The Ergonomics Of A HIGHLY FUNCTIONAL HOME STUDIO
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What's the best part of your setup??
It comfortable. My clients and myself as well feel so comfortable in my space.
Accessibility. The value of owning my studio versus renting “studio time” is an investment that’s paid itself out 1000 times over… I use calibration from Sonarworks Reference 4 Which has really helped me pinpoint a reliable frequency response for my room that I can trust - saving me multiple trips to the car that we all know too well to check our mixes! So yeah, accessibility and reliability! Another great video Andrew :)
Amen to the owning part. Man, what a difference it makes. Thanks!
Mega control surface for Pro tools!
When your behind the kit getting levels etc how to you control your DAW?
BEAUTIFUL!
Thank you!!
The best part in my Studio is that everything is connected. Flick a Switch, and get the creativity floating :)
Functional. No nonsense.
Friday's @ 8pm Central... you better bet I'll be there for coffee and chill time. Thanks for making a solid show schedule for us. I'll get some questions ready for you.
You bet!
Thank you for sharing this Andrew. It's so important to have a space customized for your workflow. Like you said, it's very interesting to see how uniquely different everyone's studio is. Also, I'm glad to hear that you will be doing weekly live streams.
Yeah man, you've got a sweet set up. I've gotta up my lens, lighting, and gimbal game to catch up with you.
I always think you’re a mastering engineer just because of your last name. If so, congrats, you are automatically cooler than the rest of us
hahaha that's hilarious.
I'm not. I like paying other mastering engineers.
@@AndrewMasters
damn. is mastering really that hard?
I have no idea, Just not my thing.
Captain Voluntaryist The Statist Slayer if u want a professional sound you gotta leave it up to the professionals. Very few people are professional at mastering so its worth it to pay the ones who are
Funny enough, the best part of my set up is knowing that it's going to change in the future. It's an unfinished basement right now and I'm making the most of it for the time being. My wife and I have plans to finish the basement and we have plans to have a studio. Right now, recording means I don't take it too seriously and as a result I'm producing content (music/video) and this is what I need to do to get better at both. I used to get caught up in the fact that my gear was holding me back. That a lack of access to high end equipment was going to be the deciding factor in whether or not, my music would be successful. Right now, I'm making the most of my current set up and hopefully when I'm ready to create a proper space, I'll be that much more clear on what my needs will be. I love that yours is all in one space and knowing your dimensions are super helpful to help me envision what mine would/could be. Great tip about the wireless mouse/keyboard too!
Truth! Always learning and looking forward.
Looking forward to the hanging out on Fridays
See you then!
Love your setup... And love the way you talk....
Thanks!
i like the fact that i even have a home set up at all! but also the fact thats in my room so if i wake up with an idea i literally take one step and im ready to go
Amen! Right there with you.
Great video as always!
Thank you, I appreciate it!
Nice setup. I like the easy access to instruments that are ready to go. Makes it easier to keep the creative flow going. You’ve got a lot in there, but it doesn’t feel crowded.
Thanks! Yeah that's the idea. I hate doing things that are unnecessary and slow down that "flow" state. Cheers man.
Sweet. I also have a template for Reaper that I use to capture quick inspiration. Creates tracks and configured plugins to let me instantly dive into ideas.
your flow is masterful
haha thanks.
obsessed with setups like this. one day my studio will be just as functional and loaded with goodies!!!
Go for it!
I'm in a room like yours. The bluetooth keyboard and mouse are life savers. I don't play drums, but when I'm recording acoustic guitar or vocals, I'm about where your drums are and I do the same thing.
DUDE! I literally bumped my knee on my Platform while watching this... the corner of the knee cutout is no joke.
Yeah. You know sometimes you gotta bump the knees for a greater cause.
Late to your post. Things I love about my NEW setup:
1. Everything I need to do audio and video is close by and accessible.
2. The lighting in my room is extremely controlled. There are NO windows.
3. The room is behind a Hidden Murphy door (or it will be as soon as I install it) so it is very private. It's also in the basement so it is very isolated.
