Capturing the Magic - Part 4: Using Creative Overdubbing and Layering To Fix and Enhance Performances and Sounds In Your Recordings

Preparing and Organizing Your Songs Final Tracks For a Next Level Mix: Before heading into the coveted mixing phase of the record process, the True Level Team dedicates an episode to the highly important (although often over-looked) step between tracking and mixing. This week we discuss editing, preparing, and... by The Record Process

79 min listen

EP. 23 Sarah Tudzin - The Evolution of Illuminati Hotties from Side-Project to LP Number 2 by The Record Process

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Going “Pro” Is All About The “Pre” - Part 3: Planning and Preparing to Make Your Studio Session As Productive and Seamless As Possible: This week we close out the chapter on Pre-Production with the third and final episode in our series covering that phase of the process. We'll talk about how to select the best approach for capturing your project, and discuss the questions every artist... by The Record Process

67 min listen

Trusting the Process: How Creative Collaborators Help an Artist Evolve by Strengthen Their Music: On this episode of The Record Process, Casey, Tom, and Adam discuss finding and trusting other collaborators with your artistic vision. Some of the topics they cover include: -Studio roles and how they can be defined -Having the final creative say... by The Record Process

69 min listen

All About Style... The Intersection of Genres and Production in Your Music: A record is the sum total of countless artistic decisions. Oftentimes the magic of a great song lies in the fact that it has the ability to transcend genres and work in a wide range of different styles. Because of that, a record is also the sum total... by The Record Process

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The Conjuring of A Hit: Where To Find Creative Inspiration For Your Next Song by The Record Process

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Capturing the Magic - Part 3: Bringing Out The Style And Energy Of An Artist In Their Recordings Through Great Performances In The Studio: This week, we continue with Part III of our "Capturing the Magic" series dedicated to covering the basics behind tracking performances in the studio and at home. On this episode, we unpack a bunch of ways to get the most out of any tracking session... by The Record Process

68 min listen

Capturing the Magic - Part 2: Translating The Sound In Your Head By Choosing The Best Tracking Methods and Gear for The Session: On Part Two of our mini-series on the Tracking phase of The Record Process, we explore how to translate the creative vision for a song into a memorable array of sounds , and how to choose the best methods for capturing those sounds. We discuss... by The Record Process

82 min listen

Capturing the Magic - Part 4: Using Creative Overdubbing and Layering To Fix and Enhance Performances and Sounds In Your Recordings: This week on Part IV of our series on “Capturing The Magic” we discuss the art of overdubbing and punching in during tracking, and why it can be both a blessing and a curse. We also get into the history of punches and overdubs and how it has evolved... by The Record Process

64 min listen

Going “Pro” Is All About The “Pre” - Part 1: Why The Strength of A Production Is So Dependent Upon A Songs Structure: This week, the guys dive into what is potentially the most crucial step behind the process of making records - PRE-PRODUCTION! Because the outcome of a song is tied so closely to the pre-production process, this will be the 1st in a series of multiple... by The Record Process

70 min listen

The Magic Is In The Mix: Establishing A Rough Sonic Balance And Building A Compelling Foundation With Your Static Mix: In part two of our series dedicated to the mixing phase of the record process, we explain the importance of finding a quick cohesive balance between the tracks. We talk about building a static mix as quickly as possible, and using this mix to inform... by The Record Process

73 min listen

Vince Ratti - Producer / Mixing Engineer (The Wonder Years, Turnstile, Brand New, Circa Survive, The Menzingers, Title Fight): Casey and Tom catch up with producer + mixing engineer Vince Ratti to ask him what his favorite piece of "GEAR CANDY" in the studio might be. Check out EP #22 from Season 2 to hear an extended interview with Vince about the making of "The Upsides" by... by The Record Process

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The Magic Is In The Mix: Bringing Your Mix To Life Through Dynamic Automation, Frequency Shaping, And The Addition of Time-Based Effects: In part three of our series dedicated to the mixing phase of the record process, we dive into the secret sauce of automation by discussing just how powerful the combination of multiple mix moves can be across an entire track. We also discuss... by The Record Process

79 min listen

Setting The Tone: Introducing Your Music To An Audience And Developing A Cohesive Vision To Support It: In this episode, we discuss the crucial post-mastering stage of getting your release out into the world. We cover what you should be working on while waiting for your masters, what needs to happen once you receive them, and much more. Topics covered... by The Record Process

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EP. 22 - Vince Ratti - "The Upsides" by The Wonder Years - Recording At Skylight Studio And The Record That Turned A Corner: In this episode, Casey and Tom are joined by producer and mixing engineer Vince Ratti to discuss his work on The Upsides by The Wonder Years. Topics covered include: - How DIY The Upsides recording was - Facing burnout as a freelance producer /... by The Record Process

