Gear

84: Our Favorite Audio Tools

November 17, 2021 VadimK 00:55:58

The guys chat about some of the tools they’re currently favoring – and some others that have fallen out of favor.

80: What is it about that classic gear? (Louder Than Liftoff)

September 10, 2021 VadimK 00:56:35

The guys chat with Brad McGowan about analog gear mojo. Brad is the founder/engineer/designer/mastermind behind Louder Than Liftoff – one of the coolest recording gear companies out there.

72: Mastering Ruined Your Mix? Also Templates. And Patch Bays.

June 23, 2021 VadimK 00:46:32

Ben’s back! The guys banter about what’s riding on their trains of audio thought.

66: Dynamics Part 2: How to Use a Compressor (and Why!)

April 28, 2021 VadimK 01:01:20

The guys continue their discussion on dynamics – focusing on why you may want to use compression on a source and how to go about setting one up

62: Can You Trust What You’re Hearing? (Davies Roberts – Flare Audio)

March 22, 2021 VadimK 01:18:58

The guys chat with the founder of Flare Audio about resonances in speakers, headphones and in our actual ears that negatively affect how we perceive sound and music.

60: The Sound of Different Guitar Brands

March 8, 2021 VadimK 00:37:44

The guys play (and discuss) audio samples of the same riff, played through the same signal chain but on different guitar brands. These samples are courtesy of podcast listener John Connor.

52: Back to Basics: Anatomy of an Interface

December 28, 2020 VadimK 00:55:20

The guys explore all of the jacks, knobs, toggles, and switches of the typical audio interface and discuss some common mistakes and misconceptions.

47: So You Want to Produce Music for a Living?

November 23, 2020 VadimK 01:02:54

The guys talk about their experiences running studios and trying to earn a living producing music – including the technical tricks they’ve picked up as a result.

38: DIY Recording Equipment and “The Deal” with Analog Gear

September 21, 2020 VadimK 00:53:10

Vadim talks to Peterson Goodwyn of DIY Recording Equipment about whether analog equipment lives up to the hype, some very cool DIY Recording Equipment product lines, the accessibility and affordability of high quality analog gear, the zen of DIY, and more

30: How to Optimize Your Current Computer for Recording

July 27, 2020 VadimK 00:44:50

The guys talk about optimization techniques to help squeeze every last drop of performance our of your existing recording computer.