273: Cabs Matter More Than Amps – The Fastest Way To Level Up Your Guitar And Bass Tones

People obsess over amps - but totally ignore the cab. Let’s change that. In this episode, Manel and Benedikt dig into why the cabinet you’re using (or the

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269: From Basement Demo To Polished, Massive Sounding DIY Release – With Markus and Alex from Arcware (Case Study)

In this episode, Benedikt Hain is chatting with Markus Kaiser and Alexander Knünz from Arcware - a great band who has joined our Self-Recording Syndicate in 2024. They

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267: Matt Boudreau – Real Talk, Insights And Lessons From 30 Years Of Studio Experience, Dolby Atmos

Our guest on this episode is Matt Boudreau. Matt is an Audio Engineer, Mixer and Producer, based in the San Francisco Bay Area, California. His credits list includes

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266: Snare drum sound deep dive – snare choice, mic balance and EQ explained (with audio examples)

In this episode, we dive deep into the world of snare drum sound and EQ, discussing  the importance of snare sound in music production how to choose the

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263: The Hidden Power of Song Key – Better Vocals, Better Vibe

Picking the right key for your song is not just a technical decision — it can completely change the vibe, energy, and emotional impact of your track.  You've

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262: Why Your Song Feels Off: The Truth About Tempo, Timing & Groove

This is an episode about the importance of choosing the right tempo for your songs and getting the timing and feel right. (Scroll down to read more) You've

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259: What Self-Recording Artists Are REALLY Struggling With

Most self-recording artists say that they struggle with one of two things. But both of those things are almost never their real problems. You've hit a wall with

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258: “I’m not a professional musician or producer” – Does this mean your art isn’t worth it?

I get this all the time:  People reach out or download our resources, listen to the podcast etc. because they want to get better at recording or mixing.

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257: Why you should learn to record yourself (even if you’re not making your own records)

Have you ever been in a situation where you had to replace a band member for a show? If you have, chances are that it was painful to

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249: How To Keep Things Fresh And Not Repeat Yourself

There is a challenge that comes with being your own producer. It's pretty much the same thing that can happen when you go to the same producer over

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