Hardware vs plugins: tools of the trade

In this episode, Mitch Rose shares his journey from live sound engineering to DIY studio building, emphasizing the importance of understanding your tools, the value of DIY in music production, and how affordable gear and knowledge can empower artists and engineers alike. In this episode, we explore the art and science of building your own hardware, the importance of analog gear, and the DIY ethos in music production. Our guest shares insights on soldering, building guitar pedals, and the value of investing in quality equipment.

Topics discussed:

- The importance of understanding your tools in music production

- Building and customizing your own studio gear

- The impact of studio closures on knowledge transfer

- DIY techniques for recording and studio design

- The role of hardware and software in modern music production Building your own hardware and guitar pedals

- Soldering skills for beginners

- Investing in quality analog gear

- Using clipping and saturation creatively

- The importance of committing to sound during recording

Links

DIY Recording Studio YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@diyrecordingstudio

DIY Recording Studio Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/diyrecordingstudio/

AudioBois Podcast - https://www.youtube.com/@audioboispodcast

Capi Gear - https://capi-gear.com

Micparts.com - https://micparts.com

Neve 1073 Preamp - https://www.ams-neve.com/

SSL Duality Console - https://solidstatelogic.com/

DIY Recording Studio Course - https://www.thediyrecordingstudio.com/courses

NAMM Show - https://www.namm.org

Schwab Digital GoldClip Plugin - https://www.schwabedigital.com/goldclip

Cranborne Audio Brick Lane Compressor - https://www.cranborne-audio.com/bricklane500

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