Vocals, vocals, vocals. We mixing engineers always want to make sure we’re getting the proper space for a vocal. In this Tuesday Tip, Jody explains the use of Pre Delay on a lead vocal for a alternative rock song. What to listen for and why he chose what he did for the mix in this tip.
Shoutout: Universal Audio Lexicon 224.
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Gear Jody used:
Jody’s Mic & Voice Chain: Telefunken C12 – Apollo – UA Neve 1073 – UA LA2A – UA Studer A800
Jody’s Channel Strip: iZotope RX 8 Spectral DeNoise – iZotope RX 8 Mouth DeClick – UA Neve 1073 – UA LA2A – UA 1176E
Master: Oek Sound Soothe 2 – iZotope Ozone 9 Imager – iZotope Ozone 9 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
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In this tip, Chris guides us through one of his mix templates he uses for rock and pop tracks. Track layout, color coding, routing and effects are all included in this walkthrough.
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Gear Chris used:
Chris’ Mic & Voice Chain: Slate ML1 – Apogee Duet – Slate VMR (FG12, FG73, SSL 4kE, API Eq, FG2A) – iZotope RX 7 Spectral DeNoise – Oek Sound Soothe 2
Master: iZotope Ozone 9 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
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In this tip, Chris shows you how the controls are laid out on the Pultec EQ, and how we can use it to add weight and punch to a kick drum.
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Gear Chris used:
Chris’ Mic & Voice Chain: Slate ML1 – Apogee Duet – Slate VMR (FG12, FG73, SSL 4kE, API Eq, FG2A) – iZotope RX 7 Spectral DeNoise – Oek Sound Soothe 2
Master: iZotope Ozone 9 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
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Jody’s talking presets in this Tuesday Tip. Specifically Channel Strip presets that he creates for Basses and Guitars. Using an example from a recent track done for a documentary. He explains why it’s a great thing for you to create your own presets for your workflow.
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Gear Jody used:
Jody’s Mic & Voice Chain: Telefunken C12 – Apollo – UA Neve 1073 – UA LA2A – UA Studer A800
Jody’s Channel Strip: iZotope RX 8 Spectral DeNoise – iZotope RX 8 Mouth DeClick – UA Neve 1073 – UA LA2A – UA 1176E
Master: Oek Sound Soothe 2 – iZotope Ozone 9 Imager – iZotope Ozone 9 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
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In this quick video, Chris shows two common, and useful ways we can route audio in Logic (or your favorite DAW), using Busses and Auxes.
Chris shares a tip using Logic’s Plugin Manager to help you get quicker access to the plugins you use the most. This can be of great help to stop option paralysis, due to an ever expanding plugin lists, caused by Gear Acquisition Syndrome.
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Gear Chris used:
Chris’ Mic & Voice Chain: Slate ML1 – Apogee Duet – Slate VMR (FG12, FG73, SSL 4kE, API Eq, FG2A) – iZotope RX 7 Spectral DeNoise – Oek Sound Soothe 2
Master: iZotope Ozone 9 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
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In this video, Chris shares a tip for learning to hear what your analog emulation plugins are imparting on your sound. Let’s get nerdy!
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Gear Chris used:
Chris’ Mic & Voice Chain: Slate ML1 – Apogee Duet – Slate VMR (FG12, FG73, SSL 4kE, API Eq, FG2A) – iZotope RX 7 Spectral DeNoise – Oek Sound Soothe 2
Master: iZotope Ozone 9 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
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In this Tuesday Tip we’re taking a trip into the world of the popular LA-2A and it’s use on a vocal in a singer songwriter song. Jody shows you how he uses 2 in different spots to lessen the impact of compression and still get a solid vocal sound.
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Gear Jody used:
Jody’s Mic & Voice Chain: Telefunken C12 – Apollo – UA Neve 1073 – UA LA2A – UA Studer A800
Jody’s Channel Strip: iZotope RX 8 Spectral DeNoise – iZotope RX 8 Mouth DeClick – UA Neve 1073 – UA LA2A – UA 1176E
Master: Oek Sound Soothe 2 – iZotope Ozone 9 Imager – iZotope Ozone 9 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
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This Tuesday tip shows the importance of the parametric EQ. Learn a needed secret to using parametric EQ to improve the sound of your mix with a sure fire method to isolating problem frequencies. Follow the steps and you’ll get confident with your parametric EQ using this informative tip.
Shoutout to: iZotope Ozone 9 EQ
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Gear Jody used:
Jody’s Mic & Voice Chain: Telefunken C12 – Apollo – UA Neve 1073 – UA LA2A – UA Studer A800
Jody’s Channel Strip: iZotope RX 8 Spectral DeNoise – iZotope RX 8 Mouth DeClick – UA Neve 1073 – UA LA2A – UA 1176E
Master: Oek Sound Soothe 2 – iZotope Ozone 9 Imager – iZotope Ozone 9 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
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In this video, Chris shows the benefits of using Mic Modeling, and the flexibility it will provide.
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Gear Chris used:
Chris’ Mic & Voice Chain: Slate ML1 – Apogee Duet – Slate VMR (FG12, FG73, SSL 4kE, API Eq, FG2A) – iZotope RX 7 Spectral DeNoise – Oek Sound Soothe 2
Master: iZotope Ozone 9 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
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