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The Self-Recording Band244: It's All About The Song - How Manelito Turned His Passion And Talent Into A Career (Case Study Interview)Send us a textđ Apply for personal mentoring by Benedikt and the team: theselfrecordingband.com--âĄď¸Â Get Access To "Mix-Ready: The Band-Recording Essentials": theselfrecordingband.com/mixreadyâĄď¸ Get Access To "Mixes Unpacked": theselfrecordingband.com/mixesunpackedâĄď¸ Get Access To "Dead-On Drums": theselfrecordingband.com/deadondrumsâĄď¸ Get Access To "Guitar Setup Masterclass - With Diego Casillas": theselfrecordingband.com/guitarsetup--đ Free video guide + checklist "Standout Mixes": theselfrecordingband.com/standoutmixes--Join the free Facebook Group ("The Self-Recording Band Community"):theselfrecordingband.com/community--Episode show notes:My...2024-12-221h 18
The Self-Recording Band237: Meet Team TSRB! Studioszene 2024 Recap with Manel Espinosa Berenguer, Thomas Krottenthaler, Malcom Owen-Flood & Benedikt HainSend us a textHere are three next steps for you to take:1. Get our free video training & checklist, "Standout Mixes - The DIY Musician's Guide To Exciting Mixes That Stand Out And Connect":theselfrecordingband.com/standoutmixes-2. Apply for a spot in one of our programs. Start working with us and get our personal guidance, so you can finally make your dream record!It all starts with a free Clarity Call where we talk about your music, give you feedback and a step-by-step...2024-11-0348 min
The Self-Recording Band#98: Convenience & Efficiency vs. Quality - Can We Have It All?Send us a textAPPLY FOR A FREE IN-DEPTH 1-ON-1 COACHING CALL WITH BENEDIKT:https://theselfrecordingband.com/callDownload the free Ultimate 10 Step Guide To Successful DIY-Recording here: https://theselfrecordingband.com/10stepguideJoin the free Facebook Group ("The Self-Recording Band Community"):theselfrecordingband.com/communityBenedikt's voice on this episode has been recorded with the Antelope Axino Synergy Core--Benedikt made some experiments at the end of 2021, mostly comparing analog gear to plugins (among other tests he did), trying to figure out where he can...2021-12-2934 min
The Self-Recording Band#97: Why You Don't Need A Huge Sounding Room For Your Home StudioSend us a textAPPLY FOR A FREE IN-DEPTH 1-ON-1 COACHING CALL WITH BENEDIKT:https://theselfrecordingband.com/callDownload the free Ultimate 10 Step Guide To Successful DIY-Recording here: https://theselfrecordingband.com/10stepguideJoin the free Facebook Group ("The Self-Recording Band Community"):theselfrecordingband.com/communityBenedikt's voice on this episode has been recorded with the Antelope Axino Synergy Core--Should my room be small or big, dead or live?Can I use the spare bedroom I have available? Do I need t...2021-12-2241 min
The Self-Recording Band#96: How Time Stretching Tools Like Elastic Audio Can Save Or Ruin Your RecordingsSend us a textAPPLY FOR A FREE IN-DEPTH 1-ON-1 COACHING CALL WITH BENEDIKT:https://theselfrecordingband.com/callDownload the free Ultimate 10 Step Guide To Successful DIY-Recording here: https://theselfrecordingband.com/10stepguideJoin the free Facebook Group ("The Self-Recording Band Community"):theselfrecordingband.com/communityBenedikt's voice on this episode has been recorded with the Antelope Axino Synergy Core--Let's talk editing again!Specifically: Elastic Audio, Flex Time, Vari Audio, etc.These are tools that let you stretch or compress time. N...2021-12-1547 min
The Self-Recording Band#95: You Need To Stop Buying GearSend us a textAPPLY FOR A FREE IN-DEPTH 1-ON-1 COACHING CALL WITH BENEDIKT:https://theselfrecordingband.com/callDownload the free Ultimate 10 Step Guide To Successful DIY-Recording here: https://theselfrecordingband.com/10stepguideJoin the free Facebook Group ("The Self-Recording Band Community"):theselfrecordingband.com/communityBenedikt's voice on this episode has been recorded with the Antelope Axino Synergy Core--We said it before and we'll say it again: We LOVE gear! But, gear is probably not the thing that's holding you back. In...2021-12-0850 min
The Self-Recording Band#94: The Problem(s) With YouTube Channels, Blogs And Podcasts On Recording MusicSend us a textAPPLY FOR A FREE IN-DEPTH 1-ON-1 COACHING CALL WITH BENEDIKT:https://theselfrecordingband.com/callDownload the free Ultimate 10 Step Guide To Successful DIY-Recording here: https://theselfrecordingband.com/10stepguideJoin the free Facebook Group ("The Self-Recording Band Community"):theselfrecordingband.com/communityBenedikt's voice on this episode has been recorded with the Antelope Axino Synergy Core--We are lifelong learners and we believe you should never stop educating yourself (hence why we created this podcast). However, there is an inherent p...2021-12-0151 min
The Self-Recording Band#93: Q&A - Mixing/Mastering In A Bad Room, Kick Drum PA Feedback, Guitar PickupsSend us a textAPPLY FOR A FREE IN-DEPTH 1-ON-1 COACHING CALL WITH BENEDIKT:https://theselfrecordingband.com/callDownload the free Ultimate 10 Step Guide To Successful DIY-Recording here: https://theselfrecordingband.com/10stepguideJoin the free Facebook Group ("The Self-Recording Band Community"):theselfrecordingband.com/communityBenedikt's voice on this episode has been recorded with the Antelope Axino Synergy Core--November 2021 - Q&A - Part 3!These are some of the questions and struggles from our community members that we've covered on the show:2021-11-2440 min
The Self-Recording Band#92: Q&A - Priorities, Committing, Gear, Live Recording & Snare SoundSend us a textAPPLY FOR A FREE IN-DEPTH 1-ON-1 COACHING CALL WITH BENEDIKT:https://theselfrecordingband.com/callDownload the free Ultimate 10 Step Guide To Successful DIY-Recording here: https://theselfrecordingband.com/10stepguideDownload the free Live Recording Setup Guide here:https://theselfrecordingband.com/live-recording-setupJoin the free Facebook Group ("The Self-Recording Band Community"):theselfrecordingband.com/communityBenedikt's voice on this episode has been recorded with the Antelope Axino Synergy Core--November 2021 - Q&A - Part 2!These are some...2021-11-1749 min
The Self-Recording Band#91: Q&A - Mixing Workflow, Headphones, Vocals, Drums & DIY MasteringSend us a textAPPLY FOR A FREE IN-DEPTH 1-ON-1 COACHING CALL WITH BENEDIKT:https://theselfrecordingband.com/callDownload the free Ultimate 10 Step Guide To Successful DIY-Recording here: https://theselfrecordingband.com/10stepguideDownload the free Essential Gear Guide here:https://theselfrecordingband.com/gearguideJoin the free Facebook Group ("The Self-Recording Band Community"):theselfrecordingband.com/communityBenedikt's voice on this episode has been recorded with the Antelope Axino Synergy Core--It's time for another Q&A episode!These are some...2021-11-1049 min
The Self-Recording Band#90: How To Add Extra Impact & Excitement To Rock Songs With Bass Drops, Snare Bombs, Risers, Synths & Post-Production FXSend us a textAPPLY FOR A FREE IN-DEPTH 1-ON-1 COACHING CALL WITH BENEDIKT:https://theselfrecordingband.com/callDownload the free Ultimate 10 Step Guide To Successful DIY-Recording here: https://theselfrecordingband.com/10stepguideDownload the free Essential Gear Guide here:https://theselfrecordingband.com/gearguideJoin the free Facebook Group ("The Self-Recording Band Community"):theselfrecordingband.com/communityBenedikt's voice on this episode has been recorded with the Antelope Axino Synergy Core--We love simple, classic band arrangements. Some of our favorite bands in...2021-11-0352 min
