BEGINNER HOME STUDIO SETUP (and why every musician needs one)

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10 things to fill your home studio with! Essential for recording guitar, making and producing music, and so much more!
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▶MY COURSES◀
Beginner: learnpracticeplay.com
Intermediate: nextlevelplaying.com
Intermediate Acoustic: acousticadventure.com (currently closed)
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▶Things in video◀ (google yourself you lazy!)
Dell XPS 15
RME FireFace UCX
Audeze LCD-X
Shure SM-57, Neumann TLM-102, Beyerdynamic M 160
Ableton Live (10 in the video, but my own setup runs 11)
Eve Audio SC-207
ESI KeyControl 49
Random mic stands
Random cables
More stuff
Hi, my name is Paul Davids! I am a guitar player, teacher, producer, and overall music enthusiast from the Netherlands! I try to inspire people from all over the world with my videos, here on RU-vid.
If you want to know more about me, check out PaulDavidsGuitar.com or check out my guitar courses at: learnpracticeplay.com and nextlevelplaying.com
Thank you for watching!
Paul
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@jonathansmith4525 3 года назад

“Your best investment is to buy more guitars.” 🤣😂🤣

@carsonrandolph3557 3 года назад

My wife even started laughing at that one.

@Lcr34 2 года назад

Trust me its a therapy.

@daro9582 2 года назад

Was there anything else after that, I just clicked on the next video

@meetaverma8372 2 года назад

I mean that a fact

@nhyirabaaduminka 2 года назад

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

@stufromoz8164 3 года назад

You dont always have to buy everything new, plenty of studios are filled with equipment that has been purchased second hand from various places such as pawn shops, second hand dealers , local internet sites , ebay,local papers etc etc etc.....

@PaulDavids 3 года назад

Ahh, great tip!

@ccelik97 3 года назад

Yeah I saved quite a bit of money by finding some weird&uneducated people that bought some gear but couldn't even figure out how to use them, got frustrated so tried to sell as quickly(and hence, cheaply) as possible lol. Biggest 2 examples are my audio interface & wah pedal (535Q it's really configurable). And to some extent, my guitar (although it wasn't 2nd hand) as a weird guitar shop guy got frustrated after not being able to find anybody to sell an ironbird as nowadays everybody wants to play the dumb pop singer that uses the guitar as an accessory rather than an instrument (so neck dive is a no go for them meanwhile I fixed it simply by changing the location of the strap pin lol).

@aminormemory-musicartist 3 года назад

Yes, I have saved a lot of money by keeping an eye out for decent second hand gear, and by regularly visiting my local music store to see if they have any special deals or sales on. Knowing what you need/want is important, and then don't always go buy it straight away. Keep an eye out and you might find a good alternative at a more affordable price.

@BrianKeeganMusic 3 года назад

Can confirm, I bought a secondhand TLM 102 for over $200 cheaper. One of the best purchases I've ever made.

@philfrank5601 3 года назад

@@ccelik97 Oh, you're so much smarter than all those dumb people around you, YOUR THE BEST

@arnumorales 2 года назад

Two more tips: If you are in a very tight budget, you can use most of digital modelling guitar amps as audio interface to record, just check if your amp has a USB port. Amps like Fender Mustang and Katana boss can help you while you save money for an audio interface. And lastly, invest in a comfortable chair. If you are going to spend lots of time sitting in your home studio, best thing you can do is to have a comfy chair, your back and butt will appreciate it. Health and safety is THE most important.

@ThaJay Год назад

I say on a minimal budget, stick your guitar straight in the audio interface and use software for the amp emulation. A low latency interface is nice, then you have many possibilities while you save for more gear. Use your computer keyboard as a piano or drum pad and use any headset mic for recording other stuff if you need to. Play around like that for a while to find out what the next upgrade should be. It can be super minimal.

@kinarroo2135 5 месяцев назад

😭😭😭 omg what are you guys talking about. I really want to produce music, but alright. I'll read more🥹

@zsomborkovac5251 5 месяцев назад

Damnn the comfy chair is a great tip!!! I was wondering why I don't feel comfy and want to lay down all the time in my new room/studio, but now I realised that I have a wayy better chair at my old place and thats why I felt better there. Thank you for that hahah

@Psycho_SugarCraze 5 месяцев назад

There's still so much to learn 😭😭😭@@kinarroo2135

@ZyroPapuchon18 Месяц назад

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@viennakue7299 2 года назад

I love how you explain everything slowly and so that we understand how everything works together. Such a pleasant presence

@Stratomacaster 3 года назад

0:00 That is hilarious. My desk DOES look like that because it's the same Ikea desk.

