Scott and Tippens discuss the process of recording vocals. Some of the topics discussed are which type of mic is best for vocals, recording with effects, vocal effects chains and what effects are typically used, recording multiple vocal tracks and creating a vocal comp track.

Scott and Tippens discuss the evolution of synthesizers in popular music, and the basic controls that synths use to create sound with keyboardist/synthesist Javier Pico. Javier is a graduate of Berklee College of Music where he studied Electronic Music. Javier was also kind enough to give us a tour of his amazing collection of new and vintage synths.

A conversation with drummer, singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, Alan Najarian. Tippens and Scott discuss Al's musical journey from pots and pans drummer to front man. We also talk about home studio recording and his approach to creating beats.

Scott and Tippens give an overview of the minimal equipment needed to record a song, how to acoustically treat your recording space and the step-by-step process of laying down tracks.

Tippens and Scott discuss their musical journeys.

Scott and Tippens discuss their musical journeys. Part 1 of 2.

In episode 3, Scott and Tippens discuss what makes the best computer to record and produce music. as well as how to tweak your computer so it performs better with your DAW. They also detour into vinyl record sales, recording with guitar plugins vs. micing an amp, and recording an album with plugins vs. outboard gear.

In episode 2, Scott and Tippens discuss interfaces, monitors, plugins, loudness, LUFS, producers they like and how people are listening to music in the modern day.