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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Mix Templates & Why We Use Them

Mix Templates & Why We Use Them

Chris and Jody explore why they use mix templates. What they put into them and why they create them. All in a day's work for why you should consider making them for yourself and put them to good use. ...

4 Joulu 202042min

PulTec Deep Dive

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Chris and Jody get into the nuts and bolts of the PulTec EQs. The history, the options, the use, and the revival. There's a lot to digest in this, strap in and get ready for a ride. Plus you'll find o...

27 Marras 202045min

Is Software Creating Lazy Engineers

Is Software Creating Lazy Engineers

Computers and software can help audio engineers do some wonderful things. But often when musicians are attempting to record themselves, or engineers are in a bind, they look for a magic plugin or app ...

20 Marras 202045min

Busses and Auxes In Your DAW

Busses and Auxes In Your DAW

Like a guy yelling to young kids "Get off my lawn!", Chris and Jody tackle the similarities and differences of Busses and Auxes in modern DAWS. What exactly is a Buss? What exactly is an Aux? What do ...

13 Marras 202038min

Gear Acquisition Syndrome

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Chris and Jody tackle the concept of Gear Acquisition Syndrome (G.A.S.). How well do you know your gear? Do you have too much gear to be creative? Not have enough gear? There are a plethora of things ...

6 Marras 202047min

Emulation EQs and Digital EQs

Emulation EQs and Digital EQs

Chris and Jody get into the truth about EQ emulations and Digital EQ. What are emulations? Who makes them? What are they doing? What do they use? Then they jump on the digital band wagon and discuss n...

30 Loka 20201h 2min

LA-2A Leveling Amplifier Deep Dive

LA-2A Leveling Amplifier Deep Dive

In this episode, Chris and Jody take another deep dive into a classic piece of kit. This time, the LA-2A Leveling Amplifier. They take brief look at the history of the unit, it’s different versions, t...

23 Loka 202043min

EQ Types and Terms

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That ever mysterious staple to mixing, EQ. Chris and Jody discuss the most common types of EQ types and what they're generally used for when creating sounds, recording, and more. Should you be cutting...

16 Loka 202053min

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