It’s been quite a while since we’ve had one of your very favorite guests on TAXI TV, so I’m happy to let you know that 5-time Grammy-winner Rob Chiarelli will be my guest on this week’s TAXI TV!
If you’re not already familiar with Rob’s career, you can learn more about him here: www.finalmix.com/
Rob and I have been close friends for several decades, and we love to talk about mixing, mics, production, and even finding success in the sync market. We spent three hours trading studio stories and techniques at dinner last night. Our waiter kept asking, “Is there anything else I can get you guys?” He was anxious to get us out of there, but we weren’t having it ;-) I wish you could have been there. I’m sure we’ll re-create the magic on this week’s show!
Remind me to ask Rob about the time he was trapped in a burning apartment building with a big pop star! Seriously close call!!!
Ask Your Questions During the Live Show…
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0:14 - TAXI CEO Michael Laskow welcomes the viewers, introduces Rob Chiarelli, provides a short Bio, and explains the Final Mix Plug-in giveaway.
5:06 - Rob talks about the new Final Mix plug-in Parallel Vocals.
7:46 - Michael shares an old-school Master tape box and its contents, he shares a story about it.
18:15 - Michael explains that he has never gotten a bass sound that he really loved, he shares what he used to record bass and his technique. Rob shares his technique for recording bass and talks about Barry Rudolph.
23:38 - Michael talks about microphones and Rob shares his mic preferences.
25:15 - What other mics are Rob's favorites?
31:51 - Michael talks about the Shure SM7 microphone
34:02 - Are the Avantone and Telefunken microphones quality mics?
35:32 - Can you describe Kirk Franklin's process of composing?
39:31 - How did Rob mic Kirk's choirs?
40:57 - Michael shares a story about how he mic'd an 80 price orchestra.
46:31 - Michael talks about learning audio skills and so much more at Criteria Studios, and it all starts with wrapping a mic cable correctly.
48:49 - What is Rob's favorite studio monitor?
52:12 - Pop vocals are all auto-tuned now. Do I need to auto-tune my vocals for an original "Black Sabbath" style metal track?
53:55 - What does Rob think of Warm Audio's "Copy" mics?
54:45 - Any comment on the recent AI-produced Randy Travis song?
54:58 - Any hint on how to consistently get a tight low end?
58:42 - Rob shares a story about Earth Wind & Fire.
1:00:06 - Sometimes muting microphones can create more space.
1:01:17 - How many full passes will you have a singer sing before you begin the small fixes?
1:06:22 - With experience, instinct will kick in and you will know when the artist feels safe. You can feel and sense things day to day in the studio.
1:08:18 - Michael shares an experience he had with Neil Young.
1:11:00 - Often less is more! It's okay to leave some space.
1:12:18 - Can you discuss using plug-ins vs Outboard gear? Any favorites, or why one is better than another?
1:13:30 - Do you know Steve Klein?
1:15:51 - What is Rob's "desert island" piece of outboard hardware?
1:19:12 - When does Rob use compression?
1:20:38 - Rob shares a studio story.
1:26:54 - Rob tells a story about how his assistant sends him a list of current Top 10 in the charts each week.
1:37:15 - Any tips for loud singers?
1:37:39 - What is the difference between Parallel Voices and Parallel Vocals III?
1:39:44 - Are Michael or Rob guilty of placing a microphone that was not turned on?
1:44:34 - You mentioned not hearing above 2K after years of working in studios and using headphones. How do you compensate today for hearing loss of specific frequencies?
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