4. I have my keyboard, mouse, Faderport 8, Console One, and MIDI keyboard within my chair swivel.
5. The room looks cool to me. This is an important point. It makes me want to be in here.
6. The room sounds pretty good because I am set on a diagonal on a square room, so I have a lot of room behind the desk so it's not close to the wall and a long throw behind me because there is an open doorway into a closet/foyer into the room, giving a longer room than would be normal for a square room (13x13ishx9feet tall). So there is no flat wall in front or behind my but I'm still not in a corner (like I used to be).
Here's a walkthrough of the newly laid out room: ruclips.net/video/R7vjTBN9G7I/видео.html
That's a cool set-up and work flow. I've got a similar situation where I have my drum-kit always ready to go. But, where I differ from you is I use primarily Logic X. With this, I can use an iPad to remotely control my DAW from the drum kit. Makes it easier to see what I'm doing, and I can change my ear mix on the fly. See if you DAW's have tablet control.
I do however only issue is my ipad is outdated :| haha. Keyboard and mouse controlling the computer works just fine though.
Andrew Masters That’s understandable. I too had a very outdated iPad, but went and bought the new 7th gen $329 iPad (got it on sale for $275). It’s a little choppy under playback and record mode, but works fine to have remote control and make sure nothing is clipping.
Hey Andrew. Love your studio setup. I also use only 1 room. One thing I really like about my setup is how I use the USB ports. My laptop sits on a stand with a USB fan on it. I have a lot of gear, but my laptop only has 2 USB 3's and 1 USB C. But I have a digital mixer that I use as control surface as well as presonus faderport for transport controls when I record vocals. I have the atom beat pad from presonus. Native Instruments komplete kontrol 61. Wireless mouse and keyboard. Hard drive docking station. Another portable hard drive and my interface. I figured it kut. I use a USB C docking station. And two USB 3 docking stations. 1 runs into the other. And my interface plugs directly. The docking station also powers the laptop. It's a quick setup with everything plugged in and on in 10 seconds. Another thing I like with my studio is smart lighting throughout. I have 1 switch with programmed scenes, and also a motion sensor to trigger a standard look when I walk in the room.
glad to see this pop up in my suggestions. After years of playing guitar I'm trying to put together a home studio in a spare room that doubles as a storage place. You've got some cool ideas here.
Nice, thanks man!
I've just stumbled across this channel and I love the content! and I love more the fact you look like EDGE from WWE! Good stuff
haha thanks. There can only be one EDGE.
I have a pretty small setup, just a laptop, an interface with a microphone, a guitar, a bass and a midi keyboard but what I like about my setup is that everything is connected at all times and is ready to record whenever inspiration strikes
Functional! That’s awesome
My drum room was added onto the end of my house. So that wall has a big gap between the house and room. A 6" thick middle wall (there's 2 rooms in a big add on about 800 sq feet) seperates the 2 rooms. The front wall and outer side wall are both double framed/double OSB sheathing/insulation 2x4 walls. I need to add to the ceiling badly. The room itself is about 20'x13' too haha. My ceiling is 10' too. It lets the drums really sing.
I don't use much though. Drums, mics, Tascam Model 24 mixer, Zoom Q8 camera, GoPro as a secondary camera, desktop PC for DAW editing and cutting videos. The majority of my mixing is actually done on the Model 24 itself.
That sounds beautiful!
@@AndrewMasters it's a pretty simple and minimal setup honestly. I use a stage snake with all of my excess mic cable coiled up and zip tied for better organization with that (14 cables sometimes). I've got some good mixes and some terrible ones. I just enjoy the freedom to create and do as you wish with the content. Maybe one day we'll all hit the "big time."
