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Manel Espinosa Berenguer, a great producer and musician from Spain who is editing and mixing our podcast and video content.
1. Get our free video training & checklist, "Standout Mixes - The DIY Musician's Guide To Exciting Mixes That Stand Out And Connect":
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2. Apply for a spot in one of our programs. Start working with us and get our personal guidance, so you can finally make your dream record!
It all starts with a free Clarity Call where we talk about your music, give you feedback and a step-by-step plan that you can then implement on your own, or together with us.
Best case: We end up working together and completely transform the sound of your music forever.
Worst case: You get an hour of free coaching, feedback and recommendations for what to do next.
Sounds fair? Cool. Apply now and book your free Clarity Call:
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3. Join the free Facebook Group ("The Self-Recording Band Community"):
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Episode show notes:
Meet the team behind theselfrecordingband.com!
After the amazing Studioszene 2024 event we sat down at our Airbnb to talk about our days at the conference, key takeaways for you and also to introduce the people to you who help us run this platform behind the scenes:
Thomas Krottenthaler, an amazing engineer and drummer who works at Benedikt's studio, Outback Recordings, and also creates videos, playbooks and content for our coaching programs and courses.
Benedikt & Malcom, the hosts of this podcast, main coaches inside our programs and full time mixing engineers who came up with this entire platform.This is a completely unscripted, "behind the scenes" type of episode of us just sitting around a table and having a chat about what we learned at Studioszene 2024 in Hamburg.
Enjoy!
PS: Please join the conversation by leaving a comment, a rating and review, or a post inside our free Facebook community.
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For links to everything we've mentioned in this episode, as well as full show notes go to: theselfrecordingband.com/237
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Here are three next steps for you to take:
1. Get our free video training & checklist, "Standout Mixes - The DIY Musician's Guide To Exciting Mixes That Stand Out And Connect":
theselfrecordingband.com/standoutmixes
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2. Apply for The Self-Recording Syndicate, our personalized coaching program!
It all starts with a free clarity call where we talk about your music, give you feedback and a step-by-step roadmap that you can then implement on your own, or together with us.
Best case: We end up working together and completely transform the sound of your music forever.
Worst case: You get an hour of free coaching, feedback and recommendations for what to do next.
Sounds fair? Cool. Apply now and book your free clarity call:
theselfrecordingband.com
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3. Join the free Facebook Group ("The Self-Recording Band Community"):
theselfrecordingband.com/community
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Episode show notes:
"Don't mix with presets!! Every song is unique!"
"Always start with presets! And also create your own! It's so much faster!"
Confused about all the strong opinions out there on using or avoiding plugin presets?
We got you. ;)
Here's the truth about plugin presets. Not because we know better. Not because we have all the answers. But because it is not black or white.
Once you understand the concepts that we're sharing on this episode, you'll feel better about using presets - or avoiding them. Because you're gonna do it intentionally. While always serving the song.
Enjoy!PS: Please join the conversation by leaving a comment, a rating and review, or a post inside our free Facebook community.
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For links to everything we've mentioned in this episode, as well as full show notes go to: theselfrecordingband.com/236
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1. Get our free video training & checklist, "Standout Mixes - The DIY Musician's Guide To Exciting Mixes That Stand Out And Connect":
theselfrecordingband.com/standoutmixes
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2. Apply for The Self-Recording Syndicate, our personalized coaching program!
It all starts with a free clarity call where we talk about your music, give you feedback and a step-by-step roadmap that you can then implement on your own, or together with us.
Best case: We end up working together and completely transform the sound of your music forever.
Worst case: You get an hour of free coaching, feedback and recommendations for what to do next.
Sounds fair? Cool. Apply now and book your free clarity call:
theselfrecordingband.com
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3. Join the free Facebook Group ("The Self-Recording Band Community"):
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Episode show notes:
Let's talk about being intentional with your recording decisions.
Yes, we talk about this all the time. But we also firmly believe that we need to be reminded more than we need to be taught.
The episode starts with the story of a band wanting to save money by recording their own vocals (which isn't a bad thing), but then setting up in a super unideal room for the wrong reasons. Just simply moving the mic stand 10 feet out into the hallway saved their record.
"The hallway? For vocals??" We hear you... But that's exactly what this is about. Sometimes what might seem like the wrong thing to do is exactly what the record needs. Sometimes following generally good advice can lead to bad decisions being made on a specific project.
