Achieving Mix Separation: How to Create Clarity Without Losing Energy

Achieving Mix Separation: How to Create Clarity Without Losing Energy

Getting separation in your mix isn’t about pulling instruments apart—it’s about giving them space to breathe. In this week’s Inside the Recording Studio, Chris & Jody break down the art and science of separation, revealing how clarity and cohesion can live in perfect balance.

They unpack why separation matters, when it’s essential, and how to achieve it without flattening your mix or losing energy. From classic EQ carving and stereo panning to dynamic range control and subtle ambience tricks, you’ll walk away with practical recording setup tips you can use in any environment—whether you’re crafting tracks with modest home studio gear or mixing in a world-class room.

Hear real-world “road warrior” stories where chaotic sessions were rescued through clever problem-solving. Learn how to manage frequency masking, where low-end instruments fight for the same space, and why sometimes too muchseparation can strip away the glue that makes a song feel alive.

Chris & Jody dig into the psychology of sonic space—why our ears crave balance—and show how separation can guide emotion, groove, and impact. Naturally, there’s humor sprinkled throughout (don’t worry, no actual divorces took place while making this episode).

They finish strong with their fan-favorite Friday Finds, spotlighting the latest plugins, monitoring tools, and workflow hacks to keep your mixes sharp and inspired.

If your songs sound muddy, crowded, or like your guitar player’s ego is sitting on top of your vocals, this episode’s your fix. Tune in, take notes, and give every sound its home in the sonic spectrum.

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Production Candy: How to Use It For Professional Quality Music

Production Candy: How to Use It For Professional Quality Music

Chris and Jody delve into the tasty subject of production candy. What elements make up production candy? Why think about production candy? Are there overused elements of production candy? How can you ...

27 Tammi 202331min

Diving Into Chorus FX: What Makes It So Special?

Diving Into Chorus FX: What Makes It So Special?

Chris and Jody delve into the inner workings of what makes up Chorus as an effect. Talking about how the sound is achieved and where it really got it's comeuppance. Explaining some of the common param...

20 Tammi 202333min

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

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

Chris and Jody come with a partner chat about reference tracks for production and writing emulation. What are reference tracks for production and writing and do Chris or Jody use them? What's the poin...

13 Tammi 202328min

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

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

Chris and Jody kick off 2023 with a chat about reference tracks. What are reference tracks and do Chris or Jody use them? What's the point of reference tracks? Are there pitfalls to making use of refe...

6 Tammi 202332min

2022 Wrap Up

2022 Wrap Up

Chris and Jody take stock of 2022. Talking about things they've learned, things they've changed and things they think the future will hold. Plus there's some added bonus of goal setting.

30 Joulu 202230min

Mixing Secret Revealed: Learn How To Master Parallel Compression

Mixing Secret Revealed: Learn How To Master Parallel Compression

Chris and Jody take a side street with today's episode as we come down the alley to the end of 2022. It's parallel compression. How do you do parallel compression? The methods that can be used to achi...

23 Joulu 202229min

Talking Music, Life, Creation and more with Venus Theory

Talking Music, Life, Creation and more with Venus Theory

Chris and Jody bring on the creative powerhouse Venus Theory. Find out about his humble beginnings on Mount Olympus and the unique way he got into music. We dive into making music, matters of life, wa...

16 Joulu 20221h 29min

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

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

Chris and Jody cut to the chase with some workflow tips to help you when it comes to not wasting client's time in the studio. They have 5 tips to put on your front burner to simmer into your workflow....

9 Joulu 202229min

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