My path was similar Colt. Guitarist in a band and handling show recording duties back in the 80s, turned into sound guy touring with A list artists and keeping my life simple so I could buy gear. Now 39 years as a pro audio guy, toured to 39 countries, works with household names, own a 3000 sq ft recording facility with a 56 ch Neve desk…where you end up is not always where you thought you would when you began your journey.

Colt, I have watched you from almost the beginning! You are an inspiration... You are a personable guy with great advice and you work hard. Proud of you and your success!

That first video is what led me to your channel... Keep doing what you do, Colt. Authenticity is an endangered trait in the biz!

What you said in the end is crucial. Attachment to outcome really hampers a lot of us: like a guy who has a one-sided crush on his female friend and fails to notice all of the women who are actually interested in him, we tend to zone in on this one thing as if it's the only key to our happiness without knowing if it actually complements who we are. It's much more rewarding to learn and take in whatever skills you can learn. One just may awaken in them a talent they never knew they even had.

Thank you. I need this reminder constantly that there's actually nothing in my way other than my willingness to do it, and I love that you and other creators are sending that message out into the world.

Thanks Colt, your story is very inspirational.

Life lesson, not just music advice. Thank you!

Real success is being willing to adjust on the fly to help others...and walk through the doors that appear before us, even if we never imagined that path before. Good stuff Colt!

I’ve said it a few times and I’ll say it again, you’re huge inspiration to a lot of us man!!! Me personally, I’m starting to make the vids, going after the clients I want, getting into outboard gear, and just upping my mixing skills 🎉

You’ve come a long way Colt. Glad to see you come up and stick to it bro. I think most of us are on that same journey. Thanks for everything that you’ve shared throughout the years. Cheers 🤘🔥🔥

Great advice across the board, I describe one of the last concepts as: “Don’t argue with how success decides to show up in your life.” You went and followed the path that opened in front of you, good man.

The journey has and continues to be amazing for me! My story is very similar. Great video and insight Colt.

Thanks man, hit the nail with this one. Much appreciated!

hey!!! the voiceover audio is back!!! and it sounds G.L.O.R.I.O.U.S.! And my story is uncannily similar. I never really intended to own and run a recording facility, but here I am 20yrs later and loving it!!! (I still get to do a cool tour once in a while too!)

Now we wanna see some live clips of you and your band!

I also rode motocross and played guitar starting before high school but also wanted to fly. I have a bike and still noodle around on the guitar but I’ve been flying for over 42 years. It took a long time before it paid off and I’m happy and lucky doing what I love to do. I really admire musicians and those making a living in the music industry. It didn’t work out for me because I didn’t have the drive and dedication needed to succeed with music. My door opened for flying and I had the dedication there. Life has many turns.

Btw….I was also deep into motocross and so was my wife! Thru the 1995-2010 I was never home. I’d be out on a tour then come home and follow the AMA motocross/Supercross circuit turning wrenches for a pro rider… good times.

This is so true and needs to be factored/discussed! Thanks for sharing, as always!

Man this video hits hard. Thanks Colt. Keep putting out great inspiring content.

I really needed to hear this. Thank you, Colt. 🙏

Always great down to earth subjects. Great vid. Totally inspiring

Incredibly inspiring video Colt! Thanks for sharing your experience and time. Love the channel. Probably my favourite KZread channel.

Hey Colt. Dude, you don't know how I really needed to see this video. There's times when I need that 'kick in the ass' to remind me that I could do this. Thank you for reminding me that before you could go a mile, you have to move an inch.

I became interested in recording - because I was tired of fighting for my ideas in a band: one or two members of the band wouldn't even want to *try* an idea in practice because of ego, inability, lack of imagination. I wondered what I'd be able to do if the human-element was removed. I started learning REAPER and bringing in instrument plugins to add the bass, drum, key parts that I had imagined. I dove into the composition/recording aspect of music and bailed on the band. So much more creativity. I'm still learning my tools - but nowhere near good enough yet. I love doing this - so even if I never get to 'pro-level', I'll still do it because it's so much fun. I'm curious about your journey mixing: going from sucking - to being okay - to getting momentum - to feeling confident in your mixes.

