• Inside NAMM 2025: Exclusive Look at the Hottest New Gear and Trends!



    NAMM 2025 has wrapped, and Chris and Jody are here to break down all the must-see gear, jaw-dropping innovations, and biggest surprises from this year’s show! From the excitement of Global Media Night to the hottest new releases in guitars, drums, audio interfaces, and software instruments, this episode is your all-access pass to everything we saw at NAMM.

    Here’s what we’re covering:
    The standout guitars that had everyone talking—game-changers or more of the same?
    The latest in drums and percussion, from cutting-edge electronic kits to killer acoustic designs.
    Audio interfaces and software instruments that promise to revolutionize home and pro studios alike.
    Other exciting pro audio gear that caught our ears (and eyes).

    And since NAMM is basically one giant Friday Find, we’re skipping the usual segment—because this entire episode is packed with discoveries! Plus, as always, expect a bit of fun and nonsense along the way.

    If you missed NAMM 2025 or just want to relive the highlights, tune in now and get the inside scoop on what’s next in the world of music and recording!

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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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  • 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.

  • Diving Into Chorus FX: What Makes It So Special?



    Chris and Jody delve into the inner workings of what makes up Chorus as an effect. Talking about how the sound is achieved and where it really got it’s comeuppance. Explaining some of the common parameters that control Chorusing and describing how they use it. Plus divulge what their favorite Chorus units are.

    https://www.bluecataudio.com/Products/Product_Chorus/

  • How to Use New Gear – Do You Need It?



    Chris and Jody jump into the muddy waters of how to approach using new gear. Should you be using it on everything? Do sleigh bells belong in every song? Are you buying gear for a want or a need? All this is brought up and so much more. It’s also not unlikely that there will be some nonsense discussed.

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