Amazing setup mate, it looks sleek and functional! Little suggestion, if you have an old MacBook (Pro or Air) or any iPad lying around, you could get Luna Display and effectively use any Apple device as a wireless remote screen to use when you're on the drums! I use this configuration when I'm playing keys and not facing my screen and just have my iPad Pro on a music stand to see my Logic session or virtual instruments on the second display! Combine this with a keyboard + trackpad all in one solution (£20 on amazon) and you pretty much have a second workstation on the other side of the room! Thanks a lot for your videos man, I hope this helps!
Oh hell yes. Thank you!
@@AndrewMasters You're welcome man, and if you're on Catalina you can also use Sidecar - it's free and makes your iPad an extra screen. What I did is I have a keyboard case for my iPad pro so it basically turns into a touch screen MacBook but using my iMac's horsepower!
Smashing like before the video started!
Also looks like my bedroom is almost the same size lol
Yesssssss!
@@AndrewMasters one wall is concrete and other is drywall lol, also still dont have monitors and treatment,
I bet if you set up some drums in there you can get some sick drum room sounds!
@@AndrewMasters and but a mic on living room will be crazy, got weirdly placed door to living room,
Disorganized/inefficient studios drive me crazy! Interesting video, I love seeing how people set their rooms up.
Same, thanks Chris!
8:52 but more importantly the microphone 😅 Well said Bro. Amazing studio setup.
Haha can’t put a band aid on an r88
Hey Andrew, I’m in the middle of building the same desk, opted out of the holes, because I figured I could just hang the cords behind, but I think I’m headed downstairs to grab the router. Thanks for killing my morning.
hahaha good luck man.
What desk are you using? Thanks!!
Platform made by output 5:36 Cheers!
Andrew Masters Thank you. Looks good!
Thanks!
my room has two different heights, one being about 2m tall and the other about 5 or 6 meters. The smaller ceiling part I use as a pseudo-control room and the other one as a "live room". I love that making small spaces based on function makes everything look bigger than just spreading things around the room (I have a little guitar corner, a drum corner and a piano corner and a hardware rack corner). I'm thinking about putting a heavy courtain between the two main spaces just to control a little bit the reflexions, and I could close them down when desired to make the acoustics bigger :)
That’s cool! I understand that for sure.
I am almost finished building my Studio and your videos have been a wealth information. Going steal the Bass-Trap closest idea.
Right on! That's awesome.
And another very cool video ! Thanks !
Thanks!
Buddy. I enjoyed your video. VERY nice workflow. I’m still figuring my flow out. My favorite part of my studio is my stupidly large bankers desk. 6ft wide and 3ft. Deep. Everything fits on it. My listening spot is perfect and I can listen and mix comfortably. But the truth is I need a proper desk where I can hide my midi keyboard for better workflow. I like that my 88 stage piano is the right of my desk. I simply swivel over there and hash out arranging or chords or whatever before starting the recording process or music writing process.
I will steal some of your ideas as far as workflow with the desk and drums. Thanks again.
Thank you! Sounds cool!
Great stuff! My house is about to be completed and had to have an extra room. I’ll be review all your videos for my future home studio. Thanks 🙏
Perfect timing for me! I´m working/redesigning my 12 by 10 space! talk about tight! :D
haha Have fun!
The best parts of my home studio are my homemade carpeted amp shelves with Technical Pro power switch boxes attached (so I can switch amps instantly) and the little rectangular pieces of foam I wedge under the strings of all the guitars in the room to keep them from resonating when I'm recording other instruments. Definitely want to incorporate your drum mic cable organization, though!
loving your content dude, keep them studio vids coming! inspiring to watch.
Glad you like them!
nice work man, my room is very similar to yours, 12x20ft, my kit is always lucked and loaded, ready to record, but that's how everything is setup. Ready to roll
LOVE THIS! Such an efficient use of your space man! I love how you have thought out literally everything! So smart!
Thanks bro!
