My Top 10 Studio Gear Upgrades of 2021 (HOME STUDIO)

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  • @AndrewMasters
    @AndrewMasters  3 роки тому +13

    What gear are you looking forward to adding to your studio?

    • @darealbarthmaul
      @darealbarthmaul 3 роки тому +4

      Getting a M1 MacBook Pro in a few weeks. I’m so excited for this

    • @JaakkoHeikura
      @JaakkoHeikura 3 роки тому +4

      Mini keyboard like the Akai MK3. At the moment my midi keyboard has 61 keys and it's too big for my home studio

    • @AndrewMasters
      @AndrewMasters  3 роки тому +5

      Nice! I used the 13" m1 to edit this video and holy cow this thing flies! A wild performance improvement, even in the most stock m1 you can get with no upgrades.

    • @calebbhawkins
      @calebbhawkins 3 роки тому +2

      In the last year I bought two V2 Golden Age Pre 73 jr preamps and two Warm Audio FET 47JR microphones and those did the most to level up my recordings. Next thing will probably be better monitors but I gotta wait a while.

    • @isaiahsims__
      @isaiahsims__ 3 роки тому +3

      A new desk for sure! Thankful to have more gear, now I just need more space and rack space 😅

  • @JustinTutor
    @JustinTutor 3 роки тому +44

    Lots of dope gear here! I got this sweet new air compressor that I’m pretty pumped about. No longer have to go to the service station to air up my tires!

    • @TrevBarnes
      @TrevBarnes 3 роки тому +5

      “Pretty pumped about” gah damn that’s good

  • @eliotcolburn2680
    @eliotcolburn2680 3 роки тому +5

    love it! a lot of your upgrades are my goals…
    this year i upgraded my guitar from a behringer strat copy to a squire tele and mim strat, upgraded my bass from (nothing, stolen) to mim fender p bass. got my first patch bay, switched to ableton, traded a normal acoustic for acoustic w 1/4 out, and grabbed a 488 8 track and a little 4 track for cheap. also upgraded my cables and got a looper pedal , a vox pathfinder and a solid state mashasll amp ! :)

  • @baritonecult622
    @baritonecult622 3 роки тому +6

    I think- good for you, that's a lot of nice gear. This stuff doesn't just fall into peoples lap, work hard, drive in the right lane, little luck.
    Im really happy for ya man, great to see a young guy making moves.

  • @Ricksterpt
    @Ricksterpt 3 роки тому +3

    I bought the Dynaudio Core 59's this year add I'm totally happy with these studio speakers. Love your channel brother...

    • @siriusfun
      @siriusfun 3 роки тому +1

      Sweet! Just put a pair of 47s in my control room. Would've loved the 59s but room size is a consideration just now.

  • @christianneuroth6539
    @christianneuroth6539 3 роки тому +2

    Love the video!! It would be really cool to see how you have all your UA gear routed and hooked up man!

  • @archiebeatz
    @archiebeatz 3 роки тому +1

    That's so awesome Andrew. Sidecars are so helpful when it comes to workflow... Especially if you are maxed out, lol. Also, the Apollo x16 is a BEAST!!! Thanks for sharing brother. Here's to another awesome year.

    • @AndrewMasters
      @AndrewMasters  3 роки тому

      Thanks dude! Can't wait to see what you're cooking up over there!

  • @jonathankessler9853
    @jonathankessler9853 3 роки тому +1

    One of my favorite pieces of gear that I got this year that’s actually a Black Friday buy was a Peluso P-414, which is John Peluso’s take on a vintage AKG C-414 and it’s astounding. It’s become my new favorite vocal mic in most situations and it’s one of the few pieces of kit I have now that I genuinely get super excited to take out of its box. It’s incredible, I’m gonna have to get another in 2022!

