Ready to make your mixes pack a serious punch? In this episode Chris and Jody tackle five practical ways to give your recordings that extra oomph. Whether you’re a musician, a hobbyist, or a seasoned engineer, these tips will get your tracks sounding tighter, fuller, and punchier.

Here’s a sneak peek at what’s on the menu:

• How arrangement and instrument choices set the foundation for a punchy mix.
• The art of keeping dynamics in check without squashing the life out of your music.
• Low-end EQ strategies to clean up mud and bring clarity.
• Saturation tricks (and no, not the flammable kind) for adding warmth and impact.
• The importance of phase checks to ensure everything locks in perfectly.

Plus, Chris and Jody throw in their signature humor, a bit of friendly nonsense, and this week’s mysterious ‘Friday Finds’—because who doesn’t love a good surprise?

If you’re looking to transform your mixes and make them hit harder, this episode is a must-listen. Tune in, laugh a little, and take your mixing skills to the next level.

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Gear we used:
Jody’s Mic & Voice Chain: Telefunken C12 – Groove Tubes Vipre – Apollo – UA Neve 1073 – UA LA2A – UA Studer A800
Jody’s Channel Strip: iZotope RX Spectral DeNoise – iZotope RX Mouth DeClick – UA Neve 1073 – UA LA2A – UA 1176E

Chris’ Mic & Voice Chain: Slate ML1 – Apollo – UA – Slate VMR (FG12, FG73, API Eq, SSL 4kE) – iZotope RX Voice – DeNoise
Chris’ Channel Strip: Eventide Precision Time Align – iZotope RX Spectral DeNoise – iZotope RX Mouth DeClick – UA Neve 1073 – UA LA2A – UA 1176E

Master: Oek Sound Soothe 2 – iZotope Ozone Imager – iZotope Ozone Maximize.

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