The Self-Recording Band Benedikt Hain / Malcom Owen-Flood

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1. Get our free video training & checklist, "Standout Mixes - The DIY Musician's Guide To Exciting Mixes That Stand Out And Connect":
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2. Apply for The Self-Recording Syndicate, our personalized coaching program!

It all starts with a free first call where we talk about your music, give you feedback and a step-by-step action plan that you can then implement on your own, or together with us.

Best case: We end up working together and completely transform the sound of your music forever.
Worst case: You get an hour of free coaching and feedback.

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Episode show notes:

This week, we're honored to be able to sit down with the one and only Kristian Kohle.
Kohle is the founder of Kohle Audio Kult, a learning academy for heavy music production. 
 
Kohle is also known for his collaborative work with Warren Huart both on YouTube and in the Pro Mix Academy.
 
Kristian shares with us some priceless tips and advice on having a creative mindset and mentality that will maximise your output.  
 
We bumped in to Kristian recently at Studioszene 2023 which has led to not only this interview but a very exciting coaching partnership. 
 
Our listeners receive a special 10% Off Any Course Or First Month Of Membership At The Kohle Audio Kult Academy (Limited Time Offer Ending Late January 2024!)
As well as 2 free Self Recording Band Masterclasses by Benedikt & Malcom  You literally can't afford not to take this offer. 
 
As well as answering some listener's questions, Benedikt, Malcom & Kristian discuss a range of topics including how Kohle became a YouTube personality, the importance of learning how to create something and the brutal precision required for recording metal.
 
Ladies & gentlemen, let's give a warm welcome to Kristian Kohle. 👏👏👏
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Click here to receive a special 10% Off Any Course Or First Month Of Membership At The Kohle Audio Kult Academy (Limited Time Offer Ending Late January 2024!)
As well as 2 free Self Recording Band Masterclasses by Benedikt & Malcom

For full show notes go to: https://theselfrecordingband.com/199


If you have any questions, feedback, topic ideas or want to suggest a guest, email us at: podcast@theselfrecordingband.com

Here are three next steps for you to take:

1. Get our free video training & checklist, "Standout Mixes - The DIY Musician's Guide To Exciting Mixes That Stand Out And Connect":
theselfrecordingband.com/standoutmixes
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2. Apply for The Self-Recording Syndicate, our personalized coaching program!

It all starts with a free first call where we talk about your music, give you feedback and a step-by-step action plan that you can then implement on your own, or together with us.

Best case: We end up working together and completely transform the sound of your music forever.
Worst case: You get an hour of free coaching and feedback.

Sounds fair? Cool. Apply now and book your free coaching call:
theselfrecordingband.com/call
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Episode show notes:

In failing to prepare you are preparing to fail. Or at least in this context, you are likely gonna give yourself a few problems.  
Going into a recording studio that you've never used before can be a daunting and maybe even confusing prospect. 
 
It'd be nice if all producers had the same workflow and routing setup that you use in the recording studio, but sadly this aint the case.  
 
Who knows what the producer that used the recording studio before you was thinking? Only them, that's who. 
 
If an unconventional, un-labelled routing setup has been used and you're walking in there for the first time with the talent hoping to record, things could get pretty confusing and pretty exhausting, pretty fast. 
 
Benedikt and Malcom dealt with this situation like a couple of champs recently which was the inspiration behind this episode. 
 
There are a few things you can do beforehand that will ensure that you're not faced with a day of routing before even thinking about pressing the record button. 
 
Remember, in the recording studio, time is money and this episode will save you some $$$ and blushes if you follow the approach these two pros take when entering a new recording studio for the first time. 
 
Let's dive in!
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For full show notes go to: https://theselfrecordingband.com/198
If you have any questions, feedback, topic ideas or want to suggest a guest, email us at: podcast@theselfrecordingband.com

Here are three next steps for you to take:

1. Get our free video training & checklist, "Standout Mixes - The DIY Musician's Guide To Exciting Mixes That Stand Out And Connect":
theselfrecordingband.com/standoutmixes
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2. Apply for The Self-Recording Syndicate, our personalized coaching program!

It all starts with a free first call where we talk about your music, give you feedback and a step-by-step action plan that you can then implement on your own, or together with us.

Best case: We end up working together and completely transform the sound of your music forever.
Worst case: You get an hour of free coaching and feedback.

Sounds fair? Cool. Apply now and book your free coaching call:
theselfrecordingband.com/call
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3. Join the free Facebook Group ("The Self-Recording Band Community"):
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Episode show notes:

As producers, deep down, if we're honest with ourselves and I mean completely honest, we'd all love to be using analogue gear, am I right?
Well, your man Martin Zobel used to work exclusively in the box. Using plugins was the only thing he knew. 
 
But Martin had an itch that needed satisfying. He wanted to use analogue gear, but didn't have the thousands of $$$ necessary to get in to this world. 
 
So one day Martin had an idea… "What if I build my own compressor?"
 
The only barrier was in his head. Building your own gear is a daunting task, but he persevered. Following schematics and asking the right people for advice, he soon discovered that it's as easy as painting by numbers. 
 
Jump forward to today and Martin is the man behind Analog Vibes. A platform that gives you everything you need to build your own hardware, at an affordable price. 
 
"Analog Vibes is about enabling and empowerment."  - Martin Zobel
 
Martin talks to Benedikt and Malcom about what models are hot right now, how anybody can safely build their own hardware and how sometimes literal crossed wires can lead to a happy accident. 
 
Also, let it be noted that Benedikt (having never built his own hardware before) has challenged himself to build a hardware unit from scratch in 2024.  Let's hold him to it. 
 