@MatthewScottmusic 3 года назад

Show me the way Paul Davids!!

@christopher-miles 3 года назад

i still can't work out how you don't have more subscribers. peace!

@Dashcam_Drivers_Switzerland 3 года назад

That’s the way

@emitremmus1004 3 года назад

@@christopher-miles It's crazy how he doesn't have over a million

@KenanGuitar 3 года назад

So how does Paul david?

@emitremmus1004 3 года назад

@@KenanGuitar Have over a million? He just makes junk-food for musicians. It's athletically pleasing and just enough "facts" so people can justifiably tell themselves it was worth while. Touring musical don't have enough time to make 90 hour editing sessions.

@krispymc77 Год назад

You're a dead set legend mate, no bullshit. I've been watching your vids for a long time, even my Mrs and kids will sit down with me only to realise they have spent 4 hours of their day listening to you educate them on stuff they have nothing to do with. The look on their faces when they realise whatever it was that they were meant to be doing is no more, Priceless

@SteveJones9 Год назад

Ur so fckn aussie mate

@paulhoyos4974 2 года назад

You’re such good influence to all people who love music. So many good advices. I appreciate your vids, Paul.

@vasilkraychev8194 3 года назад

"Every one thing you buy for the studio makes you buy two other things" Lao Tse

@chang912 3 года назад

I thought this is said by sun tse

@thehonkening1 3 года назад

@@chang912 LOL Im pretty sure his name is shih tzu

@The123carrera 3 года назад

@@chang912 Sun tazoo as Pauly walnuts says

@bluesmama5 3 года назад

I Tse

@mr.deafeningguitar1547 3 года назад

Hillarious... :)

@zayb2023 3 года назад

i was looking for a video like this for ages when i started my channel years ago. It took me ages to figure out all the different things i needed for a home set up. Glad an awesome video like this exists to help players who are new to recording.

@noiZtheartist Год назад

I love how organized this is!!!!! There's no wasted time it's all the crucial pieces with explanations of why it works this way and what it does and all in a soothing asmr way LOL Best studio setup vid I've ever seen hands down!!!

@babakashtari6470 2 года назад

A few months ago I started a new studio for my self, the last home studio I had was back in the late 90s, and OMG things have changed. I had never used midi before, every thing I did was recorded live, between my kids and I we produced 4 albums. I watched your great video and I totally agree with your comment at the beginning of the video , the more guitars the better.. I have gone from live recording to writing classical pieces like symphonies to now where I am finding my self enjoying writing film score pieces of music where the film is in my head. But all for my self not anyone else. I love it.

@Stellarainn 2 года назад

You should definitely share it!!!

@melaniepenelope_ 10 месяцев назад

Share them with the world!

@koosvanrensburg8563 3 года назад

Hey Paul great advice as always, one recommendation I would add as a great bonus would be A TEACHER. I say this because I started out actually being gifted an interface and a copy of a DAW by someone and yet found my self frustrated for months because of not knowing basic terms or concepts related to recording and production. It wasn't untill I saw your video on recording guitar that I was able to USE THE GEAR PROPERLY and finally make a recording I was pleased to hear afterwards. Needless to say It got me started on the road but I think the value of having someone to teach one how to use the tools cannot be underestimated.

@X-99-X Год назад

While this is true, RU-vid is goldmine for knowledge. there are fantastic tutorials on here

@naamakala789 3 года назад

Even when Paul talks about topics that don't really apply to myself I'm still excited to watch because he makes everything seem so damn interesting. :D

@heyfriend9202 2 года назад

Audio interfaces usually come with software sufficient for recording. I suggest testing different software like Ableton, Cubase etc. as free versions for a while before purchasing hardware. They are quite different from each other. Using the same software as your friends really helps.

@incongruous4 9 месяцев назад

I would suggest not spending any money on software when you're just starting and messing around. You can sell your hardware pretty easily like your interface, but no one's going to want to buy your ableton live if you decide this isn't for you. Better off pirating your daw and vst's until you're experienced enough to start making money off of it

@shredderofstrings3223 8 месяцев назад

@@incongruous4Can you still make money off of music you release even if recorded with a ripped daw? There's no legal bad no-no men that will try to be like yo UR GOING TO JAIL or nothin like that?

