274: Finish Songs Fast or Let Them Sit? (Raw Emotion VS Refining Over Time)

Have you ever written something in a burst of raw emotion - only to cringe at it a year later? Or maybe the opposite - you sat on

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272: How Jason W. Taylor Is Making His Rock’n’Roll Dreams Come True, Despite Being A Busy Entrepreneur And Dad

We sat down with one of our Self-Recording Syndicate members Jason W Taylor.A busy entreprenuer and dad who is making his rock'n'roll dreams come true after taking a

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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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268: From Cringe To Connection: Overcome Writer’s Block And Start Writing Better Lyrics

Benedikt and Manel discuss the critical role of lyrics in music production, exploring common challenges artists face when writing lyrics. They talk about Manel's songwriting journey, share a framework

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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 bands

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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 productionhow to choose the right snare

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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 hit

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260: AI Update – Are Audio Skills No Longer Needed Now? Have Mixing Engineers Been Replaced?

We needed to do another AI episode.So many things have happened since the last one. So many new "intelligent" tools came out. AI audio news are posted almost

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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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250: The Secret Power Of Limitations In Home Studio Production

Limited resources can force you to get creative.Limitations don't have to be obstacles in home studio production - they can be opportunities.You've hit a wall with your audio

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