The Self-Recording Band#89: Level Up Your Production Quality Through Hiring (Remote) Session MusiciansSend us a textAPPLY FOR A FREE IN-DEPTH 1-ON-1 COACHING CALL WITH BENEDIKT:https://theselfrecordingband.com/callDownload the free Ultimate 10 Step Guide To Successful DIY-Recording here: https://theselfrecordingband.com/10stepguideDownload the free Essential Gear Guide here:https://theselfrecordingband.com/gearguideJoin the free Facebook Group ("The Self-Recording Band Community"):theselfrecordingband.com/communityBenedikt's voice on this episode has been recorded with the Antelope Axino Synergy Core--Hiring amazing session musicians can take your productions to the next level...2021-10-2756 min
The Self-Recording Band#88: Why "Don't Mix With Your Eyes" Is Bad Advice That's Slowing You DownSend us a textAPPLY FOR A FREE IN-DEPTH 1-ON-1 COACHING CALL WITH BENEDIKT:https://theselfrecordingband.com/callDownload the free Ultimate 10 Step Guide To Successful DIY-Recording here: https://theselfrecordingband.com/10stepguideDownload the free Essential Gear Guide here:https://theselfrecordingband.com/gearguideJoin the free Facebook Group ("The Self-Recording Band Community"):theselfrecordingband.com/communityBenedikt's voice on this episode has been recorded with the Antelope Axino Synergy Core--I get it. You've heard countless times that you should "use your...2021-10-2053 min
The Self-Recording Band#87: Super Hacks - Part 2 (Mixing)Send us a textAPPLY FOR A FREE IN-DEPTH 1-ON-1 COACHING CALL WITH BENEDIKT:https://theselfrecordingband.comDownload the free Ultimate 10 Step Guide To Successful DIY-Recording here: https://theselfrecordingband.com/10stepguideDownload the free Essential Gear Guide here:https://theselfrecordingband.com/gearguideJoin the free Facebook Group ("The Self-Recording Band Community"):theselfrecordingband.com/communityBenedikt's voice on this episode has been recorded with the Antelope Axino Synergy Core--Reason number one for doing this episode series: Malcom wanted to say "SUPER HACKS"...2021-10-131h 05
The Self-Recording Band#86: Unlock Your Voice's Full Potential And Record Better Vocals - With Matt RamseySend us a textFind your vocal range in 3 simple steps with Matt's free web app:https://rangefinder.ramseyvoice.comAPPLY FOR A FREE IN-DEPTH 1-ON-1 COACHING CALL WITH BENEDIKT:https://theselfrecordingband.comDownload the free Ultimate 10 Step Guide To Successful DIY-Recording here: https://theselfrecordingband.com/10stepguideDownload the free Essential Gear Guide here:https://theselfrecordingband.com/gearguideJoin the free Facebook Group ("The Self-Recording Band Community"):theselfrecordingband.com/communityBenedikt's voice on this episode has been recorded with the Antelope Axino Synergy...2021-10-061h 16
The Self-Recording Band#85: Super Hacks - Part 1 (Recording)Send us a textAPPLY FOR A FREE IN-DEPTH 1-ON-1 COACHING CALL WITH BENEDIKT:https://theselfrecordingband.comDownload the free Ultimate 10 Step Guide To Successful DIY-Recording here: https://theselfrecordingband.com/10stepguideDownload the free Essential Gear Guide here:https://theselfrecordingband.com/gearguideJoin the free Facebook Group ("The Self-Recording Band Community"):theselfrecordingband.com/communityBenedikt's voice on this episode has been recorded with the Antelope Axino Synergy Core--Reason number one for doing this episode: Malcom wanted to say "SUPER HACKS" on...2021-09-2957 min
The Self-Recording Band#84: Organize Your Projects Like A ProSend us a textAPPLY FOR A FREE IN-DEPTH 1-ON-1 COACHING CALL WITH BENEDIKT:https://theselfrecordingband.comDownload the free Ultimate 10 Step Guide To Successful DIY-Recording here: https://theselfrecordingband.com/10stepguideDownload the free Essential Gear Guide here:https://theselfrecordingband.com/gearguideJoin the free Facebook Group ("The Self-Recording Band Community"):theselfrecordingband.com/communityBenedikt's voice on this episode has been recorded with the Antelope Axino Synergy Core--What does your typical project layout look like? Which colors do you use on...2021-09-2255 min
The Self-Recording Band#83 - Offset Vision (Interview Episode/Case Study)Send us a textAPPLY FOR A FREE IN-DEPTH 1-ON-1 COACHING CALL WITH BENEDIKT:https://theselfrecordingband.comDownload the free Ultimate 10 Step Guide To Successful DIY-Recording here: https://theselfrecordingband.com/10stepguideDownload the free Essential Gear Guide here:https://theselfrecordingband.com/gearguideJoin the free Facebook Group ("The Self-Recording Band Community"):theselfrecordingband.com/communityBenedikt's voice on this episode has been recorded with the Antelope Axino Synergy Core--This episode is an interview and a real world, DIY-recording case study with the...2021-09-151h 16
The Self-Recording Band#82 - Wet Future (Interview Episode/Case Study)Send us a textAPPLY FOR A FREE IN-DEPTH 1-ON-1 COACHING CALL WITH BENEDIKT:https://theselfrecordingband.comDownload the free Ultimate 10 Step Guide To Successful DIY-Recording here: https://theselfrecordingband.com/10stepguideDownload the free Essential Gear Guide here:https://theselfrecordingband.com/gearguideJoin the free Facebook Group ("The Self-Recording Band Community"):theselfrecordingband.com/community--This episode is an interview and a real world, DIY-recording case study with the band "Wet Future", hosted by Malcom Owen Flood. For full show notes go to...2021-09-0854 min
The Self-Recording Band#81: Your Mixes Need More AutomationSend us a textAPPLY FOR A FREE IN-DEPTH 1-ON-1 COACHING CALL WITH BENEDIKT:https://theselfrecordingband.comDownload the free Ultimate 10 Step Guide To Successful DIY-Recording here: https://theselfrecordingband.com/10stepguideDownload the free Essential Gear Guide here:https://theselfrecordingband.com/gearguideJoin the free Facebook Group ("The Self-Recording Band Community"):theselfrecordingband.com/communityBenedikt's voice on this episode has been recorded with the Antelope Axino Synergy Core--Are your mixes static? Chances are, things are not moving enough. And by "moving"...2021-09-0159 min
The Self-Recording Band#80: What We Use In Our Vocal Chains (And Why We Use It)Send us a textDownload the free Ultimate 10 Step Guide To Successful DIY-Recording here: https://theselfrecordingband.com/10stepguideDownload the free Essential Gear Guide here:https://theselfrecordingband.com/gearguideJoin the free Facebook Group ("The Self-Recording Band Community"):theselfrecordingband.com/community--The vocal sells the song, right? It carries all the energy and emotion. And it's the one thing we really have to get right because we humans are so used to the sound of a voice that we immediately notice when something's wrong. At...2021-08-251h 10
The Self-Recording Band#79: Audio To MIDI - How It's Done And When You Should Use ItSend us a textDownload the free Ultimate 10 Step Guide To Successful DIY-Recording here: https://theselfrecordingband.com/10stepguideDownload the free Essential Gear Guide here:https://theselfrecordingband.com/gearguideJoin the free Facebook Group ("The Self-Recording Band Community"):theselfrecordingband.com/community--Almost every DAW lets you create MIDI data from audio files. And if not, there are plenty of plugins that can do it. But why would you want to create MIDI notes when you have a "real" performance? What are the benefits and typical...2021-08-1835 min
The Self-Recording Band#78: How To Use Panning To Get Wide, Exciting & Balanced MixesSend us a textDownload the free Ultimate 10 Step Guide To Successful DIY-Recording here: https://theselfrecordingband.com/10stepguideDownload the free Essential Gear Guide here:https://theselfrecordingband.com/gearguideJoin the free Facebook Group ("The Self-Recording Band Community"):theselfrecordingband.com/community--Right after balancing, which we've covered in episode 75, panning is the second most important thing you need to get right in your mixes. Again, this seems trivial but it's crucial to spend some time diving deeper into the subject. There's more to it than most people...2021-08-111h 07