Thanks COLT! I appreciate this and I love these types of videos way more then gear shoot outs, exit through the gift shop (Sweetwater gear link below) Thanks for everything you've done to lift other people up

Great stuff man! Keep it up

Nice ... The short version is, do it, but you have to enjoy it, it has to be your passion for you to go to the end and beyond. Like Charles Bukowski said: Don't try. I'm always laughing thinking about Michael Bolton situation in one interview when the reporter ask him: How does it feel to make it over night? And he said something like: Yes, it's great to make it over night after 13 years of hard work. 😄 The lesson is: It doesn't matter what happens as long as you enjoy what you do. If you're doing it only for money, forget it. it's a slow death inside.

Thanks for the inspiration ❤

This is a great video! This can really help people see what is in front of them! 👏🏼👏🏼👍🏻👍🏻

thank you for the video :) i am wanting to be a professional mix or mastering engineer some day and im only just starting. I’m not entirely sure what the path will become but im constantly practicing and researching and trying to get better at those aspects. Its genuinely how I stumbled across your page lol

This is a really important video for me to see right now. In the last year I've finally just started doing things that I've been meaning to do for awhile and while some things have grown slowly (like my social media presence) it feels so much better to at least be out there. I've been thinking about the necessity of being flexible too--like you for years I wanted to be a performer, and to an extent I still do. But I know I can't do it full time at this point, for a few different reasons (health, and other stuff out of my control). To an extent production is starting to work out for me, but I'm still waiting for the sign that something is working. In the meantime, throwing just about everything at the wall is pretty fun if nothing else. Having a guiding light in folks here on KZread and in other parts of my life has been so important, and I'm really thankful for that. For what it's worth, a midnight upload might also be the only time I'm early to watch. College does weird things to a person :)

I am curious to hear what you think about recording people at your home. Especially as gear piles up, I start to fear allowing people into my home as I continue growing my collection and tools. I know you get coffee before you work with clients and I'm sure that helps sus out some stuff. But I personally record rap, rnb, and pop. Particular characters coming from the rap community can be pretty suspect. and I wonder how far a 30 minute discussion while getting coffee can carry your ability to feel comfortable letting people into your home? How do you recommend going about defending your home studio and feeling comfortable letting folks into your home, especially at a beginning stage of recording for a career?

@ColtCapperrune

2 ай бұрын

That’s a great question. At a very minimum, no one enters my home/studio without me having at least had a phone conversation with them. If I get even the slightest bit sketchy vibes, then I pass on the project. I know, unfortunately in the hip-hop communities that can be a bit harder to figure out. No one comes in without having paid a retainer, so that usually helps weed people out. I have a security system, and cameras on all the exits of my home and studio. And something that I never discussed on this channel, I am a strong, second amendment supporter. So even though that is by far the last resort, God help the person that tries to break in and steal something from my place.

@7400TWISS

2 ай бұрын

@@ColtCapperruneThe paid retainer sounds like a great idea. Thanks for the quick response! And Amen🤣

Thanks man!

Good video, sometimes the road is full of unexpected turns. "Life is what happens to you while you're busy making other plans" - John Lennon

good video Colt, you are very good guitar player too.

Great insight for many creatives ! As for me, not just open doors, sometimes its just about seeing the signs that can be so easy to miss....... Noice Vid... Beers & Cheers From OZ...

SPL channel strip vs Newton comparison video please 🙏

Midnight drop???? Okay Colt I see the grind 🫡

@ColtCapperrune

2 ай бұрын

That was a total accident lol. I have no clue how it happened.

Keep on truckin Colt

this is a great video. making changes today.

Start doing what you love is definitely very important even with limited resources. There is a lot of gear and techniques which we think we need to have to get better but actually it’s practice and working with what you have. I’m talking from a mixing engineer’s perspective. There js so much info and so many great engineers out there that it could be overwhelming. Just start doing it a lot and commit yourself to keep trying to make each mix a little better. I buildup my setup with cheap gear to get me started and slowly through the years invested in more and better equipment. Now it looks pretty good but years went by to get there. I’m still not as good as I want to be but I keep on pushing to get better step by step 😊 Great video as always Colt, hope it inspires people to go for their passion and keep growing stronger 🤟🏼😎

Thanks for this one....😎👍

What was your first home studio production that charted on Billboard?

Thanks for sharing.

True words

What was the song you mentioned? Is it somewhere I can hear it?

Will Atmos be dead before you finish your room? It's getting all quiet these days about spacial audio...

@bikesandbeats4693

2 ай бұрын

Did it really ever even live? I’ve had an atmos setup in my home theater for over 5 years and never once sat in there to listen to music.

You could have been the next Chad Reed man, damn!!

I did

First video I watched of yours was the studio build! Been here ever since! Thanks for the content!!