After two long years, we're finally winding down construction on the new studio.
All that's left are the door-bottom seals, ceiling clouds, interior window glass, paint touch-ups, mic/speaker line terminations, and hanging acoustic panels... and it's time to wheel in the old Frightbox gear.
Looks like I'll be moving in just in time for my favorite holiday! š“šš“
Some people think I'm nuts, but I own SIX Shure SM57 microphones...and for good reason: They're the best microphone of all time and can be used on pretty much anything:
Guitars. Vocals.. Horns.. Drums (even cymbals!)
I don't give a crap about fancy gear. I want great results, and I'll use whatever it takes to get there.
Only weeks away from moving my desk and studio monitors in. I absolutely cannot wait to shoot content and product music out of this space. It's been a loooooooong time coming š“
The bad news is that there won't be a new Frightbox YouTube video this week. I absolutely hate not being able to post new content, but the reality is that the construction on the studio has (once again) taken over my entire life. It's been brutal over the last few weeks...
The good news is that we're now only WEEKS away from having this project done. Most of the electrical is done, and now we're just doing the finishing (acoustic panels, wall trim, wood staining, door install).
This has been an insane 2-year-long process, and I absolutely cannot wait to get back to work and put out all of the upcoming content that I have planned.
See you next week with a brand new Frightbox video!
5 YEARS of the Frightbox Mix Cryptā¦ absolutely insane.
What started as a little Facebook group in 2021 has grown into an actual community where real progress is being madeā¦ mixes are improving, songs are getting finished, and some members are even starting to work with clients of their own.
I couldnāt be happier.
And honestly, itās wild to think about how many gimmicky things have come and gone in the music production world over the last 5 years.
Magic plugins.
AI tools.
One-click mastering.
āSecretā mix tricks.
Endless hype around the next thing thatās supposed to fix everything.
But after 5 years of working with this awesome community, Iām more convinced than ever that the real stuff ALWAYS wins:
Better understanding of EQ and compression...
Learning how to adjust fader level so the mix actually balances before you start nuking it with plugins...
Practicing on raw, real-world multitracks that donāt already sound āfinished.ā
And most importantlyā¦
Getting real-world feedback from people who can point out what youāre not hearing yet.
Thatās the stuff that never goes out of style.
Now that my new studio build is wrapping up, Iām excited to bring this next era of the Crypt to life...
Starting with the next workshop:
ā"Full Pro Mix Breakdown Using ONLY Stock Pluginsā"
This is going down inside the Mix Crypt on Thursday, July 23rd at 7PM.
And for this one, Iām doing the entire thing inside REAPER.
Partly to prove that you can get legit, polished results with affordable toolsā¦
And partly because Iām a Pro Tools user, so apparently I enjoy making my life difficult for educational purposes.
Iāll be breaking down a full mix using only stock plugins.
No fancy third-party tools and no expensive stuff hiding behind the curtain.
Just real mixing decisions.
Even better, Iām making the entire REAPER session available for download inside the Crypt, including the multitracks, for a short window around the training.
Youāll be able to grab it 24 hours before the workshop, the day of the workshop, and 24 hours after.
So you can follow along, dig through the session, reverse-engineer the moves, and see exactly how the mix was built.
This is exclusively happening inside the Mix Crypt and nowhere else.
So if you want in, now is a pretty killer time to join the party.
I don't care what anyone says..the oversized Mesa 4x12 is the greatest cab of all time, and it's the only cab you'll EVER need (literally).
It sounds great for any genre of music that involves distorted guitars:
Indie Rock... Dad Rock... Pop-Punk... Brutal Death Metal...
ANYTHING.
As a matter of fact, my 4x12 (the one in the photo) is still the best-sounding cab I've ever recorded in my entire life, and I can't wait to use it in my new amp room.
I've captured impulse responses of it multiple times, and it's the only IR I ever use when using amp sims. I don't waste my time with anything else.
My custom 4'x4' acoustic panels for the new studio just came in. I love the idea of having bigger panels instead of two 2'x4' panels squished together on the sides of my mix position. Thanks to āŖ@GIKAcousticsLLCā¬ for the quality work!
Frightbox Recording
After two long years, we're finally winding down construction on the new studio.
All that's left are the door-bottom seals, ceiling clouds, interior window glass, paint touch-ups, mic/speaker line terminations, and hanging acoustic panels... and it's time to wheel in the old Frightbox gear.
Looks like I'll be moving in just in time for my favorite holiday! š“šš“
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Frightbox Recording
Some people think I'm nuts, but I own SIX Shure SM57 microphones...and for good reason: They're the best microphone of all time and can be used on pretty much anything:
Guitars.
Vocals..
Horns..
Drums (even cymbals!)
I don't give a crap about fancy gear. I want great results, and I'll use whatever it takes to get there.
Luckily, in reality, you don't need much.
New Frightbox video coming soon š“
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Frightbox Recording
The studio coffee bar area has come a long way. We just need to add backlighting, paint all of the trim/door, and start moving stuff in!