Wave your soldering irons in the air (safely) and let's welcome Martin Zobel.
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For full show notes go to: https://theselfrecordingband.com/197


If you have any questions, feedback, topic ideas or want to suggest a guest, email us at: podcast@theselfrecordingband.com

Here are three next steps for you to take:

1. Get our free video training & checklist, "Standout Mixes - The DIY Musician's Guide To Exciting Mixes That Stand Out And Connect":
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2. Apply for The Self-Recording Syndicate, our personalized coaching program!

It all starts with a free first call where we talk about your music, give you feedback and a step-by-step action plan that you can then implement on your own, or together with us.

Best case: We end up working together and completely transform the sound of your music forever.
Worst case: You get an hour of free coaching and feedback.

Sounds fair? Cool. Apply now and book your free coaching call:
theselfrecordingband.com/call
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Episode show notes:

It’s Jaycen Joshua. Hands down one of the hottest mix engineers in the industry right now. 
Benny and Malcom chat with Jaycen Joshua on the Studioszene Sofa. 
 
Jaycen has worked with Beyonce, Justin Bieber, Miley Cyrus, Michael Jackson… the list goes on and on.
 
Jaycen talks in detail about how the higher status jobs often equal higher stakes and higher pressure. 

But he never lets this tame his approach, he takes risks when mixing no matter how much pressure he’s feeling.
 
He talks about sometimes being brutally honest with clients when he suspects that demoitis may be playing a part in the artist's love for the shitty sounding demo track. 
 
How many revisions do you think Jaycen gets on average for his mixes? Here’s a clue. It’s a lot. 
 
The number one technique that Jaycen uses and absolutely couldn’t work without? Sidechain compression. This and his plugin The God Particle are an essential part of his template. 
 
Ladies and Gentlemen, Jaycen Joshua. 👏👏👏
 
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For full show notes go to: https://theselfrecordingband.com/196


If you have any questions, feedback, topic ideas or want to suggest a guest, email us at: podcast@theselfrecordingband.com

Here are three next steps for you to take:

1. Get our free video training & checklist, "Standout Mixes - The DIY Musician's Guide To Exciting Mixes That Stand Out And Connect":
theselfrecordingband.com/standoutmixes
-
2. Apply for The Self-Recording Syndicate, our personalized coaching program!

It all starts with a free first call where we talk about your music, give you feedback and a step-by-step action plan that you can then implement on your own, or together with us.

Best case: We end up working together and completely transform the sound of your music forever.
Worst case: You get an hour of free coaching and feedback.

Sounds fair? Cool. Apply now and book your free coaching call:
theselfrecordingband.com/call
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3. Join the free Facebook Group ("The Self-Recording Band Community"):
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Episode show notes:
What an episode we’ve got for you this week. Benny & Malcom sit down on the Studioszene Sofa with Ady Parzentny  . 
Ady Parzentny  travels the world, helping locals and displaced people make and record music with his business Hit The Road Music Studio.
 
About 5 years ago, Ady started out by travelling around in a van with a basic studio setup. Supporting local artists by helping them record their tracks and even making music videos.
 
Visiting places like Morrocco, Albania and Greece has taught Ady that music is the gateway into a place’s culture. 
 
Ady’s work also extends to helping bring some normality back to the lives of the displaced people he works with at refugee camps.  
 
Welcomed wherever he goes, Ady talks about how the generosity of communities has made this possible.
 
We hear fascinating insights from Ady about how the most expensive mics are not suitable for recording out in the wild, working on a very tight budget and pigeon problems.
 
Let’s hear Ady’s journey and help spread the joy. 
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For full show notes go to: https://theselfrecordingband.com/195


If you have any questions, feedback, topic ideas or want to suggest a guest, email us at: podcast@theselfrecordingband.com

Here are three next steps for you to take:

1. Get our free video training & checklist, "Standout Mixes - The DIY Musician's Guide To Exciting Mixes That Stand Out And Connect":
theselfrecordingband.com/standoutmixes
-
2. Apply for The Self-Recording Syndicate, our personalized coaching program!

It all starts with a free first call where we talk about your music, give you feedback and a step-by-step action plan that you can then implement on your own, or together with us.

Best case: We end up working together and completely transform the sound of your music forever.
Worst case: You get an hour of free coaching and feedback.

Sounds fair? Cool. Apply now and book your free coaching call:
theselfrecordingband.com/call
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3. Join the free Facebook Group ("The Self-Recording Band Community"):
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Episode show notes:

Chris Yetter, the owner of Audioscape joins Benedikt & Malcom in the second of our series of interviews from Studioszene 2023.
Chris and his team at Audioscape hand make analogue hardware without compromising on anything. Astonishingly with an extremely affordable price-tag.  
 
The guys discuss what to listen for when choosing your hardware and how no two units will ever sound exactly same. 
 
Audioscape know that there are minute differences in sound from model to model and celebrate the fact that this is what helps create your own unique sound.  
 
Chris touches on the riddle that has troubled humankind for millenia… "Plugins or Hardware?" The answer might surprise you. 
 
Two faders you can touch and move with your hands simultaneously might not sound like much, but this level of control that you don't get with a plugin can completely change the way you work. 
 
Chris also shares with us a few details about an Audioscape reverb plugin that they're working on.  
 
"A hardware company releasing a plugin? Are Audioscape outside of their minds?" I hear you ask.
 
Nope. It's going to be incredible. 
 
Enjoy. 
 
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For full show notes go to: https://theselfrecordingband.com/194


If you have any questions, feedback, topic ideas or want to suggest a guest, email us at: podcast@theselfrecordingband.com