Moral of the story: There are a lot of good things to know. But it doesn't really matter what you think you know, if doesn't serve the song in this specific situation. At the end of the day you have to listen. And have the confidence and skills to be able to trust your ears and intuition.
The knowledge is important. But what we KNOW only helps us make the right decision quicker and gives us a variety of options. We still need to use our ears. And the real skill is knowing when to use a certain technique you've learned and when to do something completely different.
Enjoy!
Mentioned on the episode:
Studioszene Tickets:
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Use code TSRB15 to get 15% off your ticket!PS: Please join the conversation by leaving a comment, a rating and review, or a post inside our free Facebook community.
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For links to everything we've mentioned in this episode, as well as full show notes go to: theselfrecordingband.com/235
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Here are three next steps for you to take:
1. Get our free video training & checklist, "Standout Mixes - The DIY Musician's Guide To Exciting Mixes That Stand Out And Connect":
theselfrecordingband.com/standoutmixes
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2. Apply for The Self-Recording Syndicate, our personalized coaching program!
It all starts with a free clarity call where we talk about your music, give you feedback and a step-by-step roadmap that you can then implement on your own, or together with us.
Best case: We end up working together and completely transform the sound of your music forever.
Worst case: You get an hour of free coaching, feedback and recommendations for what to do next.
Sounds fair? Cool. Apply now and book your free clarity call:
theselfrecordingband.com
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3. Join the free Facebook Group ("The Self-Recording Band Community"):
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Episode show notes:
This time we're answering an interesting listener question.
Tim asks:
"I have one question I would love to ask your advice on and I reckon you will know exactly what I'm asking:
I can sing fairly well technically, but I would love more grit and aggression in my tone.
In your experience, is trying to achieve this through training and technique even a thing? (Vocal Fry etc.)
Or should I just own what I have and accept that isn't my voice?
Also how much can you realistically achieve this tone through
pre-amps/gain reduction/distortion etc.?"
Tim, here comes your answer!
Enjoy!PS: Please join the conversation by leaving a comment, a rating and review, or a post inside our free Facebook community.
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For links to everything we've mentioned in this episode, as well as full show notes go to: theselfrecordingband.com/234
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Here are three next steps for you to take:
1. Get our free video training & checklist, "Standout Mixes - The DIY Musician's Guide To Exciting Mixes That Stand Out And Connect":
theselfrecordingband.com/standoutmixes
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2. Apply for The Self-Recording Syndicate, our personalized coaching program!
It all starts with a free clarity call where we talk about your music, give you feedback and a step-by-step roadmap that you can then implement on your own, or together with us.
Best case: We end up working together and completely transform the sound of your music forever.
Worst case: You get an hour of free coaching, feedback and recommendations for what to do next.
Sounds fair? Cool. Apply now and book your free clarity call:
theselfrecordingband.com
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3. Join the free Facebook Group ("The Self-Recording Band Community"):
theselfrecordingband.com/community
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Episode show notes:
So, it happened. AI mixing is (almost) here.
Maybe you've heard about it. Mark "Spike" Stent, a very successful, amazing mixing engineer released "Spike AI". And it caused wild reactions and very emotional discussions in the pro audio community.
Here's what their website says about Spike AI:
"In a world where AI wants to steal your voice, our mission is to amplify yours like never before.
Spike AI is an ethical AI-driven platform that revolutionizes music mixing by providing every artist access to high-quality, professional-grade mixing services typically reserved for platinum-recording artists.
We don’t just harness the power of artificial intelligence; we amplify human creativity. Our mission is to ensure that artists maintain their unique voice in an industry where AI is often seen as a threat to individuality.
Driven by a commitment to ethical AI, we prioritize transparency, inclusivity, and creative empowerment, reshaping the future of music production for the better. With Spike AI, artists are free to focus on what matters most—creating their art."
(spike-ai.com on October 4th 2024)
So... is this the end of mixing engineers? Do you still need mixing skills?
Let's discuss.PS: Please join the conversation by leaving a comment, a rating and review, or a post inside our free Facebook community.
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For links to everything we've mentioned in this episode, as well as full show notes go to: theselfrecordingband.com/233
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Here are three next steps for you to take:
1. Get our free video training & checklist, "Standout Mixes - The DIY Musician's Guide To Exciting Mixes That Stand Out And Connect":
theselfrecordingband.com/standoutmixes
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2. Apply for The Self-Recording Syndicate, our personalized coaching program!
It all starts with a free clarity call where we talk about your music, give you feedback and a step-by-step roadmap that you can then implement on your own, or together with us.
