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.
Tuesday Tips
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Tuesday Tip: Passive vs. Active Guitar Pickups
As opposed to a regular ‘tip’, Chris plays you guitar tracks recorded with either passive or active pickups. Will you be able to pick which is which? Tell us your guesses.
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DAW Templates: Turn Old Projects Into Recording Shortcuts
Question:
What if the project you already finished could save hours on your next one?Answer:
Turn it into a template.In this Inside the Recording Studio Tuesday Tip, it’s explained how to take a completed DAW session and convert it into a reusable recording template.
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Grouping Background Vocals for Better Mix Control
If your background vocals tend to fight the lead instead of lifting it, this quick walkthrough shows how to turn complexity into clarity.
In this Tuesday Tip, Jody breaks down how he handles a session with 18 background vocals, covering how they’re grouped, panned, bussed, and processed so they actually help the song instead of wrecking the mix. The focus stays practical: making those vocals feel big, wide, and supportive while keeping the lead vocal front and center.