril Lavigne, Yellowcard, Simple Plan) On Modern Rock Production, Working At A High-End Studio, And Making Killer Records On A Bedroom Setup
Jan 05, 2026
296: The 10-Step-Process That Every Record Goes Through
Dec 27, 2025
295: Why Your Records Don’t Sound the Way You Want (Real Talk for Self-Recording Artists)
Dec 17, 2025
294: 5 Proven Songwriting Tricks To Make Your Chorus Hit Harder
Dec 10, 2025
293: Give Us 30 Minutes And We'll Fix Most Of Your Reverb Problems
Dec 03, 2025
292: Small Mix Tweaks, Big Results - Real-World Recording & Mixing Lessons That You Can Use Today
Nov 27, 2025
291: Music Marketing Real Talk With Jesse Cannon - How To Actually Get Your Music Heard
Nov 20, 2025
290: Afraid to Release Your Music? Here’s What’s Really Holding You Back
Nov 12, 2025
289: Lessons From Real Recording Sessions and Coaching Projects
Nov 05, 2025
288: Danny Gomez: From Brian May to Dirty Boy Pedals - Turning Obsession Into Opportunity
Oct 29, 2025
287: “I Don’t Have Enough Time” - How To Actually Make Time For Your Music (Even With A Busy Life)
Oct 22, 2025
286: The Top 10 Plugins We Can't Live Without
Oct 15, 2025
285: Bringing Your Music To The Live Stage: Click track? Backing Tracks? 100% Live And Free?
Oct 08, 2025
284: Inside Van Holzen’s New Album: Self-Producing "SOLANG DIE ERDE SICH DREHT"
Oct 01, 2025
283: The Only Gear That Actually Matters (Monitoring Explained)
Sep 24, 2025
282: The "Audio Nomad" Ady Parzentny: Building A Unique Career In Music Production, Van Life & Finding Home
Sep 17, 2025
281: Put Your Producer Hat On! Bold Recording Decisions = Exciting Music.
Sep 10, 2025
280: Raw vs Polished Recordings (Stop Missing The Point - Here’s What Actually Matters)
Sep 03, 2025
279: From Rough Demo To Killer Song (Pre-Production & Songwriting Deep Dive)
Aug 27, 2025
278: The #1 Beginner Mistake In Music Production (Stop Doing This!)
Aug 20, 2025
277: Auditioning 15 Limiters?! Mastering Talk with Slatin
Aug 13, 2025
276: Creating Music For Wandering Souls - The Journey Of The Grand Caravan (Case Study Interview With Adam Croft)
Aug 06, 2025
275: Why Your Vocals Don’t Sit Right in the Mix (And How to Fix It)
Jul 30, 2025
274: Finish Songs Fast or Let Them Sit? (Raw Emotion VS Refining Over Time)
Jul 23, 2025
273: Cabs Matter More Than Amps - The Fastest Way To Level Up Your Guitar And Bass Tones
Jul 16, 2025
272: How Jason W. Taylor Is Making His Rock'n'Roll Dreams Come True, Despite Being A Busy Entrepreneur And Dad
Jul 09, 2025
271: "Everyone Is Sounding The Same" - Creative Guitar Tone Techniques That Will Make You Stand Out
Jul 02, 2025
270: Let Them Know You Exist - Content Marketing For Musicians and Producers (With Warren Huart)
Jun 25, 2025
269: From Jam Space Demo To Polished, Massive Sounding DIY Release - With Markus and Alex from Arcware (Case Study)
Jun 19, 2025
268: From Cringe To Connection: Overcome Writer's Block And Start Writing Better Lyrics
Jun 11, 2025
267: Matt Boudreau - Real Talk, Insights And Lessons From 30 Years Of Studio Experience, Dolby Atmos
Jun 05, 2025
266: Snare drum sound deep dive - snare choice, mic balance and EQ (with audio examples)
May 28, 2025
265: Breaking Free from Musical Genres - The Emotional Core of Music Creation
May 21, 2025
264: This Is How Much We've Spent On Our Own Education - And What We Got Out Of It (Full Breakdown)
May 14, 2025
263: The Hidden Power of Song Key: Better Vocals, Better Vibe
May 07, 2025
262: Why Your Song Feels Off: The Truth About Tempo, Timing & Groove
Apr 30, 2025
261: The Ultimate Guide To Kick Drum EQ (With Audio Examples)
Apr 24, 2025
260: AI Update - Are Audio Skills No Longer Needed Now? Have Mixing Engineers Been Replaced?
