Show 79 – Virtual Sounds Vs. Real World and Lost Files in Sessions

This week Ryan answers a listener’s question about how to get virtual instruments and “in the box” sounds to sit better in a mix and Jesse talks about lost files in a session and protecting your data.  While Jon still does not have his equipment after the move across Canada, we had a 3 year old fill in for him.

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Show 75 – Homemade Effects and Demos

This week Ryan does some experiments to see what homemade effects he can come up with and Jesse asks if demo recordings are still relevant in today’s home recording world.

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Show 74 – Tightening Up Mixes & Recording Piano

This week Jon tells us how to tighten up a performance in a song and Ryan discusses piano micing.

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AudioNowcast Show

Pacific Piano – Great Piano Tuner in Southern California

Show 72 – Multiple Songs In A Session & Ducking and Sidechain Part 2

This week Jon talks about the pros and cons of recording multiple songs to a single session file and Ryan talks more about ducking techniques and using a sidechain.

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Show 71 – Ducking & Sidechains and Off Axis Mic Placement

This week Ryan talks about ducking techniques and using a sidechain and Jesse does an experiment to show how a few different mics sound on and off axis.

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Apple iPad

Rode NTG-2

Sennheiser MKH 416

Shure SM57

Show 69 – Home Studio Essentials and Songwriting Tips

This week Jesse talks about home studio essentials and Ryan invites Dave Criddle from The Home Made Hit Show to talk about songwriting.

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Pop Filter Shootout

C-Stand