Home Studio Corner

In this week's episode, I talk about how to use "good" stress to help you make better music. I also answer questions about: using external hard drives creating instrumental music dealing with slower computers getting better at playing to a click acoustic treatment (how far to go) getting honest feedback on mixes   Wanna submit a question for the podcast? Go here: www.askjoegilder.com Subscribe via: iTunes RSS Feed

Today let's rap about the pros and cons of recording electric guitars WITH effects. Plus, I answer some great questions about stuff like: how I've "changed my tune" on a few topics over the years how I record and mix this podcast the pros and cons of changing strings right before a session burning CD's in iTunes. Good idea? Bad idea? re-amping...worth it? using guitar amp VSTs, metal pop filters, and master bus compressors Wanna submit a question for the podcast? Go here: www.askjoegilder.com Subscribe via: iTunes RSS Feed

This week, I discuss my thoughts on a book I read recently called So Good They Can't Ignore You, which argues that following your passion is bad advice. Wha?! Also, and I answer some cool questions about stuff like: what "get it right at the source" really means thoughts on the Presonus TubePre V2 how exactly did I go about the songwriting process for my 50-song challenge how to avoid "communication breakdown" with clients fundamental frequency - do they matter or not?   Wanna submit a question for the podcast? Go here: www.askjoegilder.com Subscribe via: iTunes RSS Feed

Today I share with you lessons I learned from writing 50 songs in 12 weeks. Plus, I answer your questions about: how to stay productive/motivated in the studio how to know when a track needs compression advice for recording/mixing an acoustic guitar as a percussion instrument channel strips vs preamps lopsidedness in the mix learning your studio monitors   Wanna submit a question for the podcast? Go here: www.askjoegilder.com Subscribe via: iTunes RSS Feed

This week I share with you five lessons I've learned over the course of the last 5 years of running Home Studio Corner, and how you can apply them to your studio/music. Also, I answer some killer questions about stuff like: maintaining the "vibe" of a demo in the actual production using groups choosing songs for an album the piece of gear I own that I love but could make great music without (great question) over-doing it with EQ and automation dealing with level changes when going from mixing in mono to stereo Wanna submit a question for the podcast? Go here: www.askjoegilder.com Subscribe via: iTunes RSS Feed

This week I talk about something that I hear a lot of people struggling with - how to set up their own recording business. Got good news and bad news for ya during the rant section of the podcast. Enjoy! Plus I answer some great questions about things like learning from audio theory from books, getting your mixes to translate on an iPod, how to mix string sections, using external clocks for your digital gear, what to buy next for your studio (!), and blurring the lines between recording and mixing. Wanna submit a question for the podcast? Go here: www.askjoegilder.com Subscribe via: iTunes RSS Feed

Today I share with you a powerful way to make sure your recording and mix sessions are moving in the right direction. Plus, I answer questions about using reference tracks during recording instead of mixing, the best mic for recording acoustic guitar, dealing with a song that was recorded in the wrong key, what to listen for in mixes, and what I would tell past Joe if I could hop in a time machine. Wanna submit a question for the podcast? Go here: www.askjoegilder.com Subscribe via: iTunes RSS Feed

Today I rant about the naysayers out there. If you put yourself out there and release anything creative, you will inevitably encounter naysayers. Here's how I'm learning to deal with them. Plus I answer a LOT of questions about things like: ducking (what it is and what it's not) mixing on headphones tracking in mono? picking studio monitors (what to look for and what not to worry about) writing/recording music for video dealing with windows in a home studio using "lesser" quality reference tracks changing up tools/plugins to keep things interest (good idea or bad idea?) Wanna submit a question for the podcast? Go here: www.askjoegilder.com Subscribe via: iTunes RSS Feed

In this episode, I rant about the ever-growing problem of GAS and how my 3-year-old's tricycle can help you overcome it. Plus I answer your questions about things like: doing voiceover work, microphone types, phase issues with drum overheads, choosing the best room for your home studio, and using guitar isolation cabinets. Wanna submit a question for the podcast? Go here: www.askjoegilder.com Subscribe via: iTunes RSS Feed

This week I share a few insights from a recent concert I went to. I also answer questions about plugin order, compressor make-up gain, editors, selling your home studio services, transferring files from a multi-track recorder (and why you shouldn't), and maximizing volume in mastering. Wanna submit a question for the podcast? Go here: www.askjoegilder.com Subscribe via: iTunes RSS Feed

This week I talk a little bit about when it's okay to not "give the people what they want." Plus I answer some great questions about drum editing, "proper" volume level for mixing, compression basics, silly proprietary plugins, and musicians with bad timing. Wanna submit a question for the podcast? Go here: www.askjoegilder.com Subscribe via: iTunes RSS Feed

This week, I share a pretty eye-opening experience from a recent mixing workshop I did. Also, I answer some questions about tube guitar amps vs amp simulators, fake choir recording, gain-staging, external preamps, and distributing your music. Wanna submit a question for the podcast? Go here: www.askjoegilder.com Subscribe via: iTunes RSS Feed

This week we talk about cutting up your studio time into chunks so you get more done, even when you don't have blocks in your schedule for that BIG LONG session you think you need. Also, I answer some great questions about re-amping bass and refunding clients. Wanna submit a question for the podcast? Go here: www.askjoegilder.com Subscribe via: iTunes RSS Feed

In this episode, I talk about my rough plans for getting the most out of tracking my next album. And I answer some great questions about EQ, gain-staging, and more. Wanna submit a question for the podcast? Go here: www.askjoegilder.com Subscribe via: iTunes RSS Feed

In this episode, I share with you my thoughts on why you can absolutely aim for both quantity AND quality when creating art and making music. I also answer questions about everything from dealing with a spastic acoustic guitar player to ditching Pro Tools to working with amp simulator plugins. Wanna submit a question for the podcast? Go here: www.askjoegilder.com Subscribe via: iTunes RSS Feed