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If you're mixing on headphones or looking to get a good pair of cans anytime soon, this episode is for you!

We sat down with Rok Gulič, founder of Ollo Audio, to talk about all things headphones.

Ollo Audio is a brand that we stand behind because Benedikt has been using Ollo headphones for years now and is extremely happy with them.

But this is not supposed to be a commercial for their brand. Not at all. It is a deep conversation about headphones, mixing on headphones, mixing in general, personal taste, and even gets philosophical as we're trying to figure out what a good monitoring system actually is.

Rok answered our questions in a very open, smart way and challenged us with interesting questions, as well.

We covered:

• Mixing on headphones vs speakers
• Mobile recording/mixing
• Reliable portable rigs
• How to choose the right headphones for you
• Open vs closed back
• Calibration software
• Frequency response
• What matters besides frequency response
• Sustainability
• Support and repair
• Pricing and economics behind making and selling headphones

And more.

Enjoy!
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Episode show notes:

Limited resources can force you to get creative.

Limitations don't have to be obstacles - they can be opportunities.

The Myth of “Needing More”

There's a common misconception that better gear and more plugins = better music. And there's the feeling of “gear envy” that most artists and producers experience at some point. So we're sharing examples of records made with minimal setups. Or simple songs and arrangements that turned out really great.

Why Limitations Can Be a Superpower

We explain how fewer options force you to focus on what really matters -songwriting, arrangement, and performances. We talk about decision fatigue and how too many options can kill creativity. And we highlight how limitations encourage problem-solving and innovation.

Practical Examples and Tips

In this episode you'll find actionable tips for embracing limitations:

1. Stick to a few go-to plugins and learn them inside out (we have an entire episode dedicated to this: 141)
2. Get the best out of what you already have. Only then expand and buy more.
3. Limit track counts to prioritize strong arrangements.

And we tell stories about artists or bands who thrived by keeping things simple.

Closing Thoughts

We recap the main points and reinforce the idea that limitations are a gift, not a curse. And finally, we encourage you to embrace you home studio setup and get creative with what you have.

Enjoy!
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Episode show notes:

There is a challenge that comes with being your own producer. It's pretty much the same thing that can happen when you go to the same producer over and over again:

How do you keep things fresh and exciting? How do you avoid repeating yourself?


Here's why this matters:

Many artists love to have full creative control. That's often why they get into recording in the first place.

But the problem is: If you write the songs, arrange the songs, play the songs, produce the songs, record the songs, mix the songs and master it all, you're gonna get a lot of…you! :)

In this episode we want to share a few ways to keep it fresh while still being in control of the creative process and the result.


This is what we're covering on the episode:

• Stories from bands that we've worked with over and over again
• The benefits of outside feedback (objective and honest, not just friends and family)
• Outsourcing certain parts of the process. Even if it is just for the feedback.
• Using different studios/jam spaces/locations
• Experimenting with instruments and gear
• Write a lot and challenge yourself to leave your comfort zone. Test the extremes even if you don't like it at first.
• Think about all the things you're listening to and what you like about those records. Is there anything you can use as inspiration that is not super common or that you haven't done before?
  
  

Enjoy!
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