We've had an absolute blast making this podcast. It's given us ample opportunity to learn. To teach. To meet new people around the world. Now it's time move on....but not before we reminisce and, of course, share some favorite tips and tricks. Where to Find the Guys Free DIY Recording eBook: <a href="https://www.howtorecordyourband.com/">https://www.howtorecordyourband.com</a> Vadim's Studio Site - Get your FREE test mix today! - <a href="https://calmfrogrecording.com/">https://www.calmfrogrecording.com</a> Benjamin's Studio Site - <a href="https://dreamloudstudio.com/">https://www.dreamloudstudio.com</a> <a href="http://getpodcast.reviews/id/1494761702">Leave a rating. Be a friend</a> - <a href="http://getpodcast.reviews/id/1494761702">http://www.getpodcast.reviews/id/1494761702</a> Book a free coaching call: <a href="https://calendly.com/diyrg/diyrg45">https://calendly.com/diyrg/diyrg45</a>

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 &lt;p&gt;We've had an absolute blast making this podcast. &lt;br&gt;It's given us ample opportunity to learn. To teach. To meet new people around the world. &lt;br&gt;Now it's time move on....but not before we reminisce and, of course, share some favorite tips and tricks. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Where to Find the Guys&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;Free DIY Recording eBook: &lt;a href="https://www.howtorecordyourband.com/"&gt;https://www.howtorecordyourband.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;Vadim's Studio Site - Get your FREE test mix today! - &lt;a href="https://calmfrogrecording.com/"&gt;https://www.calmfrogrecording.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;Benjamin's Studio Site - &lt;a href="https://dreamloudstudio.com/"&gt;https://www.dreamloudstudio.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;a href="http://getpodcast.reviews/id/1494761702"&gt;Leave a rating. Be a friend&lt;/a&gt; - &lt;a href="http://getpodcast.reviews/id/1494761702"&gt;http://www.getpodcast.reviews/id/1494761702&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;Book a free coaching call: &lt;a href="https://calendly.com/diyrg/diyrg45"&gt;https://calendly.com/diyrg/diyrg45&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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The guys reflect on the year and the podcast

97: Finale

Ever wish you could just use your OWN drum kit sounds in a VI or sampler like Slate Trigger?Ben did. On this episode he talks about how to do it and what he learned.Where to Find the Guys Free DIY Recording eBook: <a href="https://www.howtorecordyourband.com/">https://www.howtorecordyourband.com</a> Vadim's Studio Site - Get your FREE test mix today! - <a href="https://calmfrogrecording.com/">https://www.calmfrogrecording.com</a> Benjamin's Studio Site - <a href="https://dreamloudstudio.com/">https://www.dreamloudstudio.com</a> <a href="http://getpodcast.reviews/id/1494761702">Leave a rating. Be a friend</a> - <a href="http://getpodcast.reviews/id/1494761702">http://www.getpodcast.reviews/id/1494761702</a> Book a free coaching call: <a href="https://calendly.com/diyrg/diyrg45">https://calendly.com/diyrg/diyrg45</a>

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 &lt;p&gt;Ever wish you could just use your OWN drum kit sounds in a VI or sampler like Slate Trigger?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Ben did. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;On this episode he talks about how to do it and what he learned.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Where to Find the Guys&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;Free DIY Recording eBook: &lt;a href="https://www.howtorecordyourband.com/"&gt;https://www.howtorecordyourband.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;Vadim's Studio Site - Get your FREE test mix today! - &lt;a href="https://calmfrogrecording.com/"&gt;https://www.calmfrogrecording.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;Benjamin's Studio Site - &lt;a href="https://dreamloudstudio.com/"&gt;https://www.dreamloudstudio.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;a href="http://getpodcast.reviews/id/1494761702"&gt;Leave a rating. Be a friend&lt;/a&gt; - &lt;a href="http://getpodcast.reviews/id/1494761702"&gt;http://www.getpodcast.reviews/id/1494761702&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;Book a free coaching call: &lt;a href="https://calendly.com/diyrg/diyrg45"&gt;https://calendly.com/diyrg/diyrg45&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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Ben talks about his experience and process making his own drum samples to use as a virtual instrument

