Shows
Home Studio CraftWhat Are The Most Common EQ Filters?In this episode Scott and Tippens review the most commonly used EQ filters and when to apply them.2024-10-1823 min
Home Studio Craft11 Ways To Create Depth In Your MixScott and Tippens discuss eleven different techniques you can use to create more depth and dynamics in your mix.2024-09-2730 min
Home Studio CraftGetting Your Mixes to TranslateScott and Tippens discuss how to acoustically treat your studio and calibrate your speakers so that your mixes translate better to different listening devices. We also discuss DIY acoustic panels, acoustic panel placement, acoustic panel materials, calibration mics, room EQ, and more!Check the links below for DIY instructions and links to off-the-shelf acoustic treatments.DIY Bass Trap/Acoutic Panel Instructionshttps://docs.google.com/document/d/1nh2LJDgOiG30tPe5FS7qJojronRvVPZh5ywuV673wP0/edit?usp=sharingOff-The-Shelf Acoustic TreatmentsGIK - Acoustic Panels and...2024-09-1217 min
Home Studio CraftRecording VocalsScott and Tippens discuss the process of recording vocals. Some of the topics discussed are which type of mic is best for vocals, recording with effects, vocal effects chains and what effects are typically used, recording multiple vocal tracks and creating a vocal comp track.2024-08-2830 min
Home Studio CraftSynthesizers ExplainedScott and Tippens discuss the evolution of synthesizers in popular music, and the basic controls that synths use to create sound with keyboardist/synthesist Javier Pico. Javier is a graduate of Berklee College of Music where he studied Electronic Music. Javier was also kind enough to give us a tour of his amazing collection of new and vintage synths.2024-08-1343 min
Home Studio CraftAll About That BeatA conversation with drummer, singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, Alan Najarian. Tippens and Scott discuss Al's musical journey from pots and pans drummer to front man. We also talk about home studio recording and his approach to creating beats.2024-07-3124 min
Home Studio CraftFor Song Writers New to Home RecordingScott and Tippens give an overview of the minimal equipment needed to record a song, how to acoustically treat your recording space and the step-by-step process of laying down tracks.2024-07-1629 min
Home Studio CraftPlaying an Instrument Is Like a Lifelong Video Game (2 of 2)Tippens and Scott discuss their musical journeys.2024-07-0237 min
Home Studio CraftPlaying an Instrument Is Like a Lifelong Video Game (1 of 2)Scott and Tippens discuss their musical journeys. Part 1 of 2.2024-07-0228 min
Home Studio CraftThe Best Computer for Recording and Producing MusicIn episode 3, Scott and Tippens discuss what makes the best computer to record and produce music. as well as how to tweak your computer so it performs better with your DAW. They also detour into vinyl record sales, recording with guitar plugins vs. micing an amp, and recording an album with plugins vs. outboard gear. 2024-06-1837 min
Home Studio CraftHow are People Listening to Music?In episode 2, Scott and Tippens discuss interfaces, monitors, plugins, loudness, LUFS, producers they like and how people are listening to music in the modern day. 2024-06-0433 min
Home Studio CraftHow to Get Started with Music ProductionIn season 1, episode 1, Scott and Tippens discuss how to begin recording a song and what to prepare prior to recording and producing. 2024-05-2225 min