The Audio Grind

25/10/2022

We would consider it to be a trait of unprofessionalism not to check your tuning at least every 2 or 3 takes!

24/10/2022

Episode 8 is now up on YouTube! This week Tylajoeconnett and Francis talk about the huge improvements in guitar cabinet IR technology in recent years. With companies like GGD setting new standards when it comes to capturing perfect dynamic and frequency response, is using cab sims as in insert the new normal as opposed to physically recording a live cabinet?

Tyla and Francis talk about the huge improvements in guitar cabinet IR technology in recent years. With companies like GGD setting new standards when it come...

15/10/2022

Are you precious about your instrument cables?

13/10/2022

If you’re gonna change pickups, do it for a reason. If you don’t have a reason ask yourself why? Or speak to an expert!

12/10/2022

When it comes to pick-ups guitarists are real snobs, but how many of them ACTUALLY know what their shiny new Bare Knuckles or DiMarzios are doing to their sound?

11/10/2022

LISTEN UP GUITARISTS!!!

10/10/2022

Episode 7 of The Audio Grind is now up on YouTube! This week Tylajoeconnett and Francis Gill talk about guitar amplification options in a recording setting. Plug in V amp sim V the real thing. Apologies for the lack of video feed from Tyla in this episode. He thought it would be a good idea to delete his visual before he edited the episode together! 🤣🤣🤣

YouTube link in the comments! ✌️

09/10/2022

Has the current generation of guitar players lost the knack of being able to set up their own instrument? Link to full episode in comments!

05/10/2022

“Exposure” is the dirtiest word in the music industry!!!

02/10/2022

Episode 6!

Recording Guitars: Part 2 is up now!

we're doing a deep dive on the next part of the signal chain which brings us to finish off our conversation about pick-ups
we get some insider expertise from Craig Jackson at Axesrus,

we talk about how that fancy cable makes you sound like slash.

And if you bought the wrong tuner!

let us know what you think!

This week, Tyla and Francis do a deep dive into the world of pick-ups with some help from Craig Jackson from Axesrus. We look into the enigma that is guitar ...

29/09/2022

Nice easy backing track job…

28/09/2022

Francis Gill tells the tail of the forgetful drummer…

27/09/2022

In the name of the emperor…

26/09/2022

Here’s a little story about the time we were hired to produce a cover (with amended lyrics) about a village postman that’s apparently really bad at his job! 😂

26/09/2022

Episode 5 is finally up on YT! Apologies for the delay caused by Italian internet! 😂

Tyla and Francis talk about the front end of the signal chain for recording electric guitars. Topics include having the right tools for the job, strings, set...

18/09/2022

Now then guys and gals!

This week’s episode is getting postponed due to technical difficulties

To give you a little taste of things to come, this week’s episode part 1, Tyla & Francis talk about recording guitars in depth, going along the signal chain from what guitars to use and pickups… do we need to buy new ones?

See you guys tomorrow.

11/09/2022

This is a story about the time that Tyla-Joe Connett saved the world with his vocal processing chops!

11/09/2022

So here is this weeks ramble,

The Audio Grind S1, E4: Client Horror Stories (part 2)

Tyla and Francis discuss more of their favourite client horror stories whilst working in the recording industry. Topics include the world's worst vocalist, scammers on Fiverr, and a song we were commissioned to record about a village postman.

Sponsored by bad Italian internet.

Tyla and Francis discuss more of their favourite client horror stories whilst working in the recording industry. Topics include the world's worst vocalist, s...

11/09/2022

Join us tonight on The Audio Grind for some more funny stories about clients and unusual jobs in the recording industry!

06/09/2022

Tyla-Joe & Francis deliver their conclusion on programmed drums Vs live drums!

04/09/2022

We dish some of the dirt on our worst clients yet!

Episode 3, part 1 out now!

Tyla and Francis share their tales of unusual and comical clients whilst working in music production.

04/09/2022

Francis Gill talks about the time he was commissioned to record a version of the Bowie classic “Space Oddity”, but with the lyrics changed to be about Captain Tom! 🤦‍♂️😂

Link to full (uncensored) episode on comments! ✌️

04/09/2022

This week we’ll be sharing with you some of our funniest client tales! Join us at 7pm! ✌️

01/09/2022

Is anyone still using Drumkit From Hell?

29/08/2022

28/08/2022

Are programmed drums the new normal? Link to full episode in comments. ✌️

28/08/2022

Episode 2 is now available on YouTube. This week Tyla-Joe Connett & Francis Gill talk about the death of live drums on record! 😳

Tyla & Francis talk about the radical improvements in drum sample libraries, and discuss whether or not recording live drums can still be considered money we...

28/08/2022

Join us tonight at 7pm for episode 2 of The Audio Grind. Brought to you by GoPro.

23/08/2022

Francis Gill talks about the constantly evolving role of the "session musician".