The Truth About Gear Addiction: Do You Really Need All Those Plugins?
Confession time: how many compressor plugins do you actually need? One? Two? Six? Let’s be real—you probably have a “go-to” compressor and five others you bought during a flash sale because someone on...
5 Sep 202532min
Saturation vs. Distortion: How to Enhance Your Mix With Grit
Who says distortion is just for shredders in leather pants? This week, Chris & Jody are here to spill the beans on how creative distortion in mixing can spice up any track. Think of it like hot sauce:...
29 Aug 202536min
MainStage Secrets: Hidden Features in Studio Gear You Need to Know
Apple’s MainStage is more than a shiny logo—it’s a performance powerhouse. In this episode, Chris & Jody break down why MainStage is the unsung hero of live rigs and home studio gear alike. From navig...
22 Aug 202535min
Life Behind the Kit: Christopher Allis on Being a Career Drummer
What’s it really like to make a living behind a drum kit? Chris & Jody corner Christopher Allis and get the dirt—from his first bash at the skins to rubbing shoulders (and sticks) with big-name acts. ...
15 Aug 20251h 10min
Sculpting Silence: Side-Chaining Secrets from Inside the Recording Studio
Duck. Breathe. Pulse. Repeat. The beat hits, and everything else steps aside. In this episode, Chris & Jody journey into the hidden choreography of sound—where one signal controls another, and side-ch...
8 Aug 202528min
How to Use Reference Mixes to Instantly Improve Your Mixing
Referencing Your Way to a Better Mix In this episode of Inside the Recording Studio, Chris and Jody break down the power of reference mixes—why they’re essential tools for mixers and how to use them e...
1 Aug 202531min
3 Ways to Use Studio Downtime to Boost Your Career
How to Stay Productive During Studio Downtime What should you be doing when the session calendar is quiet and the console isn’t lit up? In this insightful and entertaining episode of Inside the Record...
25 Jul 202530min
From Muddy to Magic: Fix These Mastering Mistakes Now
10 Common Mastering Mistakes and How to Avoid Them Mastering isn’t just about loudness — it’s about finesse, clarity, and translating your mix to every playback system. In this enlightening (and sligh...
18 Jul 202527min