Great vid Andrew. I love how clean your shots look. Your room definitely plays a role in that. I always struggle with lighting ...soft boxes in particular to get the shots I need. I do have 1 soft box hard mounted above and to the side of my desk for tutorial shoots but then struggle to get the right shot If I need move about the room. It then becomes a re - lighting or rigging situation for me and disrupts my flow or pitch if you will. I always like to go for the “Peter McKinnon” style of the shoot if I can but sometimes that’s not always the case and I end up with a poorly lit shot. Work in progress.
I appreciate that! Lighting is huuuuuuuge. Constant struggle for me especially with my lens but, practice make moderate improvement haha.
Bro, do you have anything going on Friday 8PM Nashville time? Jw
Just streaming bro. Coffee, and such. Trying to jump in the super chats?
Thanks for the videos, dude. I've played drums for most of my life, school band, and a few rock bands. I love music and now music production and just want to keep growing. Your videos are helping me tremendously with my home studio. I'm working with Roland Studio Captures and mostly Shure microphones with Logic Pro X. You have me reinventing things every video. Would love to brainstorm the idea of recording 2-3 mins of myself playing, just loops with my SPD-SX and see if you would give me some suggestions for a tighter sound and maybe mix it to give me a professional example to learn from. Just a thought. And honestly just knowing how much that would cost is valuable info. Thanks again, man. You're killin' it, keep on keeping on.
That’s great to hear. Thanks dude.
I primarily record drums but I have a twist to controlling my computer. I’m legally blind so I actually Remote Desktop into my Windows desktop using my MacBook Pro. More stuff than a mouse and keyboard but prevents me from transferring sessions between the 2 machines.
Nice! How does the remote desktop work? Pretty smooth?
Andrew Masters it’s actually works great. The only issue I’ve had is having the transport disappear because of resolution changing and the transport being in the right corner on my desktop. Otherwise, it’s nice taking advantage of the faster processor and disk space.
Right on, good to know.
Great video bro! You actually made a lot of the same considerations I made, lol. The only thing I'm stealing from this video is the midi keyboard desk drawer.
I built a tall desk on purpose, but what I didn't predict was that I made it uncomfortable to play the keyboards sitting down. A keyboard desk drawer will solve that, plus I will have a place to put my keyboard when not in use.
My main power supply runs from a smart plug, so when I am ready to start working I can say “ALEXA TURN ON STUDIO!!!” then my outboard gear and lights turn on. Kinda gimmicky but also convenient 🤷🏻♂️😃
haha that's awesome!
I’m missing the keyboard drawer, but otherwise my setup looks similar. Few guitars on the wall, a couple close by the desk, midi keyboard and MicroKorg on stands also nearby. Drum kit in the corner mic’d up and ready to go. I track guitars through a Helix, but have a couple of Princeton Reverb’s ready to go if inspiration calls for it.
How do you like the Helix??
The Helix has been the biggest game changer piece of gear I’ve ever owned. I sold my custom BadCat Black Cat 30 and never looked back. If you know how to get good tones, you can dial in exactly what you need. I run mine via SPDIF and save analog inputs on my Focusrite Clarett. I’ve been toying around with it as an additional mic input as well. Kinda fun to run my Rode K2 through for creative ideas.
Hey Andrew!
I'm a sax player in the Nashville area. Been watching your videos for a couple days now; really entertaining content! It is interesting to see how different people set their studios up.
I'm definitely subscribing!
Hey thanks dude!
I've run off with the recliner to replace my sofa bed. That should free up a bit of space even if it's only a little bit
I've been reworking my setup for the last week trying to increase productivity. Your setup is awesome! I love the idea about using the wireless keyboard! I'll be able to use my vocal booth and track myself and still make playlists cause i can peak my head out of the door and see my computer with the new setup. Super great feature!
Glad it was helpful!
Really nice desk. Clean and precise.
I ended up building my desk similiar to the Output platform desk love it. They did a great job i just couldn't wait for delivery so had to make my own. Great video. I love looking at other peoples studio as well.
