DIY Recording Guys

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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: https://www.howtorecordyourband.com
Vadim's Studio Site - Get your FREE test mix today! - https://www.calmfrogrecording.com
Benjamin's Studio Site - https://www.dreamloudstudio.com
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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: https://www.howtorecordyourband.com
Vadim's Studio Site - Get your FREE test mix today! - https://www.calmfrogrecording.com
Benjamin's Studio Site - https://www.dreamloudstudio.com
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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:
Why Vadim finally decided to try another DAW
10 of the features that caught his attention in the first 10 days of use
How Reaper stacks up to Pro Tools and Studio One
Considerations for whether YOU should switch DAWs
Where to Find the Guys
Free DIY Recording eBook: https://www.howtorecordyourband.com
Vadim's Studio Site - Get your FREE test mix today! - https://www.calmfrogrecording.com
Benjamin's Studio Site - https://www.dreamloudstudio.com
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Book a free coaching call: https://calendly.com/diyrg/diyrg45

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:
Three common reasons compression is used and why the first two are the most important and often least-talked about
How to set up a static mix and what "flags" to look for that hint at compression being a solution
Why applying compression before you even start mixing can make the process easier (and more fun)
OK. OK. Some fun, sexy tips on what compressors do what and when to reach for them

Where to Find the Guys
Free DIY Recording eBook: https://www.howtorecordyourband.com
Vadim's Studio Site - Get your FREE test mix today! - https://www.calmfrogrecording.com
Benjamin's Studio Site - https://www.dreamloudstudio.com
Leave a rating. Be a friend - http://www.getpodcast.reviews/id/1494761702
Book a free coaching call: https://calendly.com/diyrg/diyrg45