Best case: We end up working together and completely transform the sound of your music forever.
Worst case: You get an hour of free coaching, feedback and recommendations for what to do next.
Sounds fair? Cool. Apply now and book your free clarity call:
theselfrecordingband.com
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3. Join the free Facebook Group ("The Self-Recording Band Community"):
theselfrecordingband.com/community
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Episode show notes:
This might be the shortest episode we've ever done. And one of the most important ones.
Just listen, do this one thing that the episode is about and watch your recordings and mixes improve.
Enjoy!PS: Please join the conversation by leaving a comment, a rating and review, or a post inside our free Facebook community.
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For links to everything we've mentioned in this episode, as well as full show notes go to: theselfrecordingband.com/232
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Size:Frequency contentDynamicsContrastWriting/arrangementTransients/punch
1. Get our free video training & checklist, "Standout Mixes - The DIY Musician's Guide To Exciting Mixes That Stand Out And Connect":
theselfrecordingband.com/standoutmixes
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2. Apply for The Self-Recording Syndicate, our personalized coaching program!
It all starts with a free clarity call where we talk about your music, give you feedback and a step-by-step roadmap that you can then implement on your own, or together with us.
Best case: We end up working together and completely transform the sound of your music forever.
Worst case: You get an hour of free coaching, feedback and recommendations for what to do next.
Sounds fair? Cool. Apply now and book your free clarity call:
theselfrecordingband.com
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3. Join the free Facebook Group ("The Self-Recording Band Community"):
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Episode show notes:
When we give people feedback on their mixes before they join our coaching program, we're often talking about a lack of "size" and "depth".
Now what is that actually and what can you do now with that feedback?
We're all about helping you make exciting and unique sounding records. And you can only do that when you're able to make intentional decisions.
You won't get there with presets and things you copy from someone else. And knowing how to create size and depth is a big part of that. It's what's always lacking when people mix with presets or settings that they didn't choose intentionally.
In this Episode we're talking about:
Depth:Frequency contentReverb/delayPre-delay on reverbsDetailDynamicsAnd we're using real life everyday examples to explain these concepts.
Enjoy!PS: Please join the conversation by leaving a comment, a rating and review, or a post inside our free Facebook community.
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For links to everything we've mentioned in this episode, as well as full show notes go to: theselfrecordingband.com/231
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Here are three next steps for you to take:
1. Get our free video training & checklist, "Standout Mixes - The DIY Musician's Guide To Exciting Mixes That Stand Out And Connect":
theselfrecordingband.com/standoutmixes
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2. Apply for The Self-Recording Syndicate, our personalized coaching program!
It all starts with a free clarity call where we talk about your music, give you feedback and a step-by-step roadmap that you can then implement on your own, or together with us.
Best case: We end up working together and completely transform the sound of your music forever.
Worst case: You get an hour of free coaching, feedback and recommendations for what to do next.
Sounds fair? Cool. Apply now and book your free clarity call:
theselfrecordingband.com
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3. Join the free Facebook Group ("The Self-Recording Band Community"):
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My guest on this episode is the artist and producer Blake Beckmann.
Blake is a self-recording musician from California and he's the lead vocalist in a Nu Metal band called Stepa.
You might have heard of them, because in 2002 they've released a record that was pretty popular in the scene.
Blake joined our coaching program, The Self-Recording Syndicate in late 2023, with the goal of making a new Stepa record that is even better and more exciting than their major label debut from 20 years ago. Quite the challenge!
I think he and the band are definitely on track there and I'm beyond excited about the progress and the songs I've heard, so far.
So it’s about time to introduce him to you and tell his story.
Here's Blake Beckmann for you. Enjoy!PS: Please join the conversation by leaving a comment, a rating and review, or a post inside our free Facebook community.
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For links to everything we've mentioned in this episode, as well as full show notes go to: theselfrecordingband.com/230
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Here are three next steps for you to take:
1. Get our free video training & checklist, "Standout Mixes - The DIY Musician's Guide To Exciting Mixes That Stand Out And Connect":
theselfrecordingband.com/standoutmixes
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2. Apply for The Self-Recording Syndicate, our personalized coaching program!
It all starts with a free clarity call where we talk about your music, give you feedback and a step-by-step roadmap that you can then implement on your own, or together with us.
Best case: We end up working together and completely transform the sound of your music forever.
Worst case: You get an hour of free coaching, feedback and recommendations for what to do next.