Great to hear!
my control surface. hands down...
Separate monitor (screen) beside the drum kit to better see things would be rad, but if you're not as blind as me then you can probably see just fine from back there. Super cool space -- love the channel man!
Thanks! Yeah thankfully I can see pretty well (as of now)
My setup is a laptop, mpk mini, and headphones plugged directly into the computer. 😂 however, I am looking to build a serious setup soon so this vid is super helpful!
Sounds great! I've had that setup before for sure. Good luck!
What I love about my setup: One of my rear acoustic panels covering a window is mounted on French cleats above the window. There’s a second set of French cleats below the window so I can change the position of the panel. Therefore, my studio has “record mode” and “weed mode.” 😉
hahahah epic
i do not like my setup:(
but i like yours :)
haha thanks! What do you not like about it?
Andrew Masters i have no soundproofing
Throw some sheets and blankets up! It won't be pretty but it will help with the sound and you can get creative with it.
Andrew Masters good idea thanks 😊
Just a thought. If you have an iPad you can mount it near your drums and use ‘Sidecar’ to pop your protocols screen, wirelessly on it. It works great for drummers away from desk. Love the channel btw. Ah. Just read the comments about your iPad.
Someday I'm going to have drums in a different room and I will totally do that. Thanks!
Love this video - very well done :)
Thanks love
Hey Andrew, thanks for sharing your setup. What are you using to track guitars? You don’t seem to have any amps in the room. I’m personally using the Strymon Iridium or a Sans Amp through IRs, and getting excellent results!
You know, I rarely record myself on electric guitar. I decided to sell my only amp a couple of months ago after working with an incredible session guitar player. He used the HX Stomp box and I was SUPER skeptical of it. But wound up being blown away by what we got with it. Now to be fair the guy ripped on guitar, had a fantastic guitar and knew what he was doing. But long story longer. I decided I didn't need mine, and used the cash to buy the AEA R88 Microphone. haha. I usually hire out guitarists for projects I'm producing so they bring their own rigs.
Most of my recording work (classical music) is on location, so I exclusively am doing editing and mix work at home. I like to keep my desk free of clutter: Just my monitor, mouse, keyboard, and interface. I also have a music stand to my left for scores. I hide my computer/cabling behind my desk so i don't have to look at it! Great video.
Sounds great! Nice and simple. What do you play? Are you doing composition? Thanks!
Andrew Masters bass is my primary instrument! I’m mostly doing a lot of editing for CD and mixing concerts!
Every time I ask a question on line it is your video or Barrry Johns video that pops up. Thanks for doing this.
Awesome Video ♥️.. Can u please make a review of your akai midi , making some beats with the pads and about its pros and cons ..Plz 🙏😊..I can't find a good review of it...Your way of explaining is very simple and understandable ..so .😬
Food for thought! I don't really make beats, but I'll see what I can do.
@@AndrewMasters Thank you so much Bro...Hope to see that akai midi keyboard review 😬😬♥️♥️
Non permanent acoustic panels, hung like pictures in my studio allow me to move them freely and create gobos, open/deaden the room on the fly for different recording scenarios! It’s like having 3-4 rooms in one
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What are the mics that you use?
Depends on what I'm recording, some of my favorite go to's are the SM7, AEA R88, WA87, D112 and the SM81's.
There i did it I smashed the like button.
You are the man Big D. The algorithm gods appreciate you.
Damn I thought my idea to hinge bass traps and use the space behind for storage was original... can’t wait to start my new studio. Moving in the fall. Get ready for some spam mail about it haha. Love the channel and the inspiration that comes!
YES! Mac Mini - check, coffee - check, keys & mouse/keyboard all reachable at same time - check, subscribed - check! Q: What is your Mac Mini setup like? I am in process of setting my studio.
Also, I noticed you’re monitors are close to each other than I usually do. Is the rule of they should be as far apart as they are from you still apply? So, if your sitting 4ft away they should be the same apart from each other. ???
