Is your recording chain doing more harm than good? In this episode, we sit down with audio engineer Cristal Viramontes to break down why overcomplicating your setup might be sabotaging your mixes and what to do instead. If you’re a producer and want to get on Colossal, and sell more beats, register now at colossal.fm/producers - and it’s free, no subscription costs! ➡️https://colossal.fm https://www.instagram.com/colossal_app https://www.tiktok.com/@colossal.app https://www.youtube.com/@colossal...
Jul 10, 2025•50 min•Ep. 147
Discover the hidden pioneers behind the tools that shaped modern music. From the beginning of modern day DA AD conversion to the innovators of layering sound. Even the creators of audio formats that shaped music forever. Whose your mount rushmore of music technology, lets find out.If you’re a producer and want to get on Colossal, and sell more beats, register now at colossal.fm/producers - and it’s free, no subscription costs!➡️https://colossal.fmhttps://www.instagram.com/colossal_apphttps://www...
Jul 09, 2025•36 min•Ep. 146
In this episode of the StudioNerds Podcast Ever we sit down with Lophiile the producer and deep dive on why your favorite artists gravitate towards his production? In this episode, we break down the secret sauce behind Lophiile’s sound, from his drum selection to his chord movement and arrangement style.Whether you’re a producer looking to level up your beat game or just a fan of that clean, musical sound that always cuts through, this is a deep dive you don’t want to miss? Let’s find out. If yo...
Jun 25, 2025•53 min•Ep. 145
In this episode of the StudioNerds Podcast we discuss how Timbaland dropped a bomb on the industry with his take on AI-generated artist and the internet has been in flames ever since. In this episode, we break down some perspectives. What happened, why people are mad, and how this could change music forever. Is this the beginning of a new era or the end of real artistry? Let’s find out. If you’re a producer and want to get on Colossal, and sell more beats, register now at colossal.fm/producers -...
Jun 18, 2025•43 min•Ep. 144
In this episode of the StudioNerds Podcast we talk about how almost every bedroom producer leans on plugin. But what if that's holding you back? In this episode, We sit down with Austin Sexton to break down what producers are really missing and some techniques and tricks for specific genres. We’re talking feel, performance, and the secret sauce that separates tracks from records. Let’s find out. If you’re a producer and want to get on Colossal, and sell more beats, register now at colossal.fm/pr...
Jun 11, 2025•59 min•Ep. 143
In this episode of the StudioNerds Podcast, we dive into the uncomfortable truth about your plugin folder. Why are so many plugin companies still pushing 2015 tech in a 2025 world? Are we stuck using the same sounds with prettier UIs, or is real innovation finally on the way? Let’s break down who's evolving, and who's coasting. If you’re a producer and want to get on Colossal, and sell more beats, register now at colossal.fm/producers - and it’s free, no subscription costs! ➡️https://colossal.fm...
Jun 04, 2025•37 min•Ep. 142
On this episode of the StudioNerds Podcast, we sit down with CURTISS KING and IMAN OMARI to dive deep into the power of using FL Studio as your entire creative hub. No Pro Tools. No Logic. Just straight one DAW. Is it possible? What is it like being a content creator and artist? Let’s find out. If you’re a producer and want to get on Colossal, and sell more beats, register now at colossal.fm/producers - and it’s free, no subscription costs! ➡️https://colossal.fm https://www.instagram.com/colossa...
May 28, 2025•56 min
In this video, I just wanted to share a few of the most slept-on plugins I’ve come across heading into 2025. These aren’t the flashy ones you see in every tutorial, but they’ve definitely been sneaking into my sessions more and more. From Speccraft, to black box Eq there are alot of new kids on the block If you’re a producer and want to get on Colossal, and sell more beats, register now at colossal.fm/producers - and it’s free, no subscription costs! ➡️https://colossal.fm https://www.instagram.c...
May 21, 2025•37 min
In this episode, I sit down with Brycen to uncover the surprising truths about setting up your home studio the right way. From budget-friendly gear choices to overlooked mistakes that can ruin your sound, we break down everything you didn’t know you needed to know about building your creative space as well as stories behind some of your favorite engineers studio builds? Lets find out. If you’re a producer and want to get on Colossal, and sell more beats, register now at colossal.fm/producers - a...
May 14, 2025•53 min•Ep. 139
In this episode the guys discuss the the ask the question Will BANDLAB Challenge FL Studio One Day? Is getting users to use your DAW when theyre young the most powerful way to ensure mass user growth? Are plugins in different countries in different languages? Is The LS 208 the new workforce mic of our generation? Is transitioning from recording engineer to mix engineer difficult? Lets find out. If you’re a producer and want to get on Colossal, and sell more beats, register now at colossal.fm/pro...
May 07, 2025•34 min•Ep. 138
In this episode the guys talk with Cyrus Nois Taghipour whose mixed songs for SZA, KENDRICK LAMAR, RODDY RICCH, SUMMER WALKER and many more? Is 2 track mixing harder than having all the stems to mix? Is analog mixing unmatched to in the box mixing from Nois perspective? Is the SSL G the best of the ssl consoles? Is gain staging the most overlooked facet of mixing? Lets find out If you’re a producer and want to get on Colossal, and sell more beats, register now at colossal.fm/producers - and it’s...
