This is performance art. Talking about boring stuff, while being excruciatingly boring in the delivery, somehow cancel each other out...

@davidcedeno8403

4 жыл бұрын

Psy 101

@adommoore7805

4 жыл бұрын

😅

@Z_saxtron30001

4 жыл бұрын

This is dry humour at its best

@Anael272

4 жыл бұрын

(-) + (-) = (+)

@jtoconnor1137

4 жыл бұрын

10/10 comment bro

Sam's deadpan delivery is hilarious.

@stuffnuns

4 жыл бұрын

Christopher Vaca, He could kill as a standup. Really.

@wayne-4617

4 жыл бұрын

This is the most quintessentially British thing I have watched in a very long time. More boring reviews please!

@foxmulder5379

4 жыл бұрын

I am glad I'm not the only one finding this hilarious

@eighteenfiftynine

3 жыл бұрын

Reminds me of a Newman and Baddiel sketch.

@absolving

3 жыл бұрын

He's making me sleepy.

"I can fire the entire band in one go, worth it's weight in gold" Attaboy Sam. Attaboy.

@weschilton

4 жыл бұрын

Man, I really laughed out loud at that one, I was not expecting it. :)

@jakobole

3 жыл бұрын

Pft - Boomer. I can fire the whole band via email even before they turn up, in 1 go also :)

@olivergiles6731

3 жыл бұрын

Since when does the engineer get to fire the band...? They usually pay to be there. ..

@martindiehl155

3 жыл бұрын

@@jakobole Email? Email is as well a boomer tool ...

@jakobole

3 жыл бұрын

@@martindiehl155 Haha - indeed.

This might be the driest humour I've ever witnessed. This guy is hilarious. I've been a fan of SOS publications for years, I can see why if this guy is behind it.

The guy's dry humor is great. Kept me engaged for the whole video.

He would be perfect to be cast in a rockumentary as a studio engineer who keeps roasting the band lol

Variable lighting. To set a mood when needed and also able to be bright when troubleshooting.

@conralaje2059

4 жыл бұрын

That's not boring, that's awesome and fun

@williampimblott8373

4 жыл бұрын

Aclot of dimmers can cause tremendous noise in the AC lines. I agree .... just be aware.... if you run into the problem.

@robjansen5236

3 жыл бұрын

Good advice!

@nana-ld4cr

3 жыл бұрын

@@williampimblott8373 Yes, I ran into that problem. There are a few dimmers that do it without noise apparently.

@benitomgomez3290

3 жыл бұрын

@@nana-ld4cr , , , more expensive.!

I feel like he's trying to tell us that someone off screen is holding him hostage. I hope he's alright over there.

@Anael272

4 жыл бұрын

He is like a bald Marina Joyce

@TheWorld_2099

4 жыл бұрын

Kevin Maryles - hahahaha.... Poor guy, none of us picked up on the clues until it was far too late

@anaiytv2120

3 жыл бұрын

😂😂😂😂 very true

Some of my "boring" but essential items: 1) uninterruptible power supply - for PCs, hard drives, even synths, rackmount modules, etc 2) power conditioners - ie. Furman rackmounts 3) good quality cables - Mogami, Monster, etc to prevent RFI interference, humming, buzzing 4) chair mat - to protect hardwood floors when rolling around back and forth constantly 5) urethane office chair wheels - replaces cheap, hard plastic wheels on your chair to smooth rolling quiet ones 6) right angle cables - power, TRS, XLR helps reduce strain and wear on jacks/cables from constant tugging and pulling if your gear is positioned or mounted at an angle 7) compressed air cans, soft brush, vacuum - to keep gear clean 8) pens, post it notes 9) clock/clock radio - to check the time and listen to news so you know what's happening in the world outside 10) good work ethic/habits

I think this is my favorite top ten I've ever procrastinated on.

@AlCapwn369

2 жыл бұрын

Hey, same!

Plunger. Because it always seems the drummer decided to eat the heaviest meal of his life before coming to the studio and all of the nervous energy turned his sphincter into a ratcheting sprinkler head.

