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Ep 26 - Mix Bus Magic: Why We Compress, Tape, Limit… and When Not To
We get asked this a lot: “Why put stuff on the mix bus?” Today we unpack the why and the how—from gentle bus compression that makes tracks move together, to tasteful EQ and tape for mojo, to mixing into a limiter for...
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Ep 25 - Studio Slang Decoded: What “Depth,” “Glue,” and “Vibe” Actually Mean
We all say it: “It’s muddy.” “Needs glue.” “Give it more space.” But what does that actually mean in practice? In this episode, we translate the most common mixer speak into specific moves you can make today, then...
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Ep 24 - Stop Inconsistent Mixes – Make Your Album Flow
Ever finish an album and realize every song sounds… just a little different? Yeah... we’ve all been there. In this episode, we dig into how to keep a full record sounding cohesive without killing the vibe or getting...
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Ep 23 - Mix as You Go vs Start Fresh: Where Does Mixing Really Begin?
Ever record with delays, reverbs, and panning to “get the vibe,” then wonder if you should wipe the slate clean before the final mix? In this episode we unpack where the mix actually begins—during tracking or at...
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Ep 22 - The Placebo Effect in the Studio: Are Your Ears Lying to You?
We’ve all felt it: you see the fancy meter, the iconic logo, the higher price tag—and suddenly it “sounds” better. This week we unpack placebo in the studio: how visuals and expectations shape our judgment, why blind...
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Ep 21 - The Mixing Debate: Science vs. Feel—Which One Actually Wins?
Do You Really Need Audio Theory to Mix Great?
Some of us love the graphs. Some of us love the vibe. In this episode, we (Chris & Steve) talk about the sweet spot between technical knowledge and practical...
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Ep 20 - “Flat” Headphones: What It REALLY Means - with Rok Gulič (OLLO Audio)
Everyone talks about “flat” headphones for mixing… but what does flat actually mean?
In this episode, we sit down with Rok Gulič of OLLO Audio to unpack the myths and realities behind flat response, low end,...
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Ep 19 - The Most Powerful Tool in Your DAW
Studio Stuff Podcast #19 |The Most Powerful Tool in Your DAW
Automation: it’s more than fader rides, it’s storytelling. In this episode, we’re unpacking how automation evolved from a handful of engineers riding faders...
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Ep 18 - Live Sound vs Studio Mixing: What We’ve Learned From Both Worlds
Studio Stuff Podcast #18 | Live Sound vs Studio Mixing: What We’ve Learned From Both Worlds
Some of us are at home in a controlled studio, tweaking every detail until the mix is just right. Others thrive under the...
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Ep17 - Are You LAZY or Just Working SMART in the Studio?
Studio Stuff Podcast #17 | Good Lazy, Bad Lazy: What We Skip in the Studio (And Why)
We all have those things we should do in the studio… but don’t. In this episode, we’re getting real about the habits we tend to...
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Ep16- Stop Chasing the 'Perfect Mix' - Start Doing THIS Instead
Studio Stuff Podcast #16 | Stop Chasing the 'Perfect Mix' - Start Doing THIS Instead
Mixing is a bit like golf. You never really win—you just keep playing, keep tweaking, and (hopefully) keep getting better. In this...
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Ep15 - Fake Band, Real Streams: Is AI Stealing the Spotlight?
Studio Stuff Podcast #15 | Fake Band, Real Streams: Is AI Stealing the Spotlight?
What happens when a band doesn’t exist… but they chart on Spotify anyway?
In this episode, we dive into The Velvet Sundown—a band...
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