Sounds fair? Cool. Apply now and book your free clarity call:
theselfrecordingband.com
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3. Join the free Facebook Group ("The Self-Recording Band Community"):
theselfrecordingband.com/community
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Episode show notes:
Have you been putting off the recording or mixing of a song? Or an album?
Have you ever been in a situation where you just couldn't make yourself work on a record because every time you think about it it just feels overwhelming? You just don't feel motivated enough to finally figure out what's holding you back, practice your audio skills and get the project done?
Can you play music or practice an instrument for hours without a problem, but sitting down to finish that studio project just feels like this huge challenge and you don't even know where to start?
You are not alone. Even when we have all the resources, training, feedback and guidance, sometimes we just can't do a certain thing. We keep avoiding it and constantly do something else instead. And then we get frustrated about ourselves. Because, after all, we wanted it so bad, didn't we?
A coaching student sent us a message about exactly this, asking me for help. And I'm gonna share my answer to him with you now on the podcast.
Time to get real and ask ourselves some important questions.PS: Please join the conversation by leaving a comment, a rating and review, or a post inside our free Facebook community.
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For links to everything we've mentioned in this episode, as well as full show notes go to: theselfrecordingband.com/229
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Here are three next steps for you to take:
1. Get our free video training & checklist, "Standout Mixes - The DIY Musician's Guide To Exciting Mixes That Stand Out And Connect":
theselfrecordingband.com/standoutmixes
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2. Apply for The Self-Recording Syndicate, our personalized coaching program!
It all starts with a free clarity call where we talk about your music, give you feedback and a step-by-step roadmap that you can then implement on your own, or together with us.
Best case: We end up working together and completely transform the sound of your music forever.
Worst case: You get an hour of free coaching, feedback and recommendations for what to do next.
Sounds fair? Cool. Apply now and book your free clarity call:
theselfrecordingband.com
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3. Join the free Facebook Group ("The Self-Recording Band Community"):
theselfrecordingband.com/community
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On this episode I'm talking to the artist and producer Phillip Cronin.
Phillip is a self-recording musician, based in Rogers, Arkansas in the United States who writes and records indie rock and pop-punk music as a solo artist under the artist name "On The Radio".
We first met in late 2021, so almost 3 years ago now, when Phillip joined our coaching program, The Self-Recording Syndicate.
Since then he has levelled up his audio skills, writing and playing skills, as well as his overall knowledge and understanding of the whole record-making process significantly.
Earlier this year, I travelled to Arkansas to co-produce his first real record with Phillip at his home studio and boy, did I have a blast there.
The sessions were so much fun, I think the results speak for themselves, there is so much to learn from this for our community here and people just need to know about On The Radio and this upcoming record.
So it’s about time to introduce Phillip to you and tell his story.
Enjoy!PS: Please join the conversation by leaving a comment, a rating and review, or a post inside our free Facebook community.
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For links to everything we've mentioned in this episode, as well as full show notes go to: theselfrecordingband.com/228
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Here are three next steps for you to take:
1. Get our free video training & checklist, "Standout Mixes - The DIY Musician's Guide To Exciting Mixes That Stand Out And Connect":
theselfrecordingband.com/standoutmixes
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2. Apply for The Self-Recording Syndicate, our personalized coaching program!
It all starts with a free clarity call where we talk about your music, give you feedback and a step-by-step roadmap that you can then implement on your own, or together with us.
Best case: We end up working together and completely transform the sound of your music forever.
Worst case: You get an hour of free coaching, feedback and recommendations for what to do next.
Sounds fair? Cool. Apply now and book your free clarity call:
theselfrecordingband.com
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3. Join the free Facebook Group ("The Self-Recording Band Community"):
theselfrecordingband.com/community
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Josh Rogosin created the iconic sound for the Tiny Desk series for over 800 recordings, collaborating with Fred Again, Yo-Yo Ma, Sting, Post Malone, Taylor Swift and countless others. He also introduced theater to the series, producing and engineering performances from Blue Man Group, Sesame Street, Wicked, The Lion King and more.
Tiny Desk Concerts has a massive audience and has turned into the holy grail and must-stop for every touring musician. It also hits the sweet spot for demographics featuring every kind of music you can imagine.
Josh says he's learned so much about what makes it work so well and we're so stoked that he's sharing some of those insights with us today.
And of course, we're talking about how you can apply these learnings to your home recording studio.
