Missing, but super important for the home studio... 6: a good chair. It's easy to overlook, but you're sitting on that thing for hours, get one that gives good back support. It doesn't have to be expensive, but not all chairs are created equally and one cheap chair might last you years, while another will literally ruin your back over just a few months.

@JCridford

2 жыл бұрын

Haha! You are so right, it really makes a difference and actually makes you more compelled to sit for long periods of time; when you're listening back to mixes in particular.

wish id seen this video soon, last month i sold my kids to get a new mixing desk.

@TheDavidsonary

8 жыл бұрын

dying right now

@Producelikeapro

7 жыл бұрын

Yowsa Fly Flicks!! Agreed, equipment can be so expensive! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing, many thanks Warren

@abeltherosegod

7 жыл бұрын

W

@thechannelitrollwith1645

7 жыл бұрын

omg 4 months late, but this is gold.

@terrymiller111

7 жыл бұрын

Fly Flicks = The Mayor of Casterbridge

'creativity trumps budget' I love that saying, great stuff.

@Producelikeapro

8 жыл бұрын

Hi +Ben Tyreman Aw shucks!! Thanks very much for your kind words I really appreciate it! Have a marvellous time recording, many thanks Warren

@ajowas7122

6 жыл бұрын

but mac beats win on recording

@GreyMatterPlatter

5 жыл бұрын

Yeah, says the guy with $150,000 of equipment sitting behind him. These people are so full of shit. They have no clue what working with a budget looks like. I agree with the saying btw, but the hypocrisy is cringeworthy.

@MiDnYTe25

5 жыл бұрын

Obviously he didn't start with all those gear either. I think the point here is that if you're creative and musically inclined, you can get away with starting on a ~500$ budget and grow with time. However, if you suck, you'll still suck on the $150k gear.

@SynthApprentice

5 жыл бұрын

@@GreyMatterPlatter You must have missed the part where he said he started with nothing but a tape recorder and his parents' sound system. You can start with just a cheap $100 refurbished laptop. Then you can install a free DAW like Audacity or LMMS. Skipping the audio interface, you can use a $30 prepaid smart phone as a field microphone, and a $1 pair of ear buds as your monitor. You've got an entire setup for under $150. Creativity trumps budget. Every. Single. Time.

It's fun going back and watching Warren Huart's older videos. As the quality and presentation evolved the advice is timeless.

@Producelikeapro

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks ever so much!!

This is so refreshing to see a real professional not raving on about super high end gear as the only way to go. It makes me (and a lot of other home guys) feel validated that we can make good recordings and that we should spend time crafting skills rather than buying equipment!

@Producelikeapro

8 жыл бұрын

Hi +Andrew Harrison Thanks very much for your great comment I really appreciate it! Absolutely!! The best albums ever were made on 2 or 4 tracks! Creativity is KING!! The song is KING! Have a marvellous time recording, many thanks Warren

@officialWWM

3 жыл бұрын

Produce Like A Pro I thought cash was king 🤔😂

@operasinger2126

Жыл бұрын

Early Beatles was on a 4 track.

"Creativity will always trump equipmemt." I've watched a bunch of your videos but hearing that 1 statement made me a subscriber.

@Producelikeapro

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks ever so much! I’m glad to be able to help!

He’s not kidding about Hifi speakers .. when I was a kid I had my Mom’s Sanyo hifi speakers hooked up to my 12 channel Peavey mixer/amp .. hooked my Minimoog synth up .. dialed in a fat square wave patch and hit a low note .. and the right speaker literally caught on fire 😳

@prestige2000rider

4 жыл бұрын

Thats a good point. And often confused by the control speaker buyer. Most professional brands. JBL, Westlake Urei, Tannoy etc, have a certain purpose built durability built into them. Something that can survive 14 hr days sometimes at concert levels, and live to work the next day.

@officialWWM

3 жыл бұрын

😂😂

@foreverseethe

3 жыл бұрын

Hmmm. wonder what kinda kid has a minimoog and mixer as 'kid'. Not someone who shares Warren Huart's philosophy I bet.

@kensmechanicalaffair

2 жыл бұрын

Peak power. Lol

@paulhcan

2 жыл бұрын

In the 80s, I knackered my brothers fancy Wharfedale speakers by plugging my new fancy active guitar into his HiFi. He was extremely magnanimous about it, luckily😀

The amount of not just pros but legendary producers and engineers that say “you can do a lot with a little” vs the ones that say “I can’t take you seriously unless you use the best gear” is now high enough that it has finally overtaken any fears I have of not being considered professional without “the right gear”. I figured you’d also be in this camp and very refreshing to hear. Thank you!