@incongruous4 8 месяцев назад

@@shredderofstrings3223 I don't think you'll be on a large corporations radar if you sell 10 cd's lol. If you do get caught, which is next to impossible, but say if you do there's no way you're going to jail. At worst you'll get a fine you have to pay. But really, it's more of a moral question of if you're okay with pirating than a legal question. 99.999% sure you won't get caught.

@shredderofstrings3223 8 месяцев назад

@@incongruous4 cool, 😎 thanks

@incongruous4 8 месяцев назад

@@shredderofstrings3223 Good luck! all the best

@vikingwooduk 2 года назад

Paul I've been following you for a few weeks now learning guitar techniques as I start my guitar journey and now setting up a small studio, I find this on your channel. Thank you so much for this tutorial and guidance, VERY helpful indeed.(Dank je wel en vriendelijke groeten) Mike (UK)

@Sleepgarden 3 года назад

When he did that thing with the left and right but pointed to HIS left and not mine, my brain was like "hold up, what was that?"

@hambletown 3 года назад

Literally just started recording and this video couldn't have come at a better time. Thanks for all your hard work, Paul!

@fernandeznjenga6630 Год назад

You're a great teacher, coz it is clear that your goal is to help your audience understand & not to show what you know like some videos out here. Thank you for the inspiring advice at the end & even for sharing your story. I'm a big fan.

@dralinrichardson 9 месяцев назад

FINALLY!!! a reviewer who shows the pieces and DEMONSTRATES the actual play and interaction of instrument and engineering!!!! thank you

@delhibill 3 года назад

Very nicely done. I've built up my home studio over the past year building on instruments and gear I've been collecting over the years. It does all come together, toughest part is learning the DAW (I jumped into Bitwig Studio). All this is hopefully an investment for years to come. You've covered all the bases. Thanks!

@Abracadeez 3 года назад

2:58 I was listening with headphones and was caught off guard by that. Excellent editing my friend! You truly are a master

@AllethianTunes 4 дня назад

i know right?!

@giuseppealviti1115 Год назад

Paul what a magic person you are! listening to you i re-started to play my old guitar, thanks to your passion. That's great. Thanks a lot

@BJ-fj6jw 2 года назад

Listen... Paul Davids...Thank you so much for explaining this to a beginner. Only 1 minute 40 seconds into your video, and I had to stop to say thank you for approaching this complex "non-musical" (if you get what I mean) part of making music understandable. I really like how you say "why every musician needs one." Thank you for empathizing with those of us who equates home studio setup to operating the dashboard of a flying saucer. Bless you for keeping it simple. I'm also reading the valuable comments of your many subscribers, of which I am one.

@bebop425 3 года назад

I think you introduced the condenser mic as dynamic. Good video for those starting out to record!

@erdiguney3334 3 года назад

yes, i realized that. but he corrected seconds later.

@disgruntledwookie369 3 года назад

I am 100% sure Paul reads my mind to come up with his video ideas, the timing is always impeccable :D

@seanperkinsmusic 2 года назад

Excellent video, Paul! This communicates the need for a home studio with absolute grace.

@NllBll 2 года назад

When I started my little home studio, I used Garageband ( already installed )on my old Mac PowerBook, a Line6 Tone port ux2 and as a monitor a very nice stereo tube radio by Graetz from 1964. It still sounds great and every thing is working now about 15 years, no problems at all ! Thank you for this well made channel, by the way.

@andrewsrea 3 года назад

I like your advice to let the gear evolve vs. the (wrong) thought that a person needs all the fancy gear to record. IHMO, the most important things in the studio are non-gear: 1.) Well trained and cared-for ears and 2.) Transparent organization & processes which enable creativity.

@JAGNFL 2 года назад

While I agree that your two non-gear things are important, they're both absolutely useless to record music with, so you need gear lol

3 года назад

My favorite channel .. Thanks Paul

@eddiecabreja9390 6 месяцев назад

he really motivated me at the end,"just start doing it, its amazing". inspirational fr

@AndreaPaesetti Год назад

I pick my guitar back after 16 years. At that time I was randomly strumming, with no real meaning. I'm now in the right mindset to dig into the guitar world and really approach a proper learning. Man, believe me...your channel has now and higher presence in my homepage than puppies. You're are a masterpiece!

