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
How to Build a Rock-Solid Backup Workflow for Your DAW (Without Going Crazy)
Let’s be honest: backups are about as exciting as dusting your studio monitors or alphabetizing cables. But nothing will make you scream into the void faster than losing a session you swear you saved....
21 Nov 202532min
How to Use Delay in Mixing: Pro Techniques Every Studio Needs
Ever crank a delay plugin, hear a swamp of echoes, and think, “Cool… but what am I actually doing here?” Chris & Jody are here to rescue you from your own knob-twisting crimes. This week, they break d...
14 Nov 202533min
How to Deal with Artists in the Studio: Psychology for Producers and Engineers
You can have the best studio gear, but if you can’t handle artists, you might as well be recording air. In this episode of Inside the Recording Studio, Chris & Jody turn the faders down on gear talk a...
7 Nov 202529min