Every single DAW out there these days has the ability to create great sounding mixes/songs. Choose the one that works the best for you, that meets your workflow in the way that allows you to be the most creative and productive. The most important factor is as Warren mentioned: regardless of which DAW you use, get to know it COMPLETELY. Become so familiar with it, that you can do things in it by second nature, without having to think about it. There is nothing that will zap your creativity more, than having to step outside of the creative zone in order to figure out why something isn’t happening, working, or to figure out how to do something you want to do. The longer you take trying to figure out things like inputs, routing, assignments, midi, editing, etc, the harder it is to get back into that creative zone where you left off. In the hierarchy of importance, knowing your DAW inside and out will be one of the most important things you can ever do. FWIW

I started in 2003 with all anolog. I quickly realized back then that this can be done on a computer. I swapped everything for Reason 2.5. I still don't know jack squat. I can't play an instrument, but I made some cool "play around while I learn" music. Its actually so non-musical, but a lesson learned, "Don't doubt what you can or can't do." And certainly don't spend what you don't have to spend. Save your money. Get a system you design, and accept pointers. I have a laptop, desktop, old monitors, 2 five year old midi controllers, a dj controller, a sub woofer, small pa mixer, interface, and usb mic. Its a dream come true personally, because @54yrs old, I can still do what I want, when I want, for whomever it pleases. I repeat 54 and still dreaming of scoring with a hit record, JUST ONE SONG. It will happen, I believe in myself that much after working ratty jobs, longevity on 1 job, having no job, baby sitting jobs. I should give up right? Nah, U 1st. I'm still at it for the right people to appreciate. KnoWareMan says so!

@ShakaCthulu

4 жыл бұрын

Never give up brother. The path is the destination.

Love this talk, great nuggets of gold within it. It brings me back to my own experiences along the way. And you're right, creativity trumps budget every time. The story of your parent's stereo really struck a bell with me. The first band I was in, I was the keyboardist and for lack of budget I took my parent's stereo and speakers, and used them. And as you experienced yourself, low and behold at some point the volume exceeded a certain level and the cone went out, and never came back. And likewise, I started with 2 cassette recorders for my studio. Then went to 1 cassette and one reel-to-reel. Then I acquired a used Tascam 4 track mixer/recorder. Then 8 tracks, 16 tracks, and then went to my first digital studio which was made by a french company called Guillemot. Then Cakewalk, then Protools, and finally Logic Pro. Switched between PC and Mac multiple times. Went low and high budget. But through out the process, creativity and determination were the key to producing good sound.

What a powerful statement of purpose. Thanks, Warren, this is why I love your videos.

@Producelikeapro

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks ever so much! That's very kind of you!! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing, many thanks Warren

Warren, this is such a great video and I love your "creativity trumps budget every time." I can't think of a more valuable message to send aspiring recording artists.

Humility. A value that today is very little seen in the people who work in this industry. Excellent videos!

I really love how encouraging you are in your videos. A lot of people out there spend their time discouraging people from getting into music... at any stage of a creative process (composing, recording, performing, jamming, whatever). Music enriches lives and no one should be pushed away from it.

@Producelikeapro

9 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ian Bowen what wonderfully kind words! Yes I agree this is a beautiful life we live in music! Thanks for commenting I really appreciate it! Have a marvelous time recording Many Thanks Warren

Ooh, I forgot to mention something. I love your greeting on every one of your videos. I know it seems trivial, but the initial energy people give off in a video can really make or break the success of it. You exude a very friendly vibe. And just so you know, I am in fact having a marvelous day.

@Producelikeapro

9 жыл бұрын

Haha thanks Phil Sackett!! Have a marvelous time recording! Many thanks Warren Huart

@teriakamoto

2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely ! Thank You ! Great Channel.

@Producelikeapro

2 жыл бұрын

@@teriakamoto wow! Thanks ever so much!

Well that taught me a hell of a lot in 12 minutes... the most worthwhile I've spent on you tube for a while in fact!

@Producelikeapro

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks ever so much! I'm glad to be able to help!

Makes me so happy when a great video like this tells me everything I'm already doing. Nice to know I'm doing things right already!

@Producelikeapro

4 жыл бұрын

That's wonderful to hear!

I hear this a lot. and it's so true. in fact, the best recordings I've got out there were done with a couple SM57s, a built in pro tools synth, and a partial garage sale drum kit comprised of a kick, a floor tom with a T shirt over the head, and a ribbon crasher-- it's what I had when I got back into recording and I made it work. luckily I had a great friend who was ultra lofi in his approach and a magnet for creativity - I learned so much from not worrying about what I don't have and thinking of ways I could alter what I did have ..; I started at 15 years old with the original TASCAM portaone cassette 4 track and wish I still had the last one I traded in. THANK YOU Warren!

about to start my home recording in kenya and i think your say "creativity" means alot . was so down due to expenses but i think am good now thanks warren

@Producelikeapro

8 жыл бұрын

Hi +shiro mj kenya Thanks very much for your kind words I really appreciate it! So happy to be able to help!! Have a marvellous time recording, many thanks Warren

@latishavlogs6293

8 жыл бұрын

+Produce Like A Pro welcome

@Producelikeapro

8 жыл бұрын

Hi +shiro mj kenya Please share this video and get that positive energy going! Great to give back! Have a marvellous time recording, many thanks Warren

@latishavlogs6293

8 жыл бұрын

I will surely do so

@Producelikeapro

8 жыл бұрын

Hi +shiro mj kenya Thanks very much for your great comment I really appreciate it! Have a marvellous time recording, many thanks Warren

"Never let lack of funds hold you back from making great music." I dig it.

This is one of the best videos i've seen on this topic. Nice to see you're not a snob when it comes to gear.

