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
Short on Time? Here’s How to Stay Productive in the Studio
Deadlines don’t care how creative you're feeling—so Chris and Jody are jumping into the fast lane with an episode all about navigating tight studio deadlines. Whether it's last-minute sessions, surpri...
11 Jul 202530min
How to Use EQ Like a Pro: Fix Problems and Add Polish
Corrective EQ vs Sweetening EQ: What’s the Difference and Why It Matters In this episode of Inside the Recording Studio, Chris and Jody dive headfirst into the often-blurred line between corrective EQ...
4 Jul 202529min
Do You Really Need Music Theory to Succeed in Music Production?
Music Theory in the Studio: Must-Have Skill or Creative Buzzkill? Should every musician or producer know music theory? Is it a necessary tool or an outdated gatekeeper? In this episode of Inside the R...
27 Jun 202533min
Compression Demystified: How to Train Your Ears to Hear Dynamic Control
How to Hear Compression: Training Your Ears to Master Dynamic Control Compression—it’s one of the most powerful tools in your mixing arsenal. But if you’re not sure what you’re actually hearing, it ca...
20 Jun 202528min
Sidechaining Secrets: Pro Techniques to Add Energy and Space to Your Tracks
The Power of Sidechaining: How to Add Movement, Clarity, and Energy to Your Mixes You’ve heard the pumping effect. You’ve felt that bounce in the low end. But do you really understand how sidechaining...
13 Jun 202528min