@burtonfzz

3 жыл бұрын

It could be a good joke, if it wasn’t. Could say what can demoralize band more than toilet that was broken apart in pieces. May be only smell of drummer socks can compare, when he change his shoes to sneakers and leaves shoes right next to him, that can really spice up ambience during lyric part of song

After 35 years in studios, I can confirm this is a great list, keep them coming

hit home with the ,"and then i can spend my entire life on ebay and never have to record a band again , bliss"

@uzefulidiot

4 жыл бұрын

I feel attacked.

@joegonzalez4039

4 жыл бұрын

I just watched this at work and I laugh so hard at this part that I got some stares from my co-workers!

@MadeOnTape

4 жыл бұрын

ahhhh yes. what’s in my saved ebay searches email today?

Sheet music stand! Once you have one it will be used quite often.

@michaelgarding516

3 жыл бұрын

We call those 'drink holders' LOL

Your deadpan humour and delivery made this video. Thank you!

The dry, dead pan humour is brilliant.

I'm actually amazed of how many studios that forget the most vital part of a studio: The place where you put the band when the lead guitarist is working on that perfect solo. As a musician, it's terror to not have a place to retreat without listening to that one part a million times over. And as an engineer, it's terror to deal with bored musicians with opinions lurking behind your back. So, next weeks number one should be: Kitchen + chillout zone! Because good vibes makes better sessions than vintage gear...

@joeguitar7164

4 жыл бұрын

Musicians can be stored away in ... storage

@AllanDawsonMuso

4 жыл бұрын

"The place where you put the band when the lead guitarist is working on that perfect solo" - a two week inclusive Mediterranean holiday should do the trick ;-)

No. 1: An isolation transformer on the incoming line voltage from the utility company to eliminate harmonics and ground loop noise in your audio.

@EpicStuffMan1000

4 жыл бұрын

If it's a proper studo, all the kit will have individual ones of their own built in. But it's always a good idea to get cleaner power

@rodrigobelinchon2982

Жыл бұрын

Now you are talking

My top boring thing is the box of adaptors, 1/8" to 1/4", TRS to XLR, RCA to TS, USB A to USB B to Mini to Micro, etc, I can't think of a single studio session where I didn't use my box of accumulated adaptors.

@prufrockrenegade

4 жыл бұрын

This. I feel like I must have accumulated about a million different adapters by now, yet I still find myself running to the store all the time for more, especially since they're so easy to misplace or break

@GlenBerry

3 жыл бұрын

Adapters are ok, but cables with the proper connectors on each end are far better. The connections are typically more reliable and noise-free. Proper fitting connectors are also much less likely to break than adapters. It's also far less weight and strain on the jacks you're plugging into. I like keeping an assortment of connectors and some bulk cable, so I can make a custom cable if I need to. Adapters have their place, but they're a last resort for me.

@peterelkas

3 жыл бұрын

I’d actually prioritize that over insurance haha

@GlenBerry

3 жыл бұрын

@@peterelkas 😂😂😂

A contender must be a UPS (Uninterruptible power supply) at least on the PC to save the DAW project, although most have auto save options, could save hours for sake of a 1 second power drop 😉

@bitflux2

4 жыл бұрын

I got one of those! Proud owner of that boring piece of equipment that has indeed saved valuable work

"And I love a top ten" could never have missed that based on your face and deliverance!

"If I turn it up halfway, it will literally fry the drummers head...it's been worth every penny." I'm not sure everyone saw what you there, but I want you to know that I saw exactly what you did there.

Brilliant. Thank you for boring video on boring things. I was bored, surfing around the Tube, and then, I saw that you were explaining boring things. I knew that was meant for me. And, yes, I was bored by it. thank you ever so. No one has ever made boring this funny. Arigato.

We’ve recorded with Sam a couple of times (check out our Mill Sessions!) and can confirm his caramel tones do indeed boom out from a central speaker and that it is actually really helpful, if a little surprising when you’re just having a quiet sit down and forgotten it’s there.

Power conditioner. The first thing I point out when I show people my setup is my Furman power conditioner and I stress emphatically that is has made all my gear sound like it should and removed a tonne of noise hassle from my mixes. This outpouring is usually met with a dead-eyed glare as friends ponder over how many tattoos they could get for the same amount of cash.

These have been my major problems I've faced or fixed over the years this list is perfect for any one trying to setup a studio or session 👍

This was brilliant. I have no intention to build a studio of that kind but watched this and enjoyed every second. Thanks!