Apr 30, 2025•57 min
In this episode the guys talk about the big mistake people make when sending stems to clients? Is FL studio actually the best when it comes to sending stems? What is the purpose of current FL Studio? Does pro tools have the best features for stems? How should we bounce stems that are going through a drum bus? Lets find out If you’re a producer and want to get on Colossal, and sell more beats, register now at colossal.fm/producers - and it’s free, no subscription costs! ➡️https://colossal.fm http...
Apr 23, 2025•43 min•Ep. 136
How Usher’s Super Bowl Performance Was Recorded with Nick Anderson and a ton of talented individuals including the Avila brothers and Manny Marroquin. When running protools for the super bowl did the track count hit over 500? How is the super bowl mixed by Manny Morroquin? Did they use different preamps for different sets of synths, drums etc? How was Ushers superbowl set list created with the Avila Brothers?Lets find out If you’re a producer and want to get on Colossal, and sell more beats, reg...
Apr 16, 2025•45 min•Ep. 135
What is the best audio plugins subscriptions Of 2025? Was it waves audio, UAD, native instruments , Output? Should avid have more in their offering for their subscriptions? Are subscriptions advantageous to someone new coming into audio? Would you pay for a fabfilter subscription? Lets find out Follow Colossal for more info ➡️https://colossal.fm https://www.instagram.com/colossal_app https://www.tiktok.com/@colossal.app https://www.youtube.com/@colossal-app ➡️ Get Our Rosetta Plugins: https://cu...
Apr 09, 2025•31 min
In this episode the guys sit down with grammy award winning engineer David Yungin Kim? Did you know David work on the recording side of to pimp a butterfly? What is the path for going from recording engineer to mixing engineer? How did Nas Hit Boy and Davids journey come together? What are some of Davids favorite plugins? Lets find out Follow Colossal for more info ➡️https://colossal.fm ➡️https://www.instagram.com/colossal_app ➡️https://www.tiktok.com/@colossal.app ➡️https://www.youtube.com/@col...
Apr 02, 2025•1 hr 2 min
In this episode the guys discuss what is the best DAW for beginners and also if pro tools is truly the industry standard? Is ableton too expensive for starting? Does FL studio and logic have the best barrier to entry? Garage band to logic the best pipeline going from beginner to advanced? Lets find out Follow Colossal for more info ➡️https://colossal.fm ➡️https://www.instagram.com/colossal_app ➡️https://www.tiktok.com/@colossal.app ➡️https://www.youtube.com/@colossal-app ➡️ Get Our Rosetta Plugi...
Mar 26, 2025•31 min
In this episode the guys talk with head of audio engineering at Universal music to discuss all things from speakers, large studios, Dolby atmos and so much more. How long as Dolby atmos been a thing? What is the futrue of the format and does it have a place in todays consumer? Did stereo also face the same challenges? Lets find out Follow Colossal for more info ➡️https://colossal.fm ➡️https://www.instagram.com/colossal_app ➡️https://www.tiktok.com/@colossal.app ➡️https://www.youtube.com/@colossa...
Mar 19, 2025•1 hr 5 min
In this episode the guys talk about mic preamps and speakers. Do neve preamps have special placements and ideology behind their input output stages? Are the KRK 10 monitors and insane buy for $400 dollars? What do you care about when buying a preamp? Are larger speakers better? Lets find out Follow Colossal for more info ➡️https://colossal.fm ➡️https://www.instagram.com/colossal_app ➡️https://www.tiktok.com/@colossal.app ➡️https://www.youtube.com/@colossal-app ➡️ Get Our Rosetta Plugins: https:/...
Mar 12, 2025•31 min
In this episode the guys talk to vocal producer, engineer and artist Simone Torres. How did she tune Cardi B's vocals for I Like It? How do you prepare a session and make the artist comfortable? Why does Simone use Melodyne and autotune together? What advice does she give on getting opportunities in the industry? Lets find out Follow Colossal for more info ➡️https://colossal.fm ➡️https://www.instagram.com/colossal_app ➡️https://www.tiktok.com/@colossal.app ➡️https://www.youtube.com/@colossal-app...
Mar 05, 2025•1 hr 3 min
In this episode the guys talk about parallel vocal chains and the new pro q 4. Is pro q 4 worth and and a big upgrade? Do parallel vocal chains add harmonics and or volume to sounds? What are the pros and cons of using parallel vocal chains like compression or high end saturation? Lets find out Follow Colossal for more info ➡️https://colossal.fm ➡️https://www.instagram.com/colossal_app ➡️https://www.tiktok.com/@colossal.app ➡️https://www.youtube.com/@colossal-app ➡️ Get Our Rosetta Plugins: http...
Feb 26, 2025•32 min
In this episode the guys talk to bob horn about background vocals, usher, and so many more things. Should your background vocals be processed on the individual tracks more as oppose to the bus? Does pro tools meter have a different sound as you change them? How did bob horn mix bts vocals with all these different vocals? Lets find out Follow Colossal for more info ➡️https://colossal.fm ➡️https://www.instagram.com/colossal_app ➡️https://www.tiktok.com/@colossal.app ➡️https://www.youtube.com/@colo...
