Studio Stuff Podcast #17 | Good Lazy, Bad Lazy: What We Skip in the Studio (And Why)
We all have those things we should do in the studio… but don’t. In this episode, we’re getting real about the habits we tend to skip—not because we don’t know better, but because sometimes it’s just easier (or smarter?) not to.
We’re talking about “studio laziness” in all its forms—from forgetting to print stems to dodging analog gear setup. The question is: when does it cross from saving time to causing problems later?
You'll Learn:
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Why we often skip printing stems… and how it bites us later
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The old plugin problem: why we keep them and when we finally let go
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Why setting up analog gear feels like going to the gym
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The truth about plugin presets (and whether we tweak them or not)
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Why finishing that song might not be laziness—it might be something deeper
Topics & Stories:
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Armenian basturma and garlic tailpipes 🤢
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Dom Sigalas in yellow (if you know, you know)
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Our folder and file organization quirks
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How Cubase folders and macros help (or don’t)
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VCA groups vs Busses: a follow-up listener Q&A
Listener Q&A:
Shoutout to “Popular Beat Combo” for the great question about VCA routing and keeping relative levels intact. We break down how it compares to using busses and why it still matters.
Final Takeaway:
Sometimes “lazy” is just being efficient. But other times… it might be procrastination in disguise. The key? Know when you’re avoiding something that really matters—and fix it before it fixes your mix.
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