Studio Stuff

Studio Stuff

Hosted by: Chris Selim & Steve Dierkens

The Studio Stuff Podcast is your go-to home studio hangout, where music production, mixing, recording, and mastering meet real talk, practical advice, and the occasional lousy jokes. Hosted by Chris Selim and Steve...

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Ep09 - Recording Vocals is More Than Just Hitting Record

Studio Stuff Podcast #09 I Recording Vocals is More Than Just Hitting Record   This week, we (Chris and Steve) are diving into one of the most emotional and surprisingly complicated parts of making music—recording...
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Ep08 - What If Analog Gear Isn’t About the Sound at All?

Studio Stuff Podcast #08 What If Analog Gear Isn’t About the Sound at All? Chris and Steve kick off this episode with some laughs and lighthearted banter about Fahrenheit vs. Celsius and the quirks of 24-hour time—but...
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Ep07 Q&A - Do You Trust your Studio Monitors or AirPods?

Do You Trust your Studio Monitors or AirPods? Studio Stuff Podcast | Q&A Episode 7 When do you call a mix finished? In this Q&A episode, we answer a question from Marshall in Dallas: “Do you trust your...
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Ep07 - Mixing Drums, Time-Align Debate & Poor Hi-Hats

Mixing Drums, Time-Align Debate & Poor Hi-Hats | Studio Stuff Podcast #07 Drums are the heartbeat of a track—but getting them to feel right in the mix? That’s a whole other story. In this episode, we (Chris and...
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Ep06 Q&A - The Secrets Behind Songs That Make You FEEL Something

The Secrets Behind Songs That Make You FEEL Something! This is the Q&A from Episode 6, where we answer a great listener question: What parts of songs really bring out emotion for us? We dive into how little...
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EP06 - What Should You Buy Next for Your Home Studio?

What Should You Buy Next for Your Home Studio? | Studio Stuff Podcast #06 Building a home studio can feel like navigating a never-ending gear jungle. Mic? Interface? Preamp? Cables? What should you actually buy...
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Ep05 - Kick, Snare, and Bathroom Mics: Our Drum Recording Philosophy

Kick, Snare, and a Bathroom Mic: Our Drum Recording Philosophy | Studio Stuff Podcast #05 Recording drums in a small studio can feel like a mix of science, art… and sometimes total chaos. So how do you get great drum...
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Ep04 - When is a Mix Done?

When Is a Mix Actually DONE? | Studio Stuff Podcast #04 Mixing a song feels like an endless loop sometimes—you tweak, adjust, listen again, and suddenly, you're back at square one. So, how do you actually know when a...
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Ep03 - The TRUTH About Music Producers (What They Really Do!)

The TRUTH About Music Producers (What They Really Do!) | Studio Stuff Podcast #03 Music production isn’t what it used to be. Gone are the days when producers just sat on a couch, sipping coffee, while engineers did...
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Ep02 - The Struggle is Real: Mixing Bad Recordings

The Struggle is Real: Mixing Bad Recordings| Studio Stuff Podcast #02 Mixing bad recordings—every audio engineer's nightmare! In this episode, Chris and Steve dive deep into the challenges of handling poorly recorded...
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Ep01 - Speakers or Headphones: Which Do You Use First?

🎙️ Speakers or Headphones: Which Do You Use First? | Studio Stuff Podcast #01 Welcome to the first episode of the Studio Stuff Podcast! In this laid-back yet insightful discussion, we dive into a topic that every home...
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