The Self-Recording Band#77: Apple Spatial Audio & Dolby Atmos - Is This The End Of Stereo?Send us a textDownload the free Ultimate 10 Step Guide To Successful DIY-Recording here: https://theselfrecordingband.com/10stepguideDownload the free Essential Gear Guide here:https://theselfrecordingband.com/gearguideJoin the free Facebook Group ("The Self-Recording Band Community"):theselfrecordingband.com/community--You've probably heard about Apple Spatial Audio or Dolby Atmos. And you've probably heard the marketing message, telling you you're missing out if you're still listening to music in stereo. Is this true, though? And does that mean we need to upgrade our home studios and...2021-08-0438 min
The Self-Recording Band#76: Q&A: What Is Saturation And How Do You Use It?Send us a textDownload the free Ultimate 10 Step Guide To Successful DIY-Recording here: https://theselfrecordingband.com/10stepguideDownload the free Essential Gear Guide here:https://theselfrecordingband.com/gearguideJoin the free Facebook Group ("The Self-Recording Band Community"):theselfrecordingband.com/community--It's Q&A time again! This question came up in our Facebook community: "Saturation. What is it? I have an idea of what it is from my king gizzard addiction, but i have no idea what it really is or how to use...2021-07-281h 21
The Self-Recording Band#75: The One Engineering And Mixing Skill That Will Give You 80% Of The ResultsSend us a textDownload the free Ultimate 10 Step Guide To Successful DIY-Recording here: https://theselfrecordingband.com/10stepguideDownload the free Essential Gear Guide here:https://theselfrecordingband.com/gearguideJoin the free Facebook Group ("The Self-Recording Band Community"):theselfrecordingband.com/community--There's one thing that we immediately pick out as listeners, even if we don't have very trained ears and even if we're not very experienced or familiar with the genre: We immediately notice when something is way too loud or way too quiet. And...2021-07-2152 min
The Self-Recording Band#74: Interview Episode With Grammy Nominated Producer And Mix Engineer Jacob HansenSend us a textDownload the free Ultimate 10 Step Guide To Successful DIY-Recording here: https://theselfrecordingband.com/10stepguideDownload the free Essential Gear Guide here:https://theselfrecordingband.com/gearguideJoin the free Facebook Group ("The Self-Recording Band Community"):theselfrecordingband.com/community--Jacob Hansen is joining us for this week's episode!Jacob has worked with some of the biggest names in metal and alternative music. He's produced and or mixed records for bands like Volbeat, Amaranthe, The Black Dahlia Murder, Heaven Shall Burn, Evergrey...2021-07-141h 30
The Self-Recording Band#73: The 5 Key Ingredients Of A Big And Punchy Drum SoundSend us a textDownload the free Ultimate 10 Step Guide To Successful DIY-Recording here: https://theselfrecordingband.com/10stepguideDownload the free Essential Gear Guide here:https://theselfrecordingband.com/gearguideJoin the free Facebook Group ("The Self-Recording Band Community"):theselfrecordingband.com/community--In this episode we talk about the critical five things you need to get right if you want your drums to sound "professional". And by "professional" we mean exactly spot on for your project. The way your favorite records sound. Whether you wa...2021-07-0645 min
The Self-Recording Band#72: Speed Writing Challenge: Record A Brand-New Demo After Every SessionSend us a textDownload the free Ultimate 10 Step Guide To Successful DIY-Recording here: https://theselfrecordingband.com/10stepguideDownload the free Essential Gear Guide here:https://theselfrecordingband.com/gearguideJoin the free Facebook Group ("The Self-Recording Band Community"):theselfrecordingband.com/community--Today we have a challenge for you that will help you learn and grow faster than ever before:Write a new song each jam. Record what you have at the end of the jam, no matter what. That's right: Schedule your next 5 practice/jam...2021-06-3027 min
The Self-Recording Band#71: Reamping Deep Dive - Get The Most Out Of Your Guitar Amp AFTER You've Recorded The Perfect TakeSend us a textDownload the free Ultimate 10 Step Guide To Successful DIY-Recording here: https://theselfrecordingband.com/10stepguideDownload the free Essential Gear Guide here:https://theselfrecordingband.com/gearguideJoin the free Facebook Group ("The Self-Recording Band Community"):theselfrecordingband.com/community--Reamping used to be a problem solving technique. You recorded a DI as a safety net and when you later found out that the guitar tone didn't fit the song as well as you thought, you could just change it, or enhance it by blending it...2021-06-2345 min
The Self-Recording Band#70: Collaboration Best Practices - How To Make Sure That Others Can Work On Your SongSend us a textDownload the free Ultimate 10 Step Guide To Successful DIY-Recording here: https://theselfrecordingband.com/10stepguideDownload the free Essential Gear Guide here:https://theselfrecordingband.com/gearguideJoin the free Facebook Group ("The Self-Recording Band Community"):theselfrecordingband.com/community--Are you making this record all by yourself? No? Good. You need this episode. If you are working on it alone now, will you at some point bring others in? Maybe on future projects? If the answer is yes, this episode is absolutely for you. 2021-06-161h 11
The Self-Recording Band#69: Building A Home Studio On A Budget - Part 2Send us a textDownload the free Essential Gear Guide here:https://theselfrecordingband.com/gearguideDownload the free Ultimate 10 Step Guide To Successful DIY-Recording here: https://theselfrecordingband.com/10stepguideJoin the free Facebook Group ("The Self-Recording Band Community"):theselfrecordingband.com/community--Let's talk gear! Here comes our totally incomplete recording studio gear recommendations list for 2021. We go through the different categories of audio gear and give you options in the low, medium and upper price ranges, so you can pick and choose whatever fits your budget. 2021-06-0959 min
The Self-Recording Band#68: Building A Home Studio On A Budget - Part 1Send us a textDownload the free Essential Gear Guide here:https://theselfrecordingband.com/gearguideDownload the free Ultimate 10 Step Guide To Successful DIY-Recording here: https://theselfrecordingband.com/10stepguideJoin the free Facebook Group ("The Self-Recording Band Community"):theselfrecordingband.com/community--Let's talk gear! Here comes our totally incomplete recording studio gear recommendations list for 2021. We go through the different categories of audio gear and give you options in the low, medium and upper price ranges, so you can pick and choose whatever fits your budget. 2021-06-031h 08
The Self-Recording Band#67: EQ Deep Dive â Learn To Use Equalizers With ConfidenceSend us a textDownload the free Ultimate 10 Step Guide To Successful DIY-Recording here: https://theselfrecordingband.com/10stepguideDownload the free Frequency Chart / Spectrum Overview (Cheat Sheet) here:https://theselfrecordingband.com/frequencychartJoin the free Facebook Group ("The Self-Recording Band Community"):theselfrecordingband.com/community--Equalizers are the most important audio tools right after faders and pan knobs. This episode is here to help you understand how they really work and how to get the most out of your EQ plugins or hardware. You'll discover when t...2021-05-251h 10
