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Home Studio Craft

Scott Kowalik and Christian Tippens

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

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  • 12 episodes
  • Avg 30 min
  • English

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  • S1 · E11
    Sep 27, 2024 · 30 min

    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.

  • S1 · E10
    Sep 11, 2024 · 17 min

    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

  • S1 · E9
    Aug 28, 2024 · 30 min

    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.

  • S1 · E8
    Aug 13, 2024 · 43 min

    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.

  • S1 · E7
    Jul 31, 2024 · 24 min

    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.

  • S1 · E6
    Jul 16, 2024 · 29 min

    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.

  • S1 · E3
    Jun 18, 2024 · 37 min

    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.

  • S1 · E2
    Jun 4, 2024 · 33 min

    How are People Listening to Music?

    In episode 2, Scott and Tippens discuss interfaces, monitors, plugins, loudness, LUFS, producers they like and how people are listening to music in the modern day.

  • S1 · E1
    May 22, 2024 · 25 min

    How to Get Started with Music Production

    In season 1, episode 1, Scott and Tippens discuss how to begin recording a song and what to prepare prior to recording and producing.

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