Apr 17, 2025
259: What Self-Recording Artists Are REALLY Struggling With
Apr 09, 2025
258: "I'm not a professional musician or producer" - Does this mean your art isn't worth it?
Apr 02, 2025
257: Why you should learn to record yourself (even if you're not making your own records)
Mar 26, 2025
256: How To Make Unique And Authentic Records - With Ulf Blomberg (Hoborec)
Mar 19, 2025
255: Self-Recording Syndicate Member Fergal Nash on Finding His Sound, Gaining Confidence, and Releasing His Best Work (Case Study Interview)
Mar 12, 2025
254: How Self-Recording Syndicate Member Eugen Ruzickij is Helping Guitar Players Write Their Own Songs (Case Study Interview)
Mar 05, 2025
253: Shaping Your Drum Attack And Punch With Compression
Feb 26, 2025
252: Big Update Episode: Here's What's New At The Self-Recording Band In 2025
Feb 20, 2025
251: Rok Gulič (Ollo Audio) - Mixing On Headphones
Feb 12, 2025
250: The Secret Power Of Limitations In Home Studio Production
Feb 05, 2025
249: How To Keep Things Fresh And Not Repeat Yourself
Jan 29, 2025
248: Six Ways To Improve Your Mixing Workflow (Live Workshop At Studioszene 2024)
Jan 22, 2025
247: Get It Right At The Source (Live Workshop At Studioszene)
Jan 14, 2025
246: This Will Help You Understand Snare Drum EQ
Jan 07, 2025
245: This Will Help You Understand Kick Drum EQ
Dec 29, 2024
244: It's All About The Song - How Manelito Turned His Passion And Talent Into A Career (Case Study Interview)
Dec 22, 2024
243: Here's What Our Most Successful Students Do
Dec 15, 2024
242: How We Get a Solid, Punchy Low End In Our Mixes
Dec 08, 2024
241: Moritz Enders Interview: The Benefits And Challenges Of Analog Mixing
Dec 01, 2024
240: Julia Borelli Interview - Workflow, Plugins & Mixing Techniques
Nov 24, 2024
239: Warren Huart Interview - How To Stay Creative In The Studio
Nov 18, 2024
238: Level Matching Reference Tracks Against Your Mix (Q&A)
Nov 10, 2024
237: Meet Team TSRB! Studioszene 2024 Recap with Manel Espinosa Berenguer, Thomas Krottenthaler, Malcom Owen-Flood & Benedikt Hain
Nov 03, 2024
236: The Truth About Mixing With Plugin Presets
Oct 27, 2024
235: 10 Feet Saved The Record - Move The Mic & Listen, Don't Assume
Oct 20, 2024
234: How To Get A Dirty, Aggressive Vocal Sound
Oct 14, 2024
233: AI Mixing Is Coming! Do You Still Need Mixing Skills?
Oct 04, 2024
232: Do This And Your Mixes Will Improve - Guaranteed
Sep 29, 2024
231: What Are "Size" & "Depth" In Music Production?
