I appreciate seeing past cras grads in the position he's in. I graduated last year, and loved it. But life is scary and unpredictable. I guess I find some comfort in it 😂
There's no doubt that is how it starts. Just a band jamming. Couple mics here, 4 track there, mixing console over there. Ffwd 30 years. Two of the 3 of us have studios with tons of different gear to choose from. Not like you cats though. Still aspiring to be that professional. Rock on y'all.
I interned here starting in 2009 and helped transform this place from the "dark and dank" den Nick described lol. We put so much work into that place... getting that neve in was a chore and it sat on cinder blocks for years lol. I didn't stick around too long after that but Nick is the man and the guys over there really made that place into a special spot.
While some news talks about how many studios are closing I keep seeing new studios being built or updated, and there doesn't seem to be any loss of nice analog gear out there. Kudos on the studio, and on this channel!!
Sell gear and spread out the work. It's a natural evolution. It's kinda like being a manager at some point in a sales career. It's where the money is. Close down bigger studios and three small ones can pop up.
someone has to do a series on business case studies of studios. been in the industry 10 years and fully pro for 7 including written a top 5 hit and half a dozen indie label albums out etc and still have no idea how people are affording half of this stuff man. respect to them though must be killin it. different level!
Vintage gear can be an appreciating asset when studio revenue and staff can keep up with maintenance. This is attractive to folks who have money to invest in something long term because it's low risk and simple to manage compared to stocks, real estate, etc. For folks who don't have that kind of money, buying vintage gear instead of a nice car makes for an asset that grows in value versus a car that depreciates quickly. The trick is cost efficient maintenance of vintage gear. That's where the engineer can benefit from the skill of audio electronics repair.
Love this channel, you really deserve more subs. I don't see this level of access and depth of discussion with channels that have 10 times the subscriber count. Glad that Sweetwater was able to recognize a gem and support the work that you do.
Cool spot! I enjoy watching these videos. I often find myself wanting to be more immersed though. Like, being able to hear some of the one-of-a-kind/unique pieces of gear or the sound of the space/live rooms, or even their signal chain etc. ya know?
I can't imagine all these ridiculous studios yearly income is above all the gear they use. All these studios probably have something around 200-500k worth of gear. Truly just a passion over decades span of doing what they love. Feels like such a flex to use all this crazy gear for a couple albums, singles and other projects. You probably could do 70-80% of what they do by only using 5 things; Computer, Daw, Audio Interface, Mic and Midi keyboard. The world of Analog gear seems like a huge trap foreal 😆 but sick at the same time 🤓
Yeah. I like the analog stuff but could never dive deep because I would have serious buyers remorse/guilt knowing how good plugins are. I’d spend that money on good conversion and mics.
15:20 I go to an all Steinway school and we have a few uprights along with some massive grand pianos. I think the uprights so better, they have a tighter bass response
This studio is so sick. I'll take that neve please! What's the best part of this spot??
I would take the Rhodes no question. Such amazing tone and historic electric piano.
So. Much. Amazing. But I’m torn by those desks and the Manley gear. Having used Manley Home audio rigs I know they are great. And built like tanks
I appreciate seeing past cras grads in the position he's in. I graduated last year, and loved it. But life is scary and unpredictable. I guess I find some comfort in it 😂
the Yamaha electone can deliver a decent leslie sound, probably about 60-70% sound of the real leslie speaker.
The SSL AWS can do 5.1 into stereo bussing. Alltho you can make that happen in a DAW.
There's no doubt that is how it starts. Just a band jamming. Couple mics here, 4 track there, mixing console over there. Ffwd 30 years. Two of the 3 of us have studios with tons of different gear to choose from. Not like you cats though. Still aspiring to be that professional. Rock on y'all.
Got the chance to work with Nick, his efficiency and creativity is second to none! Killer spot too. Glad to see him on here
Nice. He seems like he has a bunch of creative solutions to enhance the tracking process
I interned here starting in 2009 and helped transform this place from the "dark and dank" den Nick described lol. We put so much work into that place... getting that neve in was a chore and it sat on cinder blocks for years lol. I didn't stick around too long after that but Nick is the man and the guys over there really made that place into a special spot.
While some news talks about how many studios are closing I keep seeing new studios being built or updated, and there doesn't seem to be any loss of nice analog gear out there. Kudos on the studio, and on this channel!!
