Home Studio Craft – Details, episodes & analysis

In this episode Scott and Tippens review the most commonly used EQ filters and when to apply them.

Scott and Tippens discuss eleven different techniques you can use to create more depth and dynamics in your mix.

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.

In season 1, episode 1, Scott and Tippens discuss how to begin recording a song and what to prepare prior to recording and producing.

Scott 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 Instructions

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1nh2LJDgOiG30tPe5FS7qJojronRvVPZh5ywuV673wP0/edit?usp=sharing

Off-The-Shelf Acoustic Treatments

GIK - Acoustic Panels and more

https://www.gikacoustics.com/

Sound Absorption Sheets

https://www.audimute.com/sound-absorption-sheets

Soundproof Cow - Acoustic Cotton Panels

https://www.soundproofcow.com/product-category/sound-absorption-materials/acoustic-cotton/

Monitor Calibration Software

Room EQ Wizard

https://www.roomeqwizard.com/

Calibration Mic

https://www.minidsp.com/products/acoustic-measurement/umik-1

Scott 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.

Scott 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.

A 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.

Scott 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.

Tippens and Scott discuss their musical journeys.