• Gear Acquisition Syndrome



    Do You Have G.A.S.? Let’s Talk Gear Addiction and Creative Clarity

    This week on Inside the Recording Studio, Chris and Jody tackle a topic every producer, engineer, and bedroom beatmaker has faced: Gear Acquisition Syndrome — better known as G.A.S.

    How much gear is too much? Are you actually improving your recordings with new tools… or just chasing the high of a shiny purchase? Chris and Jody walk through the signs, symptoms, and solutions for managing G.A.S., while asking a critical question: do you really know the gear you already have?

    Whether you’re new to music production or a long-time gear hoarder, this episode offers practical advice for building a studio that supports your creativity — not one that overwhelms it. From software plugins to rack gear and everything in between, the conversation is part confession, part intervention, and part therapy session (with some laughs along the way).

    Stick around for this week’s Friday Finds — Chris and Jody each share something they’re excited about to help inspire your next session. And yes, if you’re gunning for a gold star, we’ll tell you what it takes to earn one.

    Naturally, there’s some nonsense too — because it wouldn’t be Inside the Recording Studio without it.

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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

  • Tuesday Tip: Using White Noise and Phase Cancellation to Learn Your Analog Emulation Plugins.


    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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    Valuable Fundamentals Regarding Emulation EQs and Digital EQs



    EQ Emulations vs. Digital EQ: What’s the Real Difference?

    This week on Inside the Recording Studio, Chris and Jody take a deep dive into the nuanced world of EQs — comparing analog-modeled EQ emulations with clean digital EQs and unpacking the truth behind what makes each of them tick.

    What are EQ emulations actually doing under the hood? Who’s making the best ones? Why do some swear by analog warmth while others chase surgical precision? The duo lays out their own preferences, what they use in their daily mixes, and where emulations shine (or fall short) compared to modern digital EQs.

    Then, they hop onto the digital EQ bandwagon — zero latency, transparency, and the perks of going non-emulated. Whether you’re wondering if you really need that vintage-modeled Neve or if a good clean EQ will get the job done, this episode brings clarity, pros/cons, and a few punchy opinions.

    Plus, don’t miss this week’s Friday Finds, where Chris and Jody share a couple of tools that could level up your mix game immediately. And yes — there’s even a new surprise waiting if you hang around until the end.

    Naturally, a dash of nonsense is part of the charm.

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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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