Home Studio Craft

Scott Kowalik and Christian Tippens
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A podcast dedicated to helping musicians record and produce music at home.

Episodes

  1. What Are The Most Common EQ Filters?

    10/18/2024

    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.

    24 min
  2. 11 Ways To Create Depth In Your Mix

    09/27/2024

    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.

    30 min
  3. Getting Your Mixes to Translate

    09/11/2024

    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

    18 min
  4. Recording Vocals

    08/28/2024

    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.

    30 min
  5. Synthesizers Explained

    08/13/2024

    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.

    43 min
  6. All About That Beat

    07/31/2024

    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.

    25 min
  7. For Song Writers New to Home Recording

    07/16/2024

    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.

    29 min
  8. Playing an Instrument Is Like a Lifelong Video Game (2 of 2)

    07/02/2024

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

    Tippens and Scott discuss their musical journeys.

    37 min
  9. Playing an Instrument Is Like a Lifelong Video Game (1 of 2)

    07/02/2024

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

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

    29 min
  10. The Best Computer for Recording and Producing Music

    06/18/2024

    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.

    37 min
  11. How are People Listening to Music?

    06/04/2024

    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.

    33 min
  12. How to Get Started with Music Production

    05/22/2024

    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.

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

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  • Creator
    Scott Kowalik and Christian Tippens
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    12
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2024 Home Studio Craft Podcast. All Rights Reserved.
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