  • @LashonEvans216
    @LashonEvans216 3 роки тому +3

    Great job with this video! I'll be picking up the SSL UF8. The Diamond Studio tour made me want that thing bad!! Lol. You've got me intrigued by the Lauten Audio LS308. (The Eden was pretty damn solid). The WA73 is good (Have you tried the BAE 1073? You should get at least one lol)

  • @thesolutionband
    @thesolutionband 3 роки тому +3

    I'm getting a new studio in 2022! We are building on to our house. Wish me luck. 😀

  • @timball8429
    @timball8429 3 роки тому +3

    Nice gear Andrew. I upgraded to focal monitors (Solo 6 Be) and they are incredible! My gear this year: Peluso 2247SE tube mic, Tegeler Creme and Mojave 301 FET mic. Love all of them!!!

  • @jhardindrums
    @jhardindrums 3 роки тому +1

    Oooh, see that new space is coming together! Looking sharp!

  • @jbbartlett3375
    @jbbartlett3375 3 роки тому +1

    Awesome video as always! I am interested In bit of a deep dive on how you have those appollos working together.

  • @meyershapiro5774
    @meyershapiro5774 3 роки тому

    studio looks great! lots of light which makes the videos pop

  • @cardinalheartbeat6999
    @cardinalheartbeat6999 3 роки тому

    A vid on your routing and signal flow would be awesome! I’m down for more in-depth videos. At this point I may need them more than the studio tours (they always end up costing me money!)

  • @trevorsanders6684
    @trevorsanders6684 3 роки тому

    Yes! Please do a routing video. That is the next step for my studio and I would love to see your set up. I've also recently added some outboard pre's and compressors and I'm excited about the expansion. Thanks!

  • @siriusfun
    @siriusfun 3 роки тому +1

    Great vid. You've got some killer stuff over there. The M300 is also my go to for most everything!
    Major upgrades this year were: Manley Massive Passive, Manley Stereo Pultec, Manley Variable-MU (T-bar mods), Dynaudio CORE 47s, Stager SR-2N matched pair, AEA KU5A.
    Hope you had a great holiday and best wishes for 2022!

    • @AndrewMasters
      @AndrewMasters  3 роки тому +1

      Yeah buddy! That's a good year!

    • @LightsandMotion
      @LightsandMotion 3 роки тому

      how do you find the Massive Passive in combination with the Vari-mu? Been thinking about getting those for a year now, since I really enjoy using Acustica Audio´s Manley emulations

  • @Adrian_Franco
    @Adrian_Franco 3 роки тому

    So sick. I have a Royer SF24v on the way and I'm stoked af!

  • @EdMcCraeMusic
    @EdMcCraeMusic 3 роки тому

    New space is looking nice man!

  • @robertkent4929
    @robertkent4929 3 роки тому

    My biggest upgrade this year was a Stam Fet 47.
    Actually didn't have too many upgrades this year, as I've been focusing on getting better with what I have.
    But that 208 looks really good for it's polar pattern, just like the Beyerdynamics.

  • @darrenmcsorley3726
    @darrenmcsorley3726 3 роки тому +1

    Thanks for the info and display of your latest acquirement of equipment. I really liked your video on your new Dangerfox genesis 24U. I liked it so much, I just ordered the walnut version. I’m new to recording and I have only one rack mount device to install, but hopefully in time I can add more. Thanks for the video.

    • @AndrewMasters
      @AndrewMasters  3 роки тому

      I did the same thing, congrats on the desk. You will enjoy filling that thing up.

    • @darrenmcsorley3726
      @darrenmcsorley3726 3 роки тому

      @@AndrewMasters question about recording? I’m not sure if this requires a long answer, but because you are a drummer and know a fair amount about recording drums. I’m confused a little about microphones placed all around a drum kit. Doesn’t each mic pick up signals from the other sounds coming from the other kits, during playing? I always thought that was confusing when blending sounds with mic’s?

  • @JedWunderli
    @JedWunderli 3 роки тому

    Congratulations on the fast growth of your channel. I think that is proof of how many people love studio tours. I think Colt has had his channel a fair bit longer than you but his channel hasn't seemed to be growing nearly as fast as yours. I love his content and watch all of his videos but you have good content as well with LOTS of studio tours and who doesn't want to see those videos? Keep up the good work and maybe save a few studio tours for Colt to do. :)

  • @waphz
    @waphz 3 роки тому +1

    Great video Andrew! What happened to the video that you uploaded talking about doing a different method of treatment for your wall? Super curious to see how to implement that system.