Sep 22, 2024
230: 6-Figure Production Budget VS DIY Home Recording. Can You Get Even Close? With Blake Beckmann (Stepa)
Sep 15, 2024
229: Learning To Record And Mix Is Hard And Overwhelming? Listen To This. (I Sent This Message To A Struggling Artist)
Sep 08, 2024
228: Building A Team To Make A Unique Self-Produced Indie Rock Record - With Phillip Cronin (On The Radio)
Sep 01, 2024
227: Josh Rogosin (Tiny Desk Concerts, Global Sound Concerts)
Aug 25, 2024
226: How To Reduce Or Remove Noise From Your Recordings (And How To Avoid It In The First Place)
Aug 18, 2024
225: Ady Parzentny (Hit The Road Music Studio)
Aug 11, 2024
224: The 5 Biggest Recording Mistakes I've Seen This Week
Aug 04, 2024
223: It’s way more than just a recording session: The record making process - start to finish - Pt II (Back To Basics Mini Series Part III)
Jul 28, 2024
222: It’s way more than just a recording session: The record making process - start to finish (Back To Basics Mini Series Part II)
Jul 19, 2024
221: Brendan Dekora (Trent Reznor, Foo Fighters, Atticus Ross, Steven Wilson, Muse, Crosses)
Jul 12, 2024
220: Why "DIY-Recording" Doesn't Work (And Most DIY-Productions Suck) - Back To Basics Mini Series Part I
Jul 06, 2024
219: We're back! Here's what happened, what to expect from this podcast in the future, and what we can all learn from this.
Jun 28, 2024
218: Pre-Pro, The Modern Role Of The Mix Engineer, Remote Production And Referencing (On "Pro Audio Perspectives" - With Brendan Dekora)
Jun 10, 2024
217: Dan Korneff & Luke DeLalio (Korneff Audio, Pierce the Veil, Paramore, Papa Roach, Breaking Benjamin, Sleeping With Sirens, My Chemical Romance)
May 30, 2024
216: Ken Lewis & Dom Rivinius (Mixing Night Audio, Taylor Swift, Kanye, Bruno Mars, Drake, BTS, Alicia Keys, Eminem)
Apr 05, 2024
215: "Everyone on your team should care as much as you" - Carl Bahner on finding the right collaborators and building your brand as a producer
Mar 27, 2024
214: DIY Recording VS Pro Studio Production - How Wet Future Made Both Work And What It Really Takes To Make A Great (DIY-)Record
Mar 24, 2024
213: Noise Perfected: Making No-Compromise Records That Stand The Test Of Time - With Sam Pura
Mar 13, 2024
212: Songwriting & Sync Licensing Deep Dive - With Lars Deutsch
Mar 06, 2024
211: Multitrack Recorder VS Computer + DAW
Feb 28, 2024
210: NAMM 2024 Recap Pt II - Great People, Great Gear, Great Takeaways For You
Feb 25, 2024
209: NAMM 2024 Recap Pt I - Great People, Great Gear, Great Takeaways For You
Feb 18, 2024
208: How To Make The Kick Drum Work In Your Mix - Pt. II
Feb 12, 2024
207: How To Make The Kick Drum Work In Your Mix - Pt. I
Feb 04, 2024
206: A.I. Talk: The Tools We're Using, Thoughts On The Future Of A.I. In Music Production, And Why We're Not Afraid Of It
Jan 28, 2024
205: Get Better Takes Faster Through Comping On The Fly
Jan 19, 2024
204: Grammy Nominated Producer & Mixing Engineer Jacob Hansen
Jan 11, 2024
203: Here's How We Help Our Students, How The Free Calls Work And Why You Have To Apply If You Want To Work With Us
Jan 03, 2024
202: The Three Ways To Make An Outstanding Record
Dec 27, 2023
201: Dual Mono VS Stereo - Gain Full Control Over Your Stereo Image By Setting Up Your Compressors The Right Way
Dec 23, 2023
#200: Mario Radetzky on producing Blackout Problems - "Riot" and using Ableton Live to blend rock and electronic production elements
Dec 13, 2023
#199: Producing Brootal Metal Records with Kristian Kohle (Benighted, Powerwolf, Aborted, Crematory)
Dec 06, 2023
#198: Walk Into Any Recording Studio & Make It Work
Nov 29, 2023
#197: Building Your Own Studio Hardware with Martin Zobel - Analog Vibes
Nov 22, 2023
#196: Jaycen Joshua – Award Winning Producer (Beyonce, Miley Cyrus, Michael Jackson) - Studioszene 2023
Nov 15, 2023
#195: Ady Parzentny – Travelling Music Producer (Hit The Road Music Studio) - Studioszene 2023
Nov 08, 2023
#194: Chris Yetter (Audioscape) Interview - Studioszene 2023
Nov 01, 2023
#193: Warren Huart Interview - Studioszene 2023, Hamburg
Oct 25, 2023
#192: The Biggest Home Recording Mistakes We've Seen This Month - Part 2 (Vocal Layers, Comping, MIDI & DI)
Oct 18, 2023
#191: The Biggest Home Recording Mistakes We've Seen This Month - (Overheads & Clipping)
Oct 11, 2023
#190:What Is The Essence Of Your Song?