@Producelikeapro

9 жыл бұрын

Thanks ajfx I really appreciate it!!

You're one of a kind, and a wealth of information, Warren. I'm glad that you're so passionate about sharing your endless/priceless knowledge. You teach in such a casual way that's a huge benefit to anyone actively listening, but also enjoyable too. Thanks, for all the videos!

Just to echoing what Andrew Harrison said, it is great to hear a professional say it's not about the budget. It is validation to hear you say that. Thank you for your awesome videos!

this guy knows what he's talking about.... I have been home-producing for many years, and agree with just about everything he is saying :)

this video is a must-see for people starting out recording; excellent advice and clear information. Thanks Warren, for making this effort... inspiring, to say the least!

@Producelikeapro

6 жыл бұрын

Hi John! Wow!! Thanks ever so much! I'm glad to be able to help!

Ditto - The Best advice - straight shooting - Honest talk - Why did it take me so long to find your videos! Thank you - you are helping a lot of creative folk who may have held back because of financial constraints - Good on you!!!

@Producelikeapro

8 жыл бұрын

Hi +Yisrael Bisman Yes!! Thanks very much for your kind words I really appreciate it! Yes gear dogma can really hold us all back!! Have a marvellous time recording, many thanks Warren

Passion, Creativity, and the change in the couch. That is really all it takes, with some great Utube Mentoring. Thank you.

Hey Warren! How are you? I am doing Marvelously well. I just walked down this little memory lane and watch all these! Fun times! I actualy recomended this particular one to my wife who is shoping for her own little home set up. I hope you are doing Marvelously well my old friend! Be well.

@Producelikeapro

9 жыл бұрын

Hi Seth Kent, how are you? All is well here thank you very much, say hi to your lovely wife and family! Great to hear from you.

You are extremely helpful, thank you. You provide clear, unbiased, and experienced guidance that I knew I could trust, the moment I finished watching a first video on your channel. I have subscribed and look forward to all of your future videos!

@Producelikeapro

9 жыл бұрын

Aw shucks thanks Cha Cha Malone! I really appreciate it! Have a marvelous time recording. Many thanks Warren

@chrisbayot9404

7 жыл бұрын

I need a charger big boy

OMG like the bible of starting up a studio. I haven’t seen someone so honest as a pro. Great vid.

That is the best video I have seen about equipment since a long time. Thank you for sharing your experience.

"Creativity trumps budget". Absolutely true. Thanks for the video Warren.

@Producelikeapro

9 жыл бұрын

Hi Brad Kinder thanks very much! Yes agreed 100%! Have a marvellous time recording, many thanks Warren

@johnmcquay82

4 жыл бұрын

Absolutely. Applies to live sound too. I've been to events where the kit used is "the best of the best with honours sir" and the sound really wasn't great...also experienced the opposite with budget kit....

"Creativity will always trump equipment and budget". Encouraging words. Thanks for the video. I'd been out of the recording loop for a few years since my mac laptop died. However, I have since replaced it with a desktop Mac, which I use for recording music now. Pro Tools finally made it possible to subscribe monthly to use it, instead of having to fork out nearly a grand for the software. It makes it easier for me, to pay the monthly subscription. Here goes, to try and make a studio quality recording on a low budget.

@Producelikeapro

9 жыл бұрын

Aw shucks thanks Logan Riley I really appreciate it! Have a marvelous time recording, many thanks Warren

"I hope you're doing marvellously well" I sometimes say this to my friends and ut brings a smile every time. i live in England, near Manchester. i smile too, because there is a little bit of your spirit in this expression. thank you for all your wonderful ideas and tricks for vocals and mixing!

@Producelikeapro

7 жыл бұрын

Haha yes, the catchphrase just evolved! I naturally say it and after a while it stuck!! haha Have a marvellous time recording and mixing, many thanks Warren

Hey Warren, you're videos are fresh and understandable. Please keep them coming!!! Although there are already a lot of sources on youtube in the same topic but please, please keep doing what you do because you're attitude and approach is very likeable. Can't wait to see some real inside tricks and advices!

@Producelikeapro

9 жыл бұрын

Thanks milanthedrummer! I really appreciate it, yes I wanted to be able to show people what I do on a daily basis and remove the mystery and remind us all that it's just about creativity! Have a marvelous day, many thanks Warren

I just found this video whilst researching Focusright Scarlett, which I am about to buy. I found it very informative and encouraging, with some happy memories of my Tascam 244 thrown in. Thanks mate!

@Producelikeapro

3 жыл бұрын

Wow!! Thanks ever so much

Thank you for the encouragement!

@Producelikeapro

8 жыл бұрын

Hi +G “Jerry” Henrickson You're very welcome!!! Thanks very much I really appreciate it!! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing, many thanks Warren

What you said at the beginning of the video is so true, lots of musicians spend their time obsessively watching equipment reviews and comparissons at the point they forget about the main reason of all this, create good content.

Hello Warren! I've been watching your videos, and they are all incredibly helpful and informative. This one in particular gave me lots of encouragement to keep learning, experimenting, and working with what I have, rather than craving more gear (which is quite hard not to do!) Thanks, and keep the great videos coming. And - have a marvelous day.