    • @AndrewMasters
      @AndrewMasters  3 роки тому +1

      It’s coming, this was shot in a different room

    • @waphz
      @waphz 3 роки тому

      @@AndrewMasters Thanks for the quick response and the info! Looking forward to the upcoming series. I REALLY need to get a sound treatment deployed.

  • @JedWunderli
    @JedWunderli 3 роки тому +1

    I just got a couple of key pieces of gear for my studio: Dangerous Music D-Box+ (this thing is amazing - the converters are everything they say they are from what I can tell with a small amount of use so far; it's also built like a tank.), WA-273 EQ - haven't used it yet but I'm excited to see how it sounds. Feels really well built. WA-76 - can't wait to give this a go as well. WA Mix Bus compressor - looking forward to this on my mix bus. I'm going to finish hooking it all up today and then I need to write some music to put this gear to the test.

  • @buddhaluv123
    @buddhaluv123 3 роки тому

    wa 273 eq and wa 412 have been a game changer for me. Kali lp6 are shockingly good too.

  • @pepeeze
    @pepeeze 3 роки тому

    +1 for the LS 208, it's my new favorite mic!

  • @carlosreices3196
    @carlosreices3196 3 роки тому

    DUDE!!!! Nice job and also totally stoked on my build this year. Thanks for the info PEACE

  • @DJmallninja
    @DJmallninja 3 роки тому

    Question! Do you make/produce music for other people?
    I found you on Spotify! Do you have any more music, or is that it?
    This is so much gear, I am excited to hear some of your music!

    • @AndrewMasters
      @AndrewMasters  3 роки тому +1

      I am not an artist, so I don’t release my own music. My work has primarily been as an engineer. It’s all over the place now.

    • @DJmallninja
      @DJmallninja 3 роки тому

      @@AndrewMasters do you have a CV or something I could reference/listen to? You review so much cool gear!!

  • @adamh.7940
    @adamh.7940 3 роки тому

    I bought myself some Focal Alpha 65’s this year!

  • @btsaints471
    @btsaints471 3 роки тому +1

    great channel...keep up the great work! new sub

  • @robjornayvaz8178
    @robjornayvaz8178 2 роки тому +1

    UAD multiple interface routing vid please 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

  • @adambond8540
    @adambond8540 3 роки тому

    SO MUCH GEAR CANDY! 🤩🥳😂 Such a great year for gear.

  • @ProVoiceBH
    @ProVoiceBH 3 роки тому

    Thanks so much! We’d love to see detailed tour / interview with Warren Huart (Produce Like Pro). I’m sure it will be a rich video 🤩👏

  • @AlexValliMusic
    @AlexValliMusic 3 роки тому +1

    I just picked up the Warm WA-8000, killer vocal mic

  • @scottspaulding7965
    @scottspaulding7965 3 роки тому

    Warm audio vca is amazing for the price. I love it.

  • @cultofalexander
    @cultofalexander 3 роки тому

    Question: Were the m160s a matched pair or individuals? Saw that vid and was curious.

  • @MattGarwood777
    @MattGarwood777 3 роки тому +1

    Duuuuuuuuude. Happy new year!

    • @AtTheSourceStudios
      @AtTheSourceStudios 3 роки тому

      Mmmm.... Happy 2021? .... ....

    • @MattGarwood777
      @MattGarwood777 3 роки тому

      @@AtTheSourceStudios it’s only 4 days away. It applies.

    • @AtTheSourceStudios
      @AtTheSourceStudios 3 роки тому +1

      @@MattGarwood777lol ya. No.

    • @MattGarwood777
      @MattGarwood777 3 роки тому +1

      @@AtTheSourceStudios hahaha okay. Fair enough. Happy Valentine’s Day, homes.

  • @ChocolatePuppies
    @ChocolatePuppies 3 роки тому +1

    That is a gorgeous kit!!!