Crazy, considering this garage used to look like something straight out of a horror movie.
Going for those tropical vibes in Dirty Jersey š“š¦©š“
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Only weeks away from moving my desk and studio monitors in. I absolutely cannot wait to shoot content and product music out of this space. It's been a loooooooong time coming š“
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Frightbox Recording
I've got good news, and I've got bad news:
The bad news is that there won't be a new Frightbox YouTube video this week. I absolutely hate not being able to post new content, but the reality is that the construction on the studio has (once again) taken over my entire life. It's been brutal over the last few weeks...
The good news is that we're now only WEEKS away from having this project done. Most of the electrical is done, and now we're just doing the finishing (acoustic panels, wall trim, wood staining, door install).
This has been an insane 2-year-long process, and I absolutely cannot wait to get back to work and put out all of the upcoming content that I have planned.
See you next week with a brand new Frightbox video!
- Bobby š“š¦©š“
2 months ago |[YT] | 96
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Frightbox Recording
5 YEARS of the Frightbox Mix Cryptā¦ absolutely insane.
What started as a little Facebook group in 2021 has grown into an actual community where real progress is being madeā¦ mixes are improving, songs are getting finished, and some members are even starting to work with clients of their own.
I couldnāt be happier.
And honestly, itās wild to think about how many gimmicky things have come and gone in the music production world over the last 5 years.
Magic plugins.
AI tools.
One-click mastering.
āSecretā mix tricks.
Endless hype around the next thing thatās supposed to fix everything.
But after 5 years of working with this awesome community, Iām more convinced than ever that the real stuff ALWAYS wins:
Better understanding of EQ and compression...
Learning how to adjust fader level so the mix actually balances before you start nuking it with plugins...
Practicing on raw, real-world multitracks that donāt already sound āfinished.ā
And most importantlyā¦
Getting real-world feedback from people who can point out what youāre not hearing yet.
Thatās the stuff that never goes out of style.
Now that my new studio build is wrapping up, Iām excited to bring this next era of the Crypt to life...
Starting with the next workshop:
ā"Full Pro Mix Breakdown Using ONLY Stock Pluginsā"
This is going down inside the Mix Crypt on Thursday, July 23rd at 7PM.
And for this one, Iām doing the entire thing inside REAPER.
Partly to prove that you can get legit, polished results with affordable toolsā¦
And partly because Iām a Pro Tools user, so apparently I enjoy making my life difficult for educational purposes.
Iāll be breaking down a full mix using only stock plugins.
No fancy third-party tools and no expensive stuff hiding behind the curtain.
Just real mixing decisions.
Even better, Iām making the entire REAPER session available for download inside the Crypt, including the multitracks, for a short window around the training.
Youāll be able to grab it 24 hours before the workshop, the day of the workshop, and 24 hours after.
So you can follow along, dig through the session, reverse-engineer the moves, and see exactly how the mix was built.
This is exclusively happening inside the Mix Crypt and nowhere else.
So if you want in, now is a pretty killer time to join the party.
āLearn more about The Frightbox Mix Crypt HERE: www.frightboxrecordingacademy.com/mixcrypt/
-Bobby š“šš“
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Frightbox Recording
I don't care what anyone says..the oversized Mesa 4x12 is the greatest cab of all time, and it's the only cab you'll EVER need (literally).
It sounds great for any genre of music that involves distorted guitars:
Indie Rock...
Dad Rock...
Pop-Punk...
Brutal Death Metal...
ANYTHING.
As a matter of fact, my 4x12 (the one in the photo) is still the best-sounding cab I've ever recorded in my entire life, and I can't wait to use it in my new amp room.
I've captured impulse responses of it multiple times, and it's the only IR I ever use when using amp sims. I don't waste my time with anything else.
If you'd like a capture of the cab, the IR is yours to download here: www.frightboxrecordingacademy.com/free-impulse-resā¦
See you with a brand new Frightbox video tomorrow!
-Bobby š“š¦©š“
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Believe it or not, the best mixes of my career were created in this crappy little room.
Absolutely no acoustic treatment. A cheap 2-channel USB interface. IK Multimeida Micro Monitors....and that's it.
Far from an ideal listening environment.
That said, a small part of me will miss this room when I move into my new studio next month.
The question is....how did I make such a "crappy" setup work?
New video coming Thursday where I'll show you exactly how I did it and how you can do the same, regardless of your space and gear limitations.
See you Thursday!
-Bobby š“š¦©š“
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My custom 4'x4' acoustic panels for the new studio just came in. I love the idea of having bigger panels instead of two 2'x4' panels squished together on the sides of my mix position. Thanks to āŖ@GIKAcousticsLLCā¬ for the quality work!
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Frightbox Recording
No video this week because Iāve been doing THIS instead š
The drywall is done, and we're finally painting the new studio!
It's coming together, and Iām getting everything dialed in for my first recording session back this summer.
Also prepping for the upcoming challenge inside the Frightbox Mix Crypt at the end of Mayā¦ which I havenāt opened in almost 2 years š“šš“
See you next week!
-Bobby
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