I've been a musician for 25+yrs and just now tapping in to my own home recording. Recently picked up Presonus DAW for my laptop, the Presonus 1818VSL Audio Interface because I also want its scale-ability for recording live. Of course all other necessities like studio monitors, headphones and my PA system for live gigs. Look forward to putting this all together and your video has certainly answered several questions, thanks!

@Producelikeapro

8 жыл бұрын

Hi +ksmons Fantastic!! So happy to be able to help! Have a marvellous time recording, many thanks Warren

Wow I love how you explain using your parents "HIFI" and a "2 track recorder" to record, and then play your "2 track" back and "Over Dub" In other words "re record your first "2 track" while, "lets say recording a vocal at the same time" onto another "2 Track recorder" That's the way us poor, broke "garage bands" recorded ourselves in the 70's and 80's. I had 6 "duel cassette recorders" daisy chained together and we would record "dub after dub" and then start over. When all was said and done, there was so much tape hiss and saturation you couldn't really hear the music but, through mom's HIFI it sounded great and we, (as kids) thought we would be "ROCK STARS". I am almost 60 years old now and, "no rock star" but, I have always loved recording and mixing "MUSIC" and I continue to do so today as a "Hobby". I love your videos, they are very informative BUT, I NEVER "BLOWED UP MY MOMS HIFI"

Warren, you completely and totally rock! I have learned a bunch from your videos over the past couple of weeks since discovering your channel. And, all I can say is: Thank you! Cheers!

@Producelikeapro

8 жыл бұрын

Hi +SoundFilmDesign Thanks very much for your great comment I really appreciate it! Have a marvellous time recording, many thanks Warren

Warren, I stumbled across your channel and am I ever so happy that I did! Great education and explanations of best practices. I subscribed to your channel and look forward to exploring a new world of creativity. Happy New Year Anthony

For a fairly inexpensive interface that can do more look at the Behringer XAir 18 not only is it a 18x18 interface it's a full fledged digital mixer! I use mine as a recording interface in my home studio and to mix live music!

Oh man! Wish I'd seen this earlier about the right computer for recording. All's I have is this really old Studer J37 reel to reel I found in my parents basement. I dusted it off, plugged it in. At least it works.

Thank you so much for making this video, it was very inspiring! I really appreciate how you went about describing each point. It felt like it came from a very honest, bumble and unbiased place. Looking forward to watching more videos!

I love your channel so much. I can see you are really happy with your job. That's great. I am also love my job as mixing engineer and teacher, and I think I am lucky man. Learning a lot from you. Wish you the best, Warren!

@Producelikeapro

9 жыл бұрын

Hi Ha Nguyen heck yes! I'm truly blessed to be able to do this for a living!! Have a marvellous time recording, many thanks Warren

I'm totally with you Warren. I am about to embark on a four song EP with a buddy of mine. I have a good computer and Logic Pro 9 but beyond that, I am working with pretty much bottom of the barrel gear price-wise. I have a $120 MAudio interface, an SM-57 and some very prosaic instruments and amps. Nothing to write home about to be certain. I am even forced to mix in headphones presently, and the entire thing will be recorded in my bedroom, my closet and my bathroom (aka my control room, my vocal booth and my amp room - Hahaha!) That said, just in the demos that I have recorded/mixed for this project as we build the tunes and arrangements, I can already tell that with the recording/mixing experience I have gained from kind individuals like you on the Net, the EP is going to sound great when it's done. Will it be top artist album quality? No, of course not. Will it be professional, punchy and totally fun to listen to when I'm done with it? You bet your ass it will! Thanks for all of the inspiration man! You have no idea how much these videos have helped me. :)

@Producelikeapro

9 жыл бұрын

Wow thanks Phil Sackett I really appreciate the kind words! I wish all the best with the new recordings! Have a marvelous time recording! Many thanks Warren Huart

Just plain good practical advice

@Producelikeapro

8 жыл бұрын

Hi +scotty Thanks very much!! Thanks very much for your great comment I really appreciate it! Have a marvellous time recording, many thanks Warren

Warren, your the best. I always enjoy your videos and insights. Dont ever stop.

Great Tips Warren, Thank you. For DAW, I have tried many DAWs from those you mentioned in the video but now I end up with Reaper. Because Reaper can eat all kind of plug-ins from AU, VST3 to RTAS and run under MACOSX or Windows, which gives me many flexibility, and you can tweak if you want. I choose Mac because mac wont give me lots of noise and the software installation is very easy, mostly no driver needed. Less virus of course, specially when dealing with friend's thumb drive :). For interface, I got my Phonic Helixboard - cost me under $1000 - that gives me 16 channel recording simultaneously for live recording thru firewire/USB. Pity they discontinue it and replace it with an expensive digital series. A pair Yamaha HS 8 for monitor and a second hand Shure KSM 44A Microphone :). As you said, the most expensive tool is creativity. Keep Rockin' !!!

Nice vid! You've got some really sound advice here.

