Home Studio Craft

by Scott Kowalik and Christian Tippens

A podcast dedicated to helping musicians record and produce music at home.

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Podcast episodes

  • Season 1

  • What Are The Most Common EQ Filters?

    What Are The Most Common EQ Filters?

    S01 E12
    Oct 18, 2024
    23:51

    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

    11 Ways To Create Depth In Your Mix

    S01 E11
    Sep 27, 2024
    30:27

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

  • Getting Your Mixes to Translate

    Getting Your Mixes to Translate

    S01 E10
    Sep 11, 2024
    17:49

    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

    Recording Vocals

    S01 E09
    Aug 28, 2024
    30:27

    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

    Synthesizers Explained

    S01 E08
    Aug 13, 2024
    43:05

    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.