@gilbertomorales4402 3 года назад

Nice! I am also a PC guy and do all my music recording/production on a custom-built PC. Great to see another PC champion out there for music production. Thanks!

@TheOdieD3 3 года назад

Clever video. So polished. You always put a ton of work into production. I always appreciate it. Bedankt kerel.

@rhodesyt2106 3 года назад

I agree, I admire his dedication to the videos he uploads.

@don4476 Год назад

This is so exactly what I needed. It's golden. Thank you.

@aman1505 9 месяцев назад

Thank you so much! I've been playing guitar for quite some time but never had the money to get recording equipment, until now. I was very very confused about how to start and what would be essential. Now I have all the information that I need. Thank you for the years of God's work Paul!

@thomascreekguitar 3 года назад

I think Plugins for your DAW make a huge difference. The room I record in sucks but spending a couple bucks on some plugins have really helped in making the room sound far better.

@MarcEdwindelosReyes 3 года назад

I swear when he picked up that mic I was so ready to hear Paul sing.😋

@onesource9527 3 года назад

'A man's got to know his limitations.' - Dirty Harry

@christianbannard4313 2 года назад

I was expecting "Imagine" by John Lennon!

@dustyballs994 2 года назад

Been playing for over 20 years with tube amps and pedals, but have recently purchased a boss GT1000 core and I’m quite impressed , I’m currently using it 4 cable method but wanting to learn more and more about IRs and recording at home so thank you this was very helpful in giving me a direction as I literally had no idea where to start

@wurstgulaschpfanne 2 года назад

How can Videos on youtube get any better than this. You are so perfectionist in all ways. Massive respect, luv it!!

@kabirprakash 3 года назад

God bless you my friend ! It's a perfect evening in India and I am loving every bit of it while watching this video. 🙏

@dhh488 3 года назад

Stay safe Kabir.

@kabirprakash 3 года назад

@@dhh488 you too

@tonypalamara770 2 года назад

Thanks for this very general introduction Paul. Perhaps consider turning this into a series where each episode focuses on one aspect of the 10 things that you covered in this video

@THEVOCALLEXICON 2 года назад

Thanks man. Very useful!

@bmoraga01 Год назад

Paul, thanks for posting. Very informative and important video for those of us wanting to make a home studio, but with no idea how to start. You took a complicated subject and explained it in a simple and straight forward manner. Cannot thank you enough! Greetings from southern California.

@0Stella 3 года назад

This was wicked, Paul. I'd say the best investments I made recently to save me climbing in and out of my wardrobe every time I need to record vocals is a Kaotika eyeball to go around my mic. Also, a Cloudlifter or the SM7B to bring the signal up. I'm so glad I bit the bullet for those things. Again, being a singer who is slowly working my way into self-producing, I prioritised those items over studio speakers (I still have none) because headphones are fine for what I'm doing and the various YT videos I'm putting up. Brilliant video, thanks!

@rome8180 3 года назад

My recommendations for affordable gear: Motu M2 Audio Interface - $180 Rode NT1A Large Diaphragm Condenser Mic - $230 Reaper Digital Audio Workstation - $60 (or if you already have a Mac, Logic for $200 is amazing) Adam T7V Studio Monitors - $500 for the pair Roland A49 Midi Keyboard Controller - $250 Beyerdynamic 770 Pro Close-Backed Headphones (80ohm) - $160 These are the new prices for all these things. I found a lot of them cheaper by buying demo or open box models. Also, you don't need an amp profiler like the Kemper. Those are great, but you can plug directly into your interface and run an amp sim in your DAW. Most DAWs come with decent amp sims, but there are also plenty on the market you can buy for cheap if you don't like the stock ones in your DAW.

@pablofaivre 2 года назад

What do you think about garageband? I like very much abbleton live but i have to use it pirate and garageband came with the mac, i don’t to use it well yet, do you think it can replace the Live? Thak you for the things you recomend!!

@LourencoBranco 2 года назад

@@pablofaivre Reaper and Cakewalk are both free and are way better than garageband

@carlkerkman7028 Год назад

I find a small 8 channel mixer to be super useful for signal routing to several devices - a central point to control all the various inputs/outputs - great for gigging as well.