The Self-Recording Band#66: Software Configuration Explained - How To Set Up Your DAWSend us a textDownload the free Ultimate 10 Step Guide To Successful DIY-Recording here: https://theselfrecordingband.com/10stepguideDownload the free Frequency Chart / Spectrum Overview (Cheat Sheet) here:https://theselfrecordingband.com/frequencychartJoin the free Facebook Group ("The Self-Recording Band Community"):theselfrecordingband.com/community--Have you ever wondered whether you chose the right settings in your recording software? Do you fully understand what they all mean? Which sample rate is recommended? What about the bit depth? How do you make sure the signal flow and r...2021-05-1952 minThe Self-Recording Band#65: How To Translate The Sound In Your Head Into Your RecordingsSend us a textDownload the free Ultimate 10 Step Guide To Successful DIY-Recording here: https://theselfrecordingband.com/10stepguideDownload the free Frequency Chart / Spectrum Overview (Cheat Sheet) here:https://theselfrecordingband.com/frequencychartJoin the free Facebook Group ("The Self-Recording Band Community"):theselfrecordingband.com/community--It's probably the biggest challenge we're all facing when we're starting out making records and we can almost think of it as the audio engineer's job description. A problem you need to solve over and over again for every single record you're working...2021-05-1258 minThe Self-Recording Band#64: Recording A Live Band - How To Deal With Bleed And Get The Most Out Of The Room SoundSend us a textDownload the free Ultimate 10 Step Guide To Successful DIY-Recording here: https://theselfrecordingband.com/10stepguideDownload the free Frequency Chart / Spectrum Overview (Cheat Sheet) here:https://theselfrecordingband.com/frequencychartJoin the free Facebook Group ("The Self-Recording Band Community"):theselfrecordingband.com/community--Recording a whole band live is one of the hardest but also most fun things to do. There are a lot of challenges that come with it and plenty of problems to solve, especially if you are in a small room....2021-05-0553 minThe Self-Recording Band#63: Sidechaining Explained - The Hidden Feature That's Become Indispensable In Modern Music Production ToolsSend us a textDownload the free Ultimate 10 Step Guide To Successful DIY-Recording here: https://theselfrecordingband.com/10stepguideDownload the free Frequency Chart / Spectrum Overview (Cheat Sheet) here:https://theselfrecordingband.com/frequencychartJoin the free Facebook Group ("The Self-Recording Band Community"):theselfrecordingband.com/community--Sidechaining is one of those things that get talked about a lot these days. Using the sidechain input of a compressor to create pumping or ducking effects has become a standard technique in modern music production. And not only in electronic music!2021-04-2839 minThe Self-Recording Band#62: Noise Gates - How They Can Help Clean Up Audio And Creatively Shape The Sound Of Your RecordingSend us a textDownload the free Ultimate 10 Step Guide To Successful DIY-Recording here: https://theselfrecordingband.com/10stepguideDownload the free Frequency Chart / Spectrum Overview (Cheat Sheet) here:https://theselfrecordingband.com/frequencychartJoin the free Facebook Group ("The Self-Recording Band Community"):theselfrecordingband.com/community--This is another episode covering a basic audio concept and tool. Or rather a whole category of tools, as gates come in many different forms with different feature sets these days.While most people interested in audio probably have an idea...2021-04-2138 minThe Self-Recording Band#61: What Compression Really Does To Your Music And Why You Need To Understand ItSend us a textDownload the free Ultimate 10 Step Guide To Successful DIY-Recording here: https://theselfrecordingband.com/10stepguideDownload the free Frequency Chart / Spectrum Overview (Cheat Sheet) here:https://theselfrecordingband.com/frequencychartJoin the free Facebook Group ("The Self-Recording Band Community"):theselfrecordingband.com/community--Whether you're recording, mixing or mastering your music, compression is one of those basic (but seemingly complicated) audio concepts that you just need to understand. Even if you're just demoing or writing with your computer/DAW and hire someone else to p...2021-04-1448 minThe Self-Recording Band#60: What MIDI Actually Is, How It Works And What You Can Do With ItSend us a textDownload the free Ultimate 10 Step Guide To Successful DIY-Recording here: https://theselfrecordingband.com/10stepguideDownload the free Frequency Chart / Spectrum Overview (Cheat Sheet) here:https://theselfrecordingband.com/frequencychartJoin the free Facebook Group ("The Self-Recording Band Community"):theselfrecordingband.com/community--You've probably heard us talk about MIDI before. We use it all the time for many different things. Even in songs and genres that have zero virtual instruments. It's commonly used in writing, recording, editing and mixing music, as well as live music...2021-04-0750 minThe Self-Recording Band#59: Is Your Recording Good Enough? How To Avoid Common Mistakes, Meet The Minimum Requirements & Aim For Professional Standards - Pt. 3Send us a textDownload the free Ultimate 10 Step Guide To Successful DIY-Recording here: https://theselfrecordingband.com/10stepguideDownload the free Frequency Chart / Spectrum Overview (Cheat Sheet) here:https://theselfrecordingband.com/frequencychartJoin the free Facebook Group ("The Self-Recording Band Community"):theselfrecordingband.com/community--Ok, real talk: What's actually good enough when it comes to DIY recordings? Is there a "good enough"? If so, what are the minimum requirements? What are the boxes you need to check to make sure your record will sound awesome i...2021-03-311h 03The Self-Recording Band#58: Is Your Recording Good Enough? How To Avoid Common Mistakes, Meet The Minimum Requirements & Aim For Professional Standards - Pt. 2Send us a textDownload the free Ultimate 10 Step Guide To Successful DIY-Recording here: https://theselfrecordingband.com/10stepguideDownload the free Frequency Chart / Spectrum Overview (Cheat Sheet) here:https://theselfrecordingband.com/frequencychartJoin the free Facebook Group ("The Self-Recording Band Community"):theselfrecordingband.com/community--Ok, real talk: What's actually good enough when it comes to DIY recordings? Is there a "good enough"? If so, what are the minimum requirements? What are the boxes you need to check to make sure your record will sound awesome i...2021-03-2457 minThe Self-Recording Band#57: Is Your Recording Good Enough? How To Avoid Common Mistakes, Meet The Minimum Requirements & Aim For Professional Standards - Pt. 1Send us a textDownload the free Ultimate 10 Step Guide To Successful DIY-Recording here: https://theselfrecordingband.com/10stepguideDownload the free Frequency Chart / Spectrum Overview (Cheat Sheet) here:https://theselfrecordingband.com/frequencychartJoin the free Facebook Group ("The Self-Recording Band Community"):theselfrecordingband.com/community--Ok, real talk: What's actually good enough when it comes to DIY recordings? Is there a "good enough"? If so, what are the minimum requirements? What are the boxes you need to check to make sure your record will sound awesome i...2021-03-1757 minThe Self-Recording Band#56: How Much Does It Cost To Make A Record?Send us a textDownload the free Ultimate 10 Step Guide To Successful DIY-Recording here: https://theselfrecordingband.com/10stepguideDownload the free Frequency Chart / Spectrum Overview (Cheat Sheet) here:https://theselfrecordingband.com/frequencychartJoin the free Facebook Group ("The Self-Recording Band Community"):theselfrecordingband.com/community--How