A BORING list of the top ten BORING things you need in a studio in the most BORING video ever is EXACTLY the kind of informative MENTAL BREAK I need from these endless apocalypses we’ve been having to endure. Thank you for this. Extra points for the British accent.

I love how he always closes with some cheeky english-humor sentence at the end of each point

In regards to 5, the headphone amp, get the kind that's able to take multiple inputs and can be adjusted by the artist themselves. It'll satisfy a "MORE ME" kind of person.

SAM...., WHERE ARE YOU??? I ABSOLUTELY LOVE YOUR INSIGHTS & SHORT OPINIONS & SIMPLY FACE FACE TALK ABOUT STUDIOS & SOUND. PLEASE DO THESE EVERY WEEK.... WE ALL MISS YOU DEARLY!!!

lovely cut at 3.30!!! what we all need in our studio is to listen to the master before pressing send! : D

I´ll add a soldering iron, a brush for dusting and cleaning agents :)

@iammurphy

4 жыл бұрын

Definitely a soldering iron. 👍🏻

@LodvarDude

4 жыл бұрын

Can also be used to force annoying musicians out of the control-room. DOUBLE-WIN.

@toulcit

4 жыл бұрын

In addition a coffee machine :)

Couldn’t agree more. Brilliant list. The only thing missing is, snakes, cables and patch bays. Cheers

I’m a songwriter, gradually investing in: 1) An iPad for GarageBand; then: 2) a Mac laptop for GarageBand with a free trial for Logic Pro, then: 3) BeatBuddy for better drum sounds, and Aeros to loop my guitars, then: 4) enough basic mics handle vocal, bass etc. with or without micing a cabinet, then: 5) a Tascam 12 mixing board to fine-tune with. then: 6) a new desk to handle the new gear ( I started with 2 library tables..) I forgot to mention the audio interface and near field speakers way back in this list..The chair is definitely on the list,….Now I find that the songs I set out to record need some re-writing….Glad your magazine is handy! Thanks!🎼🎶🧑‍💻

I'd add proper instrument stands. You don't know how many guitars someone's going to turn up with (even the synth player) so having a couple of spare racks avoids that whole issue of not wanting to interupt the perfect take whilst simultaneously watching £2000-worth of fragile timber slide off the edge of the stack of flight cases.

@drewstephenson

4 жыл бұрын

@Jon Goat it's almost like you've seen my studio! :)

Genuinely miss these videos, looked forward to these almost more than the issues themselves haha.

Well stocked toilet paper supply. The amount of times I've been in a studio that had ran out of it, once too many. (Also check the soap dispenser while you're at it. And make the toilet a pleasing experience for the female customers as well.)

@benitomgomez3290

4 жыл бұрын

Indeed.! , , fems are special regarding this , , , !

@timbeaton5045

4 жыл бұрын

"Well stocked toilet paper" What's good for the studio is good for the home. Moral: DON"T panic buy TP. Please.

@chaoswires2734

3 жыл бұрын

To the point. WC should be comfortable for people and have essentials: paper, paper towels, soap. If shower is available, make sure shower gel is also in decent amount. Batteries for frequently used gadgets often help, used in tuners, pedals, small synths, etc. 9v, 1.5v AA and AAA are essential.

@padrejohnruffle

3 жыл бұрын

I actually thought that a clean bog was going to make his #1 spot!

@chaoswires2734

3 жыл бұрын

@Busta Speeker if your studio doesn't have synths and pedals suitable for shower/wc jam sessions - why even build such studio? Some people get inspiration or insight while sitting on the white throne. This state of mind shouldn't be underestimated. Looks barbaric, but what do we know about recording and mixing process of great albums in legendary studios?

Absolutely amazing. Please, More videos like this ♥️

Still the best useful droll commentary on the entire internet. Thank you!

47 people who disliked this have never worked a professional gig in their life! The deadpan delivery was perfect and I can find no fault with this list. ESPECIALLY with the DI’s and Insurance. Insurance will literally save your life

This is the best audio technology video I've ever watched. I'll be using the speaker talkback on my next session!

Yep. Good List. I have a general rule that if I see an audio adaptor that I do not currently own, I buy 2 on the spot.

This is awesome. Great info and priceless delivery.