79 min listen

Capturing the Magic - Part 1: Left Brain Tracking Setup for Studio Session Success: This week we begin our exploration into the tracking phase of the record-making process. We’ll start by discussing the key components of setting up your session, preparing your space and gear ahead of time, and defining the right goals in order to... by The Record Process

65 min listen

The Pros and Cons of a Home Studio: How to Make The Most Out of Do-It-Yourself Recording: On this episode of The Record Process, Casey, Tom, and Adam discuss the Pros and Cons of working from a home studio setup by yourself. They chat about humble beginnings, the importance of mobility as a producer, the basic essentials for a mobile or... by The Record Process

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The Magic Is In The Mix: Setting Up And Organizing A Mix Session For Your Song To Optimize Control And Save Time by The Record Process

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The Record Process - Season One Trailer: Trailer for the new music production podcast called "The Record Process" from True Level Studio. Hosted by Casey Cavaliere (Producer / Guitar of Philadelphia-based band The Wonder Years), Tom Conran (Engineer / Producer) and Adam Ackerman (Artist /... by The Record Process

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EP. 24 - A Beginners Guide To... Collaborative Magic w/ Jhariah Clare & Cole Raser: In this episode, Casey and Tom are joined by Jhariah Clare and Cole Raser to discuss their work together on A Beginner’s Guide To Faking Your Death. Topics covered include: - Knowing when a song is finished - Working in different DAWs - Building... by The Record Process

67 min listen

The Magic Is In The Mix: Why It's Crucial To Establish A Cohesive Vision Between The Artist and Mixer And To Communicating It Effectively: In part five of our series dedicated to the mixing phase of the record process, we dive into how your mix will depend on the recording conditions, the differences between the artist and the engineer's reference material, and much more. Topics covered... by The Record Process

60 min listen

The Magic Is In The Mix: Decorating Your Mixes With Ear Candy To Engage The Listener And Evolve The Track: In part four of our series dedicated to the mixing phase of the record process, we dive into the subject of ear candy and decorating your mixes. We also discuss letting clients listen to new ideas vs. asking if you can do them first, as well as why... by The Record Process

61 min listen

Capturing the Magic - Part 5: Getting Weird and Experimenting with Unique Sounds That Bring Depth To The Character of Your Songs: This week we wrap up our 5-part series on tracking by discussing experimentation and how to bring interesting textures and unique elements to your recordings once the basics are recorded. We get into some fun tricks the TLS team has cooked up over... by The Record Process

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Going “Pro” Is All About The “Pre” - Part 2: Settling the Score By Improving The Arrangement of Your Song: This week we continue our series on Pre-Production by discussing how to refine the arrangement of a song. We'll talk about how to decide if your arrangement is finished and how each element of the composition and instrumentation can add or detract... by The Record Process

87 min listen

EP. 26 - Danny Reisch - The Green Knight: Mixing Music For Motion Pictures: In this episode, Casey and Tom are joined by Danny Reisch to talk about his work on The Green Knight. Topics covered include: - Finding great mentors - The Good Danny’s studio space - Turnaround time on a movie mix - Working with a big team -... by The Record Process

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Season Two Coming Soon! - Special Guests, Interviews, Giveaways, and more...: In season one of The Record Process, we took a linear stroll through the common practices and philosophies behind making records. We followed the spark of creativity from inception to conclusion, offering up our personal experiences along with... by The Record Process

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Tommy Lefroy: A Creative Flight Worth The Risk: In this episode, Casey and Tom are joined by Tessa Mousourakis and Wynter Bethel of the band Tommy Lefroy’s to discuss their 2021 “Flight Risk” EP. Tessa and Wynter discuss their experiences in the Nashville songwriting scene, the formation of Tommy... by The Record Process

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EP. 30 - Meet Me @ The Altar - The Journey Behind Their Debut Release "Model Citizen": In this episode, Casey and Tom are joined by Edith, Téa, and Ada from Meet Me at the Altar to discuss their 2021 EP “Model Citizen” Topics covered include: - How the band formed - Moving in together after being an “internet” band - Their... by The Record Process

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EP. 41 - One Step Forward... and A Million Hats: Mike Park (The Bruce Lee Band, Asian Man Records, and more!): This week on The Record Process, we invited DIY legend in the punk/ska community Mike Park (Skankin' Pickle, The Chinkees, Asian Man Records) to talk wioth us about the newest album from his project The Bruce Lee Band. Topics include: - Mike's DIY... by The Record Process

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EP 21: Derek Sanders & Brooks Betts - Mayday Parade - "Self-Titled" - Trusting Your Instincts As A Band and Bringing It Back To Basics by The Record Process

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Capturing the Magic - Part 4: Using Creative Overdubbing and Layering To Fix and Enhance Performances and Sounds In Your Recordings

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