Home Studio Simplified

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Synopsis

Whether you are a budding audio engineer or a serious musician looking for simple answers to the complex questions of the audio world, Home Studio Simplified is here to help. This podcast is hosted by an audio engineer and multi-instrumentalist with over 20 years of experience. From gear reviews, to practical application training, interviews, and much more, you are sure to learn something useful.

Episodes

  • HSS Episode 030-Interview with Maor Appelbaum

    06/07/2016 Duration: 01h04min

    On today's podcast, Mastering Engineer Maor Appelbaum gives some great insight into the mastering process from a Mastering Engineers point of view. His discography is huge and his knowledge about this topic is only preceded by his humbleness. There were several questions that were curated from podcast listeners, Facebook, and from my email subscribers, that we go in depth on. Questions such as: What is the main purpose of Mastering? What are some common misconceptions of Mastering? What does a Mastering Engineer “hone in” on when receiving a mix? What are the major differences between a professional mix and an amateur mix? (The answer will amaze you!) What can we as home studio owners do to provide better source material for Mastering? And of course, every interview has to have this two part question... What is your favorite color? What does it smell like? A big thank you to Maor for taking time out of his day to come on the show! You can reach him here: http://www.maorappelbaum.com  

  • HSS Episode 029-Debunking EQ Myths

    19/06/2016 Duration: 15min

    One of the Mixing Engineers best friends is the trusty EQ. It is one of those mysterious elements that can't immediately be heard, whether it is right or wrong, that is unless it is horribly wrong, or incredibly right. It also is one of the areas of Mixing that requires the most patience and training. However, there are a lot of myths surrounding EQ that I would like to dispel.

  • HSS Episode 028-Interview with John Hehman

    16/05/2016 Duration: 51min

    John and I go wayyyy back. Over the years we both have been music lovers and have even been in a band together at one time. As most of you know I am working in Christian music predominantly and sometimes some Pop sounding stuff. John on the other hand has been working with Metal bands for a long time. So, I thought I'd invite him on the show to share some tips with you that I couldn't provide. Man alive, did he deliver! In this episode we talk about: *Recording/Mixing heavy guitars *Recording/Mixing scream vocals *Getting Metal drums to set in a mix *Tape vs Digital *Adding analogue sound in a digital world *Deciphering taste terms (Muddy, bright, tinny, piercing, etc.) Enjoy! If you'd like to reach John here are some links that he has provided: www.facebook.com/brokentoestudio   www.facebook.com/bangrecording   www.soundcloud.com/jhehman

  • HSS Episode 027-Justin Clark Sneak Peek

    21/04/2016 Duration: 10min

    Today's podcast has to be a little shorter due to data limits. If you would like to help me get out more podcasts (maybe one a week) go here: http://www.homestudiosimplified.com/p/hss-podcast.html There is now an option to donate weekly, monthly, or even yearly to help defer the costs of data through the podcast hosting service I use. Over the weekend, I recorded some more tunes from the very talented Justin Clark. Today we will check out one of those tunes. An original song called "Without You". *For a FREE printable info graphic that will give you a clear step by step process to achieve a better mix click here: http://bit.ly/1RIiLVL

  • HSS Episode 026-Time Saving Tips

    10/04/2016 Duration: 26min

    In today's episode we're going to cover various ways to save time in the studio. As a musician and freelance audio engineer, father of two, and one who has full-time job outside of the studio, I know the importance of time in respect to our passion.On the one hand, we would like to spend hours tweaking knobs and laying down great tracks. On the other hand, we have a job, a family, church, friends,and even pets that we don't want to feel less than important to us. It can be frustrating when you feel like these things are holding you back from productivity and fulfillment.So today I want to give you a few different approaches on how you can turn the few moments you're given to work on your passion into a highly productive and musically profitable moment in time.Whether you are recording yourself, mixing, recording others, practicing, or all of the above, I would like to leave you with just a few tips that I have learned over the years that have dramatically improved the productivity and efficiency of the music