Thanks man. Not sure what you are asking in regards to the Mac mini. As for the speakers, set them up however works best for your room, desk, listening preference etc. I’ve always liked the imaging from closer speakers and then I worked with guys like Spike stent who mix with their speakers insanely close.
Andrew Masters Interesting. I haven’t been around this stuff since the 90’s. I’ll fart here! I got a Mac Mini with the i5 and 8gb’s. Someone suggested I should have gotten the 16gb, but my budget was $1k.
I’m redoing my bedroom studio room. My wife’s son’s house he was renting burned down and she wants to have the option for him to have a twin bed. As you can see in my profile picture I had the monster Prog rock kit set up with mics and ready to go. I’m going to make a video of before and after. The real problem is too many drums and too small a room and lack of storage!!! I do a lot of the same thing you do! Your studio looks great! Mine needs more organizing so hopefully this will turn out better. Bed needs to setup when used, and able to take out when not!!
Love your setup and absolutely love the Output desk.
I was checking out Output's website and they have a distributor in Europe, thus saving import/duty fees.... sadly, it's still 165€ shipped to Spain... bringing the total cost (with the keyboard tray) over 900+€, which is quite over my budget.
I'll keep looking around.
Thank you! Good luck!
Do you run into reflections off the acoustic instruments in your studio while mix songs? I moved my acoustic guitars out of my studio because off it. And good video by the way.
I do not! However I don't have typical walls, they are 12" thick rockwool covered by fabric. So any sound is just absorbed.
@@AndrewMasters thanks.
@@AndrewMasters Hello Andrew! Thanks for all the content! Been following your channel for a awhile now! Quick question I read about using Rockwool with fabric have you ever had any problem with Rockwool? Health problems or anything like that?
I like the Logic Remote app for iPad or iPhone (or both) and the way it works with GarageBand and Logic. I haven’t tried the Avid Control app for Pro Tools but I’d guess it works in a similar way. I’m waiting for Universal Audio to bring out something similar for Luna.
Awesome!
PLEASE make a video showing the sound from outside the room with someone playing drums inside
I’ll spoil the video for you, and save me time. You can hear the drums outside of the room quite clearly. I explain that in this video if you’re interested:
ruclips.net/video/UxSzhtaHXsg/видео.html
My studio is just like yours, but it's also my bedroom.
Imaging LOOKMUMNOCOMPUTERS walks in start to wire everything up
Yeah
What are your thoughts on pros and cons of having the MIDI keyboard on that slide out tray vs on the main desk?
Overall I think it's a pro. Occasionally, I'll bump my knees if I am sitting up high on my drum throne. I don't like it up where my keyboard and mouse is, because it's feels too cluttered. I don't mind having something on the side, but my room is so small that any extra space I can keep open makes a big difference in the workflow.
@@AndrewMasters Fair call and thanks for the response! I'm looking at putting my space together and this has been the biggest question mark so far
Also, with the desk Output provides 2 wooden 'booster' pieces (if you will) that he can place under both legs of the desk to raise it up 2-3''. He has not used these (obviously) but it's one way to get some more height to the midi tray.
Great Video! I very quickly subscribed
Awesome, thank you!
Question - and yes it sounds silly but it’s a real problem lmao. What’s the best way to get your cables from point A to point B. My drums are in another room than my interface so i have 20ft long cables but i feel like there’s an easier and better option. Any thoughts?
Get a "wall panel" or "stage box" whatever you'd like to call it. Several companies make them. Just a panel with xlr inputs and one long snake (you choose the length) that goes to the interface. Something like this: amzn.to/3dfMbaU
In my last house, I got a 16 channel snake that also had 4 headphone jacks (box on one end and fanned ends on the other) and ran it up the inside of the wall in the tracking room, into the attic, over to the "control room" and down that wall and out. Super convenient, completely out of the way. I'm in one room the size of Andrew's so, it's a bit simpler now.