@profvvv Год назад

I finally finished my home studio. Started in 2012 and added bit by bit - Yamaha CLP 745 as my main instrument as I play piano primarely - M-Audio 61 leys MIDI keyboard - Behringer B1031A 8” active Monitors - Yamaha AG03 mixer (Audio interface) - Fender Player Series Strat HSS - Yamaha TRBX174 Bass - Fender Classic guitar (basic one) - Roland TD07KV electric drums - Sennheiser XS vocal microphone - Shure SM 57 vocal microphone - Ibanez guitar chair - Basic mic stand - Driving all through M1 Max Macbook Pro with Logic

@flyonwall360 Год назад

I miss my old Yamaha MT-2X 4 track. A good VHS HiFi was great for bouncing tracks and the final mix down. Ansel Adams once took a 2 week treck to Yosemite and his glass plate negatives were damaged. He had 12 negatives left to last him 2 weeks. Every shot had to count. Composition and exposure had to be perfect, and they were. Sometimes you get more when you have to work with less.

@SUBSCRIBEitsEvan Год назад

Manx flexing 😂jk jk

@bradtriesstuff 3 года назад

I just ordered a Focusrite 2i2! Really looking forward to putting it to work!

@davedave8280 Год назад

The best video on setting up a home studio I've seen. You made it so simple and clear. Thanks alot man. KEEP ON ROCKIN!

@tonychai3663 2 года назад

The best lighting on RU-vid hands down. Matches the soothing voice. Good content as well.

@alexa_viola 3 года назад

Love seeing how many others are starting their own home studio in the comments - me too! I'm a classical viola player 😊 Thank you Paul Davids!

@James_Gilchrist 2 года назад

Love the viola. Be sure to share your work!

@flfl3969 2 года назад

I would recommend the Tascam X8 new 32 bit portable recorder. For the musician that is just starting out, it's the perfect choice. It provides the audio interface with your computer and four XLR mic inputs. It is an amazing tool.

@lilykrizhevskiy59 Год назад

Real teacher. Natural. Thank you

@michaelmarquez1285 2 года назад

his last words in the video are gonna stay with me forever, i am truly inspired . thanks paul. :)

@MatthewHarmon 3 года назад

Great video. For more advanced users, don't run your modeler (like Paul's Kemper) into an analog input if you can avoid it. It just incurs another D/A and A/D conversion. Most modelers also work as "sound cards" that will directly dump the digital output of the modeler into the DAW without all the extra conversion.

@rivervaughanmusicstuff5771 2 года назад

My studio is comprised of a cheap pair of Audio Technica headphones ($50 US or so), Scarlett Solo 3rd gen ($100-120), AT2020 Condenser Microphone ($100) and a $200 used laptop running Windows 10. I like Reaper as a DAW because it has a bunch of free tools, both made by reaper and it's community, and it is highly affordable at $60 for a lifetime license for personal and commercial use under $10,000 a year profit. It also has a free 60 day trial with no limitations on the software and I used the free trial for 4 years without any complications. It's also very small at 19mb for the whole program. I put it on a flash drive and set up my Google drive to grab all of my projects and takes so I can launch it on any computer in my house or take it on the go without using any disk space on my computer. Very handy, especially on the go. I just need an internet connection and my flash drive to work on anything.

@boucwol 3 месяца назад

how much did they pay you to say that 😭

@rivervaughanmusicstuff5771 3 месяца назад

@@boucwol I wish I was paid to say that

@OctoberB.-mr6fv 20 дней назад

Man’s like the Neo of audio Matrix!

@CAWIII45 2 года назад

Thank you very much for all the information sir. I’m hoping to start on getting a set up for my recording and podcasts. You helped me a lot on figuring out what I will need. Keep kicking butt. ✌🏻🍻

@TroyNaumu808 Год назад

Your videos are always informative, educational, creative and entertaining.

@999strings Год назад

As always a great video that gets straight to the point. I’d add a little hint for people recording acoustic instruments, drums or vocals: watch your recording room acoustics. Before you upgrade your microphone and interface because it just doesn’t sound perfectly leave that cave with low ceiling that you thought is your perfect room for your studio and give other rooms a try. I saw a lot of people struggling and having their “wonder moment” when they just got out of their box. Including me. The room is truly essential.