96: Making Your Own Drum Virtual Instrument

After more than a decade of using Pro Tools, Vadim has switched to Reaper as his DAW. At the time of this recording he'd had less than 2 weeks and only 1 mix under his belt but the impact was clear: Reaper was going to be his new DAW for the next decade. On this episode you'll learn:<ul><li>Why Vadim finally decided to try another DAW</li><li>10 of the features that caught his attention in the first 10 days of use</li><li>How Reaper stacks up to Pro Tools and Studio One</li><li>Considerations for whether YOU should switch DAWs</li></ul>Where to Find the Guys Free DIY Recording eBook: <a href="https://www.howtorecordyourband.com/">https://www.howtorecordyourband.com</a> Vadim's Studio Site - Get your FREE test mix today! - <a href="https://calmfrogrecording.com/">https://www.calmfrogrecording.com</a> Benjamin's Studio Site - <a href="https://dreamloudstudio.com/">https://www.dreamloudstudio.com</a> <a href="http://getpodcast.reviews/id/1494761702">Leave a rating. Be a friend</a> - <a href="http://getpodcast.reviews/id/1494761702">http://www.getpodcast.reviews/id/1494761702</a> Book a free coaching call: <a href="https://calendly.com/diyrg/diyrg45">https://calendly.com/diyrg/diyrg45</a>

<description>
 &lt;p&gt;After more than a decade of using Pro Tools, Vadim has switched to Reaper as his DAW. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;At the time of this recording he'd had less than 2 weeks and only 1 mix under his belt but the impact was clear: Reaper was going to be his new DAW for the next decade. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;On this episode you'll learn:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Why Vadim finally decided to try another DAW&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;10 of the features that caught his attention in the first 10 days of use&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;How Reaper stacks up to Pro Tools and Studio One&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Considerations for whether YOU should switch DAWs&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Where to Find the Guys&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;Free DIY Recording eBook: &lt;a href="https://www.howtorecordyourband.com/"&gt;https://www.howtorecordyourband.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;Vadim's Studio Site - Get your FREE test mix today! - &lt;a href="https://calmfrogrecording.com/"&gt;https://www.calmfrogrecording.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;Benjamin's Studio Site - &lt;a href="https://dreamloudstudio.com/"&gt;https://www.dreamloudstudio.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;a href="http://getpodcast.reviews/id/1494761702"&gt;Leave a rating. Be a friend&lt;/a&gt; - &lt;a href="http://getpodcast.reviews/id/1494761702"&gt;http://www.getpodcast.reviews/id/1494761702&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;Book a free coaching call: &lt;a href="https://calendly.com/diyrg/diyrg45"&gt;https://calendly.com/diyrg/diyrg45&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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Vadim shouts at Ben for over an hour about why he now loves Reaper

95: Vadim Switches to Reaper

Conventional advice on compression often boils down to: "don't squash the life out of your tracks with over-compression" and "buy THIS plug-in because it adds that extra special sweet saucy goodness to your tracks!"But why ARE we actually compressing our tracks? The truth is, many DIY productions actually suffer from under-compression and it's because 1: compression is hard to hear so people don't trust themselves with it and 2: we lose track of the WHY...as in why are we compressing? In this episode Vadim breaks down arguably the two most important reasons to apply compression to your tracks and the practical ways to employ them in your workflow. You will learn:<ul><li>Three common reasons compression is used and why the first two are the most important and often least-talked about</li><li>How to set up a static mix and what "flags" to look for that hint at compression being a solution</li><li>Why applying compression before you even start mixing can make the process easier (and more fun)</li><li>OK. OK. Some fun, sexy tips on what compressors do what and when to reach for them</li></ul> Where to Find the Guys Free DIY Recording eBook: <a href="https://www.howtorecordyourband.com/">https://www.howtorecordyourband.com</a> Vadim's Studio Site - Get your FREE test mix today! - <a href="https://calmfrogrecording.com/">https://www.calmfrogrecording.com</a> Benjamin's Studio Site - <a href="https://dreamloudstudio.com/">https://www.dreamloudstudio.com</a> <a href="http://getpodcast.reviews/id/1494761702">Leave a rating. Be a friend</a> - <a href="http://getpodcast.reviews/id/1494761702">http://www.getpodcast.reviews/id/1494761702</a> Book a free coaching call: <a href="https://calendly.com/diyrg/diyrg45">https://calendly.com/diyrg/diyrg45</a>

