• Talking Life, Music, Strings and more with Stevie Blacke

     

     

    Chris and Jody invite special guest Stevie Blacke. Stevie Blacke is an illustrious string arranger and “one man orchestra”.  He works with some of the world’s biggest stars and best musicians. He’s played on dozens of top ten hits and hundreds of albums. Artists such as P!nk, Olivia Rodrigo, Timbaland feat. Elton John, Dua Lipa, Kylie Minogue feat. Keith Urban, Beck, Gary Clark Jr, Avenged Sevenfold, Alice in Chains, Colbie Callait, Lady Gaga, Snoop Dogg, Garbage, Foreigner, Cher, Rihanna and Joe Cocker have all taken advantage of Stevie’s talents. Steve Vai raved “He has the most diverse and impressive resume I’ve ever seen.” Sit down, strap in and lets go! It’s also not unlikely that there will be some nonsense discussed.

  • Unlocking the Secrets of a Mix Vision: Expert Tips and Tricks!



    Chris and Jody delve into how a mix engineer goes for getting a vision for where a mix can go. Listening to a rough mix to chatting with the client about their wants. Determining the type of music it is, along with the arrangement and feel will play a part in generating the vision. Listen to get even more ideas for how to fully realize the vision needed for a mix.

  • Unlock Your Creativity with these Dynamic Reverb Choices!



    Chris and Jody return to the subject of reverb. Going over a review of the types of reverbs we have access to. Then discussing what types of reverb we use under various examples of particular instruments. Learn what both Chris and Jody use on vocals and some hidden secrets of layering different reverbs and why.

  • Join the Exciting Adventure into the Depths of Flanging Effects!



    Chris and Jody look further into the world of modulation effects. This time the journey goes into Flanging. How it got it’s start and where did it debut. Who original thought it up and where did it begin to branch out. What exactly creates the flanging effect? It’s all in here plus a little dip into the Phaser pool as well. Plus find out how Chris and Jody make use of it.

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