  • @ArchangelsBeats
    @ArchangelsBeats 3 роки тому

    That Skyzoo Meadow of Trust beat tho 🔥🔥

  • @Damianthelovetour2024
    @Damianthelovetour2024 3 роки тому +1

    Demo the WA8000 and there desk mount mic stand also the WA2A

  • @krewcialofficial
    @krewcialofficial 3 роки тому

    SSL 2+ to capture with great preamps, TK Audio BC1, Klark Teknik's 1176, LA2A and EQP's for colour

  • @PetrovRecordingStudio
    @PetrovRecordingStudio 3 роки тому

    bro! Luck warmer 1073!!!this is Russian PreAmp.Soooo gooooood

  • @jazzguitarpedals
    @jazzguitarpedals 3 роки тому

    Please do a tutorial video on console for your multiple interface set up! Not many great tutorials on youtube imo for ua console..🤘

  • @NashvillePastaman
    @NashvillePastaman 3 роки тому

    Great video, your studio is really beautiful!!!! I love these kinds of videos!! - I’ve had both the MA200 and an earlier version of Focal-(love that switch feature)- great stuff!!! I have been curious about the warm gear i see a lot of it around….. mostly compressors and eq’s (those pultecs are beautiful - are they tubed??)……. I recently switched my entire setup to analogue- around a Tree Audio console- they are to me what you feel about Warm Audio- the other guy that i am really digging is a guy out of Chile- who hand makes replica gear- I have his 670, his 33609, and LA 2A/3A, a couple of 1073 500 series guys and recently purchased a pair of U47’s……. So not sure if you have ever seen or worked on any of the Stam Audio stuff- but there is certainly a lot of it here in Nashville…..

    • @AndrewMasters
      @AndrewMasters  3 роки тому

      Thanks Joe, I appreciate it. I've seen pictures of your setup, it's awesome. Yes, the EQP-WA's are tubed. I've heard of Stam Audio, great quality if you can wait for it haha.

    • @NashvillePastaman
      @NashvillePastaman 3 роки тому

      @@AndrewMasters i have seen some of the Pultec style eqs like the Klark Tecnichs with ICs so good to hear the WA is tubed, have you done some A/B ing with them- curious how they compare……. ??? A review in your future perhaps ;)
      one of the unfortunate benefits of the last 18mo- people purchase gear- and then when it arrives……. Their lives have changed - so the gear ends up on the market….. i do think Joshua has gotten much better at managing his orders than he was several years back- although i did wait almost 6 months for the SA23…….
      That being said- to be fair…… i ordered a set of new Pultecs and it was almost 7 months after paid in full…. And if you would like an CL1B- pay for it today- and you should have it 2024 according to Chad at Westlake……. So Stam has gotten most of the press- but other companies are finding themselves in the same boat…… Strange times indeed!!!
      Oh….. have you tried any of the Chandler stuff??

  • @finnjones9187
    @finnjones9187 3 роки тому

    Definitely interested in a video on linking multiple Apollo’s!

  • @555_MACH
    @555_MACH 2 роки тому

    Nice set up player, that is a serious studio.

  • @corey.j.w
    @corey.j.w 3 роки тому +3

    Was there an episode 2 of your home studio build? I thought I saw it in my subscriptions but now I can't find it in your uploads.

  • @ChuckBible
    @ChuckBible 3 роки тому +1

    I got the a warm eq, bus comp, and the MA 300 this year too... I think I watch this channel too much... Lol

  • @JC3D
    @JC3D 3 роки тому

    living the dream!

  • @EdgetoneStudios
    @EdgetoneStudios 3 роки тому +2

    Don't get another x8p. Do what I did and get a Cranborne Audio 500ADAT and connect it to your x8p. Then fill it with mic pres you like. You'll still end up with 16 mic pres, but 8 of them can be whatever 500 series modules you love.
    Get a word clock cable and slave the 500ADAT to your x16 so that the x16 stays as the timing master.

    • @AndrewMasters
      @AndrewMasters  3 роки тому +1

      Planning on adding a second x16 for 32 IO 8 built in pres and 24 outboard IO. That cranborne stuff is cool though!

