How to Build a Recording Rig from Scratch
What steps are needed to create a home and or mobile recording rig? Chris and Jody walk you thru the trials and tribulations of setting up a recording system from scratch. The do's and don'ts of what ...
28 Touko 202144min
The EQ that Changed the World - API 550a
A deep dive into the API 550a EQ, an classic and oft used EQ from the Automated Processes Inc company. We look at the history of it invention and go thru the inner workings of how the EQ works. Who bo...
21 Touko 202126min
Which is better, Passive or Active Pickups?
Guitar players are an opinionated bunch. Jody and Chris discuss the differences between passive and active pickups. What are the differences? What should you be using? Is one better than the other? Li...
14 Touko 202137min
Answering A Listener's Question About Pre Amps
Chris and Jody dive in on a question sent in by listener Ignacio. He asked about using pre-amps for tracking things at home with limited inputs. What type of things is he recording? What kind of pre-a...
7 Touko 202133min
Deep Dive Into The Fairchild Compressor
Chris and Jody take a journey thru the history of the Fairchild compressor. One of the most sought after compressors. Who made it? Where do they get used? Who makes them now. The type of music and ins...
30 Huhti 202143min
Talkin' 'bout Percussion
Chris and Jody pull into the percussion train station with a discussion about the use of percussion in productions. What it is, what might be used, how it gets used, and more. Live percussion, sampled...
23 Huhti 202137min
Dialing In A High Gain Amp Sound
Chris and Jody walk thru the steps of dealing with High Gain guitar sounds. Which amps are good choices? What if you're using amp sims? Mic'ing an actual cabinet, or using IR's? Why too much gain may ...
16 Huhti 202132min
You Received Tracks To Mix, Now What?
Chris and Jody got asked to talk about the steps they take when getting hired to mix a project for someone else. Beginning with talking to the client thru the finished mix. What to ask about, what to ...
9 Huhti 202144min