  • HSS Episode 025-Forward Motion

    12/03/2016 Duration: 15min

    If you have any questions, show ideas, songs, or even a mix you'd like to share, you can email me: homestudiosimplified@gmail.com   If you are more of a visual person you can visit the YouTube Channel for Free informative videos on tips, tricks, & gear reviews: www.YouTube.com/c/homestudiosimplified   Today's Topic: Forward Motion   It took Paula Abdul's "Forever Your Girl" a total of 64 weeks - a year and three months - to go from entering the Billboard 200 to reaching No. 1   Records that took a loooong time to record and release: Portishead - Third (11 years), Guns n Roses - Chinese Democracy (17 years), Brian Wilson - Smile: (40 years)   Whether its “glacier speed” or “Bugatti speed” it's forward motion that matters   Major setbacks to Home Studio Hobbyists and Freelance Audio Engineers alike include: Fear Lack of self confidence OCD Losing sight of what really matters most Thinking in terms of money more than music Time   Find That Frequency: Song: Peace In The Storm Artis

  • HSS Episode 024-Do Expensive Cables Really Matter?

    05/03/2016 Duration: 17min

    HSS Episode 24-Do Expensive Cables Really Matter? In this episode I discuss some results I got when I did some A/B testing on some high end cables. Also, I recently installed a Furman PL-8 Series Power Conditioner. Was it worth it? HSS Blog-Are Expensive Cable Worth it? Gear Review: New to the arsenal is a Nady RSM-4 Ribbon Mic, I cover briefly my thoughts on this new mic I just acquired for $75 on eBay. Full review of the mic soon to come. By the way, I actually used this mic to record the episode you're listening to! A link to the PSN Podcast episode with Slau, where he gives some great audio examples of ribbon mics. PSN-Slau Ribbon Mic Shootout PSN-Slau Ribbon Mic Shootout-Direct Download link A New Segment: Find That Frequency Listen to this short snippet of audio and try to figure out what the offending frequency is that's causing problems in the audio. Song: Jazzy Artist: Robert McClellan Album: Unreleased Single as of now Style: Electric Instrumental   Thanks to: Big thank you to Segoviashu who left an

  • HSS Episode 023-Tax Time Ideas

    21/02/2016 Duration: 15min

    http://www.homestudiosimplified.com   During tax time we all get tempted to buy that shiny new thing that we want but may not truly need. In this episode I talk about two things that you can buy that will dramatically improve the sound quality of your recordings. Mogami Cables Furman Power Conditioners

  • HSS Episode 022-Getting A Vocal To Set on Top

    06/02/2016 Duration: 22min

    In this episode I give several tips to get that vocal to "set on top" of the mix. http://www.homestudiosimplified

  • HSS Episode 021-Updates and Extras

    28/01/2016 Duration: 23min

    http://www.homestudiosimplified.com In this episode I talk about a whole slew of things! (EP Release, Free consultation, the recent video series Creating A Song: Step By Step, and some extras...hint listen all the way thru) If you'd like to reach me by email and ask a question or have some input you can do that here: homestudiosimplified@gmail.com Please review the podcast when you get a chance, and thank you in advance!

  • HSS Episode 020-Recording With Purpose

    14/01/2016 Duration: 30min

    I recently wrote about this over on the website, but there is only so much you can cover without making someone read a book. So, I decided to devote an entire episode to it here on the podcast. If you can get these principles down that are covered here, you will get a noticeably better mix time and time again. I also talk about the video series where I am going to be demonstrating these things as I create a song, from idea to finished product, step by step. Subscribe to the channel to follow along with me on this! Subscribe here: http://bit.ly/The_Youtube_Channel  

  • HSS Episode 019-Interview with Don Cherry

    01/01/2016 Duration: 49min

    To start out the new year, I have a special guest on the show, a man by the name of Don Cherry. Don founded the ministry "Strings With Wings", and in this episode he gives the back story of how it all got started. I also tell my story about how I met Don and how I eventually became a help to him.  For some visuals that correspond with this podcast head on over to Home Studio Simplified.   Hope you had an awesome New Year's! God Bless!

