Category Archives: studio

Show 89 – Nothing But Kick Drum Mics

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This week Ryan is joined by Randy Coppinger to determine which of the most commonly used microphones would give us a great kick drum sound.  This is a big segment.  This show is almost double the time of our regular show and only one segment.  If you ever wanted to know what is the best way to get your kick sound, this show just may give you that answer.

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Links:

Randy’s Kick Drum Wiki – Check out the Gregg Bissonette interview and pictures of this shootout.

Kick Drum Mic Types from Recording Hacks

Full Length Mixes of Examples

Microphones:

Audix D6
AKG D112
Electro-Voice RE20
Heil PR 40
Shure SM7B
Sennheiser 421
Crown PCC-170
Audio-Technica AE2500
Audio-Technica ATM250 DE

Show 83 – Synthesizer Basics 2 and Studio Recording Process

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This week Jon does part 2 of his series of synthesizer basics.  Ryan talks about what bands should expect in from stepping foot into a studio through to the end of the entire process of the session.

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Show 82 – Paul Ward Interview and Multitrack Madness

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This week Ryan Ryan Interviews Paul Ward.  We cover so many great recording techniques that there are just to many to even try to mention here.  Jesse rants about the tendency to use to many tracks to make a recording.

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Links:

Beatles Multitrack Analysis- Jesse’s Segment

Toys Breaking

Paul Ward

Show 79 – Virtual Sounds Vs. Real World and Lost Files in Sessions

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This week Ryan answers a listener’s question about how to get virtual instruments and “in the box” sounds to sit better in a mix and Jesse talks about lost files in a session and protecting your data.  While Jon still does not have his equipment after the move across Canada, we had a 3 year old fill in for him.

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Show 75 – Homemade Effects and Demos

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This week Ryan does some experiments to see what homemade effects he can come up with and Jesse asks if demo recordings are still relevant in today’s home recording world.

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Show 74 – Tightening Up Mixes & Recording Piano

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This week Jon tells us how to tighten up a performance in a song and Ryan discusses piano micing.

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Links:

AudioNowcast Show

Pacific Piano – Great Piano Tuner in Southern California