@Producelikeapro

8 жыл бұрын

Hi +The Original Spacefan Thanks very much for your kind words I really appreciate it! Have a marvellous time recording, many thanks Warren

Eye opening ! Thank You so much. 55 year old Guitarist thats done with bands (for the most part) and I know nothing about recording ,mixing, editing,etc. I'm not knowledgable with computers but determined to learn. I've been playing Guitar and Bass for 40 years and I like to think that I am pretty creative with writing, but very intimidated by tech. I have been slowly buying things for a desk top studio.I have a small Alesis Multimix8 USB FX mixer, great Presonus 8" speaker pair & a matching 8" Woofer, a Focusrite Scarlette 2i2 2nd Gen. and the IK Multimedia AXE I/O w/Amplitude4 MAX which has a lot of Amps ,FX, Compressors and other recording gear and I guess I need a MIDI controller keyboard to use it and I'll be ready right ? I am definitely on a very tight budget and you really gave me some motivation that I can do this. Will the tools I mentioned work together ? I have several great amps,FX. and Guitars. I really want to get cracking. I do have a Mac Pro 15 inch. that is older but upgraded. Do I need another computer like a desk top as I can get Mac stuff thats been refurbished at a really good price from a shop in town ? Thank You. If anyone can answer,I would appreciate it. Peace-

@teriakamoto

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Warren, I forgot, I have seen things like the Zoom H4n portable 4 track portable recorder and thought of getting one to record my practice and jamming to save ideas for recording. They have really good quality. Would you think that is a good Idea or a waste of cash ? I can transfer parts to my interface and is it difficult or possible ? Thanks. I really need help. I don't know anyone that can help me. I'm a bit of a recluse lol. Seriously.

@Kshastra

2 жыл бұрын

You sir are ahead of most. I know there's a generation gap which you are facing with tech. But just don't be afraid of messing things up on a computer. : ) I wish the best for your journey and hope you have made a distance in a year now : )

Wonderful presentation. I enjoyed everything you presented and provided examples of value as well such as which mic’s price ranges were. Just started following you and I thank you for offering this channel, it’s extremely helpful.

I so appreciate your kind, sensitive helpfulness, avoiding snobbery!

@Producelikeapro

2 жыл бұрын

That’s very kind of you

Holy words and thanks for sharing your experiences!! :)

@Producelikeapro

9 жыл бұрын

Thanks christianzezza I really appreciate that!

Loving your channel thanks a mill.

@Producelikeapro

9 жыл бұрын

Hi canvoodoo thanks ver much I appreciate it! Have a marvellous time recording, many thanks Warren

Hello Warren. Fantastic & really honest & down to earth advice - I am passing this info to my teenage son who is really into recording & doing very well at it. We need more people like you - the enthusiasm alone is priceless! Thanks very much & have a great new year! Mark G

@Producelikeapro

8 жыл бұрын

Hi +Mark G Thanks very much for your great comment I really appreciate it! I'm so glad to be able to help! Happy New Year!! Have a marvellous time recording, many thanks Warren

Warren, thank you for taking the time out to share your experiences and your advice on home studio components. I have been searching the web for advice and have spent countless hours listening to others speak about their systems. In 12 minuets you focused the whole theory of home studio recording into a no nonsense approach for people starting out like me. I cannot wait to begin my studio build; looking forward to viewing more videos from you!!Bill

@Producelikeapro

7 жыл бұрын

Hi John, thanks ever so much for your kind words! I am so glad to be able to help!! Best of luck with your studio build! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing many thanks Warren

i tell people this all the time, most see Big gear and think thats where Good comes from..It's the Person thanks!

@Producelikeapro

9 жыл бұрын

Hi Simone white I agree 100%!!! Thanks very much for your great comment I really appreciate it! Have a marvellous time recording, many thanks Warren

@DarrellHeathmydogspike

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Warren !!!

You are such a cool guy! Thanks for your experience and im sure i'll be contacting you soon for some advice! Thanks Warren!

@Producelikeapro

8 жыл бұрын

Hi +Eliseo Renteria Thanks very much for your kind words I really appreciate it! Have a marvellous time recording, many thanks Warren

@LittleSeekerMusic

8 жыл бұрын

+Produce Like A Pro I can see that for sure! Check out my channel if you have some time! =)

@Producelikeapro

8 жыл бұрын

Hi +Eliseo Renteria Wonderful!! Have a marvellous time recording, many thanks Warren

This is exactly what ive been saying for years myself, you dont need to have this and that expensive gear, even the cheapest gear these days can make quality recordings. Im about your age Warren and even though im not a pro at recording i have had some similar background like having a 4 track tape portastudio and such, compared to the things i had in those days pretty much anything these days are amazing, its a great time to be recording and producing music. This is an important video, people may not listen that much to me, but having you as a pro speaking of the same things is great and i hope people will listen and record their music instead of thinking that they cant since they havent got expensive gear.

Thank you! I've been a professional musician, off and on, for 40 years and have never had a studio. I am piecing one together at the moment and combining my audio/electronic engineering degree with my music and really looking forward to having a home studio.