Now, after 10 years producing and engineering for Tiny Desk, Josh is starting his own show, called Global Sound Concerts, and his own production company.
Global Sound Concerts is a music discovery and travel show that finds musicians where they are from, to learn why being from the place inspires them to make music.
He's produced a couple of episodes already and he's planning to release them as a pilot season on his own YouTube page.
We've already been able to watch one of these episodes and can tell you it is totally amazing! So naturally, we had questions about this, too, and cover all of it on this episode.
So here's Josh Rogosin for you! Enjoy!PS: Please join the conversation by leaving a comment, a rating and review, or a post inside our free Facebook community.
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For links to everything we've mentioned in this episode, as well as full show notes go to: theselfrecordingband.com/227
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How we deal with noise at the source and keep it out of our recordings. Because capturing a noise-free signal is always better than removing the noise afterwards.
1. Get our free video training & checklist, "Standout Mixes - The DIY Musician's Guide To Exciting Mixes That Stand Out And Connect":
theselfrecordingband.com/standoutmixes
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2. Apply for The Self-Recording Syndicate, our personalized coaching program!
It all starts with a free clarity call where we talk about your music, give you feedback and a step-by-step roadmap that you can then implement on your own, or together with us.
Best case: We end up working together and completely transform the sound of your music forever.
Worst case: You get an hour of free coaching, feedback and recommendations for what to do next.
Sounds fair? Cool. Apply now and book your free clarity call:
theselfrecordingband.com
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3. Join the free Facebook Group ("The Self-Recording Band Community"):
theselfrecordingband.com/community
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Episode show notes:
Let's get technical! Today we're gonna talk about how to handle and reduce or remove noise from your recordings. And how to keep it out of your recordings in the first place.
Usually, everything we teach is about the music. About the song. About how we can serve the song and make it connect and resonate with your audience. We try to avoid getting too technical and we don't believe that gear or plugins are the solution to most of your audio problems.
But sometimes we have to do purely technical work to remove what is distracting from the music, so we can go back to the song and fully focus on that again.
Noise is one of those distracting things. And it comes in many different forms.
So on this episode we're talking about:
Understanding noise:Broadband noise vs specific frequenciesWhy removing it is always a compromiseWhy gating isn't enough in many cases
Ways to reduce/remove noise if you have to:Why stock plugins won't get you very far hereWhy it's smart to capture a few seconds of just the noise and not cut it out until you've removed it from the rest of the signal.Cutting it out manually (and or gating)Removing or reducing noise with EQiZoptope RX / spectral editorsNoise removal pluginsEmbracing it instead of fighting itUnderstanding the "analog" and "noise" buttons / knobs on your pluginsThe ground lift switch on your gear
Let's dive into this!PS: Please join the conversation by leaving a comment, a rating and review, or a post inside our free Facebook community.
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For links to everything we've mentioned in this episode, as well as full show notes go to: theselfrecordingband.com/226
--If you have any questions, feedback, topic ideas or want to suggest a guest, email us at: [email protected]
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Here are three next steps for you to take:
1. Get our free video training & checklist, "Standout Mixes - The DIY Musician's Guide To Exciting Mixes That Stand Out And Connect":
theselfrecordingband.com/standoutmixes
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2. Apply for The Self-Recording Syndicate, our personalized coaching program!
It all starts with a free clarity call where we talk about your music, give you feedback and a step-by-step roadmap that you can then implement on your own, or together with us.
Best case: We end up working together and completely transform the sound of your music forever.
Worst case: You get an hour of free coaching, feedback and recommendations for what to do next.
Sounds fair? Cool. Apply now and book your free clarity call:
theselfrecordingband.com
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3. Join the free Facebook Group ("The Self-Recording Band Community"):
theselfrecordingband.com/community
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Episode show notes:
Ady Parzentny is back on our podcast!
If you've been following us for a while, you'll know that we've interviewed him at Studioszene 2023. Now he's back, this time joining us in our usual setting here.
We've asked our community to send us questions for Ady, so this is at least partly a Q&A episode.
But we also have our own questions and topics that we want to cover, because so much has happened since we last talked.
Ady was involved in starting a recording school in Morocco, which is such a cool project, and he also introduced us to a couple of really exciting people, which we're forever grateful for.
So we're very glad we met last year and super stoked to have him back!
Here's Ady Parzentny from Hit The Road Music Studio!PS: Please join the conversation by leaving a comment, a rating and review, or a post inside our free Facebook community.
