Hanging Out With Chops
From studio sessions to breakfast rituals, from label life to life on the road—this is the real story behind the music. Join a Grammy-winning mix engineer as he shares raw experiences from years inside a major record label, unforgettable tour stories, daily routines, and lessons learned in and out of the studio. Whether you're an artist, audio head, or just love a good story, this podcast keeps it honest, soulful, and grounded in the creative grind.
Hanging Out With Chops
Episode 5 - Outboard vs. Plugins – EQs, reverbs, delays, compressors, limiters, and gates
🎙️ Episode 5: “Outboard vs. Plugins – EQs, reverbs, delays, compressors, limiters, and gates”
In this episode, we dive headfirst into the world of gear—outboard and digital. I break down the why and what of essential tools like EQs, reverbs, delays, compressors, limiters, and gates. Whether you’re in a full-blown studio or just getting started at home, understanding these pieces is key to better sound.
I also share audio examples so you can hear the difference—reverb vs. dry, gated vs. open. We talk thresholds, ratios, attack, release, and how these settings show up across multiple tools. And yes, I took my own advice and touched on plugin hoarding—why you probably don’t need 143 compressors (even if they’re free).
Plus, a quick recap of Episode 4, and a sneak peek at what’s coming in future episodes. If you’re into gear talk but want it with a side of real-world experience and a few laughs, this one’s for you.
🎙️ Thanks for tuning in to this episode—raw, random, and real.
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📡 Music in this episode created using Suno AI and my own twisted imagination.
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