much does it cost to make a record?It's kind of like the old question: "How long is a piece of string?" These are both questions with no clear answers to them. In the case of making a r...2021-03-101h 06The Self-Recording Band#55: The Complete, Step-By-Step System To Make A Killer Record As A Self-Recording BandSend us a textJoin The Self-Recording Band Academy Waiting List Now:https://theselfrecordingband.com/academywaitinglistDownload the free Ultimate 10 Step Guide To Successful DIY-Recording here: https://theselfrecordingband.com/10stepguideDownload the free Frequency Chart / Spectrum Overview (Cheat Sheet) here:https://theselfrecordingband.com/frequencychartJoin the free Facebook Group ("The Self-Recording Band Community"):theselfrecordingband.com/community--Join us, as we walk you through the complete, proven, step-by-step system to capture exciting recordings and deliver pro-quality, mix-ready files to your mixing engineer. Without t...2021-03-0356 minThe Self-Recording Band#54: How To Use (And Choose) Reference Tracks To Improve Your ProductionsSend us a textDownload the free Ultimate 10 Step Guide To Successful DIY-Recording here: https://theselfrecordingband.com/10stepguideDownload the free Frequency Chart / Spectrum Overview (Cheat Sheet) here:https://theselfrecordingband.com/frequencychartJoin the free Facebook Group ("The Self-Recording Band Community"):theselfrecordingband.com/community--Many people think of referencing mainly as a mixing tool. But referencing other songs should actually be part of your process right from the start. Even during writing and arranging, proper referencing will make a huge difference. I say "proper" referencing...2021-02-2550 minThe Self-Recording Band#53: Doubling Guitars And Vocals (Why, When And How To Record Doubles)Send us a textDownload the free Ultimate 10 Step Guide To Successful DIY-Recording here: https://theselfrecordingband.com/10stepguideDownload the free Frequency Chart / Spectrum Overview (Cheat Sheet) here:https://theselfrecordingband.com/frequencychartJoin the free Facebook Group ("The Self-Recording Band Community"):theselfrecordingband.com/community--Many people seem to be confused or unsure when it comes to why, when and how to record doubles. Should you record doubles at all? Throughout the whole song? Only certain parts? One double or more? Can't I just duplicate the m...2021-02-171h 02The Self-Recording Band#52: How Impulse Responses Help You Improve Your Guitar Tones And WorkflowSend us a textDownload the free Ultimate 10 Step Guide To Successful DIY-Recording here: https://theselfrecordingband.com/10stepguideDownload the free Frequency Chart / Spectrum Overview (Cheat Sheet) here:https://theselfrecordingband.com/frequencychartJoin the free Facebook Group ("The Self-Recording Band Community"):theselfrecordingband.com/community--"Have yâall talked in detail about using impulse responses? "This question came up in our Facebook community (which you should absolutely join) and as we thought about it, we realized...no, we haven't. So here we go! This is...2021-02-1049 minThe Self-Recording Band#51: Why Are You Making This Record?Send us a textDownload the free Ultimate 10 Step Guide To Successful DIY-Recording here: https://theselfrecordingband.com/10stepguideDownload Malcom's free 5 Steps To A Successful Music Release Guide here:yourbandsucksatbusiness.comJoin the free Facebook Group ("The Self-Recording Band Community"):theselfrecordingband.com/community--Alright, let's tackle the question of all questions:Why are you making this record? What's the point of all that?Have you ever really thought about your goals, what you're actually trying to achieve, when you're going to achieve it...2021-02-031h 01The Self-Recording Band#50: Recording Workflow Hacks - Supercharge Your Creativity, Speed Up The Process And Discover New PossibilitiesSend us a textDownload the free Ultimate 10 Step Guide To Successful DIY-Recording here: https://theselfrecordingband.com/10stepguideDownload the free Frequency Chart / Spectrum Overview (Cheat Sheet) here:https://theselfrecordingband.com/frequencychartJoin the free Facebook Group ("The Self-Recording Band Community"):theselfrecordingband.com/community--You might be saying "I'm doing it all on my own, don't have hard deadlines and I enjoy the process, so why would I need to speed up?"Well, wouldn't it be great to be able to spend all that time...2021-01-271h 14The Self-Recording Band#49: Home Studio Acoustics And Room Treatment - With Jesco Lohan (acousticsinsider.com)Send us a textDownload the free Ultimate 10 Step Guide To Successful DIY-Recording here: https://theselfrecordingband.com/10stepguideDownload Jesco's 5 Steps To Recording Room Acoustics On A Budget here:https://www.acousticsinsider.com/selfrecordingband/Join the free Facebook Group ("The Self-Recording Band Community"):theselfrecordingband.com/community--Jesco Lohan is running acousticsinsider.com, an amazing resource on all things studio acoustics. He's got amazing articles, guide, tutorials and online courses on how to measure your room, build absorbers, etc.Jesco is...2021-01-201h 30The Self-Recording Band#48: Create Content That Connects - With John McLucasSend us a textDownload the free Ultimate 10 Step Guide To Successful DIY-Recording here: https://theselfrecordingband.com/10stepguideDownload the free Frequency Chart / Spectrum Overview (Cheat Sheet) here:https://theselfrecordingband.com/frequencychartJoin the free Facebook Group ("The Self-Recording Band Community"):theselfrecordingband.com/community--If you've been listening to this show and implementing all the things we keep talking about here, you've put a lot of effort into creating an amazing piece of art. Now you want people to actually hear it and take notice of you...2021-01-131h 00The Self-Recording Band#47: Guitar Setup And String Choice With Diego CasillasSend us a textDownload the free Ultimate 10 Step Guide To Successful DIY-Recording here: https://theselfrecordingband.com/10stepguideDownload the free Frequency Chart / Spectrum Overview (Cheat Sheet) here:https://theselfrecordingband.com/frequencychartJoin the free Facebook Group ("The Self-Recording Band Community"):theselfrecordingband.com/community--Diego Casillas is a killer guitar tech, a very smart person, a really cool dude to hang with and now the first guest on our show! He's worked with bands like Underoath, Chromeo, SmashMouth or Buzzcocks, among many others, as well as with...2021-01-061h 40The Self-Recording Band#46: Finish Your Music Projects With These 4 Expert TipsSend us a textDownload the free Ultimate 10 Step Guide To Successful DIY-Recording here: https://theselfrecordingband.com/10stepguideDownload the free Frequency Chart / Spectrum Overview (Cheat Sheet) here:https://theselfrecordingband.com/frequencychartJoin the free Facebook Group ("The Self-Recording Band Community"):theselfrecordingband.com/community--Have you ever struggled to finish a song, album or any recording project? Does it take you forever to create your record, or have you ever abandoned a project and never finished it at all, because you got frustrated along the way? I'm...2020-12-3047 minThe Self-Recording Band#45: Happy Holidays! (And Thank You!)Send us a textDownload the free Ultimate 10 Step Guide To Successful DIY-Recording here: https://theselfrecordingband.com/10stepguideDownload the free Frequency Chart / Spectrum Overview (Cheat Sheet) here:https://theselfrecordingband.com/frequencychartJoin the free Facebook Group ("The Self-Recording Band Community"):theselfrecordingband.com/community--Happy holidays! Thank you for listening and for supporting us throughout this year!In this episode we reflect back