Chris and Jody get down and dirty as helpful producers when it comes to songwriters having writer’s block in the studio. Obviously not a great problem to have. Here we dole out 10 ideas to help alleviate writer’s block in all kinds of ways. Plus there’s even a story about a famous composer / producer that might make you hurl.
The Pros & Cons of Hardware & Software Synths – Let’s Talk Now!
Chris and Jody waltz into the minefield of hardware vs software synths. What are the pros and cons to each side of the fence? What particular side of the fence do they land on? What is the practical application of each and what do some of the more successful musician producers tend to use in the studio or in a live situation? They’re ready for the blowback on the controversial topic.
Unveiling The Secrets of Choosing The Right Vocal Mic
Chris and Jody detail the journey they have taken learning the ropes of choosing the right vocal mic. Discussing different types of mics and how they go about figuring out what mic will suit a voice. Plus what advantages we now have with modern mic setups that gives the end user a better way to choose the right mic to compliment a voice for a recording.
The following are examples of what the ML-1 mic models sound like without EQ, compression or mic pres – just the raw audio and the type of mic model only. Best to listen in a good environment so you can hear how each mic changes the quality of the voice.
How to Enhance Your Music Production with Esoteric Effects
Chris and Jody look into the outer reaches of the effects to use for productions. What would be called Esoteric effects. What are they? Why would we call them that? How to go about putting some of them to use in productions and mixes. What are our favorites that we reach for when needed? It’s all in here and a little more.