Home Studio Simplified
79 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 13 ratingsWhether you are a budding audio engineer or a serious musician looking for simple answers to the complex questions of the audio world, Home Studio Simplified is here to help. This podcast is hosted by an audio engineer and multi-instrumentalist with over 20 years of experience. From gear reviews, to practical application training, interviews, and much more, you are sure to learn something useful.
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HSS Episode 028-Interview with John Hehman
May 16, 2016 16:00 - 51 minutes - 47.4 MBJohn and I go wayyyy back. Over the years we both have been music lovers and have even been in a band together at one time. As most of you know I am working in Christian music predominantly and sometimes some Pop sounding stuff. John on the other hand has been working with Metal bands for a long time. So, I thought I'd invite him on the show to share some tips with you that I couldn't provide. Man alive, did he deliver! In this episode we talk about: *Recording/Mixing heavy guitars *Re...
HSS Episode 027-Justin Clark Sneak Peek
April 21, 2016 23:03 - 10 minutes - 14.5 MBToday's podcast has to be a little shorter due to data limits. If you would like to help me get out more podcasts (maybe one a week) go here: http://www.homestudiosimplified.com/p/hss-podcast.html There is now an option to donate weekly, monthly, or even yearly to help defer the costs of data through the podcast hosting service I use. Over the weekend, I recorded some more tunes from the very talented Justin Clark. Today we will check out one of those tunes. An original song called "Withou...
HSS Episode 026-Time Saving Tips
April 10, 2016 12:53 - 26 minutes - 36.6 MBIn today's episode we're going to cover various ways to save time in the studio. As a musician and freelance audio engineer, father of two, and one who has full-time job outside of the studio, I know the importance of time in respect to our passion. On the one hand, we would like to spend hours tweaking knobs and laying down great tracks. On the other hand, we have a job, a family, church, friends,and even pets that we don't want to feel less than important to us. It can be frustrating wh...
HSS Episode 025-Forward Motion
March 12, 2016 19:29 - 15 minutes - 20.8 MBIf you have any questions, show ideas, songs, or even a mix you'd like to share, you can email me: [email protected] If you are more of a visual person you can visit the YouTube Channel for Free informative videos on tips, tricks, & gear reviews: www.YouTube.com/c/homestudiosimplified Today's Topic: Forward Motion It took Paula Abdul's "Forever Your Girl" a total of 64 weeks - a year and three months - to go from entering the Billboard 200 to reaching No. 1 ...
HSS Episode 024-Do Expensive Cables Really Matter?
March 05, 2016 14:38 - 17 minutes - 24.4 MBHSS Episode 24-Do Expensive Cables Really Matter? In this episode I discuss some results I got when I did some A/B testing on some high end cables. Also, I recently installed a Furman PL-8 Series Power Conditioner. Was it worth it? HSS Blog-Are Expensive Cable Worth it? Gear Review: New to the arsenal is a Nady RSM-4 Ribbon Mic, I cover briefly my thoughts on this new mic I just acquired for $75 on eBay. Full review of the mic soon to come. By the way, I actually used this mic to re...
HSS Episode 023-Tax Time Ideas
February 21, 2016 01:54 - 15 minutes - 10.5 MBhttp://www.homestudiosimplified.com During tax time we all get tempted to buy that shiny new thing that we want but may not truly need. In this episode I talk about two things that you can buy that will dramatically improve the sound quality of your recordings. Mogami Cables Furman Power Conditioners
HSS Episode 022-Getting A Vocal To Set on Top
February 06, 2016 20:23 - 22 minutes - 31.8 MBIn this episode I give several tips to get that vocal to "set on top" of the mix. http://www.homestudiosimplified
HSS Episode 021-Updates and Extras
January 28, 2016 04:56 - 23 minutes - 32.1 MBhttp://www.homestudiosimplified.com In this episode I talk about a whole slew of things! (EP Release, Free consultation, the recent video series Creating A Song: Step By Step, and some extras...hint listen all the way thru) If you'd like to reach me by email and ask a question or have some input you can do that here: [email protected] Please review the podcast when you get a chance, and thank you in advance!
