Chris and Jody unload about how to be productive while having down time. You know that time when you’re not super busy recording, mixing, mastering all the latest tracks from the current hot band who requested your special skills. There are 3 categories of ideas presented here to help you get your mind right when you’re between projects. It’s also not unlikely that there will be some nonsense discussed.
Tuesday Tip: Adding Life to D.I. Guitar Tracks
In this video, Chris shares some tips on how to use reverb to add some life into dry guitar tracks. Including what type of reverb, decay time as well as EQ-ing the reverb return.
Tuesday Tip: Using Logic Pro X’s file browser to find samples or loops
Logic Pro X isn’t just great with Apple Loops, but has some handy functionality when working with regular loops and samples as well. In this video, Chris shows a few tricks that’ll help you navigate to, and use, your favorite sample packs with ease.
Tuesday Tip: Using Distortion In Your Mixes
Distortion: Not just for guitars. In this video, Chris shows how you can use subtle amounts of distortion, to add some weight and attitude to a snare drum.