Mix Smarter: Compression Fundamentals That Actually Help
What is compression, really? That’s the question Chris and Jody start with in this episode of Inside the Recording Studio. Compression gets talked about constantly, but rarely explained clearly. This ...
16 Jan 41min
Phase Cancellation Tips for Better Recording Setups
Ever have a mix that looks perfect but sounds like it’s missing its spine? Congrats, you might be dealing with phase cancellation. This week on Inside the Recording Studio, Chris and Jody dig into one...
9 Jan 42min
Gain Staging Explained: How to Get Cleaner Recordings Every Time
Gain staging is like flossing: everyone knows they should do it, very few people actually do, and the consequences sneak up on you later. This week on Inside the Recording Studio, Chris and Jody rip i...
2 Jan 42min
Encore Episode: CJ Vanston on Creativity, Gear, and Great Recordings
Chris and Jody are hitting rewind and bringing back a special encore presentation of one of the most beloved conversations in Inside the Recording Studio history: their in-depth interview with CJ Vans...
27 Dec 20251h 13min
Mixing Faster or Just Fancier? The Truth About Control Surfaces
Control surfaces look cool. Like, really cool. Rows of glowing faders. Buttons everywhere. That unmistakable “I totally know what I’m doing” vibe. But are they actually useful—or just expensive desk o...
19 Dec 202537min
Guitar String Materials & Gauges: What Musicians Need to Know for Better Recordings
Ah yes… the moment every guitarist avoids until a string finally snaps mid-bend: string-changing season. Chris & Jody decide enough is enough—time to start the year with tone that isn’t corroded, crus...
12 Dec 202535min
Vintage Gear, Modern Sound: How to Use Lexicon 224 Emulations in Today’s Productions
Some gear becomes famous. The Lexicon 224 became mythology. In this episode, Chris and Jody cannonball straight into the digital reverb that drenched the ’80s in shimmering glory—and, honestly, made h...
5 Dec 202527min
Reverb Explained: The Hidden Architecture Behind Every Great Mix
Reverb isn’t just an effect, it’s the invisible architecture of every mix. In this episode of Inside the Recording Studio, Chris & Jody step through the misty doorway where reflections, decay, and spa...
28 Nov 202530min
