• Does The DAW Really Matter



    Chris and Jody jump on the topic of which DAW should you use. Dealing with the question of does it really matter. We chat up workflow, GUIs, and platforms. Additionally there’s talk of do DAWs actually sound different. Should you choose a DAW because of your friends? It’s all in here.

    Make sure you enter our giveaway thanks to the wonderful people at Fishman.

  • Creating Giant Background Vocal Productions


    In this Tuesday Tip, Jody walks you thru an example of a song with 18 tracks of background vocals. How he’s grouped them. How he’s panned them. How he bussed them. What processing he’s used to make them sit in the mix. All in a name of getting the background vocals to provide a big plate of support for the lead vocals.

  • Giant Background Vocal Production



    Chris and Jody dive into the world of big, giant, background vocal production. What types of background vocals there are, the kinds of genres they work in. Along with some examples of producers and bands that used them. What is more important: timing, rhythm or pitch? How to deal with tons of background vocals, what kinds of effects, etc… It’s all in here. Plus find out what Chris and Jody found this week to improve your recording/mixing chops. It’s also not unlikely that there will be some nonsense discussed.

    Shoutout: T-Ride, Eric Valentine, Steve Ouimette, Steve Lukather, Mutt Lange, Roy Thomas Baker, Queen

  • Tuesday Tip: Pay Attention to Your Sample Rate


    In this video, Chris shows why it’s important to make sure you pay attention to your sample rate in your projects, and what happens if you don’t. Whether you’re importing loops, getting files from for a client, or laying down tracks for a producer, make sure you communicate and know which sample rate to use.