HSS Episode 020-Recording With Purpose
January 14, 2016 21:01 - 30 minutes - 20.8 MBI recently wrote about this over on the website, but there is only so much you can cover without making someone read a book. So, I decided to devote an entire episode to it here on the podcast. If you can get these principles down that are covered here, you will get a noticeably better mix time and time again. I also talk about the video series where I am going to be demonstrating these things as I create a song, from idea to finished product, step by step. Subscribe to the channel to foll...
HSS Episode 019-Interview with Don Cherry
January 01, 2016 13:14 - 49 minutes - 68 MBTo start out the new year, I have a special guest on the show, a man by the name of Don Cherry. Don founded the ministry "Strings With Wings", and in this episode he gives the back story of how it all got started. I also tell my story about how I met Don and how I eventually became a help to him. For some visuals that correspond with this podcast head on over to Home Studio Simplified. Hope you had an awesome New Year's! God Bless!
HSS Episode 018-Interview with Justin Clark
December 05, 2015 18:53 - 20 minutes - 28.6 MBI recently had the honor of recording Justin Clark. In this episode I interview him and share one of the songs that he recorded while here in the Home Studio. The song is called "Physics of Equality" or as I labeled it POE. I included the words below for you to read as you listen, and here is a download link to get the song for free! http://bit.ly/Physics_of_Equality "Physics of Equality" I’m trippin’, I’m trippin’, I’m trippin’ out I’m trippin’, I’m trippin’, I’m trippin’ out What...
HSS Episode 017-Room Acoustics and Budget Treatment
November 26, 2015 12:59 - 30 minutes - 27.7 MBIn this episode I discuss room acoustics and offer some advice on budget treatment as well as alternative solutions. Here are the links to some of the things I cover. Affordable Open Cell Acoustic Foam The Mirror Trick Some Good General Tips Thanks for listening! Please let me know how I can make the podcast better. Email me here: [email protected]
HSS Episode 016-Vocal Recording Tips
November 14, 2015 16:31 - 20 minutes - 18.7 MBIn this episode I give you 5 solid vocal recording tips. Here is a link to Brandon Patton's shop as well. There is a blog post that goes with this podcast that will give even more tips if you'd like to check it out click here. http://pattoncustomshop.com
HSS Episode 015-Purchase Priorities
October 23, 2015 05:33 - 18 minutes - 17.3 MBIn this quick episode I talk about getting the the core of better sound of n your mix. Before buying a ton of gear to make your mix sound better, why not make the gear you have sound better. One way to achieve this is to start with the fundamentals of room treatment, loudspeakers, and then you can start worrying about the rest. This will save you time, money, and sanity. Unless you're me... Then you're hopeless in the sanity department.
HSS Episode 015-Purchase Priorities
October 23, 2015 05:33 - 18 minutes - 17.3 MBIn this quick episode I talk about getting the the core of better sound of n your mix. Before buying a ton of gear to make your mix sound better, why not make the gear you have sound better. One way to achieve this is to start with the fundamentals of room treatment, loudspeakers, and then you can start worrying about the rest. This will save you time, money, and sanity. Unless you're me... Then you're hopeless in the sanity department.
HSS Episode 014-Song Arrangement
October 08, 2015 23:54 - 34 minutes - 32.2 MBIn this episode I cover 8 different arrangement strategies and go through an example of nearly all of them. I also mention a video in which I talk about widening your tracks. That video is located here: http://www.homestudiosimplified.com/2015/10/mixing-for-stereo-width.html
HSS Episode 013-Tips For A Better Mix
September 12, 2015 02:46 - 26 minutes - 18.2 MBIn this episode I give several tips to get you a better mix. I also drop some names of those who can help you along this journey as well. After some explanation I play the song that I recently recorded using the concepts covered in the podcast. I apologize for mentioning that the Bob Katz book was free. After doing some research I found that it was no longer available as a free PDF download. I did however find it for under $40 on Amazon. A good read if you can afford it.
HSS Episode 012-Lessons Learned From My Album Release
September 01, 2015 07:45 - 30 minutes - 27.7 MBIn this episode I talk about some lessons I learned from my most recent album release. If you would like to download it for free you can follow this link: https://www.nimbitmusic.com/robertmcclellan
HSS Episode 011-The Benefits of the Boss BR-800
August 13, 2015 12:12 - 30 minutes - 41.4 MBRecently I did an in depth review of the Digital Multi-track Recorder Br-800" target="_blank">Boss BR-800 on the YouTube Channel. In this podast I talk about some of the benefits of owning one for a small studio/project studio owner. If you are interested in purchasing one, please use this affiliate link: Digital Multi-track Recorder Br-800 and it will help me out at no extra cost to you. This link is for the cheapest price I have found on Amazon ($365) and is sold directly by Roland.