Feb 24, 2025•1 hr 1 min
Should You Buy An Expensive AUDIO INTERFACE To RECORD VOCALS? On this episode the guys sit down and express their concern nover high priced audio equiptment. Do you need a 3,000 dollar microphone to get the "BEST" sound? are expensive audio interfaces better? What do you look for in something to consider your purchase? Lest find out Follow Colossal for more info ➡️https://instagram.com/colossal_app ➡️https://youtube.com/@colossal-app ➡️ Get Our Rosetta Plugins: https://cutt.ly/RwAEmuRF ➡️ Our Si...
Feb 12, 2025•35 min
In this episode of the studionerds podcasts the guys sit down with Koen Heldens who mixed fro XXXTENTACION. Did XXXTENTACION use audacity to record vocals? Was the distortion on look at me intentional? Were the imperfections of the recordings the biggest moments from these hit records? Did XXXTENTACION intentional cut trippie reds verse slightly shorter because it felt better? Let’s find out. ➡️ Get Our Rosetta Plugins: https://cutt.ly/RwAEmuRF ➡️ Our Site: https://www.helpmedevvon.com Please su...
Feb 05, 2025•57 min
In this episode of the studionerds podcasts the guys sit down and talk about a ton of music technology topics. What company has the buggiest plugins? Should you update your plugins constantly or wait? Does the waves subscription make sense for users? Is their a new HMD plugin on the way? Let’s find out. ➡️ Get Our Rosetta Plugins: https://cutt.ly/RwAEmuRF ➡️ Our Site: https://www.helpmedevvon.com ➡️ My Music Channel: @Devvonterrell ➡️Buy From Sweetwater: https://cutt.ly/7hamejT _________________...
Jan 29, 2025•32 min
In this episode of the studionerds podcasts the guys sit down with Neal Pogue Samuel Fischmann. They talk about analogg gear and plugins in relation to Neal's migration to being fully in the box. Did Neal Pogue mix tyler the creators CHROMAKOPIA fully in the box? Did Neal use Musik Hack's Master Plan on the album? Was Hey Ya Neals first pro tools experience? Did you know about Musik Hack's new plugin? Lets find out. ➡️ Get Our Rosetta Plugins: https://cutt.ly/RwAEmuRF ➡️ Our Site: https://www.he...
Jan 22, 2025•52 min
In this episode of the podcast the guys discuss what they purchased on black friday as well as what plugins have inspired them to make better music. Does soothe sound better with the sharpness dialed back? What was your favorite plugin of the year? What is Jon Castelli's ideology on compressing less? Lets talk about it. ➡️ Get Our Rosetta Plugins: https://cutt.ly/RwAEmuRF ➡️ Our Site: https://www.helpmedevvon.com Please subscribe to our YouTube and rate our podcast it helps us a lot! ➡️ https://...
Dec 11, 2024•33 min
In this episode of the audionerds podcast the guys discuss mixing environments and headphones. Can you acheive a good mix in headphones? Why are headphones mixes so troubling for some engineers? How does Ben Thomas get a good mix on headphones? Why does mixing on headphones tend to make mixes sound thinner? Lets talk about it. ➡️ Get Our Rosetta Plugins: https://cutt.ly/RwAEmuRF ➡️ Our Site: https://www.helpmedevvon.com Please subscribe to our YouTube and rate our podcast it helps us a lot! ➡️ h...
Dec 04, 2024•34 min
in this episode the guys sit down with grammy winning mega mixing engineer Jaycen Joshua and ask him about his techniques secrets and ideology behind it all? When mixing Despacito did he take a chance making the drums hit the way they did? Did mike will influence Jaycen's low end? What plugin does Jaycen believe is better than the hardware? What did Jaycen learn from Dave Pensado? Lets find out This episode is sponsored by Highnote And Cradle Audio ➡️Cradle Audio: https://cradle.app/ ➡️ Visit Hi...
Nov 27, 2024•1 hr 37 min
in this episode the guys sit down with the producer duo Mike And Keys and talk to them about all things production and business. How does Mike And Keys get reason to sound the way it does? What was the experience of producing on Nipsey Hussle's legendary album victory lap? What are some of their VST instruments and sounds they enjoy using? Lets find out This episode is sponsored by Highnote And Cradle Audio ➡️ Mike And Keys S.A.D.: https://too.fm/b2qv20o ➡️ Visit Highnote and get an exclusive of...
Nov 20, 2024•50 min
In this episode the guys sit down with the CEO of Highnote and discuss the importance of not only cloud storage but AI and bringing musicians together? Does every musician need a centralized space to house their music files? Will AI improve the musicians way of life or hurt it? When is the right time to quit your job and become a musician full time? Lets find out This episode is sponsored by Highnote and Cradle Audio ➡️Visit Highnote here: http://www.highnote.fm/helpmedevvon ➡️Cradle Audio: http...
Nov 13, 2024•1 hr 4 min
