• How To Create An Awesome Drum Sound Using A Roland V-Drum Kit With Live Cymbals!


    A quick tip showing how I combine the Roland V-Drums with Live Cymbals when artists want a different type of sound control on a live performance. Witness how I combine the audio of live overhead mics for cymbals and hi hats with the midi performance from the Roland V-Drum kit. Then export the audio from the midi capture to create the audio for the shells of the kit.

  • Christopher Allis Interview Part 2: Life as a Career Drummer



    Chris & Jody return with the second half of their deep-dive conversation with drummer Christopher Allis—and this one digs even deeper into the rhythms of a working pro. From memorable live gigs to studio sessions where precision matters most, Christopher shares the lessons, mistakes, and magic that only years in the business can teach. You’ll hear how he balances life on the road with creativity in the studio, plus candid reflections on the artists he’s collaborated with along the way. Whether you’re chasing inspiration for your own playing, looking for recording setup tips, or just fascinated by the mindset of a career drummer, this episode delivers groove, wisdom, and a few unexpected gems. Don’t miss the finale of this two-part journey into the heartbeat of a working musician.

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    Gear we used:
    Jody’s Mic & Voice Chain: Telefunken C12 – Groove Tubes Vipre – ApolloUA 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 – ApolloUA – 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 2iZotope Ozone Imager – iZotope Ozone Maximize.

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    If you want to collaborate, sponsor a podcast, donate, or want us to review your product – contact us at: collaborate@insidetherecordingstudio.com

  • Talking Drum Recording And Playing Live With Christopher Allis



    Chris & Jody pull up a seat with drummer Christopher Allis for an unfiltered look at life as a career musician. From his earliest gigs to performing with some of the coolest artists on the circuit, Christopher shares the journey that shaped his sound and his approach to both live performance and recording. You’ll hear about the lessons learned on stage, the subtle art of making a recording session click, and the little steps in-between that separate the hobbyist from the pro. Packed with insights that will inspire drummers, producers, and gear-heads alike, this is the first half of a two-part conversation that grooves as hard as the man behind the kit. It was so juicy that we had to split the episode into two parts. This here is the first half.

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    Gear we used:
    Jody’s Mic & Voice Chain: Telefunken C12 – Groove Tubes Vipre – ApolloUA 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 – ApolloUA – 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 2iZotope Ozone Imager – iZotope Ozone Maximize.

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    If you want to collaborate, sponsor a podcast, donate, or want us to review your product – contact us at: collaborate@insidetherecordingstudio.com

  • Tuesday Tip: API 550a Style EQ on Drums


    In this Tuesday Tip, Chris goes through the layout and functionality of a 550 style EQ, as well as showing how you can get great results, quickly, using this great piece of kit.

    Shoutout to: Slate Digital and Toontrack.