Oct 04, 2023
#189: Warren Huart (Produce Like A Pro, Aerosmith, Ace Frehley, The Fray, Ramones) - Special Interview Episode
Sep 27, 2023
#188: Songwriter Dewi Thompson on Leveling Up His Audio Skills in The Self Recording Syndicate (Case Study)
Sep 20, 2023
#187: Are You Using Mix Bus Compression?
Sep 13, 2023
#186: Do You Need An External Mic Preamp?
Sep 06, 2023
#185: Combining Guitar Tones and Doubling Guitar Tracks
Aug 30, 2023
#184: My 2023 Mixing Template
Aug 23, 2023
#183: Why Basic Audio Editing Skills Are Essential For Cleaning Up Your Tracks
Aug 16, 2023
#182: Drum Limiting: Using Limiters, Clippers and Saturation for a Powerful Drum Sound
Aug 09, 2023
#181: Hans-Martin Buff (Prince, Peter Gabriel, Scorpions)
Aug 02, 2023
#180: Jill Zimmermann (Alice Cooper, July Talk, Three Days Grace, Alexisonfire)
Jul 26, 2023
#179: The Art of Snare Compression: Boost Impact and Clarity In Your Mix
Jul 19, 2023
#178: Nailing Your Snare Sound Using EQ - Deep Dive
Jul 12, 2023
#177: Wayne Coulson On Producing Unique Alt Rock & Indie Pop Records (Case Study)
Jul 05, 2023
#176: How To Record A Live Show - Pro Tips for Capturing the Heart and Soul of Your Band's Performance
Jun 28, 2023
#175: Expand Your Interface And Get More Inputs/Outputs - ADAT & SPDIF Explained
Jun 21, 2023
174: How To Create Backing Tracks For Your Live Shows (And Why Stems Are Not Tracks)
Jun 14, 2023
#173: Do You Really Know What These Audio Terms Mean?
Jun 07, 2023
#172: Creation vs Craft - What We Learned From Rick Rubin's Book "The Creative Act" And Why You Should Read It
May 31, 2023
#171: Flo Reithofer On Producing Heavy Records, Staying True To The Artist's Vision And Being A Life-Long Student (Case Study)
May 24, 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
May 17, 2023
#169: This is What Separates Pro Quality Productions From Amateur Demos
May 10, 2023
#168: Producer/Drummer Lucas McKinnon On Remote Session Drumming, Drum Production, Creative Collaboration And Getting The Perfect Foundation For Your Song
May 03, 2023
#167 - Top Down Mixing - The Easy Way To Fast And Musical Results?
Apr 26, 2023
#166 - How Bus Processing Can Help Your Mixes Sound More Cohesive & Polished
Apr 19, 2023
#165: The Fun Factor: How To Find Joy In The Creative Process And Rekindle Your Passion For Music Production
Apr 12, 2023
#164: Playing "Real" Drums vs Programming Drums - How About Both?
Apr 05, 2023
#163: I Need A Better Process For Tracking!
Mar 29, 2023
#162: Capture The Soulful Melodies Of Your Piano: Pro Tips for Crafting Mesmerizing Recordings With Acoustic Or Virtual Pianos
Mar 22, 2023
161: Maximize Your Studio Time: Essential Practice Techniques To Help You Crush Your Recording Session
Mar 15, 2023
#160: Home Recording 101 - If We Were To Start Over In 2023, This Is What We Would Do (And Buy) - Part III
Mar 08, 2023
#159: Home Recording 101 - If We Were To Start Over In 2023, This Is What We Would Do (And Buy) - Part 2
Mar 01, 2023
#158: Home Recording 101 - If We Were To Start Over In 2023, This Is What We Would Do (And Buy) - Part 1
Feb 22, 2023
#157: The Biggest Home Recording Mistakes We've Seen This Month
Feb 15, 2023
#156: What Is A Music Producer?