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For links to everything we've mentioned in this episode, as well as full show notes go to: theselfrecordingband.com/225
--If you have any questions, feedback, topic ideas or want to suggest a guest, email us at: [email protected]
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Here are three next steps for you to take:
1. Get our free video training & checklist, "Standout Mixes - The DIY Musician's Guide To Exciting Mixes That Stand Out And Connect":
theselfrecordingband.com/standoutmixes
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2. Apply for The Self-Recording Syndicate, our personalized coaching program!
It all starts with a free clarity call where we talk about your music, give you feedback and a step-by-step roadmap that you can then implement on your own, or together with us.
Best case: We end up working together and completely transform the sound of your music forever.
Worst case: You get an hour of free coaching, feedback and recommendations for what to do next.
Sounds fair? Cool. Apply now and book your free clarity call:
theselfrecordingband.com
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3. Join the free Facebook Group ("The Self-Recording Band Community"):
theselfrecordingband.com/community
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Episode show notes:
Benedikt & Malcom mix a LOT of songs every year and therefore notice a fair amount of mistakes that home recording artists are making. With a little know-how and experience, these mistakes are entirely preventable.
The guys admit to having made many of these mistakes themselves in the past, and now, through their experience, you and other home recording artists don't have to.
Sometimes knowing what NOT to do is more valuable than being told what to do.
So let's look at the 5 biggest recording mistakes that Benedikt has seen and dealt with this week.PS: Please join the conversation by leaving a comment, a rating and review, or a post inside our free Facebook community.
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For links to everything we've mentioned in this episode, as well as full show notes go to: theselfrecordingband.com/224
--If you have any questions, feedback, topic ideas or want to suggest a guest, email us at: [email protected]
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Here are three next steps for you to take:
1. Get our free video training & checklist, "Standout Mixes - The DIY Musician's Guide To Exciting Mixes That Stand Out And Connect":
theselfrecordingband.com/standoutmixes
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2. Apply for The Self-Recording Syndicate, our personalized coaching program!
It all starts with a free clarity call where we talk about your music, give you feedback and a step-by-step roadmap that you can then implement on your own, or together with us.
Best case: We end up working together and completely transform the sound of your music forever.
Worst case: You get an hour of free coaching, feedback and recommendations for what to do next.
Sounds fair? Cool. Apply now and book your free clarity call:
theselfrecordingband.com
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3. Join the free Facebook Group ("The Self-Recording Band Community"):
theselfrecordingband.com/community
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Episode show notes:
Let's go through the entire record making process, start to finish, step by step!Here's why you need to hear this episode:
If you've never been to a professional studio to go through the entire process without compromise, then you probably don't know all the steps involved and everything that's necessary to get a great sounding result in the end.
So many self-recording artists are cutting corners and skipping important steps without knowing. Let's change that.
And if you've already done it all and know the process, then this is a great reminder to go the extra mile every single time and do whatever is required, even if it seems to be tedious and hard sometimes.
Let's go!PS: Please join the conversation by leaving a comment, a rating and review, or a post inside our free Facebook community.
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For links to everything we've mentioned in this episode, as well as full show notes go to: theselfrecordingband.com/223
--If you have any questions, feedback, topic ideas or want to suggest a guest, email us at: [email protected]
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Here are three next steps for you to take:
1. Get our free video training & checklist, "Standout Mixes - The DIY Musician's Guide To Exciting Mixes That Stand Out And Connect":
theselfrecordingband.com/standoutmixes
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2. Apply for The Self-Recording Syndicate, our personalized coaching program!
It all starts with a free clarity call where we talk about your music, give you feedback and a step-by-step roadmap that you can then implement on your own, or together with us.
Best case: We end up working together and completely transform the sound of your music forever.
Worst case: You get an hour of free coaching, feedback and recommendations for what to do next.
Sounds fair? Cool. Apply now and book your free clarity call:
theselfrecordingband.com
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3. Join the free Facebook Group ("The Self-Recording Band Community"):
theselfrecordingband.com/community
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Episode show notes:
Let's go through the entire record making process, start to finish, step by step!Here's why you need to hear this episode:
If you've never been to a professional studio to go through the entire process without compromise, then you probably don't know all the steps involved and everything that's necessary to get a great sounding result in the end.
So many self-recording artists are cutting corners and skipping important steps without knowing. Let's change that.
And if you've already done it all and know the process, then this is a great reminder to go the extra mile every single time and do whatever is required, even if it seems to be tedious and hard sometimes.