Most large studios now use PT and Logic. Rap/Hip Hop/EDM studios/artist.. most use Ableton. The rest are really bedroom DAW's but a good place to start. The DAW you know best, is the one you will swear is the best. Personally I really don't care. I wish I knew them all. It's all just ones and zeros. (but... a proprietary software/hardware match will be more efficient and stable). Getting a great performance is by far most important. Really comprehending how a plugin (or outboard gear) works to shape the sound is much more important than what plugin you have. High quality studio monitors/headphones are very very important. Cheap monitors = quick ear fatigue that will eventually lead to hearing loss. Most people are obsessive. They should take breaks, but they don't. And everything sounds better louder.

@corinasechelariu1307

5 жыл бұрын

+ "Cheap monitors = quick ear fatigue that will eventually lead to hearing loss."

very good information.thanks alot

@Producelikeapro

9 жыл бұрын

Thanks Billy Thompson I really appreciate it! Have a marvelous time recording. Many thanks Warren

It was so refreshing to hear you talk about budget equipment. Some of the brands you mentioned are the same brands I use in my little home studio. Thank you for your unbiased opinion and help.

@Producelikeapro

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks ever so much Wade! You Rock my friend!

Great advice...Creativity and learning the equipment saves so much time and money.

Amen on the creativity. I made better stuff with limitations. Now that I have a lot more and can make the standard I want I became way more concerned with materials. Cutoff and get back to what it all means. Performance and creating is key and what its all about!

@Producelikeapro

9 жыл бұрын

Hi Nik Drown perfect put! I agree 100%! Have a marvellous time recording, many thanks Warren

Hi Warren. first of all, I'd like to say Thankyou for both The Video AND The encouragement. I like the Title and Youre true to it. I have been using a Computer since 2000. A "PC" and Ive never used an Apple or Mac....So I have a PC. I have "low end" Guitars; $300, $500, etc. I use MAGIX for my DAW. I bought a Condensor Mic; MXL, its a V67G. From what I heard are literally a 1/10th of the cost now, which is $100. I got it from B&H Audio in NYC. Also I got a pair of M-AUDIO 40W Monitors, both The Mic & the Monitors were, upon my request, Christmas Gifts to me in 2013. I definitly do Not have a Contemporary nor traditional Voice for my vocals...in other words Im not a very good singer. However, I have let that affect my confidence in even bothering to put my vocals on my Music...(yet I want to & do like to Sing...I guess, who doesnt? right? lol) Once again; Thankyou for Sharing and caring. I appreciate it. Cheers Warren :)

@Producelikeapro

8 жыл бұрын

Hi +Jimmy SantAngelo Great stuff! Two of my main electric guitars are Yamaha Pacificas!! I also have a 70's Yamaha and a new model Yamaha Acoustic, both if which are incredibly affordable! Thanks very much for your great comment I really appreciate it! The SONG IS KING!! Creativity rules! Have a marvellous time recording, many thanks Warren

@KoolKatRecordingStudios

8 жыл бұрын

Produce Like A Pro Warren, You ARE The Coolest! Thanks Brother :)

@Producelikeapro

8 жыл бұрын

Hi +Jimmy SantAngelo Aw shucks! Thanks very much for your kind words I really appreciate it! Have a marvellous time recording, many thanks Warren

@KoolKatRecordingStudios

8 жыл бұрын

Produce Like A Pro Thanks Robert. :D

Good Lord, Warren- a well balanced and dispassionate discourse on what to get! I hope you have an idea of how refreshing this is. No holy wars- wow. Truly a fantastic video.

@Producelikeapro

8 жыл бұрын

Hi +Marc Miller Thanks very much for your great comment I really appreciate it! Glad to be able to help! Have a marvellous time recording, many thanks Warren

You are great Mr. Warren. You r telling all the things from all of your heart and giving all the things with love and not even keeping any single word and idea with you. great teacher. smiles all the time. you r giving the bottom and every single piece of Audio engineering. love you sir and i salute you. thumbs up,. have a marvelous time

Reaper DAW seems to work well. Super lightweight, works on multiple platforms, lots of youtube tutorials,etc

@Producelikeapro

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks ever so much for sharing

Very ,very interesting and the explication for a music studio components very good! Great video!

@Producelikeapro

9 жыл бұрын

Hi Dan Muntean so glad to be able to help! Have a marvellous time recording, many thanks Warren

@DanMuntean

9 жыл бұрын

Thank You very much !

@Producelikeapro

9 жыл бұрын

Hi +Dan Muntean Thank YOU! Have a marvellous time recording, many thanks Warren

Love your videos, your delivery, the information. Great job. I'm happy to see your efforts have paid off in terms of over 100K subscribers. Well done, and thank you.

@Producelikeapro

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks ever so much George! You Rock! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing, many thanks Warren

I've just started watching your 'Produce Like A Pro' videos and find them very informative and well put together. I'm just getting started recording my own music so thanks a lot for your help. It's very generous of you to take the time to help us newbies.

@Producelikeapro

8 жыл бұрын

Hi +Ron Philip Thanks very much! So glad to be able to help! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing, many thanks Warren

a new associate and i have acquired a space in a builing that we are now turning into a studio. the crazy part is we have no idea how to really do this but its getting done. im an ex rapper who got so tired of waiting around for "producers/engineers" to have everything set up when i arrived that i began looking into getting behind the boards myself. from the first time i did, i was in love with music production. ive used garage band, reason, FLstudio, a lil bit of pro tools and my favorite, Cubase. videos like this inspire me to move forward. ive got the basic necessities now i just have to learn how to run it thru to the booth and what not. much respect sir. one day ill meet you, shake your hand and thank you in person. #NoMusicNoLife

@maniacmagee9462

7 жыл бұрын

Where are you located? do you have a website?