  • HSS Episode 018-Interview with Justin Clark

    05/12/2015 Duration: 20min

    I recently had the honor of recording Justin Clark. In this episode I interview him and share one of the songs that he recorded while here in the Home Studio. The song is called "Physics of Equality" or as I labeled it POE. I included the words below for you to read as you listen, and here is a download link to get the song for free! http://bit.ly/Physics_of_Equality "Physics of Equality" I’m trippin’, I’m trippin’, I’m trippin’ outI’m trippin’, I’m trippin’, I’m trippin’ outWhat would you do if you woke up somebody new?Would you pretend it was all a dream?And when your walls come crumblin’ downMan, don’t you wish that was you now?Are you trippin’ on these things you think about?I’m trippin’, I’m trippin’, I’m trippin’ outPerhaps a King or even a QueenYou could swim in a bath of diamond ringsBut maybe tomorrow you’re livin’ on the streetsOh how life it seems, so bittersweetAre you trippin’ on these things you think about?I’m trippin’, I’m trippin’, I’m trippin’ outAre you trippin’ now…?  Oh now…It’s the physi

  • HSS Episode 017-Room Acoustics and Budget Treatment

    26/11/2015 Duration: 30min

    In this episode I discuss room acoustics and offer some advice on budget treatment as well as alternative solutions. Here are the links to some of the things I cover. Affordable Open Cell Acoustic Foam The Mirror Trick Some Good General Tips   Thanks for listening! Please let me know how I can make the podcast better. Email me here: homestudiosimplified@gmail.com

  • HSS Episode 016-Vocal Recording Tips

    14/11/2015 Duration: 20min

    In this episode I give you 5 solid vocal recording tips. Here is a link to Brandon Patton's shop as well. There is a blog post that goes with this podcast that will give even more tips if you'd like to check it out click here. http://pattoncustomshop.com

  • HSS Episode 015-Purchase Priorities

    23/10/2015 Duration: 18min

    In this quick episode I talk about getting the the core of better sound of n your mix. Before buying a ton of gear to make your mix sound better, why not make the gear you have sound better. One way to achieve this is to start with the fundamentals of room treatment, loudspeakers, and then you can start worrying about the rest. This will save you time, money, and sanity. Unless you're me... Then you're hopeless in the sanity department.

  • HSS Episode 014-Song Arrangement

    08/10/2015 Duration: 34min

    In this episode I cover 8 different arrangement strategies and go through an example of nearly all of them. I also mention a video in which I talk about widening your tracks. That video is located here: http://www.homestudiosimplified.com/2015/10/mixing-for-stereo-width.html

  • HSS Episode 013-Tips For A Better Mix

    12/09/2015 Duration: 26min

    In this episode I give several tips to get you a better mix. I also drop some names of those who can help you along this journey as well. After some explanation I play the song that I recently recorded using the concepts covered in the podcast.  I apologize for mentioning that the Bob Katz book was free. After doing some research I found that it was no longer available as a free PDF download. I did however find it for under $40 on Amazon. A good read if you can afford it.   

  • HSS Episode 012-Lessons Learned From My Album Release

    01/09/2015 Duration: 30min

    In this episode I talk about some lessons I learned from my most recent album release. If you would like to download it for free you can follow this link: https://www.nimbitmusic.com/robertmcclellan

  • HSS Episode 011-The Benefits of the Boss BR-800

    13/08/2015 Duration: 30min

    Recently I did an in depth review of the Boss BR-800 on the YouTube Channel. In this podast I talk about some of the benefits of owning one for a small studio/project studio owner.   If you are interested in purchasing one, please use this affiliate link: Digital Multi-track Recorder Br-800 and it will help me out at no extra cost to you. This link is for the cheapest price I have found on Amazon ($365) and is sold directly by Roland.

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