Let's go!PS: Please join the conversation by leaving a comment, a rating and review, or a post inside our free Facebook community.
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For links to everything we've mentioned in this episode, as well as full show notes go to: theselfrecordingband.com/222
--If you have any questions, feedback, topic ideas or want to suggest a guest, email us at: [email protected]
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Here are three next steps for you to take:
1. Get our free video training & checklist, "Standout Mixes - The DIY Musician's Guide To Exciting Mixes That Stand Out And Connect":
theselfrecordingband.com/standoutmixes
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2. Apply for The Self-Recording Syndicate, our personalized coaching program!
It all starts with a free clarity call where we talk about your music, give you feedback and a step-by-step roadmap that you can then implement on your own, or together with us.
Best case: We end up working together and completely transform the sound of your music forever.
Worst case: You get an hour of free coaching, feedback and recommendations for what to do next.
Sounds fair? Cool. Apply now and book your free clarity call:
theselfrecordingband.com
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3. Join the free Facebook Group ("The Self-Recording Band Community"):
theselfrecordingband.com/community
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Episode show notes:
We're super stoked to have Brendan Dekora on the show today! Benedikt has been interviewed on his podcast and now it's Brendan's turn to answer our questions and share his expertise and knowledge with you, our people here at TSRB!
The "Friendly Sonic Sherpa"
Brendan Dekora is a Grammy-winning producer and mixer with over twenty years of experience in the industry, known for his passion for music, technical expertise, and laid-back attitude while working under pressure in the studio.
He has worked alongside some of the biggest names in rock, including Trent Reznor, Atticus Ross, Foo Fighters and Steven Wilson, and has contributed to numerous Platinum-certified projects by artists like Muse and Crosses.
Brendan knows that every artist, big or small, faces the same challenge: wanting to feel complete, content, and creatively fulfilled with the music you make.
So he specializes in working with artists who are committed to creating music with depth and intention. His focus is on elevating songs that feature thoughtful lyrics, unique arrangements, and a willingness to explore new territories.
By combining technical expertise with creative intuition, he aims to enhance the introspective and emotive elements of your music.
Brendan uses decades of experience working alongside some of the most creative and influential minds in the industry to guide you along your journey, becoming your sonic sherpa.
Be prepared for a true gem of an episode, with Brendan sharing his most valuable insights, as well as super inspiring stories from his sessions with some of the greatest of all time.
Let's go!PS: Please join the conversation by leaving a comment, a rating and review, or a post inside our free Facebook community.
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For links to everything we've mentioned in this episode, as well as full show notes go to: theselfrecordingband.com/221
--If you have any questions, feedback, topic ideas or want to suggest a guest, email us at: [email protected]
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Send us a text
Here are three next steps for you to take:
1. Get our free video training & checklist, "Standout Mixes - The DIY Musician's Guide To Exciting Mixes That Stand Out And Connect":
theselfrecordingband.com/standoutmixes
-
2. Apply for The Self-Recording Syndicate, our personalized coaching program!
It all starts with a free clarity call where we talk about your music, give you feedback and a step-by-step roadmap that you can then implement on your own, or together with us.
Best case: We end up working together and completely transform the sound of your music forever.
Worst case: You get an hour of free coaching, feedback and recommendations for what to do next.
Sounds fair? Cool. Apply now and book your free clarity call:
theselfrecordingband.com
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3. Join the free Facebook Group ("The Self-Recording Band Community"):
theselfrecordingband.com/community
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Episode show notes:
This is part one of our "Back To Basics" Mini Series.
We're doing this because we believe that we need to be reminded more than we need to be taught.
And also because most self-recording musicians we talk to, even the more experiences ones, still ignore some of the super important basics. And by doing that, they are self-sabotaging. Holding themselves back from making truly exciting records.
So here's part I:
We thought about the term "DIY-Recording" quite a bit and we think it is misleading. It doesn't work. At least not the way that many people think it does.
Most self-recording artists / bands are actually doing themselves a disservice by DIY-ing everything.
And we know this sounds weird for a podcast that teaches you to do exactly that. The thing is, so many people have a wrong understanding of the record-making process and completely wrong expectations when it comes to this stuff.
So we think this is an important message and it's time for some real talk, telling you the truth here.
In this episode we're asking each other a few very interesting questions. A little thought experiment.
Then we show you the different ways you can approach your next (DIY-)record. And what to realistically expect from each.PS: Please join the conversation by leaving a comment, a rating and review, or a post inside our free Facebook community.