@ianedmonds9191 Год назад

And you can do a lot for next to no money. Recording with a directional mic and hanging a duvet on the wall you're facing can do a lot to damp nasty reflections from the room if it's a nasty sounding room.

@xoxo-bp2mo 3 года назад

I just needed this cause i want to start thank you

@leirbag1979 2 года назад

best video Ive ever heard about home studio... very pedagogical!

@mattwilliams3104 7 месяцев назад

Well dang this is exactly what I was looking for. Thanks Paul!

@filipe994 3 года назад

I already have all of this.. I guess I'm missing a new guitar.

@tjerkbonga6503 3 года назад

Hahaha

@wjewell63 3 года назад

Yep......dito

@ccelik97 3 года назад

@@roosterball69 you might want to exchange some of those guitars for different instruments to broaden your range & style :D btw I wish my country's economic situation wasn't as shit because I really wish to buy one of those roli seaboard rise keyboard-y instruments (they're damn cool and expressive lol that squishy touch & pressure sensitive interaction surface is as as expressive as a digital instrument goes). Could almost replace a guitar and any sorts of other instruments if you're feeling creative enough.

@ccelik97 3 года назад

@@roosterball69 actually yeah, if I can find an old but workable string instrument like a cello for cheap/free I wouldn't mind fixing it up myself as I'm not that shy when it comes to diy-ing my way around such stuff :D

@kalkidasofficial 3 года назад

Indeed

@NewGoldStandard 2 года назад

I really wanted to hear the final version of the song you were recording! I agree with all of this and I think it's important to keep in mind that you can always upgrade later. I had a little M-Audio Oxygen8 V2 midi keyboard for a long time and it did the job well. Even the super entry level interfaces have decent pre-amps now... there's really no excuse: make music!!

@phoebesanders2487 5 месяцев назад

This was really helpful, thank you so much!

@hasherdaggimoto9964 Год назад

Things to organize your workflow and equipment are very important as well, whether it be shelving (I prefer metal wire shelves that allow you to hang certain cables and whatnot from while stacking stuff on top), totes of all kinds, a fishing tackle box actually works great for any hardware like screws, nuts, bolts, etc., and anything with wheels or casters (I use furniture dollies for everything) makes things like amps, speakers/monitors, or a drunken band mate incredibly easy to maneuver! Thanks again Paul for another great video!

@teagenbinder948 3 года назад

I would love to see a video about that beautiful PRS!

@Blue_3rd 2 года назад

Great video, thanks! I nervously set up my first studio recently but in the end it was very easy to do, after lots of research and tips from friends. I would recommend the following: I got a Scarlett 2i2 bundle from Focusrite which included a two input interface, a good mic, good pair of headphones and cables. I think they are excellent value for money and possibly the most popular interface for amateur musicians. Then I downloaded Reaper as my DAW, which was a free download (you can pay later if you want to and it’s very cheap). I use a good old Windows 10 PC and have had no issues with Reaper at all. A few weeks later I bought a pair of Presonus monitors. The whole lot cost me less than 500€ and I have a very useable studio for recording my demos and for guitar practice in general. I should have done it years ago :) Cheers!

@Stellarainn 2 года назад

Ive been trying to learn reaper too but i cant wrap my head around it. Do you use a midi ?

@JasonTreadway007 Год назад

Have pretty much the same set up. Game changer for sure.

@Blue_3rd Год назад

@@Stellarainn Hi...just seen your reply. No I don’t, apart from the virtual midi for programming drum plugins.

@aaryanvipin2412 Месяц назад

You're awesome, dude! Simple, clean and understandable. Thanks a lot!

@georgesackey8368 2 года назад

This video transition is so great. I like how he actually took everything gadget one after the other to creat the smooth transition. Big up yourself

@obscureironing5751 3 года назад

Behringer U-Phoria is an incredible interface, it's lasted me years and is very affordable.

@RC32Smiths01 3 года назад

My family has urged me to start recording more, so quite thankful for this one!

@PaulManningg 3 года назад

Don’t listen to your family.

@nolongerjuicyboiz4413 3 года назад

Your family want you to fail.

@ApertureCapture 3 года назад

Such positive comments... 😂

@RC32Smiths01 3 года назад

Recording is also something I am looking into more. Music is simply a great passion of mine, and I'm glad my family supports!