Feb 08, 2023
#155: Understanding Loudness In Mastering (LUFS, RMS And How Loud It Actually Needs To Be)
Feb 01, 2023
#154: The Anatomy of a Bass Guitar Tone
Jan 25, 2023
#153: Record And Mix Anywhere - The Ultimate Headphone Setup
Jan 18, 2023
#152: From Demo Quality To Pro Sounding Releases - Greg Bohemen (Interview/Case Study)
Jan 11, 2023
#151: Why Your Reverbs Don't Work
Jan 04, 2023
#150: We Answer Your Mixing Questions
Dec 28, 2022
#149: Together Is Better - The Value Of Masterminds, Events And Being An Active Part Of The Music Community
Dec 21, 2022
#148: How To Make Your DIY-Productions Stand Out In 2023 And Beyond
Dec 14, 2022
#147: How To Use One Shot Drum Samples
Dec 07, 2022
#146: Standout Mixes - The DIY Musician's Guide To Exciting Mixes That Stand Out And Connect
Nov 30, 2022
#145: Building Arrangements With The Mix In Mind (Part 2)
Nov 23, 2022
#144: Building Arrangements With The Mix In Mind (Part 1)
Nov 16, 2022
#143: Make Better Records Faster By Asking Better Questions
Nov 09, 2022
#142: How To Identify Time Signatures And Note Values (Every Producer Needs To Know This) - With Thomas Krottenthaler
Nov 02, 2022
#141: Get The Most Out Of The Plugins You Have (Challenge)
Oct 26, 2022
#140: Don't Believe These 5 Myths About Music Production
Oct 19, 2022
#139: De-Essing & Sibilance Control Deep Dive
Oct 12, 2022
#138: Reviving The "Australian Rock Songwriter Sound" From A Home Studio - With Collidastate (Interview/Case Study)
Oct 05, 2022
#137: Can You Get "World-Class Mastering In Minutes?" With Jay Maas (Maastr.io)
Sep 28, 2022
#136: Making No-Compromise, Premium Drum Samples - With Dave Piatek (Room Sound)
Sep 21, 2022
#135: How To Soundproof Your Studio - With Wilson Harwood
Sep 14, 2022
#134: Who's Your Audience?
Sep 07, 2022
#133: The Vocal Effects We Use In Our Recording And Mixing Templates
Aug 31, 2022
#132: Make Your Singer Sound & Feel Like A Star - The Perfect Headphone Mix
Aug 24, 2022
#131: Live Recording VS Overdubs
Aug 17, 2022
#130: How To Add Energy And Vibe Transparently With Parallel Compression
Aug 10, 2022
#129: Master File Formats - What You (Don't) Need To Worry About
Aug 03, 2022
#128: Producing A Dark Pop Song (Behind The Scenes) - With Chris Eriksen (Skov.)
Jul 27, 2022
#127: Let's Talk About Reaper (or at least, that was the plan... :)) - With Myk Robinson
Jul 20, 2022
#126: How To Prepare And Export MIDI Files For Mixing
Jul 13, 2022
#125: How To Find The Right Vocal Mic
Jul 06, 2022
#124: When And How To Use Multiband Compression
Jun 28, 2022
#123: Your Sick Guitar Tone Could Ruin Your Mix
Jun 22, 2022
#122: Pitch Is Key - Avoid The Amateur "Out-Of-Tune" Sound With These 10 Tuning & Intonation Hacks
Jun 15, 2022
#121: "Art Is An Expression Of Life - So Go And Experience Some Life!"
Jun 08, 2022
#120: These Are Our Mix Bus Chains
Jun 01, 2022
#119: Why We Mix Into A Mix Bus Chain (This Is Not Mastering!)
