• The Ultimate Guide to Building DAW Templates That Actually Work



    Template Your Way to Sonic Bliss

    This week on Inside the Recording Studio, Chris & Jody open up the vault on one of the most underrated tools in modern music production: recording and writing templates. Whether you’re a seasoned producer or just getting your feet wet in DAW waters, having a solid session template can save time, streamline creativity, and keep that elusive groove from slipping away.

    They cover the how, why, and when of using templates—from building blocks for songwriting to full-blown mix session workflows. Hear how different DAWs treat templates, how your workflow should shape your structure, and why copying your last project may not be the smartest move (even if it feels convenient).

    Expect helpful insights, practical recording setup tips, and a few healthy laughs—because no Inside the Recording Studio episode is complete without a dash of good-natured nonsense. Plus, find out what gear or plugin Chris & Jody discovered this week in their Friday Finds.

    If you’re not using templates yet—or using them wrong—this episode will recalibrate your process. It’s time to let your gear work for you, not the other way around.

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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

  • Do Different DAWs Sound Different? The Truth Revealed



    Which DAW Should You Use? The Truth Behind the Interface

    In the eternal question of digital audio workstations (DAWs), Chris & Jody dive into the debate every producer, engineer, and home studio wizard has faced: Does it really matter which DAW you use?

    Spoiler alert: it’s less about the name on the software and more about how you interact with it.

    This episode explores the essential elements of a recording setup—from how your workflow responds to different GUIs and platform preferences, to whether there’s actually a sonic difference between DAWs (yes, we’re going there). Chris & Jody unpack how to choose a DAW that matches your goals—not your friend’s, not your bandmate’s, not some guy on Reddit.

    Expect insight, nuance, and yes, a dash of the usual nonsense. Whether you’re Team Logic, Pro Tools loyalist, Studio One convert, or Reaper renegade—this one’s for you.

    Plus: Friday Finds and gear tips to sharpen your setup.
    Tune in and get a clearer view on your DAW decision.

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

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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

  • The DAW Workflow You Need to Know: Jody’s Secret to Smarter Recording



    Chris asked for one recording lesson. What he got was a rabbit hole of Jody’s multi-DAW madness—a studio hack that’s part genius, part obsessive folder-nesting.

    You’ll hear about file splits, tracking timelines, why you don’t want everything in one session, and maybe a story or two involving audio chaos and creative salvation. Plus: you’ll leave with a forehead-slap moment about how much better your mixes could sound if you’d just get organized.

    Also, yes, there’s nonsense. Obviously.

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