@joelstephenson8017 3 года назад

@@ApertureCapture ikr😂

@robertstatum7523 2 года назад

You have a great sense of humor! Like how you explain the usages of all the items. I am a novice with all that equipment, but I have purchased most of it and different musical instruments. Plan to make my own music. I am 62yrs of age. Peace and Blessings.

@corbinhaller830 2 года назад

Thanks! Crystal clear and very helpful

@trestongoodwin6059 3 года назад

Dude. Literally starting to set one up this weekend. My desk is being delivered Sunday. Crazy you post this now!

@charlesarmstrong5292 2 года назад

Hi Paul, thanks for yet another very well thought out video lesson. As a retired professional singer, I now concentrate mostly on composing my own songs. I often collaborate with a Band Buddy Muso back in South Africa. I thought one thing you may add (maybe under miscellaneous) to your DAW desk is a set of layered shelves. Eg; so that Instrumental Keyboard and typing keyboard are not in the way etc. Also, an armless comfortable swivel chair. Thanks again!!

@Slushpuppie55 Год назад

Great Video. Piecing my setup together, right now.

@jonatanurrea2653 2 года назад

The lighting on this video is so delicious.

@DanielKellyFolkMusic 3 года назад

I spent the whole video waiting for “Here is my magic UberZTool that does all 10 in one”. Great video! One addition might be a Zoom H2n type portable condenser for those field recordings.

@sailingrubyrose 3 года назад

I’m going to build this on our new boat when we get it

@johnr8820 2 года назад

I’ll happily record there :)

@ashraykotian1 2 года назад

Damn that's interesting. What is it like recording on a boat? Are you able to get clean sounds without the sound of the waves crashing against the boat?

@briansnyder8382 2 года назад

A submarine works well unless a Soviet Sub locks onto you with their sonar. Or a whale farts. Lol

@pjbsailing 2 года назад

I lived at sea for many years with a guitar and gear. The salt air eats your electronics. It requires a great deal of extra care. That said, it was the best years of my life. Many sailors play and record from their boats and the jams are amazing. So much talent out there. Cheers!

@hunter00143 2 года назад

Idk about that one bro, taking thousands of dollars worth of music equipment on something that might end up at the bottom of a lake seems like a bad idea

@rickelliott6946 2 года назад

I started with a Focusrite 18i8 second generation interface. Nice feature is the two (2) headphone inputs, 8 instrument inputs, 4 with phantom power and the ability to mute the monitors while recording and immediate playback when not. I’m in a tight space mic’ing amps and guitars/vocals directly. The sound quality is absolutely great. Pro tools first came with the interface if you order it direct from them via their site. If you can find them Event 20/20 8” powered monitors will not disappoint. Plenty of sound quality and headroom and a realistic way to hear what you’ve just recorded for playback (unmuted).

@ezrocmuzik 2 года назад

You explain things so easily thanks, keep up the good works.

@arondenouden5932 3 года назад

There's a mistake at 05:27. The name for that type of microphone is: condenser.

@marlonj9826 3 года назад

For guitarists: The Universal Audio Ox is the most used thing in my little home Studio. Its just amazing!

@smudge1619 2 года назад

Bruh $1500 for that? Kemper is far superior.

@moosefinder 2 года назад

Good stuff. I’m starting off on this studio-build adventure and your vid was a good primer. Thx.

@michaelgaurnier3108 2 года назад

This was the most helpful video yet getting started recording. Gear I think is worth mentioning, I have the VOX Cambridge 50. This provides a tube amp with digital amp modeling, an acoustic setting, and it’s an audio interface all in the amp. With that amp, all I need is headphones and a daw; maybe a couple other things.

@mke7605 3 года назад

I’ve got the simplest and cheapest setup and having a blast. Using Linux, I run the opensource Ardour as DAW. A cheap Behringer interface, using a HB American sound pedal as guitar amp straight into the interface and I put a few own pedals in front. As microphone an SM57. Works great for simple things.

@robert1992simon 3 года назад

Presonus and Focusrite have awesome kits for a reasonable price. I started with that, after some time I moved to UAD. Bdw headphones from that kit are incredibly good, I'm still using them.

@dutch_urth 3 года назад

Yeah those Focusrite kits go for as little as €250,- (depending on where you're looking) and include an audio interface, a pair of over-ear headphones, a microphone and an XLR cable. Basically everything you need to get started. Great stuff.