May 25, 2022
#118: Trevor Reilly (A Wilhelm Scream) - Behind The Scenes Of Making A Professional DIY Record
May 18, 2022
#117: Mic Placement Quick Start Guide
May 11, 2022
#116: Your Audio Knowledge Could Be The Reason Why Your Records Don’t Sound Great
May 04, 2022
#115: Need More Low End? How To Fix A Thin Sounding Bass Recording
Apr 27, 2022
#114: Do You Really Know Your Guitar Cab (or IRs)?
Apr 20, 2022
#113: Your Guitar And Bass Tone Is In Your Hands
Apr 13, 2022
#112: What You Need BEFORE Releasing New Music | Generating Release Assets
Apr 06, 2022
#111: How To Make Drum Samples "Invisible" In The Mix And Blend Perfectly With Your Real Kit
Mar 30, 2022
Should You Buy Our New Mixing Course "Mixes Unpacked"? (Your Questions, Answered!)
Mar 28, 2022
#110: The Real Reason For Why You Should Do Pre-Production
Mar 23, 2022
#109: Do You Have A Mixing Process? Here's How We Approach Our Mixes.
Mar 16, 2022
#108: Q&A: Editing - How To Hear Performance Problems And Solve Them
Mar 09, 2022
#107: How Long Does It Take To Produce A Song?
Mar 02, 2022
#106: What Are Your Music Goals Really Worth To You?
Feb 23, 2022
#105: How To Create Massive Drum Room Sounds From Small Room Recordings
Feb 16, 2022
#104: Building A Recording Chain To Capture Better And Bolder Tracks - Without Expensive Analog Gear
Feb 09, 2022
#103: How To Choose The Right Guitar Amp(s) For Your Project
Feb 02, 2022
#102: How To Get Things Done As A Band
Jan 26, 2022
#101: Widening Tools Are Not The Secret To Getting Super Wide Mixes
Jan 19, 2022
#100: Meet Our Amazing Community - Celebration Episode
Jan 12, 2022
#99: Why Your Snare Sounds Like Sh*t And What To Do About It
Jan 05, 2022
#98: Convenience & Efficiency vs. Quality - Can We Have It All?
Dec 29, 2021
#97: Why You Don't Need A Huge Sounding Room For Your Home Studio
Dec 22, 2021
#96: How Time Stretching Tools Like Elastic Audio Can Save Or Ruin Your Recordings
Dec 15, 2021
#95: You Need To Stop Buying Gear
Dec 08, 2021
#94: The Problem(s) With YouTube Channels, Blogs And Podcasts On Recording Music
Dec 01, 2021
#93: Q&A - Mixing/Mastering In A Bad Room, Kick Drum PA Feedback, Guitar Pickups
Nov 24, 2021
#92: Q&A - Priorities, Committing, Gear, Live Recording & Snare Sound
Nov 17, 2021
#91: Q&A - Mixing Workflow, Headphones, Vocals, Drums & DIY Mastering
Nov 10, 2021
#90: How To Add Extra Impact & Excitement To Rock Songs With Bass Drops, Snare Bombs, Risers, Synths & Post-Production FX
Nov 03, 2021
#89: Level Up Your Production Quality Through Hiring (Remote) Session Musicians
Oct 27, 2021
#88: Why "Don't Mix With Your Eyes" Is Bad Advice That's Slowing You Down
Oct 20, 2021
#87: Super Hacks - Part 2 (Mixing)
Oct 13, 2021
#86: Unlock Your Voice's Full Potential And Record Better Vocals - With Matt Ramsey
Oct 06, 2021
#85: Super Hacks - Part 1 (Recording)
Sep 29, 2021
#84: Organize Your Projects Like A Pro
Sep 22, 2021
#83 - Offset Vision (Interview Episode/Case Study)
Sep 15, 2021
#82 - Wet Future (Interview Episode/Case Study)
Sep 08, 2021
#81: Your Mixes Need More Automation
Sep 01, 2021
#80: What We Use In Our Vocal Chains (And Why We Use It)
Aug 25, 2021
#79: Audio To MIDI - How It's Done And When You Should Use It
Aug 18, 2021
#78: How To Use Panning To Get Wide, Exciting & Balanced Mixes
Aug 11, 2021
#77: Apple Spatial Audio & Dolby Atmos - Is This The End Of Stereo?