@rb032682

7 жыл бұрын

Do yourself a big favor, don't skimp on acoustical treatment.

@CubaseAcademy

7 жыл бұрын

We like Cubase too!

@b3mbeats905

7 жыл бұрын

HIGH GRADE HIP HOP dnt kno how i missed this but im from philly. no website. i just do this for fun. just happen to b good enough to make a few dollars from time to time

@b3mbeats905

7 жыл бұрын

RB noted and filed bro.

I record my music with the Focusrite Scarlett Studio bundle. Very good sound quality to me on a budget. When I mix my vocals a certain way, it sounds more expensive.

@Producelikeapro

9 жыл бұрын

***** that sounds great! Have a marvelous time recording, many thanks for your comment, I really appreciate it! Warren

@DiegoINSOMNIA

9 жыл бұрын

***** I got an scarlett 2i4 and is a great interface, I would say is like the VW bettle of interfaces, reliable, sounds great, is portable and a tank of equipment, and I can use my analog gear like sansamp Bass driver for reamping line bass or guitar with the 3th and 4th unbalance outputs.

@TheOnlyJay_S

9 жыл бұрын

Diego Gutiérrez I'm happy that I've got that much out of a budget. I used to think I needed the more expensive microphones, but once I brought the bundle, it changed my mind. However, I would still get those microphones if I had the money for them and keep the Focusrite bundle.

@Producelikeapro

9 жыл бұрын

Hi ***** yes agreed just upgrade as you can. One great condenser will cover most situations and upgrading your interface will help a lot too. But the most important thing is the creativity, great songs with great parts are key! Have a marvelous time recording, many thanks Warren

Honesty and truth from the heart. I say definitely listen to this guy. Good job Dude.

Your story reminds me of when I was starting out and didn't have a guitar amp. I found a way to plug a distortion pedal into a home stereo and tried it playing along with a drummer. The setup didn't last long. It fried quickly. Heh.

@jeffseven2194

4 жыл бұрын

Ahh, that takes me back to the 70s, fried a cpl stereos before i finally got an amp

Couldn't have said it better! This is something I've trying and still try to get across to people!

@Producelikeapro

9 жыл бұрын

Thanks NiklasJBlixt! Yes agreed this stuff is really important! Have a marvelous time recording. Many thanks Warren

@spitfiremusic3997

9 жыл бұрын

Agreed *****. Digital is much easier to work in. But gotta love the sound of analog!

@Producelikeapro

9 жыл бұрын

Yes I do that quite a lot ***** sounds fantastic!

@Producelikeapro

9 жыл бұрын

I kind of like the tape hiss *****. It makes me feel all warm and fuzzy inside! Reminds me of all the albums I grew up listening too!

@Producelikeapro

9 жыл бұрын

I'm all about Led Zep, Queen and The Beatles love the sound of those records.

Thank you, Warren! It's GREAT advice when it's just as valid 5+ years after it's published.

Excellent videos Warren! I agree with you 100% on everything you say on this particular one. I had to learn the hard way when I ran into an extremely modest setup of a dear friend and his stuff sounded just amazing. Had me scratching my head for a while....

You did really help. Thank you for the insights!

@Producelikeapro

8 жыл бұрын

Hi +Telmo Monteiro Fantastic!! So glad to able to help!! Thanks! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing, many thanks Warren

got to invest in some room treatment if you’re recording. if i was going to record vocals in a room, and i could put $300 toward studio monitors or room treatment, i’d take the latter - an ok mix of a good recording is better than a great mix of a bad recording.

He is absolutely right.. I started with a fast trak pro, a Samson cl7, senn hd208, and a keystation 61.. by the time I learnt how to use it properly and got to know my daw, I had collected enough funds for better stuff. Slowly and steadily I built it starting with good monitors.. and today I wouldn't change any decision.

Hi Warren. Breath of fresh air! I watched the hybrid videos and it's a real eye opener seeing what you do on the console! Thank you

@Producelikeapro

9 жыл бұрын

Hi +Steve Burgan Aw shucks thanks! So glad to be able to help!! Have a marvellous time recording, many thanks Warren

Reaper is awesome and free to use. You can buy an inexpensive commercial license but to get used to the software and get up and running it's free. Awesome VST's come with it.

@Producelikeapro

8 жыл бұрын

Hi +Ron Marshall Yes Reaper seems like an awesome DAW!! Thanks very much for your great comment I really appreciate it! Have a marvellous time recording, many thanks Warren

@uzefulvideos3440

6 жыл бұрын

Yes, Reaper is a great DAW. I choose Tracktion Waveform and am very happy with it.

@jakubcrowe4036

6 жыл бұрын

I used it for a couple months, then switched to FL studio and i was really suprised at how much FL studio increases your workflow. Not saying its bad but ehh...

