Synthesizers Explained

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.

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.

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 [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1nh2LJDgOiG30tPe5FS7qJojronRvVPZh5ywuV673wP0/edit?usp=sharing] Off-The-Shelf Acoustic Treatments GIK - Acoustic Panels and more https://www.gikacoustics.com/ [https://www.gikacoustics.com/] Sound Absorption Sheets https://www.audimute.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/ [https://www.soundproofcow.com/product-category/sound-absorption-materials/acoustic-cotton/] Monitor Calibration Software Room EQ Wizard https://www.roomeqwizard.com/ [https://www.roomeqwizard.com/] Calibration Mic https://www.minidsp.com/products/acoustic-measurement/umik-1 [https://www.minidsp.com/products/acoustic-measurement/umik-1]

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.

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.