Aug 04, 2021
#76: Q&A: What Is Saturation And How Do You Use It?
Jul 28, 2021
#75: The One Engineering And Mixing Skill That Will Give You 80% Of The Results
Jul 21, 2021
#74: Interview Episode With Grammy Nominated Producer And Mix Engineer Jacob Hansen
Jul 14, 2021
#73: The 5 Key Ingredients Of A Big And Punchy Drum Sound
Jul 06, 2021
#72: Speed Writing Challenge: Record A Brand-New Demo After Every Session
Jun 30, 2021
#71: Reamping Deep Dive - Get The Most Out Of Your Guitar Amp AFTER You've Recorded The Perfect Take
Jun 23, 2021
#70: Collaboration Best Practices - How To Make Sure That Others Can Work On Your Song
Jun 15, 2021
#69: Building A Home Studio On A Budget - Part 2
Jun 09, 2021
#68: Building A Home Studio On A Budget - Part 1
Jun 03, 2021
#67: EQ Deep Dive – Learn To Use Equalizers With Confidence
May 25, 2021
#66: Software Configuration Explained - How To Set Up Your DAW
May 19, 2021
#65: How To Translate The Sound In Your Head Into Your Recordings
May 12, 2021
#64: Recording A Live Band - How To Deal With Bleed And Get The Most Out Of The Room Sound
May 05, 2021
#63: Sidechaining Explained - The Hidden Feature That's Become Indispensable In Modern Music Production Tools
Apr 28, 2021
#62: Noise Gates - How They Can Help Clean Up Audio And Creatively Shape The Sound Of Your Recording
Apr 21, 2021
#61: What Compression Really Does To Your Music And Why You Need To Understand It
Apr 14, 2021
#60: What MIDI Actually Is, How It Works And What You Can Do With It
Apr 07, 2021
#59: Is Your Recording Good Enough? How To Avoid Common Mistakes, Meet The Minimum Requirements & Aim For Professional Standards - Pt. 3
Mar 31, 2021
#58: Is Your Recording Good Enough? How To Avoid Common Mistakes, Meet The Minimum Requirements & Aim For Professional Standards - Pt. 2
Mar 24, 2021
#57: Is Your Recording Good Enough? How To Avoid Common Mistakes, Meet The Minimum Requirements & Aim For Professional Standards - Pt. 1
Mar 16, 2021
#56: How Much Does It Cost To Make A Record?
Mar 10, 2021
#55: The Complete, Step-By-Step System To Make A Killer Record As A Self-Recording Band
Mar 03, 2021
#54: How To Use (And Choose) Reference Tracks To Improve Your Productions
Feb 25, 2021
#53: Doubling Guitars And Vocals (Why, When And How To Record Doubles)
Feb 17, 2021
#52: How Impulse Responses Help You Improve Your Guitar Tones And Workflow
Feb 10, 2021
#51: Why Are You Making This Record?
Feb 03, 2021
#50: Recording Workflow Hacks - Supercharge Your Creativity, Speed Up The Process And Discover New Possibilities
Jan 27, 2021
#49: Home Studio Acoustics And Room Treatment - With Jesco Lohan (acousticsinsider.com)
Jan 20, 2021
#48: Create Content That Connects - With John McLucas
Jan 13, 2021
#47: Guitar Setup And String Choice With Diego Casillas
Jan 06, 2021
#46: Finish Your Music Projects With These 4 Expert Tips
Dec 30, 2020
#45: Happy Holidays! (And Thank You!)
Dec 23, 2020
#44: Why Your Tracks Need Editing
Dec 16, 2020
#43: How Tight Is Tight Enough?
