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Home Studio Craft

Home Studio Craft

by Scott Kowalik and Christian Tippens

Performing Arts Music Commentary

Season 1

What Are The Most Common EQ Filters?

In this episode Scott and Tippens review the most commonly used EQ filters and when to apply them.

11 Ways To Create Depth In Your Mix

Scott and Tippens discuss eleven different techniques you can use to create more depth and dynamics in your mix.

Getting Your Mixes to Translate

Scott and Tippens discuss how to acoustically treat your studio and calibrate your speakers so that your mixes translate better to different listening devices. We also discuss DIY acoustic panels, acoustic panel placement, acoustic panel materials, calibration mics, room EQ, and more! Check the links below for DIY instructions and links to off-the-shelf acoustic treatments. DIY Bass Trap/Acoutic Panel Instructions https://docs.google.com/document/d/1nh2LJDgOiG30tPe5FS7qJojronRvVPZh5ywuV673wP0/edit?usp=sharing Off-The-Shelf Acoustic Treatments GIK - Acoustic Panels and more https://www.gikacoustics.com/ Sound Absorption Sheets https://www.audimute.com/sound-absorption-sheets Soundproof Cow - Acoustic Cotton Panels https://www.soundproofcow.com/product-category/sound-absorption-materials/acoustic-cotton/ Monitor Calibration Software Room EQ Wizard https://www.roomeqwizard.com/ Calibration Mic https://www.minidsp.com/products/acoustic-measurement/umik-1

Recording Vocals

Scott and Tippens discuss the process of recording vocals. Some of the topics discussed are which type of mic is best for vocals, recording with effects, vocal effects chains and what effects are typically used, recording multiple vocal tracks and creating a vocal comp track.

Synthesizers Explained

Scott and Tippens discuss the evolution of synthesizers in popular music, and the basic controls that synths use to create sound with keyboardist/synthesist Javier Pico. Javier is a graduate of Berklee College of Music where he studied Electronic Music. Javier was also kind enough to give us a tour of his amazing collection of new and vintage synths.

All About That Beat

A conversation with drummer, singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, Alan Najarian. Tippens and Scott discuss Al's musical journey from pots and pans drummer to front man. We also talk about home studio recording and his approach to creating beats.

For Song Writers New to Home Recording

Scott and Tippens give an overview of the minimal equipment needed to record a song, how to acoustically treat your recording space and the step-by-step process of laying down tracks.

Playing an Instrument Is Like a Lifelong Video Game (2 of 2)

Tippens and Scott discuss their musical journeys.

Playing an Instrument Is Like a Lifelong Video Game (1 of 2)

Scott and Tippens discuss their musical journeys. Part 1 of 2.

The Best Computer for Recording and Producing Music

In episode 3, Scott and Tippens discuss what makes the best computer to record and produce music. as well as how to tweak your computer so it performs better with your DAW. They also detour into vinyl record sales, recording with guitar plugins vs. micing an amp, and recording an album with plugins vs. outboard gear.

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