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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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Ep14 - If We Could Give One Piece of Advice to Our Younger Selves
Studio Stuff Podcast #14 | What We'd Tell Our Younger Selves About Mixing, Gear & Music Theory
If you could go back in time and give advice to the younger version of yourself—the one just starting out in music...
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Ep13 - The Buses Tricks That Could Change Your Mixing Game!
Studio Stuff Podcast #13 | Buses, Sends & Mix Flow: Inside Our Routing Workflow
If you’ve ever looked at your DAW session and thought, “Where is everything going?”—you’re not alone. In this episode, we’re...
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Ep12 - Parallel Compression, Slapback & Secret Sends: Our Vocal FX Setup
Studio Stuff Podcast #12 | Parallel Compression, Slapback & Secret Sends: Our Vocal FX Setup
We’ve talked recording, comping, editing… and now we’re wrapping up our vocal series with the good stuff—parallel...
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