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April 30, 2021

Compressors, Deep Dive

What Makes The Fairchild Compressor So Legendary In Pro Audio?

The Fairchild Files: Unpacking the World’s Most Coveted Compressor

This week, Chris & Jody wind the time machine back and dial in on the Fairchild compressor—the audio hardware unicorn with a legacy as golden as its tone.

From Abbey Road to iconic soul records, the Fairchild has shaped how we hear vocals, drums, and mixes for decades. But what is it that makes this classic tube beast so desirable? In this episode, the guys break down the origins, functions, quirks, and modern-day clones of the original Fairchild. Who built it? Why does it sound like buttered magic? And why do people still obsess over it?

You’ll get deep insight into where the Fairchild shines (think: vocals, bass, and bus glue) and how it compares to modern compressors in today’s home studio gear landscape. Whether you’ve drooled over one in a plugin or dreamed of turning real tubes, this is your guided tour of compression royalty—with a few laughs and some Friday Finds to sweeten the signal chain.

No gate. Just warmth, clarity, and a little bit of Chris & Jody’s signature nonsense.

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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.

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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
April 27, 2021

Drums, Tuesday Tips

Spicing Up Your Snare Drum With A Tambourine Layer

In this Tuesday Tip we explore a quick and easy way to spice up your snare drum by layering in a tambourine. A great way to add a little additional flavor without being too over the top.
April 23, 2021

Percussion

Best Percussion Techniques for Building Groove in Your Tracks

Cracking the Code of Percussion in Music Production

Whether it’s a conga, a cabasa, or a cleverly chopped loop, percussion adds the magic between the beats—and this week, Chris & Jody are riding the rhythm rails straight into its world.

In this episode of Inside the Recording Studio, the duo explores how percussion fits into music productions—from live shakers and ethnic textures to sampled loops and one-shot FX. You’ll get practical insight on how to choose the right tools, where to place them in a mix, and what not to overdo (spoiler: it’s the cowbell).

Learn how smart percussion use can build tension, widen grooves, and subtly transform a track—plus tips on layering, panning, and where percussion can accidentally clash with your core rhythm section. Whether you’re a hands-on bongo slapper or a MIDI grid magician, there’s something in here for you.

Oh, and naturally, there’s a healthy serving of Chris & Jody-style nonsense too—because learning shouldn’t be dry.

Stick around for this week’s Friday Finds, where the guys share fresh gear and tools worth hitting play on.

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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.

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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