<description>
 &lt;p&gt;Conventional advice on compression often boils down to: "don't squash the life out of your tracks with over-compression" and "buy THIS plug-in because it adds that extra special sweet saucy goodness to your tracks!"&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;But why ARE we actually compressing our tracks? &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The truth is, many DIY productions actually suffer from under-compression and it's because 1: compression is hard to hear so people don't trust themselves with it and 2: we lose track of the WHY...as in why are we compressing? &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode Vadim breaks down arguably the two most important reasons to apply compression to your tracks and the practical ways to employ them in your workflow. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;You will learn:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Three common reasons compression is used and why the first two are the most important and often least-talked about&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;How to set up a static mix and what "flags" to look for that hint at compression being a solution&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Why applying compression before you even start mixing can make the process easier (and more fun)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;OK. OK. Some fun, sexy tips on what compressors do what and when to reach for them&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Where to Find the Guys&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;Free DIY Recording eBook: &lt;a href="https://www.howtorecordyourband.com/"&gt;https://www.howtorecordyourband.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;Vadim's Studio Site - Get your FREE test mix today! - &lt;a href="https://calmfrogrecording.com/"&gt;https://www.calmfrogrecording.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;Benjamin's Studio Site - &lt;a href="https://dreamloudstudio.com/"&gt;https://www.dreamloudstudio.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;a href="http://getpodcast.reviews/id/1494761702"&gt;Leave a rating. Be a friend&lt;/a&gt; - &lt;a href="http://getpodcast.reviews/id/1494761702"&gt;http://www.getpodcast.reviews/id/1494761702&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;Book a free coaching call: &lt;a href="https://calendly.com/diyrg/diyrg45"&gt;https://calendly.com/diyrg/diyrg45&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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Vadim is back....sort of...and he's talking about two critically important aspects of compression that will your mixes come together more quickly and pleasantly. 

94: You're Not Compressing Enough!

Reverb can seem simple...it's just a washy effect, right? Sure. It could be that but it's also so much more. From being your "backwards/forwards" lever, to creating texture, to adding thickness, to creating an illusion of space, reverb ends up being one of the most important parts of a well-crafted production. Oh. And there's like a dozen different kinds. But don't worry! On this episode, we'll help you navigate this complicated landscape. On this episode you will learn:<ul><li>About the different kinds of reverb and why the sound different form one another</li><li>5 different reasons to reach for a reverb plug-in in a mix</li><li>Workflow best-practices (and why some of them are over-rated)</li><li>Key reverb parameters, what they do and how to set them</li></ul>Where to Find the Guys Free DIY Recording eBook: <a href="https://www.howtorecordyourband.com/">https://www.howtorecordyourband.com</a> Vadim's Studio Site - Get your FREE test mix today! - <a href="https://calmfrogrecording.com/">https://www.calmfrogrecording.com</a> Benjamin's Studio Site - <a href="https://dreamloudstudio.com/">https://www.dreamloudstudio.com</a> <a href="http://getpodcast.reviews/id/1494761702">Leave a rating. Be a friend</a> - <a href="http://getpodcast.reviews/id/1494761702">http://www.getpodcast.reviews/id/1494761702</a>

<description>
 &lt;p&gt;Reverb can seem simple...it's just a washy effect, right? Sure. It could be that but it's also so much more. From being your "backwards/forwards" lever, to creating texture, to adding thickness, to creating an illusion of space, reverb ends up being one of the most important parts of a well-crafted production. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Oh. And there's like a dozen different kinds. But don't worry! On this episode, we'll help you navigate this complicated landscape. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;On this episode you will learn:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;About the different kinds of reverb and why the sound different form one another&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;5 different reasons to reach for a reverb plug-in in a mix&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Workflow best-practices (and why some of them are over-rated)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Key reverb parameters, what they do and how to set them&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Where to Find the Guys&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;Free DIY Recording eBook: &lt;a href="https://www.howtorecordyourband.com/"&gt;https://www.howtorecordyourband.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;Vadim's Studio Site - Get your FREE test mix today! - &lt;a href="https://calmfrogrecording.com/"&gt;https://www.calmfrogrecording.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;Benjamin's Studio Site - &lt;a href="https://dreamloudstudio.com/"&gt;https://www.dreamloudstudio.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;a href="http://getpodcast.reviews/id/1494761702"&gt;Leave a rating. Be a friend&lt;/a&gt; - &lt;a href="http://getpodcast.reviews/id/1494761702"&gt;http://www.getpodcast.reviews/id/1494761702&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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The guys banter about all of the different types of reverb and how they think about their applications in the context of a production. 

93: Different Types of Reverb

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