on the train wreck that was 2020, focus on the positive things that happened to us (turns out there were p...2020-12-2329 minThe Self-Recording Band#44: Why Your Tracks Need EditingSend us a textDownload the free Ultimate 10 Step Guide To Successful DIY-Recording here: https://theselfrecordingband.com/10stepguideDownload the free Frequency Chart / Spectrum Overview (Cheat Sheet) here:https://theselfrecordingband.com/frequencychartJoin the free Facebook Group ("The Self-Recording Band Community"):theselfrecordingband.com/community--In our last episode weâve helped you find out how tight things need to be and what you can do to improve your performances. But it doesnât end there. If youâre brutally honest with yourself, while comparing your best ra...2020-12-1657 minThe Self-Recording Band#43: How Tight Is Tight Enough?Send us a textDownload the free Ultimate 10 Step Guide To Successful DIY-Recording here: https://theselfrecordingband.com/10stepguideDownload the free Frequency Chart / Spectrum Overview (Cheat Sheet) here:https://theselfrecordingband.com/frequencychartJoin the free Facebook Group ("The Self-Recording Band Community"):theselfrecordingband.com/community--The second most important thing (after the song itself and the arrangement) is the performance. The timing, intonation and vibe have to be spot on to create the perfect feel for the song. And âSpot onâ doesnât necessarily mean âperfectâ. But what do...2020-12-0938 minThe Self-Recording Band#42: Creative Recording Techniques - Unconventional Ways Of Creating And Capturing Unique, Exciting SoundsSend us a textDownload the free Ultimate 10 Step Guide To Successful DIY-Recording here: https://theselfrecordingband.com/10stepguideDownload the free Frequency Chart / Spectrum Overview (Cheat Sheet) here:https://theselfrecordingband.com/frequencychartJoin the free Facebook Group ("The Self-Recording Band Community"):theselfrecordingband.com/community--The show notes to this one are rather short. We just thought it would be cool to share some of the unconventional, crazy and fun things we've done over the years, in order to capture exciting, unique tones. These stories should s...2020-12-011h 04The Self-Recording Band#41: Backups And Archiving - Protect Your Art And Save Yourself Time, Frustration And MoneySend us a textDownload the free Ultimate 10 Step Guide To Successful DIY-Recording here: https://theselfrecordingband.com/10stepguideDownload the free Frequency Chart / Spectrum Overview (Cheat Sheet) here:https://theselfrecordingband.com/frequencychartJoin the free Facebook Group ("The Self-Recording Band Community"):theselfrecordingband.com/community--Have you ever lost an important file, or worse, an entire project that you've been working on for weeks? Yikes! I guess most of us have been there and never want to experience that feeling again, right?The solution is a...2020-11-251h 03The Self-Recording Band#40: Click vs No Click - Find the Best Approach For Your Project And Learn The Different Ways To Use A Click TrackSend us a textDownload the free Ultimate 10 Step Guide To Successful DIY-Recording here: https://theselfrecordingband.com/10stepguideDownload the free Frequency Chart / Spectrum Overview (Cheat Sheet) here:https://theselfrecordingband.com/frequencychartJoin the free Facebook Group ("The Self-Recording Band Community"):theselfrecordingband.com/community--Click vs No Click - Find the Best Approach For Your Project And Learn The Different Ways To Use A Click TrackThere was a time when a click track was simply a tool to sync up different players and get...2020-11-1844 minThe Self-Recording Band#39: Get Your Low End Right From The Start (It's Not Just A Mixing Issue)Send us a textDownload the free Ultimate 10 Step Guide To Successful DIY-Recording here: https://theselfrecordingband.com/10stepguideDownload the free Frequency Chart / Spectrum Overview (Cheat Sheet) here:https://theselfrecordingband.com/frequencychartJoin the free Facebook Group ("The Self-Recording Band Community"):theselfrecordingband.com/community--Get Your Low End Right From The Start (It's Not Just A Mixing Issue)âLow endâ in music production is a very vague term that seems to leave people confused and uncertain. And even if you understand what...2020-11-101h 06The Self-Recording Band#38: "What Should I Buy - Digital Mixer Or Dedicated Interface?" (Plus Bonus Content: Get Featured On The Podcast)Send us a textDownload the free Ultimate 10 Step Guide To Successful DIY-Recording here: https://theselfrecordingband.com/10stepguideDownload the Essential DIY-Recording Gear Guide here:https://theselfrecordingband.com/gearguideJoin the free Facebook Group ("The Self-Recording Band Community" ):theselfrecordingband.com/community--"What Should I Buy - Digital Mixer Or Dedicated Interface?"This is one of the most popular questions. People are wondering if a digital mixer with a lot of channels and all the bells and whistles can be a great alternative to...2020-11-0422 minThe Self-Recording Band#37: If Youâre About To Mix Your Next Record Yourself, Listen To This! You Might Be Hurting Your Band.Send us a textDownload the free Ultimate 10 Step Guide To Successful DIY-Recording here: https://theselfrecordingband.com/10stepguideDownload the Essential DIY-Recording Gear Guide here:https://theselfrecordingband.com/gearguideJoin the free Facebook Group ("The Self-Recording Band Community" ):theselfrecordingband.com/community--You can absolutely learn how to mix. Weâve done it, lots of people have done it. The questions you need to ask yourself are: âWhat is my goal? Where am I right now? Where do I want to go? Who do...2020-10-2843 minThe Self-Recording Band#36: Make Better Decisions (And Better Sounding Records) With Proper, Intentional Gain StagingSend us a textDownload the free Ultimate 10 Step Guide To Successful DIY-Recording here: https://theselfrecordingband.com/10stepguideDownload the Essential DIY-Recording Gear Guide here:https://theselfrecordingband.com/gearguideJoin the free Facebook Group ("The Self-Recording Band Community" ):theselfrecordingband.com/communityGain staging is one of the most overlooked topics and, when done wrong, most common problems in DIY productions.People either don't fully understand it, think it's boring, or underestimate the dramatic consequences for the sound of their records.The problem is that much...2020-10-2138 minThe Self-Recording Band#35: Drum Overheads Are Not Just Cymbal MicsSend us a textDownload the free Ultimate 10 Step Guide To Successful DIY-Recording here: https://theselfrecordingband.com/10stepguideDownload the Essential DIY-Recording Gear Guide here:https://theselfrecordingband.com/gearguideJoin the free Facebook Group ("The Self-Recording Band Community" ):theselfrecordingband.com/communityMany people think of drum overheads as âcymbal micsâ - but they are (or can be) much more than that.Overheads are super important for the overall drum sound and if you are not aware of their impact on the drum tone, depth, width and stereo imag...2020-10-1442 minThe Self-Recording Band#34: âShould I Record Flat And Dry Tracks Or Compress And EQ On The Way In?âSend us a textDownload the free Ultimate 10 Step Guide To Successful DIY-Recording here: https://theselfrecordingband.com/10stepguideDownload the Essential DIY-Recording Gear Guide here:https://theselfrecordingband.com/gearguideJoin the free "The Self-Recording Band" Facebook community:theselfrecordingband.com/communityâShould I Record Flat And Dry Tracks Or Compress And EQ On The Way In?