Dec 09, 2020
#42: Creative Recording Techniques - Unconventional Ways Of Creating And Capturing Unique, Exciting Sounds
Dec 01, 2020
#41: Backups And Archiving - Protect Your Art And Save Yourself Time, Frustration And Money
Nov 25, 2020
#40: Click vs No Click - Find the Best Approach For Your Project And Learn The Different Ways To Use A Click Track
Nov 18, 2020
#39: Get Your Low End Right From The Start (It's Not Just A Mixing Issue)
Nov 10, 2020
#38: "What Should I Buy - Digital Mixer Or Dedicated Interface?" (Plus Bonus Content: Get Featured On The Podcast)
Nov 04, 2020
#37: If You‘re About To Mix Your Next Record Yourself, Listen To This! You Might Be Hurting Your Band.
Oct 28, 2020
#36: Make Better Decisions (And Better Sounding Records) With Proper, Intentional Gain Staging
Oct 21, 2020
#35: Drum Overheads Are Not Just Cymbal Mics
Oct 14, 2020
#34: „Should I Record Flat And Dry Tracks Or Compress And EQ On The Way In?“
Oct 07, 2020
#33: Bass Amp vs DI (How To Choose The Right Approach And Gear For Capturing Your Dream Bass Tone)
Sep 30, 2020
#32: How To Make Amp Sims And Kemper Profiles Work (They Can Sound Just As Good As "Real" Amps)
Sep 23, 2020
#31: Make Your Chorus POP With These 5 Vocal Arrangement And Production Tricks
Sep 16, 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?"
Sep 08, 2020
#29: "How Do You Develop A Unique Drum Sound?" (We Got This Interesting Question - So We Answered)
Sep 01, 2020
#28: Track Your Progress - The Mindset, Strategy, Tactics And Tools You Need To Stay On Top Of Your Project
Aug 26, 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
Aug 18, 2020
#26: Troubleshooting - What To Do When Things Go Wrong (Part 2)
Aug 12, 2020
#25: Troubleshooting - What To Do When Things Go Wrong (Part 1)
Aug 05, 2020
#24: The Process Of Making A Record - Breaking It Down From Idea To Finished Release
Jul 29, 2020
#23: 10x Your Productivity And Creativity By Using Checklists And Templates
Jul 22, 2020
#22: Guitar Tuning And Intonation Deep Dive
Jul 14, 2020
#21: Spice Up Your Recordings With Creative Reamping And Unique FX
Jul 08, 2020
#20 - How To Record Acoustic Guitar (...And Make It Sound Great On Its Own Or In A Full Band Arrangement)
Jul 01, 2020
#19: How To Record Drums With Only Four Mics
Jun 24, 2020
#18: How DI Tracks Can Save Your Guitar Recordings
Jun 16, 2020
#17: Vocal Tuning Isn't Just For T-Pain
Jun 10, 2020
#16: Is There A Correct Order To Record In?
Jun 03, 2020
#15: If You're Not Doing Pre-Production, You're Missing Out!
May 27, 2020
#14: Why You Need A "Producer" (even if you're producing yourself)
May 20, 2020
#13: Understanding The Controls On Your Recording Gear
May 13, 2020
#12: Bass Tone Is More Than Just Low End
May 06, 2020
#11: 5 Essential Steps To A Pro Vocal Recording
Apr 29, 2020
#10: What Is Mastering? Do I Need To Have My Music Mastered?
Apr 22, 2020
#9: Why Drum Samples Might Even Sound MORE NATURAL Than Your Real Drums
Apr 15, 2020
#8: How To Make Programmed Drums Sound Big AND Natural
Apr 08, 2020
#7: MIDI Drums Or "Real Drums" - What's The Better Option For Your Record?
Apr 01, 2020
#6: How To Make The Most Out Of A Limited Recording Budget
Mar 25, 2020
#5: The 5 Key Ingredients Of A Great Guitar Tone
Mar 18, 2020
#4: How To Improve Your Recordings Big Time And Get Punchy Drums By Avoiding Phase Issues
Mar 11, 2020
#3: How To Move Your Band Forward Faster, Avoid Mistakes And Why You Should Absolutely Learn To Record Yourself – Benedikt Hain
Mar 04, 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
Mar 04, 2020
#1: Can You Really Make A Record On Your Own?
Mar 03, 2020