Benjamin Hull
Director of Headphones / Master of Bass Administration
Appears in 106 Episodes
97: Finale
The guys reflect on the year and the podcast
96: Making Your Own Drum Virtual Instrument
Ben talks about his experience and process making his own drum samples to use as a virtual instrument
93: Different Types of Reverb
The guys banter about all of the different types of reverb and how they think about their applications in the context of a production.
92: Get a Massive Sound with Layers
The guys talk about building sounds and productions by using simple layers. The results are way greater than the sum of their parts.
91: Editing Like a Boss
The guys talk about the most under-rated way to add power and a professional sheen to your songs: editing! Get your tips and tricks here!
90: Working in Headphones and Possibly the Best Ear Buds in the World
Vadim chats with Davies Roberts of Flare Audio about the shockingly good E Prototype ear buds; then covers general considerations and best practices for working with h...
A Personal Note from Vadim
A short update. A quick note. From Vadim.
89: How to Use Reference Tracks
The guys talk about best practices for using reference tracks (spoiler: it's not just during mixing)
88: 2021 Belated Year End Review
The guys talk about their biggest challenges and successes from the previous year (good riddance) and share some tips they've learned
87: How to Use Guitar Pedals as Outboard Gear
The guys talk about getting creative by using your guitar pedals in place of pricey outboard gear...DIY style!
86: How to Set Up A Mixing Room
The guys talk through considerations for setting up a mixing room and review the challenges and strategies Vadim encountered during his recent setup.
85: Analyzing Stems (Mixed vs. As-Recorded)
The guys reflect on bumbling through 85 episodes and then dive into analyzing the stems of a song Ben recently produced by comparing the as-recorded sound to the final...
84: Our Favorite Audio Tools
The guys chat about some of the tools they're currently favoring - and some others that have fallen out of favor.
83: The "Day Two" Recording Hack for a Better Mix
The guys talk about a "pre-mix" recording hack as a way to get a better mix and have more fun doing it.
82: Music Theory 201 - Modes and Moods
The guys continue talking about theory and their associations and use cases for certain modes and scales.
81: Music Theory 101 - Tempo, Meter and Key
The guys confuse themselves and each other (but not you) explaining the basics of music theory and its utility for DIY music production
80: What is it about that classic gear? (Louder Than Liftoff)
The guys chat with Brad McGowan about analog gear mojo. Brad is the founder/engineer/designer/mastermind behind Louder Than Liftoff - one of the coolest recording gear...
79: What's in Your Templates and Why?
The guys talk about their various templates (are there various ones?!?) what's currently in them and why.
78: Sampling and the Worst Beat in Recording History
The guys team up with Richard M. Nixon's ghost to make the worst beat ever using samples recorded live during the episode.
77: Song Production Breakdown and Analysis
The guys breakdown and analyze a busy pop production to understand ways to capture and hold a listener's fleeting attention.
76: Drum and Drummer (Real Drums vs Programmed Drums)
The guys compare two versions of a song - one using real drums and one using programmed drums and talk about the pros, cons and workflow tips of working with each.
75: Revisions_R2_FINAL
The guys shake their fists at the sky and wax unpoetic about dealing with revisions in creative endeavors
74: Recording Acoustic Guitar
The guys explore the sound of 8 different techniques for recording acoustic guitar
73: DIY Mastering Field Guide
The guys take you through the step by step guide to a quick but super effective DIY master that will make sure your songs are ready for distribution
72: Mastering Ruined Your Mix? Also Templates. And Patch Bays.
Ben's back! The guys banter about what's riding on their trains of audio thought.
71: Back to Basics: Stereo Width
Vadim talks about how to get that wide stereo sound - including some tips and tricks when all you have is a mono source
70: Back to Basics: Plugins!
Vadim dives into the wacky wild wonderful world of plugins!
69: Recording Brass Instruments (Eric Skazzini - Voodoo Glow Skulls)
The guys to Eric Skazzini of the Voodoo Glow Skulls about recording, producing and arranging brass instruments with feel and attitude
68: Reverb, EQ, Stereo and Other Boozy Q&A
The guys answer questions from around the internet and dish out bite-size opinions masquerading as wisdom
67: Getting the Absolute Most out of Your Guitar Recordings
The guys listen to and talk about Vadim's latest guitar DI signal chain adventures. Some of these tests really surprised us.