âThis is a very common and valid question and we're not sure if it can ever be answered completely. But we definitely have an opinion on it and we are going deep into...2020-10-0759 minThe Self-Recording Band#33: Bass Amp vs DI (How To Choose The Right Approach And Gear For Capturing Your Dream Bass Tone)Send us a textDownload the free Ultimate 10 Step Guide To Successful DIY-Recording here: https://theselfrecordingband.com/10stepguideJoin the free "The Self-Recording Band" Facebook community:theselfrecordingband.com/communityThere are a lot of different ways to capture a bass guitar and to dial in a great bass tone. And there are a ton of options to choose from when it comes to gear. "Do I need an amp? If so, tube, solid state, class d? Which cab? Which mic? Preamps, pedals? Is a DI enough? DI box or DI...2020-09-3059 minThe Self-Recording Band#32: How To Make Amp Sims And Kemper Profiles Work (They Can Sound Just As Good As "Real" Amps)Send us a textDownload the free Ultimate 10 Step Guide To Successful DIY-Recording here: https://theselfrecordingband.com/10stepguideJoin the free "The Self-Recording Band" Facebook community:theselfrecordingband.com/community"I've tried using amp sims but they just don't sound like the real thing." Is this you? Do you feel like amp sims are great for writing, but you'd always choose a "real" amp for your actual record? If only you had access to a couple of great amps, cabs and mics... If only recording these real amps was as quick...2020-09-231h 05The Self-Recording Band#31: Make Your Chorus POP With These 5 Vocal Arrangement And Production TricksSend us a textDownload the free Ultimate 10 Step Guide To Successful DIY-Recording here: https://theselfrecordingband.com/10stepguideJoin the free "The Self-Recording Band" Facebook community:theselfrecordingband.com/communityDo you know the feeling when the chorus kicks in and you're like "YES, HOLY SH*T, THIS IS HUGE!"? Goosebumps, emotions, energy, excitement - it's just a perfect moment that immediately makes you love the song and want to sing along.A great vocal production and arrangement can create that feeling and make a chorus really stand out. It can...2020-09-1656 minThe Self-Recording Band#30: What Makes A Great Production? The Answers To: "How Do I Know If It Sounds Good?" And "What Should I Actually Listen For?"Send us a textDownload the free Ultimate 10 Step Guide To Successful DIY-Recording here: https://theselfrecordingband.com/10stepguideJoin the free "The Self-Recording Band" Facebook community:theselfrecordingband.com/communityThis is probably the most asked question of all. It's also one of the most important ones and, unfortunately, quite difficult to answer. What we consider a "good sound" or "great production" is highly subjective and even if you look at more objective criteria, it takes quite some experience to be able to listen for the right things and make informed...2020-09-081h 05The Self-Recording Band#29: "How Do You Develop A Unique Drum Sound?" (We Got This Interesting Question - So We Answered)Send us a textDownload the free Ultimate 10 Step Guide To Successful DIY-Recording here: https://theselfrecordingband.com/10stepguideJoin the free "The Self-Recording Band" Facebook community:theselfrecordingband.com/communityWe got a well thought-out, long email from one of our email subscribers, asking a great question: "How Do You Develop A Unique Drum Sound?"This one got us thinking, because it's such an important question to ask. Not just "how do you record drums" or "how do you make drums sound good" but "how do make them UNIQUE". 2020-09-011h 10The Self-Recording Band#28: Track Your Progress - The Mindset, Strategy, Tactics And Tools You Need To Stay On Top Of Your ProjectSend us a textDownload the free Ultimate 10 Step Guide To Successful DIY-Recording here: https://theselfrecordingband.com/10stepguideJoin the free "The Self-Recording Band" Facebook community:theselfrecordingband.com/communityIn order to stay motivated and keep pushing your project forward, you need to track your progress. You need know where you are, what you've already accomplished, what's ahead and what to do next.Every second spent thinking about those things before you can be creative again and move on with the project is a minute wasted. And, more importantly, mental...2020-08-2647 minThe Self-Recording Band#27: The Pitfalls Of Being Overly Obsessive While Tracking - How Being Too Hard On Yourself And Your Bandmates Can Negatively Affect Performances And RelationshipsSend us a textDownload the free Ultimate 10 Step Guide To Successful DIY-Recording here: https://theselfrecordingband.com/10stepguideJoin the free "The Self-Recording Band" Facebook community:theselfrecordingband.com/communityAre you the type of person who loves the technical aspect of recording? Are you fascinated by gear and all the cool things you can do with it? Do you have high standards and a clear vision of what the performances should be like? Are you willing to spend hours to get the perfect take or refine a tone? Are your bandmates joking...2020-08-181h 07The Self-Recording Band#26: Troubleshooting - What To Do When Things Go Wrong (Part 2)Send us a textDownload the free Ultimate 10 Step Guide To Successful DIY-Recording here: https://theselfrecordingband.com/10stepguideJoin the free "The Self-Recording Band" Facebook community:theselfrecordingband.com/communityTroubleshooting and solving problems are just part of making records. Things will go wrong at some point and we need to be able to deal with those issues fast, so we can continue working on the art, stay in the zone and keep the creative energy and vibe up at all times.Have you ever felt the frustration kicking in after...2020-08-121h 13The Self-Recording Band#25: Troubleshooting - What To Do When Things Go Wrong (Part 1)Send us a textDownload the free Ultimate 10 Step Guide To Successful DIY-Recording here: https://theselfrecordingband.com/10stepguideJoin the free "The Self-Recording Band" Facebook community:theselfrecordingband.com/communityTroubleshooting and solving problems are just part of making records. Things will go wrong at some point and we need to be able to deal with those issues fast, so we can continue working on the art, stay in the zone and keep the creative energy and vibe up at all times. Have you ever felt the frustration kicking in after...2020-08-0550 minThe Self-Recording Band#24: The Process Of Making A Record - Breaking It Down From Idea To Finished ReleaseSend us a textDownload the free Ultimate 10 Step Guide To Successful DIY-Recording here: https://theselfrecordingband.com/10stepguideJoin the free "The Self-Recording Band" Facebook community:theselfrecordingband.com/communityThis is the master episode. The episode of all episodes, if you will. Because we're walking you through the entire process of how records are made, explain every step along the way and talk about how to best approach each step, depending on what you're going for and what situation you're in.There's so much that goes into making a record...2020-07-291h 35The Self-Recording Band#23: 10x Your Productivity And Creativity By Using Checklists And TemplatesSend us a textDownload the free Ultimate 10 Step Guide To Successful DIY-Recording here: https://theselfrecordingband.com/10stepguideJoin the free "The Self-Recording Band" Facebook community:theselfrecordingband.com/communityWhen you hear "checklists and templates", creativity is not the first thing that comes to mind, right? It sounds like the exact opposite and we as typically right-brained artists tend to avoid those things like the plague. But the truth is, they enable you to be truly creative, because if you use them to your advantage, your brain doesn't need to waste energy...2020-07-2246 minThe Self-Recording Band#22: Guitar Tuning And Intonation Deep DiveSend us a textDownload the