A lot of musicians can write songs. A lot can record them too. But finishing them? That’s where things often fall apart. You tweak the mix, change the
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318: What Artists Actually Need From A Modern Music Producer – Pablo Lopez Figueroa
What does a music producer actually do? For some artists, the answer is still: Record the band. Choose microphones. Make things sound good. Mix the song. But that
317: Sounding Professional Doesn’t Mean Generic, Boring, Or “Overproduced” – Domi Schreiber (MyKungFu)
When musicians say they want their recordings to sound professional, what do they actually mean? Clear? Loud? Polished? Perfectly edited? Similar to the biggest records in their genre?
313: How Legendary Rock Records Are Made – Kyle Hoffmann (NRG Recording Studios)
Great Records Are Made by Great People If you’ve ever wondered what separates a good audio engineer from a great one, you might expect the answer to be
307: 6 Home Studio Mistakes We Made Early On (And What We’d Do Differently Today)
Setting up your first home studio is exciting. It’s also very easy to waste time, money, and energy on the wrong things. You've hit a wall with your
302: The Music Production Process (Step 5): Capturing Magic – How To Record Strong Takes That Actually Move People
Recording music is about capturing magic moments. In this episode of The Self-Recording Band Podcast, Benedikt and Manel are breaking down step 5 of the production process: the recording session
301: The Music Production Process (Step 4): Recording Setup & Sound Check: How To Capture Great Tones At The Source
Great recordings don’t start with plugins. They start before you ever hit record. In Step 4 of the Production Process, Benedikt Hain and Manel Espinosa break down setup and sound
300: The Music Production Process (Step 3): Pre-Production – Why Most Home Recordings Fail Before Recording Even Starts
Episode 300 is a big one — and not because of the number. In this episode, we break down one of the most misunderstood (and most skipped) steps
299: The Music Production Process (Step 2): Choosing The Right Gear For The Project Without Wasting Money
Everyone loves gear. Most people just get their priorities wrong when it comes to picking the right equipment for the project. You've hit a wall with your audio
298: The Music Production Process (Step 1): Build a Rock-Solid Foundation Before You Record
In this episode, Benedikt and Manel kick off a brand-new series where they break down the entire music production process from start to finish. You've hit a wall