Chris and Jody lay out a list of mistakes that are easy to make when starting on the journey to becoming a mastering engineer. There are no less than 10 mistakes laid out to take in, internalize and then let go of. Come on inside and figure out the path to mastering bliss with us. It’s also not unlikely that there will be some nonsense discussed.
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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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How To Use Your DAW Like A Console: 3 Pro Bits for Channel Strips vs Individual Plugins
Chris and Jody dive into the fray of Channel Strips vs Individual Plugins. What are the differences? What are the components that make up a channel strip? Who makes the popular emulations and the virtual modern ones? Are there pros to using channel strips and what are the cons of them? It’s a good look into the workflow of treating your DAW like a console.
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How To Deal With Different Types Of Artists
Chris and Jody discuss the psychological aspects to working with recording artists and studio clients. What are some of the personality types you’ll encounter in your day to day routine when operating a studio? What is a good method to use to deal with the different types. When should you stand up for yourself as an engineer or producer? Don’t miss our Friday Finds of the week (as there is something free to be had – in a timely manner). It’s also not unlikely that there will be some nonsense discussed.