@crimadellaphone9374 3 года назад

Cakewalk by Bandlab is a fully functional DAW that is completely free as of 2020, before then it was a paid for DAW(Sonar). It's pretty good also, especially since Bandlab started updating/fixing it.

@leaveitorsinkit242 3 года назад

What do you mean by kits?

@onoesmurlocs 3 года назад

@@leaveitorsinkit242 I think they mean like a bundle, like mic interface heaphones etc all in purchase.

@JECastle4 3 года назад

I have the Focusrite 2i2 and it's working fine and didn't cost a fortune.

@daniellewang3409 2 года назад

this is an amazing video, it sorts my head around in just 13 minutes.

@patrickestwick5675 Год назад

See, yet again. A right on time video. I am putting together my home studio and here you are, right on time with more good advice!

@documentalist-NL 3 года назад

Cool run-down of starting a home studio. I think if you are just starting out and don't want to break the bank: audio interfaces by Scarlett (solo is the smallest one) are very durable, affordable and come with Ableton Live Lite. Also for a Midi keyboard I think the Novation Launchkey mini Mk.3 is a nice option, giving a small size keyboard combined with some launch-/drumpads for a nice low price (and again Ableton Live Lite included). I think with that you have a nice base for around € 200 (not counting the laptop yet, because there's too many different options there). Great video man! Greetings from Rotterdam. :)

@misternevercot8706 3 года назад

I use an SM58 (€100) and an Rode NT1 (~€255) as microphones. Both work great. I'm very pleased with the Yamaha AG06 interface(€146) although it's 2 Channel recording only and only one Phantom powered channel. Edit 17.05.2021: I Mixed up the Price of one of the total shippments with the Price of the microphone in the original post. so i looked it up again and corrected it.

@nikolaisoerensen 3 года назад

The Rhode nta1 is 159€ as a bundle with shock mount and pop filter and xlr cable at Thomann. In Germany at least

@misternevercot8706 3 года назад

@@nikolaisoerensen it's sonical a real tiny bit of a difference between the nta1 and the nt1.

@nikolaisoerensen 3 года назад

Oh didn't actually know the nt1 existed, apologies :)

@indigoburst 3 года назад

Here's a tip for beginners: The Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 is one of the more popular audio interfaces out there because of it's price, however it's pretty terrible for guitar and practically unusable unless you have a DI box or intend to mic your amp. The 2i2 clips so early from a plugged in guitar it's pretty much impossible to use. So basically just stay away from the 2i2, the 2i4 is a little more expensive but handles guitar perfectly.

@jbpanic 2 года назад

Was just trying to decide between the Scarlett 2i2 and 4i4. Thank you for this rec!

@indigoburst 2 года назад

@@jbpanic Absolutely! Shame about the 2i2, it'd be a perfect little package if it didn't clip on literally any setting. Glad my experience with one helped you make a good decision.

@majipan2719 2 года назад

And what about the solo version?

@indigoburst 2 года назад

@@majipan2719 I've never used it, I would suggest researching reviews to see if it can handle guitar input. I know the 2i4 and up work fine with guitar. Wish I could help you further than that.

@EdBender 2 года назад

@@majipan2719 The solo has gain controls for guitar and mic that turn red when it's clipping, so you can easily adjust back to green. I use and love it.

@jb232ffs 2 года назад

I love the sound changed from left to right ear. Nice.

@jcstevegigs 5 месяцев назад

One of my favorite channels!!!

@brtd90 3 года назад

I'll throw reaper out there as a great starting DAW. It's free and fully functional, not just the lite version. You may find another you like more, but at the least it's great to learn the basics on. And it's not going to cost a penny

@akmadsen 3 года назад

Well, it's free as long as you don't mind the "please wait" pop-up when starting it. But even so, the full version (personal/small business, for life) is $60. Money I happily paid after I'd been using it for about 6 months.

@johnnymacsmusic 2 года назад

Thank you Paul for this video! I'm diving into this home studio world. Got the Presonus Audiobox USB96, Studio One Artist, an okay mic and lots of ideas. I started the home studio because I wanted to let my idea fly, flourish, and evolve. It's also helped me see where I need to improve in my playing (along with videos like yours and some of the other RU-vid instructors. Seriously, thank you). I'm looking to get a key board next. But first, I need to build a dedicated studio space. lol. Anyway, all that to say, thank you for this video and all the other video's you've put out showing people like me different ways to unlock the fret board.