Have you tried the Avid Control app to control Pro Tools from your iPhone or iPad? Logic makes one as well. I know quick keys from a keyboard is just as easy, but I've used both and they work well for controlling basic functions.
My iPad is too old for any of the cool apps. And yeah my keyboard and mouse control things easier. If I was in two separate rooms I would try it though!
People really underestimate the value of a really nice studio desk. Not just one that looks good, but one that could potentially last as long as your music career does. If you dont cheap out, It's probably going to be one of the most expensive pieces of "gear" you have in your studio for a long time. Budget accordingly, there's not point in have a pair of distressors if you don't even have something to sit/stand in front of.
Awesome set up man! Got some ideas from yours to use in mine haha. Also what are the specs on your Mac mini?? Im upgrading my computer for my studio soon and was wondering how the Mac mini handles mixing with multiple plugins, and high CPU, ect.
It’s great, I maxed mine out. You can swap RAM after you buy. So I maxed the specs out except for ram, and ordered 3rd party from amazon. Took 10 mins to swap it and I’d never used a Mac mini before. Works for me I mix, track, produce and do video production on mine. It isn’t perfect, but it’s the most perfect that I’ve used thus far.
At 2:08 - Rods - a producer's prayer, answered!
haha Yeah, those are a lot of fun.
Very similar than my studio. My is 19x11
Nice, not too small, not too big.
Would you highly recommend the Mac Mini for music production? Been using a 2013 Macbook Pro and looking to upgrade!
I suppose it depends on a few things. I use it for music and video production all day everyday. It is really great. I have yet to max it out or make it crash. However I work in a very focused way. If you load up like 20+ virtual instruments that are processing intensive I wouldn't be surprised if it choked up a few times, but mine works really well. I got the 2018 mini maxed out.
Ahh v cool! Thanks for the reply!
Totally, thanks for checking out the video!
Awesome video! Love how everything is always connected. That's the way to go!
How do you run your headphones all the way up to the drum kit when recording? :)
I just have a headphone extension that runs over to the kit. Thanks man!
@@AndrewMasters Yeah, thanks!
Ahh. I see you've got a MacMini. Same here. I'm inheriting a master bedroom in a home and I'd like to convert this into a home studio. I'd like to talk about options sometime.
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You have got an awesome setup and some very clever solutions. I am just beginning to plan my music room. It will be mainly a guitar room with a control desk and a space for a keyboard. They idea is that it can serve as a practice room for me with my guitar rig and pedalboard, and for music learning (piano and guitar) for my daughter. I also like transcribing songs, so I need my computer and stuff. My challenge is that it is a dead square 10x20 ft. basement room with thick concrete walls and relatively low ceilings and two tiny windows. So I need to figure out which flow works best, then do some sort of sound proofing and sound treatment (insane small room reverb) and then work on the aesthetics (want it to be my music sanctuary). Any ideas on how to approach that? 😊
Sounds fun! Yeah sure, make a list of the things you want from the room, another list of the problems. Then work out which problems need to be solved to achieve the list of goals! If it’s a room you’ll have for a long time, take your time sorting out the details and brainstorming what you like in a room and make that happen. Cheers.
Andrew Masters Thanks for the tip, that is indeed a good first step... logical and still we somehow don’t always start there. I want to use the room for at least the next ten years so yeah, I will take my time and make sure I get it right. Cheers!
What are the the most essential racks you need in studio? What are the ones you use?
We’ll certainly input and outputs are the most essential. So an interface. In my case I use two interfaces. All the gear I use is listed in the description if you’re curious.
Dang man your TV tray idea is a great idea! I think I might do that for my studio as well. I’m also curious though to know if you’ve ever thought about getting a raven core desk with the dual mti2s from Slate. I’m highly considering getting one for my studio and would be interested in your thoughts on it!
