• The Rise And Fall And Rise Of The Mini Moog (And Why It’s Still Important)



    Wood panels. Black knobs. Three oscillators humming like electricity in a dream. The Mini Moog was not just a synthesizer—it was an invitation to imagine.

    In this episode of Inside the Recording Studio, Chris & Jody explore the myth and the machine. They tell of its birth: modular monsters made small, sound sculpting compressed into something a musician could carry, touch, play. They describe its magic—filters that sing, oscillators that roar, warmth that feels alive.

    They recount the artists who gave it a voice: Stevie Wonder weaving melodies, Kraftwerk building machine symphonies, funk bands sending basslines into orbit. The Mini Moog became not just an instrument, but a movement.

    Between laughter and nonsense, between history and humor, Chris & Jody remind us why certain tools transcend their time. Their Friday Finds punctuate the journey—modern discoveries alongside vintage legend.

    The Mini Moog is not just a relic. It is a story still unfolding in studios, homes, and hearts.

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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

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    Tuesday Tip: The Flexibility of Cab & Mic IR’s


    Discover the amazing flexibility of cabinet and mic IR’s when tracking or mixing guitars. In this video, Chris shows the impact they make on your tone, and why knowing how to actually mic a cabinet, will make your choices easier to make. Also, how using the fantastic MixIR3 plugin from Redwirez, can make this process a lot more streamlined. If you’re curious, the guitar track in this video, was recorded with an Ernie Ball Luke with EMG pickups, DI’d into an Apogee Duet.

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    What are Impulse Responses, How to Use Them, and What is the Best Software for Implementing IRs in a mix?



    IRs. No, not “instant ramen” (though Chris & Jody would probably talk about that too). We’re talking impulse responses—those pesky little files that can make your guitar cabinet sound like it was recorded in Abbey Road or turn your closet into a cathedral.

    In this week’s Inside the Recording Studio, the guys take a listener request and dig into the what, why, and how of IRs. What are they really? Why should you care? And who’s out there making the good ones versus just selling you snake oil?

    They’ll explain how to use IRs in convolution reverb, why guitarists are obsessed with cabinet IRs, and how producers sneak them into mixes for everything from realism to creative madness. You’ll also get a few recording setup tips and some laughs about what happens when you don’t know what you’re loading (hint: chaos).

    Naturally, nonsense makes an appearance, and their Friday Finds give you some freebies and gems to try right now.

    So if you’ve ever wondered what impulse responses actually do, or just want to know why everyone keeps talking about them, this episode will fill you in—minus the boring textbook vibes.

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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

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