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For links to everything we've mentioned in this episode, as well as full show notes go to: theselfrecordingband.com/220
--If you have any questions, feedback, topic ideas or want to suggest a guest, email us at: [email protected]
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Here are three next steps for you to take:
Quick recap and backstory (without too much detail)Why I paused the podcast and what I did insteadHow this affected my coaching and mixing and how I want to create content in the futureBoth devastating and exciting events that I'm incredibly grateful for (and key takeaways from those)Why taking care of yourself is important and how it negatively affects your art if you ignore that.Preview and what's next on this podcast
1. Get our free video training & checklist, "Standout Mixes - The DIY Musician's Guide To Exciting Mixes That Stand Out And Connect":
theselfrecordingband.com/standoutmixes
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2. Apply for The Self-Recording Syndicate, our personalized coaching program!
It all starts with a free clarity call where we talk about your music, give you feedback and a step-by-step roadmap that you can then implement on your own, or together with us.
Best case: We end up working together and completely transform the sound of your music forever.
Worst case: You get an hour of free coaching, feedback and recommendations for what to do next.
Sounds fair? Cool. Apply now and book your free clarity call:
theselfrecordingband.com
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3. Join the free Facebook Group ("The Self-Recording Band Community"):
theselfrecordingband.com/community
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Episode show notes:
This is the most personal episode we've ever done and I (Benedikt) was honestly pretty afraid of doing it. But I just had to.
As you might have noticed, we've been taking a break from the podcast. And there are many reasons for it.
I've been quiet about most of those reasons for a long time now and feel like it's finally time to talk about it all.
I've learned a LOT during those last couple of months and I want to share this with our community, because I know that many of you are struggling, as well.
And I also know that, for many of us, art, music and community are what's getting us through these times.
So here's what this episode is about:PS: Please join the conversation by leaving a comment, a rating and review, or a post inside our free Facebook community.
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For links to everything we've mentioned in this episode, as well as full show notes go to: theselfrecordingband.com/219
--If you have any questions, feedback, topic ideas or want to suggest a guest, email us at: [email protected]
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Send us a text
Get our free video training & checklist, "Standout Mixes - The DIY Musician's Guide To Exciting Mixes That Stand Out And Connect":
how the song and the performance are more important than everything elsehow to prepare for the studiohow to avoid common mistakesthe communication that needs to be spot on between artists and producerall the different hats you're wearing as a modern mixer, but also of course as a self-recording artistthe modern role of a mixer and engineer and producer and how it has changed over the years.
theselfrecordingband.com/standoutmixes
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Apply for The Self-Recording Syndicate, our unique, personalized coaching program and jump on a free clarity call with us to see if it is a great fit for you:
theselfrecordingband.com
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Get our in-depth video course "Mix-Ready: The Band Recording Essentials":
theselfrecordingband.com/mixready
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Join the free Facebook Group ("The Self-Recording Band Community"):
theselfrecordingband.com/community
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Episode show notes:
I had the honor of being interviewed on Brendan Dekora's podcast "Pro Audio Perspectives".
On this show Brendan dives into the heart and soul of the music industry through candid conversations with professionals from across the pro audio field. Each episode explores the deeper emotional connections and the artistry behind the music, moving beyond the technical aspects to uncover what truly inspires great performances.
And you know, Brendan Dekora is the real deal. He has won a Grammy Award and has worked with artists like the Foo Fighters, Trent Reznor, Steven Wilson, Nine Inch Nails, and many more.
So, needless to say, I felt very excited and honored when he invited me to be a guest on his show.
We talked about pre-production and about how I work with artists that hire me to mix their songs. About how I guide them through the production process, so that they are actually ready to send me their files for mixing.
We also talked about my personal preferences in terms of music and my style, aesthetic and approach to mixing.
And I shared my story of how I actually got to be a mixer and producer.
I think what we discussed there is very, very relevant and helpful for you. Those are pretty much the things that I also teach in great detail inside the Self-Recording Syndicate.
All the things that are so important to me, likeSo I just had to share it on our show, as well!
Thanks for inviting me and for letting me share this with our people here, Brendan.
Enjoy!--
PS: Please join the conversation by leaving a comment on YouTube, a rating and review on your podcast app, or a post inside our free Facebook community.
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For links to everything we've mentioned in this episode, as well as full show notes go to: theselfrecordingband.com/218If you have any questions, feedback, topic ideas or want to suggest a guest, email us at: [email protected]
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