Poolside Chats with Kriss and Dom

Topics Covered: - How important is it to get the ambiance of a studio right? We get into it! Our Studio Websites: continuummusicstudio.com lotussoundstudio.com  

Topics Covered: - In this ep with talk about new gear and much more! Our Studio Websites: continuummusicstudio.com lotussoundstudio.com

Topics Covered: - In this episode we get into everything and nothing. Our Studio Websites: continuummusicstudio.com lotussoundstudio.com

Mix Critique #2 is here! Track: Reality Artist: Heart Rate Song Link: https://youtu.be/RSXjhXTuxxE   Our Studio Websites: continuummusicstudio.com lotussoundstudio.com      

Topics Covered: - We both just got back from adventures and we are back to talking about all things nerdy and spiritual. In this episode we go in depth on summing mixers. Do they matter? Probably not! But they are fun to talk about regardless. Our Studio Websites: continuummusicstudio.com lotussoundstudio.com  

Topics Covered: - In the episode we dive into vari-mu compression and how Kriss created his upcoming remix contest. Our Studio Websites: continuummusicstudio.com lotussoundstudio.com  

Topics Covered: - In this episode we get down and dirty with what we think we know about the music business. Our Studio Websites: continuummusicstudio.com lotussoundstudio.com

Our first mix critique episode is here!   Track: Wanna Be (Feat. Morgan Wright) Artist: NIITWIIT Song link: https://youtu.be/beH5LFSMaxE   A message from the artist: Keep Learning. Keep Living. No Fun Not Allowed.    Our Studio Websites: continuummusicstudio.com lotussoundstudio.com

Topics Covered: - In this episode we had the pleasure of interviewing Cliff Maag Sr., Cliff Maag Jr., and Ryan Maag of Maag Audio! Our Websites: continuummusicstudio.com lotussoundstudio.com

Topics Covered: - In this episode we answer some more great questions from some more of our friends! Is there such a thing as a popular song with a bad mix? Our Websites: continuummusicstudio.com lotussoundstudio.com  

Topics Covered: - In this special episode we answer a few questions from our friends on social media! Enjoy! Our Websites: continuummusicstudio.com lotussoundstudio.com  

Topics Covered: - This B.E.A.Utiful episode of the Poolside Chats Podcast starts out with a conversation on a quote by Theodore Roosevelt. It then trails into the timeless topic of our favorite new (and old) plug-ins and some other stuff in between. Our Websites: continuummusicstudio.com lotussoundstudio.com

Topics Covered: - This episode is all about sound design! We had a lot of fun talking all things creative while sitting on the studio floor. Enjoy. Our Websites: continuummusicstudio.com lotussoundstudio.com  

Topics Covered: This episode dives into the deep end of creative struggles and the blocks that commonly afflict artists. Our Websites: continuummusicstudio.com lotussoundstudio.com

Topics Covered: -Apprentiships -Why we prefer certain tones -The real reason we prefer analog gear -Music and Sex -Psychedelics and trivial matters Our Websites: continuummusicstudio.com lotussoundstudio.com  

Topics Covered: - We talk about our successes, and many struggles that came from trying to get a master really, really loud. The podcast cuts off abruptly in the end because we split one long one into two, so den't get mad. Or do. It's no deal.   Our Websites: continuummusicstudio.com lotussoundstudio.com      

Topics Covered: - Mixing is all about emotion - Getting lost in mixing tools vs. the essence of the song - Redoing mixes with new perspectives - Mixing vocals - Parallel distortion and saturation - Mixing vocals in hardware vs. software - Vocal compression - Vocal EQ - Favorite EQs in both software and hardware - Compression before EQ or after?! Our Websites: continuummusicstudio.com lotussoundstudio.com  

Topics covered: -What we used when we first started in music -What we miss, and what we don't   Our Websites: continuummusicstudio.com lotussoundstudio.com    

Topics Covered: -All about DAWs -DAWs, pros and cons -Why we use the DAWs we use -No one does it all, but everyone tries! Our Websites: continuummusicstudio.com lotussoundstudio.com

Topics Covered: -Time Based Effects (Reverbs, Delays, Etc...) -Effecting Time Based Effects -Stereo Wideners Our Websites: continuummusicstudio.com lotussoundstudio.com

Topics Covered: - Our favorite plugins on kick - Our favorite plugins on bass - Our favorite plugins on vocals - Our favorite plugins on drums - Our favorite plugins on synths - Our favorite plugins on much more - Our favorite time based effects Our Websites: continuummusicstudio.com lotussoundstudio.com    

Topics Covered: -Hi-pass filtering (good starting frequencies) -More about compression -Parallel processing   Our Websites: continuummusicstudio.com lotussoundstudio.com      

Topics Covered: -The ContinUum (Re)Mixing, and Mastering Contest in detail -Remix contests -Influences and Idols -Dance music -Bit crushing -Samples Our Websites: continuummusicstudio.com lotussoundstudio.com    

Topics Covered: -Things you should know to get a leg up at a recording arts school. -Our thoughts on education. -Why you don't apologize on a podcast.-Our monitors. -No excuses! Our Websites: continuummusicstudio.com lotussoundstudio.com    

Topics Covered: -What is compression to us? -Compressor attack times -Creating contrast -Using mix notes -Our mix busses -Limiters -Facebook/What we about Our Websites: continuummusicstudio.com lotussoundstudio.com    

Topics Covered: -EQ before or after compression? -SSL bus compression -Our thoughts on compressor side chain detectors -Using and abusing gear for EDM Our Websites: continuummusicstudio.com lotussoundstudio.com    

Topics Covered: -Metering and loudness -Different music platforms and compression algorithms -A bit on mastering -Growing as a creative person -Beating yourself up/ Having confidence -Limiting yourself -Getting to know what you have, not what you want Our Websites: continuummusicstudio.com lotussoundstudio.com            

Topics Covered: -What is “Poolside Chats” -Knowing what Youtube videos will help you and which won't -Taking people's word for things vs. being open to new things -Templates -Coined the phrase “Musically Spiritual” -Our Bios: Sort of -Ideas and perspectives on doing what you love! Our Websites: continuummusicstudio.com lotussoundstudio.com