In this Tuesday Tip, Jody walks you thru setting up a DAW for CUE outputs for headphone mixes. This example makes use of the Apollo cue setup via console and the DAW is Logic. The same concept applies to other audio interfaces and DAWs.
-
Creative Drum Loop Editing: the Good, the Bad and the Ugly
In this Tuesday Tip, we show you an easier way to go about creating a more original drum loop while using other drum loops. This example comes from a jingle that made use of this technique.
-
Loops: the Good, the Bad and the Ugly
Loops: Lazy Shortcut or Secret Weapon? You Decide.
In this episode of Inside the Recording Studio, Chris & Jody unravel the loop-shaped mystery behind one of music production’s most debated tools: loops. Whether it’s a killer drum groove, chopped vocals, or a moody synth riff, loops have found their way into every corner of modern music—and this episode explains why that’s not a bad thing.
Is using loops cheating? Spoiler: It’s not that simple. Chris & Jody share production tips, creative strategies, and a bit of loop history to help you better understand how to use loops ethically, legally, and effectively. You’ll hear real-world examples, insider tricks, and even some copyright pitfalls to avoid if you’re slicing, dicing, or sampling your way to a hook.
From beginner beatmakers to seasoned engineers, anyone working with home studio gear or navigating recording setup tips will come away with a deeper appreciation of how loops can elevate—or sink—a production.
Also, don’t miss this week’s Friday Finds, the elusive Gold Star Word, and a dose of loop-induced nonsense that only Chris & Jody could deliver.
******************************
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.
******************************
If you want to collaborate, sponsor a podcast, donate, or want us to review your product – contact us at: collaborate@insidetherecordingstudio.com -
Tuesday Tip: Using ‘Dream Strips’ in Slate Digital’s ‘Virtual Mix Rack’
In this short video, Chris shows you how to create ‘Dreams Strips’ in the Virtual Mix Rack from Slate Digital. A quick way access strips that get heavy use.
Note: There is a maximum of 8 Dream Strip slots available, so you may have to delete some to make space for yours. You do this by simply clicking the star in the preset menu of the Dream Strip you want to remove.