HSS Episode 010-Sneak Peek
July 20, 2015 19:28 - 7 minutes - 11 MBIn only a few short weeks I will be releasing my album "In Pursuit". This album will have been entirely produced, mixed, and mastered here in my Home Studio. Today, I wanted to share one of the songs that is finished off of the album, a song entitled "The Seed". For more songs, and to listen to my last album entitled "Absolutes", you can visit my Reverbnation profile here: Sound Doctrine Thanks for listening!
HSS Episode 009-Taming The Bass Beast
July 02, 2015 19:51 - 26 minutes - 37.2 MBRecently, over at Home Studio Simplified, I have been on a bit of a Bass kick. In fact, I wrote an article with the same title as this podcast that deals with them dreadful low end frequencies. (Click here to read it!) I even recorded a screencast that gave a little trick to add to the bag when it comes to a mix with a lot of low end information. This podcast is another extension of those various resources. Enjoy! www.homestudiosimplified.com
HSS Episode 008-It's Not The Gear
June 13, 2015 01:54 - 30 minutes - 41.4 MBIn this episode I offer encouragement to the listener to place their stock in their abilities and not their gear. Leave me a review to receive an incentive as well! Join me over at: http://www.homestudiosimplified.com
HSS Episode 007-Adding Feeling to Your Songs
May 30, 2015 02:36 - 31 minutes - 43.6 MBIn a recent post over at Home $tudio $implified I covered some tips on how to add feeling and emphasis to your songs. In this episode I use an actual song from my upcoming album (In Pursuit) to demonstrate those same tips. Also covered in this episode is the unveiling of some new existing products as well as some that are in the making!
HSS Episode 006-Defeating "Riff Block"
May 09, 2015 00:36 - 29 minutes - 41.2 MBIn this episode of the Home $tudio $implified Podcast, Robert covers some practical ways to break out of the dreaded "riff block". Much like writers block for guitarists, it will hinder your growth and slow down your song writing process. Also, the story behind the introduction music and a full clip of the song. If you would like to receive a free PDF entitled "10 Complex Issues, 10 Simple Answers" (for the Home Studio), head on over to www.facebook.com/homestudiosimplified and ...
HSS Episode 005-Wide Acoustic Guitar Trick
April 30, 2015 03:04 - 25 minutes - 35.1 MBIn this episode I cover an easy trick to give your acoustic guitar a huge sound! Please make sure to review. Also, if you sign up for an email subscription on the FaceBook page you will recieve a free PDF document entitled "10 Complex Issues, 10 Simple Answers (for the Home Studio)".
HSS Episode 004-Which DAW Is Right For Me
April 22, 2015 18:28 - 25 minutes - 34.6 MBWith all the different DAW's out there,it has become increasingly difficult to choose which one is best for you. I seek to simplify your decision in a practical way in this podcast episode. Please rate and review!
HSS Episode 003-Blue Yeti Review
April 13, 2015 23:22 - 30 minutes - 41.4 MBHaving used the Blue Yeti mic extensively, I cover the technical as well as the practical applications of this great starter mic. Also covered in this episode as a quick side note is the importance of good cables. Please take the time to review!
HSS Episode 002-MXL 990 DIY Mod
April 13, 2015 22:59 - 21 minutes - 30.4 MBIn this episode I give an example of a cheap mod for the MXL 990 condensor microphone . Listen to the raw audio and make an educated decision as to whether it is worth it or not. As usual, leave a review, and let me know what you think! For more free content go to: homestudiosimplified.wordpress.com
HSS Episode 001-Introduction/Psy War
April 13, 2015 19:21 - 23 minutes - 32.1 MBThis is first episode of HSS and describes the who, the what, and the why, of HSS. At the end there is a philosophical approach toward a problem that plagues the minds of home studio owners. Please leave a review, good or bad, it may get read in the next podcast!