Mitch Rose and The DIY Recording Studio

About this episode

Mitch Rose discusses his transition to DIY studio building and the significance of understanding tools in music production.

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…

People in this episode

Hosts: Ben Holmes, Nate Kelmes, Neil Merchant

Guest: Mitch Rose

Topics covered

• DIY studio building
• music production
• analog gear
• soldering
• guitar pedals
• recording techniques

Keywords

• DIY recording
• studio gear
• music production techniques
• analog equipment
• soldering skills
• guitar pedals

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: DIY Recording Studio, AudioBois Podcast, Capi Gear, Micparts.com, DIY Recording Studio Course

Products: Neve 1073 Preamp, SSL Duality Console

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