Love your cheeky, understated demeanor on this, Sam! Great advice, delivered with subtle humour. Made my day! 😊

Someone that shares my love of headphone extension cables!

excellent! i remember all those things from back in the day. Fortunately, we were well-equipped on all counts! Great tongue-in-cheek delivery!

Excellent top 10, and you gotta love the delivery!

Sam’s videos are the counterweight to 2020. Absolutely brilliant, entertaining and educational.

I’ve had to build a makeshift home studio to record during quarantine, and the only three things off this list that I seem to be missing are storage, insurance, and a chair. I can realistically only deal with one of those issues though...

This is the best!! Love it!

I love it! Very well presented and accurate.

5:57 Sam has been doing this for years... Frying all the drummers' heads. And it was worth every penny

Digital LED clock. Time is money and you don't need one of those quartz things ticking away in the background.

I can not get enough of this guy!

BRAVO for including short mic stands!

@sonicjackalopeproductions3342

4 жыл бұрын

Tony SanFilippo agreed! Never know how important they are until a group of artists come in to record classical Carnatic Indian music and they are ALL on the floor with their instruments and vox stands

Number 493: Dusting and vacuum cleaning. Currently moving up to 17-ish.

This is the best video on KZread! All so true and great advice.

Great vid. Very informative.

Excellent! Well done.

The delivery of number one was precious.

That's a top ten list with actually useful tips! It really are the small, boring and often overlooked things that can drastically improve the workflow or ruin a session if you don't have them.

i just woke up and ate a jam bread and got quite spirky, now, this list throught and I am back where i started. THank you hero man!

All really good info.Thanks. Been in more studio sessions than I can count and I encountered almost all of the situations along the way. (Referring to the folks in the live room as "talent" is a bit of stretch sometimes.) Best line: You do need a DI Box (or five!)

So true. Love this magazine!

Brilliant, Sam, I love it! And its all very true!!

Very true words indeed! I particularly love the comment about storage, I can chime with that!

Brilliant....love it.

Wise words dryly delivered, fun and education!

Well, even the “boring” things in the studio still sound very interesting to me hahahaha

more of this! please and thank you!

4:13 we once were on a gig where we had to mic the bassdrum from the inside, so we took a boom stand and just cut the tubes off. Worked fine, and now we have a short mic stand.

Cracking delivery Sam!

This was so boring. I love it! Subscribed

You are a total legend Sam!

Holy crap this was great. SO BORING! I don't do music, I do film, but a lot of these still resonate as unexpectedly essential.

That's it. I love this man. I love this video. I love everything about this. EVERYTHING!!! More of this please.I'm going to share this with everyone I can.

Great video! Hilarious and informative

You got me sold and subscribed at 00:15 !

Thank you for your meaningful content. As the owner of a new home-studio-in-development, I really appreciate your expertise and insight.

Excellent video. 👍

This is awesome!!

That was the best video clip for a very long time! Made me smile and then realizing stuff that I need to get! ⚓️☑️🎶🎧

Amazing. Spot on accuracy.

Brilliant. So straight until you deliver the punchline. Then I laughed myself silly. Nice job Sam and a great top 10 with a most deserving number 1; Reflects how I felt when I stopped teaching studio recording at a further ed. college. Bliss! ;)

Great video!

Oddly entertaining. Not even sure why I clicked on this video since all I have is a draped Sennheiser, audio interface and a laptop. And yet, I watched it to the end and glad I did

@denisbarry9436

3 жыл бұрын

@Busta Speeker Sennheiser is a Mic brand and draped means that its not on a mic stand, rather it is hanging from the handle of my amp and draped in front of the speaker. Poor man's solution. The point being, I dont have a sophisticated setup and still enjoyed the video

Remarkable work.

This was awesome!! 😂 Thank you…

great video actually!!

great Sam! its the little things thank you

Love your delivery style, and yes, love the content, bang on. :-)

Great advice! I love your mag so much that I spent 20 years reading every issue from front to back and learned so much but didn’t have any spare time left to record music 🙄 I should have been a teacher 😉

‘Bliss’ lol I like this guy. Great info, thank you.

Right on the money!!! I've got all of them!

"...fry the drummer's head..." Priceless!

Superb many thanks.

Funny and informative Thanks

Excellent👍🏼✨

Love it. ⬆️ short mic stands

@timbeaton5045

4 жыл бұрын

"Short Mic Stands" I feel a new Randy Newman song coming on...