@victorfine5094

6 жыл бұрын

Jakub Crowe yea FL is cool but when you finish your juice box come back to reaper 😛

@Southernkhal

5 жыл бұрын

I'm not familiar with reaper, I use studio one personally. It's free you say?

Thanks for the vid, Warren. I agree that the Focusrite is a great interface, however I would say that it's worth getting one with at least 4 XLR inputs as a minimum (like the Scarlett 18i8 for example). When I record electric guitar I often use more than one mic on the amp plus a DI which allows me to record to separate tracks and then blend afterwards when mixing. The same goes with when I record piano... a stereo pair of condenser mics plus a room mic to capture the ambience. Thanks again!

@Producelikeapro

8 жыл бұрын

Hi +Tim Ball Thanks very much for your great comment I really appreciate it! I do agree for Rock and Roll recording to cover drums a minimum of 4 inputs is required, but I just don't want to discourage anyone from getting stuck in and start recording!! Have a marvellous time recording, many thanks Warren

My first multitrack recording was almost exactly like yours. Home stereo and a cassette recorder, Ha! It was great! Had an Ibanez super metal pedal, Ibanez digital delay, and a Jackson/Charvel electric guitar. Never forget that.

I just found this vid...5/18/2016.......just want to say thank you for sharing your knowledge and experience. Gave it a thumbs up and I subscribed. You are VERY much appreciated Warren.

Great video. How about a tour of your studio?

@Producelikeapro

8 жыл бұрын

Hi +Jim McDowell Haha yes one day! Thanks very much for your great comment I really appreciate it! Have a marvellous time recording, many thanks Warren

What A Lovely Sincere Fella...

@Producelikeapro

9 жыл бұрын

You are too kind AlexanderJohn Sutherland! Have a marvelous time recording, many thanks Warren

Great information..Creatively is the key for sure. Thank you.

Warren, I used your tips for bass on my mix and it worked marvelously well - of course. Thanks a million! I will keep these notes on hand the next time I'm recording and mixing bass. I can't wait to see what's coming up on your channel in 2015. You already have a goldmine of information here. All the best to you in the new year.

@Producelikeapro

9 жыл бұрын

Great trojannate I'm really glad that helped! Thanks very much for watching, I really appreciate it. Have a marvelous time recording! Many thanks Warren

"Speakers went forward... and they didn't come back"

Wow you are truly amazing, im new to all this. But i have heard that one does need the room to be treated, to be able to mix great. Is that true? I ask because u didn't mention that. Thank you for all your awesome knowledge

@Producelikeapro

9 жыл бұрын

Hi Lee Roy Gonzalez thanks for the kind words! Agreed, once you move to using powered monitors away from headphones you should definitely make sure the room is dead enough for playback, but just enough, not completely dead! Have a marvellous time recording, many thanks Warren

@cowboys4life956

9 жыл бұрын

Thank you :)

@Producelikeapro

9 жыл бұрын

Hi Lee Roy Gonzalez you're welcome! Have a marvellous time recording, many thanks Warren

Thanks Warren. It seems im on the right track. Ive been a musician for most of my life and have always loved music as a my escape. I have wanted to have a home studio for as long as i can remember but just didnt have the money or the determination to go for it. But the last few years have been good so i am putting together my dream. Even tho its small i have acquired most of the things that you talked about on this video, and have been learning what everything does. There is a lot to learn. Anyhow I am almost ready to start recording some of my little creations i have in my head and wanted to thank you for the inspiring and knowledgeable video. So far I have for my studio, A mac I7, Focusrite Saphire 24 audio interface, Logic X, Audio Techica Headphones, presonus eris e5 pair monitors, Im planning on getting a small midi keyboard with pads. I mainly play guitar and bass, but will try any instrument. Im not planning on releasing anything i record I just want to do it for my own satisfaction. Im planning on recording my own stuff as well as covering my favorite music. Ive talked about doing this for years and im finally going to do it. I also am planning on recording some kid songs for my sons. Thanks again. I will be subscribing and watching and learning .

Warren you find your passion in life!

Oh my gosh. thank you ever so much for this very validating and encouraging message! Subscribed! Creativity trumps budget! Love it. I am currently producing using GarageBand on my IPAD air! So sad lol....What I don't have can be kinda depressing sometime, but I don't want to spend until I'm making money so I'm doing my best to maximize using my creativity...anywho...any suggestions for iPad Air users? I basically don't have anything else on your list, although I do have a schure microphone . Thanks again Warren :)

@f.lashby8298

8 жыл бұрын

use FL Studio App or iMASCHINE :D

@Producelikeapro

8 жыл бұрын

Hi +RishyCup TV Great stuff!! You're welcome! Yes I use iMaschine to write with on my iPad and iPhone! It works great!! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing, many thanks Warren

@Producelikeapro

8 жыл бұрын

Hi +F. Lashby Yes agreed the iMaschine app works great! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing, many thanks Warren

@RishyCupTV

8 жыл бұрын

F. Lashby thanks so much!!! Appreciate ur comment :D

@RishyCupTV

8 жыл бұрын

+Produce Like A Pro thank u so very much for responding and cool that You seconded iMachine! Totally going to get this now! THANKS a million!