Sell gear and spread out the work. It's a natural evolution. It's kinda like being a manager at some point in a sales career. It's where the money is. Close down bigger studios and three small ones can pop up.
someone has to do a series on business case studies of studios. been in the industry 10 years and fully pro for 7 including written a top 5 hit and half a dozen indie label albums out etc and still have no idea how people are affording half of this stuff man. respect to them though must be killin it. different level!
Can be a wealthy persons hobby as well
Vintage gear can be an appreciating asset when studio revenue and staff can keep up with maintenance. This is attractive to folks who have money to invest in something long term because it's low risk and simple to manage compared to stocks, real estate, etc. For folks who don't have that kind of money, buying vintage gear instead of a nice car makes for an asset that grows in value versus a car that depreciates quickly. The trick is cost efficient maintenance of vintage gear. That's where the engineer can benefit from the skill of audio electronics repair.
The guy seems super duper chill, and all the gears...man I have so much respect for him!
Love this channel, you really deserve more subs. I don't see this level of access and depth of discussion with channels that have 10 times the subscriber count. Glad that Sweetwater was able to recognize a gem and support the work that you do.
Cool spot!
I enjoy watching these videos. I often find myself wanting to be more immersed though. Like, being able to hear some of the one-of-a-kind/unique pieces of gear or the sound of the space/live rooms, or even their signal chain etc. ya know?
I 100 percent agree. Like have the engineer showcase the signal chain with local talent so we can download the take and admire the signal chain
Loved the opening pan across that sic 🔥 Neve console … great studio and walk-thru guys!
The gear is this studio is jaw dropping! Video looks fantastic!
Hey I know that tall handsome man! ❤ thanks for tour Nicky Poo!
Glad I found this channel, keep the great work of doing what you love man!
Oh hey. My school has been trying to fix one of those Neve desks at the SABC building.
So glad these are back!
So glad you're back with more of these tours 👍
Love the AWS near the end! Very cool space!
Awesome studio! Really enjoyed the tour!
The electones were analog synthesizers.
I can't imagine all these ridiculous studios yearly income is above all the gear they use. All these studios probably have something around 200-500k worth of gear. Truly just a passion over decades span of doing what they love. Feels like such a flex to use all this crazy gear for a couple albums, singles and other projects. You probably could do 70-80% of what they do by only using 5 things; Computer, Daw, Audio Interface, Mic and Midi keyboard. The world of Analog gear seems like a huge trap foreal 😆 but sick at the same time 🤓
Lol you’d be surprised how many artists record in setups like this. I agree they probably use maybe 20% of that stuff on a day-to-day basis
@@ctrlaltcreate3827 No of course they do, studios are sick and definitively a "vibe". It just feels like such an over extent most of the time.
Yeah. I like the analog stuff but could never dive deep because I would have serious buyers remorse/guilt knowing how good plugins are. I’d spend that money on good conversion and mics.
That console! Yummmm
15:20 I go to an all Steinway school and we have a few uprights along with some massive grand pianos. I think the uprights so better, they have a tighter bass response
This is some of the best gear that exists all in one studio.
HR824’s?! Had mine for 20 years and they’re STILL our main monitors!
What a great space!!! That console is awesome
Loving these studios with the super high ceilings
Nice amp you got back there.
bro you lowkey have my dream job 😂😂 love these vids too
Great job Guys!
wow! great lab!
Lovin' the HR824's
Awesome great audio sound. Studio
A question, I saw in different studio tours they use grey bricks under the mixer as a stand ¿why do they use that type of bricks?
Hey was that a twinkle in your eye when you played with that fader on the SSL AWS? Next purchase maybe?
Do you have any more info on the headphone stations? What are those?
Love that guy!
Great video! Impressive studio.
Nice amps!
*pre-liking*
the B studio (not the main) has a 100K Dollars Console Desk, ok
what song on the closing part?
Niceeeee
Adding fake plants to my studio in 2021 was one of the best upgrades I've done hands down! Great studio tour too!
heck yea CRAS :^)
Why the plants 🪴 in the studio? Seems a little out of place personally, but I suppose it's a personal thing!
Diffusion.
👍👍🎸🎹🎤🙏
Revvvvvv??????
This guy made money somewhere else most likely