Thanks dude. I’m not personally interested in the raven/slate workflow. (As of now) always open to having my mind changed.
Great, inspiring video. Thanks Man. I have a similar situation as you with a door behind me as I sit at the desk. In my case it’s a closet door whereas yours is an exterior glass door but the same problem arises… what do you do about a sound diffuser behind you when you need access to the door? Or do you just not worry about a sound diffuser?
Great setup, something out of my dreams! One day ill get there.
Hey from drummer to drummer, im in need of some mics, wondering if you could recommend something. Got an eye on the shure pga7, do you have any experience with that kit? Thanks and keep those videos coming!
Right on, when you're starting off it doesn't really matter all that much. Shure is great!
how do you know what gear is going to be good for your studio as regards technology and equipment. what are the costings of the stuff you are using yourself?
I figure out specifically, what it is that I want to do, and then use a combination of my experience and researching what would be best for that particular thing.
Hey Andrew! Amazing video! I've been doing remote mixing in what is essentially a bedroom in my house now, and I've been thinking of getting an actual small studio like yours set up so I can work with some local talents. What kind of room is that in your house? Was it originally a living or den or something? Would love to get some ideas!
That’s awesome, you should totally do it. I think it was kind of a den. I made a video showing the entire build from before to after if you want to see how I did it.
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Can you make a video on how you built the bass traps please??
Yeah, not a bad idea.
Nice room! How do you go about tracking guitar amps? Amp in room or another room in your house in order to more accurately monitor tones?
Very nice home-studio. You say, your Mac-Mini is completely hidden, so that you can‘t see and hear it: how do you switch it it ON then, because you have to do that on the computer‘s switch. You can‘t do that the way you‘re switching it off.
Yes, out of sight but still accessible. It’s accessible from the back of the desk.
Hey Andrew, awesome setup you’ve got going, especially like your drum setup with mics and lines always hooked up through a snake into your system! Have thought about doing similar with my home studio setup, although I’ve had problems with tracking drums and trying to hear the input signals well enough to get the mic positioning right at the source(with headphones on), when there’s so/too much acoustic noise (that’s overpowering the input signal levels in the headphones) from the drums behind me to get the best possible drum sound before commencing recording. How do you avoid problems like this or work around it? Any suggestions/advice is much appreciated, cheers man!
There’s a lot of testing. The more you do it the more you know what you like and what to expect. When I’m placing the mics, at this point, it’s like grabbing a G chord on a guitar. I know how it’s going to sound and what is appropriate for the sound I’m looking for. But nothing works better then get things placed record 8 bars, and then check it really quick. Through the speakers how you know and understand it.
Andrew Masters that makes total sense, thank you for that advice, will definitely try testing the sounds and mic placement with a couple bars of recording to check it!
What would you do if a client came to record drums and with each section of recording take playback they wanted to play along or practice the part whilst you were trying to critically listen, how would you ask/tell them in a polite manner to refrain from playing while you listen to the part for critiquing?
Thanks for the reply dude, appreciate it! :)
I would already have sounds and levels before they walked in the door.
What’s going on Andrew, new subscriber to the channel. My wife and I are musicians and have heavily contemplated turning our spare bedroom into a recording “studio.” Because it’s not a full time gig and we have careers we’re not looking to drop thousands of dollars. Do you have budget friendly suggestions or even a “top 10 list” of bare minimum equipment you’d suggest? Thank you in advanced, sir!!
Hey Aaron, thanks for the sub! That's cool to hear about the spare studio. I've been there! And it IS my career haha. You know I'm working on a video about this specific topic, so keep your eyes out! In the next week or so. Also doing a live stream tonight if you want to pop in the chat you can ask more specific questions I'd be happy to dig into it.
That is quite impressive, very nice!
I'm learning to play piano and have been thinking of making a keyboard drawer, but I'm worried about leg room, since I use the desk to work everyday as a programmer. You said that this is a problem for any desk, but how much of a problem? Is it too annoying?