Listen "Why Most Home Studios Sound Like Trash"
Episode Synopsis
You’ve spent a small fortune on mics, interfaces, and plugins—so why does your home studio still sound like trash?Here’s the truth: it’s not your gear that’s holding you back. It’s the hidden mistakes in your recording process that are sabotaging your sound before the mix even starts.In this episode of Riff to Radio, I break down the four biggest mistakes that make home studios sound bad—and show you exactly how to fix them so you can finally get pro-level mixes from your own space.We’ll cover:🏠 Your Room – The #1 reason your expensive gear sounds cheap (and how to treat your space without dropping thousands) 🎙️ Your Source – Gain staging and mic placement tips to capture clean, powerful tracks from the start 🎛️ Your Gear – Why the “right” tool isn’t always the priciest, and how to pick what actually works for your music 🧠 Your Process – How to avoid the “fix it in the mix” trap and stop overloading your tracks with unnecessary pluginsIf you’ve ever been frustrated with muddy, lifeless mixes that fall apart outside of your headphones, this episode will give you the roadmap to turn your home studio into a weapon.📥 Free Resources For Metal Bands: https://liquidstudiosli.com/resources👉 Subscribe for more metal production tips: https://youtube.com/@danielthabet?sub_confirmation=1🔥 Hire me to mix your next track: https://liquidstudiosli.com/get-started
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