free Ultimate 10 Step Guide To Successful DIY-Recording here: https://theselfrecordingband.com/10stepguideJoin the free "The Self-Recording Band" Facebook community:theselfrecordingband.com/communityOne of the most common issues we run into, when we get tracks from self-recording bands, are out of tune guitar and bass tracks. And it's one of those things that immediately scream "AMATEUR PRODUCTION!". When the tuning is off, even if it's subtle, the song won't connect as well and the mix won't sound as good as it could have...2020-07-141h 08The Self-Recording Band#21: Spice Up Your Recordings With Creative Reamping And Unique FXSend us a textDownload the free Ultimate 10 Step Guide To Successful DIY-Recording here: https://theselfrecordingband.com/10stepguideJoin the free "The Self-Recording Band" Facebook community:theselfrecordingband.com/community"Everyone uses the same samples and amp sims", "everything's quantized and edited to perfection", "modern productions have no soul", "So many bands sound basically the same" - Well, here's the cure: Make your records sound special and exciting by using and creating sounds that are unique to your production and fit your vibe perfectly. There are things that you can do...2020-07-0852 minThe Self-Recording Band#20 - How To Record Acoustic Guitar (...And Make It Sound Great On Its Own Or In A Full Band Arrangement)Send us a textDownload the free Ultimate 10 Step Guide To Successful DIY-Recording here: https://theselfrecordingband.com/10stepguideJoin the free "The Self-Recording Band" Facebook community:theselfrecordingband.com/communityAn acoustic guitar is a complex thing to record and there's so many things that can go wrong. The instrument, the strings, the performance, the room, the microphones and placement, noise issues and finally the question: How do I get this to work in the context of my song? Most of the time the acoustic guitar serves a specific purpose. Either on its...2020-07-011h 05The Self-Recording Band#19: How To Record Drums With Only Four MicsSend us a textDownload the free Ultimate 10 Step Guide To Successful DIY-Recording here: https://theselfrecordingband.com/10stepguideJoin the free "The Self-Recording Band" Facebook community: theselfrecordingband.com/communityIn a typical home recording situation, what we can do is often limited by the amount of inputs and mics that we have. And when we think of modern drum production we think of complex multichannel setups with 20 or more microphones carefully positioned around the drum kit. Sure that's often the way to go, if we have the gear, room, expertise...2020-06-241h 00The Self-Recording Band#18: How DI Tracks Can Save Your Guitar RecordingsSend us a textDownload the free Ultimate 10 Step Guide To Successful DIY-Recording here: https://theselfrecordingband.com/10stepguideWhen you record a guitar or bass, you should always record a clean DI signal in addition to your amp (or amp sim, Kemper, etc.). There are plenty of very good reasons for it - and just no reason not to.In this episode we talk about the many ways your next record will possibly benefit from having DI tracks and sending those to mixing along with your amp tones. Editing will be much easier...2020-06-1654 minThe Self-Recording Band#17: Vocal Tuning Isn't Just For T-PainSend us a textDownload the free Ultimate 10 Step Guide To Successful DIY-Recording here: https://theselfrecordingband.com/10stepguideWhat comes to mind when you think of Auto-Tune? Probably not organic sounding, "real" rock music, right? The word screams "FAKE!" The truth is, though, that on most modern, professional records, even the very natural sounding ones, you'll hear some sort of pitch correction or tuning that happened in post-production or even in real-time during recording.It's not at all about creating funny, robotic sounding effects (although you can do that if you want) and...2020-06-1041 minThe Self-Recording Band#16: Is There A Correct Order To Record In?Send us a textDownload the free Ultimate 10 Step Guide To Successful DIY-Recording here: https://theselfrecordingband.com/10stepguideWhat order should you record your tracks in? And why? Does it even matter? We think it does matter! Unfortunately, it's not as simple as a list that you could follow every time you record. Listen to this episode and learn what really matters when it comes to the order of recording things, the philosophy behind it, how to find out your perfect order and how to get the most out of your recording sessions...2020-06-0354 minThe Self-Recording Band#15: If You're Not Doing Pre-Production, You're Missing Out!Send us a textDownload the free Ultimate 10 Step Guide To Successful DIY-Recording here: https://theselfrecordingband.com/10stepguidePre-production is critical to the success of your record. It's an essential part of preparing yourself, your songs and your setup for the actual recording process. Only after pre-production will you really know if your arrangements work, if the songs are ready, if your music connects and has the desired emotional impact, if everyone can play their parts well and if the individual tones you're dialing in work together well. If you skip...2020-05-2751 minThe Self-Recording Band#14: Why You Need A "Producer" (even if you're producing yourself)Send us a textDownload the free Ultimate 10 Step Guide To Successful DIY-Recording here: https://theselfrecordingband.com/10stepguideGetting a decent sounding recording is not enough anymore. It's not enough to record clean signals, avoid hum and noise and make it technically flawless. Not at all. The last thing the world needs are more perfect but boring records. Making something really impactful requires bold moves, committing to stuff early on in the process and most of all:A clear vision of the thing you want to create.And this...2020-05-2048 minThe Self-Recording Band#13: Understanding The Controls On Your Recording GearSend us a textWhat does this knob on my recording gear actually do and how does this all work? When do I need to push which button? What are "pad" and "48V" actually? Find out why, when and how to use all the controls on your interfaces and microphones!For full show notes go to: theselfrecordingband.com/13Download the free Ultimate 10 Step Guide To Successful DIY-Recording here: https://theselfrecordingband.com/10stepguideIf you have any questions, feedback, topic ideas or want to suggest a guest, email us at: podcast@theselfrecordingband...2020-05-131h 19The Self-Recording Band#12: Bass Tone Is More Than Just Low EndSend us a textBass Tone is not just about getting the low end right. The bass has to cut through the mix, serve as an anchor for the song, add growl and "teeth" to the guitars and we need to make it audible on small speakers. Here's how.For full show notes go to: theselfrecordingband.com/12Download the free Ultimate 10 Step Guide To Successful DIY-Recording here: https://theselfrecordingband.com/10stepguideIf you have any questions, feedback, topic ideas or want to suggest a guest, email us at: podcast@theselfrecordingband.com2020-05-0653 minThe Self-Recording Band#11: 5 Essential Steps To A Pro Vocal RecordingSend us a textThe vocal almost always is the most important part of a song. But what is actually most important when it comes to recording it? Let's discuss and find out what to do if you want to capture that magical take.For full show notes go to: theselfrecordingband.com/11Download the free Ultimate 10 Step Guide To Successful DIY-Recording here: https://theselfrecordingband.com/10stepguideIf you have any questions, feedback, topic ideas or want to suggest a guest, email us at: podcast@theselfrecordingband.com If you have...2020-04-291h 36