    • @EdgetoneStudios
      @EdgetoneStudios 3 роки тому +1

      @@AndrewMasters Do you have enough things with lines to plug into 32 channels? ;-)

    • @AndrewMasters
      @AndrewMasters  3 роки тому +2

      I don't have enough IO for what I currently have, and I don't plan on getting rid of any gear haha.

  • @qddk9545
    @qddk9545 3 роки тому

    All good and fine - did you make some good music also?

    • @AndrewMasters
      @AndrewMasters  3 роки тому

      I think I cut back in this more than I should have do to burn out. However I did some special projects that meant a lot to me and those who participated. The balance of client work and personal music creation is an important one to get right. How about you?

  • @ribhubhattacharya78
    @ribhubhattacharya78 3 роки тому

    Hey andrew i love your content btw for your future studio tours why don’t you get in touch with Deryck Whibley of sum 41 he has an epic studio and I’m sure we all are gonna love it

  • @Achase4u
    @Achase4u 3 роки тому

    m160s are KILLER on drums, among other things.

  • @sundaymorningmassradioshow8624
    @sundaymorningmassradioshow8624 3 роки тому

    you make me think of a used car seller but great job

  • @rubenpuglisi5334
    @rubenpuglisi5334 3 роки тому +2

    the best piece of gear that i bought this year is an m-audio monitors set , because I'm 16 and poor

    • @AndrewMasters
      @AndrewMasters  3 роки тому +1

      Being 16 and poor, the glory days. I feel you bro.

    • @rubenpuglisi5334
      @rubenpuglisi5334 3 роки тому

      @@AndrewMasters thanks mate 😂 ! Cheers from Italy 🇮🇹

  • @KyleBevis-u7j
    @KyleBevis-u7j 3 роки тому

    Does this guy actually make music? Where can I hear his work?

  • @willmcelroy6376
    @willmcelroy6376 3 роки тому

    You were in like 3 different rooms for this video. Is this all the same studio?

    • @AndrewMasters
      @AndrewMasters  3 роки тому

      B-roll is from my home studio I just moved out of, I'm in a temporary space during the talking segment.

  • @CybreSmee
    @CybreSmee 3 роки тому

    Is there anything you've brought that isn't the absolute best thing in the world?

    • @AndrewMasters
      @AndrewMasters  3 роки тому

      I certainly hope not. I generally don't go out looking to buy things that I think aren't great.

    • @CybreSmee
      @CybreSmee 3 роки тому

      @@AndrewMasters Hah, Fair call. I've got a mate the who's same. Everything he has is absolutely the best....until next week when he's brought something else even BETTER.

  • @hiswonderfuldrummer
    @hiswonderfuldrummer 3 роки тому

    I got a Mg16XU Yamaha mixer (Love it) with Shure wireless headset mics. Is there a way I can route/group 6 XLR's through one preamp for a live setting? Or is this why we need many preamps on a mixing desk? P.S. What preamp is your favorite for vocals? Thanks Andrew for posting beautiful content

  • @thomaskeyte34
    @thomaskeyte34 3 роки тому +1

    Check out Sebatron

  • @ScottMcDavid-Music
    @ScottMcDavid-Music 3 роки тому +1

    !!ALERT!! - Gear Porn Video... Hehehe... Love it! Would also love to hear about your video making tools and software. From lighting to editing and everything in between.

  • @robertkent4929
    @robertkent4929 3 роки тому

    33609 didn't make it? Wow!

  • @djdzkmusic
    @djdzkmusic 3 роки тому

    if jack nicholson was a music producer

  • @valik-stu
    @valik-stu 3 роки тому

    Pure 17 min flexing

  • @grey3561
    @grey3561 3 роки тому +1

    Spoken like a true salesman...

  • @danielmconnolly7
    @danielmconnolly7 3 роки тому

    I got some new guitar pics... 😒

  • @victorhugod387
    @victorhugod387 3 роки тому

    All good but Focal is not for final mixing, is more for producing or impress clients. They are too good, out of reality!!