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It's absolutely heartbreaking to know you have lost your beautiful home Mr Clearmountain. I have no words to heal your pain..I'm so sorry for your loss 🙏❤🎸🇺🇸
Late 90's.......We were loaded into a van at the Apogee Factory and were driving through the hills...... Arrived at a House and as we approached the Door Opened and there was Bob Clearmountain standing before us. I'll never forget that day he is a truly humble and giving person. After the stories of how he got the board in there and the usual Apogee Stuff we were invited to venture into the reverb chamber ect ect. The vibe in that studio was a dream for me.
I love seeing Bob interviewed - as a recording hobbyist and hope-to-be retiree within the next year or so, nothing would make me happier than to apprentice with him over the next 10 years. How very much he could teach a person willing to learn.
Bobs work speaks for itself . A master . I’m amazed he opened up to the UA-cam world and has been sharing some of his methods with the world. Thank you Bob! Thank you Sweetwater
Bob says that the first recording that the did in this room was "Streets of Philadelphia" ,by Bruce Springsteen. As per many of Bob's recordings, this one is pure audiophile (for rock/pop recordings). Thanks, Bob !
So sorry that the space that you’ve had for so long created so many masterpieces on is gone. I wish you all the best and hope that you can rebuild in some way shape or form.
Bob Clearmountain is my hero. I mean, I just love watching and listening to him talk music and mixing. He just seems so down-to-earth and approachable. Props to Mitch too!
God bless you Bob. Praying that God will give you his presence, his wisdom, his guidance and his grace as you move forward. Praying that God will let you rebuild your beautiful studio. And that you will build a better one than before. It would be an honor to record music there with you some day. Shalom shalom to you Bob. Love you brother.
Bob = Legend !!! 😊🎶 And Mitch, you’re just awesome. I really appreciate that you are the perfect combination of professionalism mixed in with youthful enthusiasm !!! You truly enjoy what you do… and it shows. Plus you’re always right there as far as knowledge of gear, past and present !!!!! Cheers from Santa Barbara, Steve
I love seeing that he doesn't have the newest of the new computers, converters, clocks and all. There is so much debate on those things, that it gets annoying. A lot of inspiration comes from this guy.
In the UK most of our basements don't have all that light flooding in, what a great studio and outdoor space. Got to love the British telephone booth and royal mail post box minatures 🙂
I feel like this has become Walter’s studio & Bob just owns & operates it lol. I was cracking up when the ears popped up half way into the video lol. Walter must have been inspecting the sweet water camera setup in “his” studio 😂
I love the 'Don't get me started!'...when discussing the SSL workflow compared to ITB. Great interview! They didn't talk about drum compression...other than the 1178 on snare, I think.
If I could, I would ask him about his speaker choice, he definitely can chose anything but why Dynaudios and Yamaha MSPs? Especially after being one of the first to use NS-10s for mixing. Love you Bob, always feels calm hearing you speak!
I love those studio tour. Your conversation with Bob is so informative and reminds me some Pensado's Place episode. Please keep doing those. Mitch is just as good educator as Dave in my opinion. Good job on that as usual.👍
I hope those two got to hang for a bit longer after the good bye. It seemed like Bob was willing to carry on the convo for however long Mitch wanted. Great info there on his compressor views.
👍 Awesome Studio Tour and cozy Audio conversation in this sunny Area with specialist Pro Bob Clearmountain. from Brussels. Thanks SweetWater in Fort Wayne, is it right Director Mitch Gallagher.
Unfortunately, I think it was the January 2025 SoCal wildfires that finally brought this video into my feed … 😞 Love to everyone in SoCal ❤️ Please be safe!
My home studio, with a 72 input SSL. He says that so casually. This is a beautiful studio. I just dream of having a minor amount of the fantastic gear that Bob has. Thanks for this video. It's killer! Bob is one of the nicest people on the planet. He makes me happy that I have a small home studio. Now, where would I put that big mixer? Hmmm!
Dirty little secret. When Andrew Masters did the studio tour of Clearmountain's main studio at Apogee, Bob didn't even have his own Clearmountains Domain plugin installed on the computer lol. He doesn't really use it.
This home recording studio is also suitable for a state-of-the-art recording studio in a commercial building. The floor space is usually larger than a home studio, even in a mansion. I am still interested in the skill of sound reproduction. I hoped to see the inside of a recording studio to know the sounds there as compared to a radio station, or high-fidelity components system. The "Mix This" studio looks boss! Bob Clearmountain, I hope you will keep your Solid State Logic console.
Whenever I look at a recording studio, I associate all these buttons with a flight into space, how can I manage it. Me in a space ship. The mysticism of mixing music. I am full of admiration for all sound engineers. Regards.
Great interview guys. I haven`t the foggiest idea what Bob is talking about but the guy is a dude. If you look at your album collection it would surprise you how many of them Bob worked on
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I cannot believe it's gone. Thanks for your hospitality, Bob; your place was magical.
It’s so heartbreaking. I’m grateful for these videos that capture Bob and the studio and how it is such a reflection of who he is.
It's terrible! I had hoped he could have saved most of the gear
@@ndavies8 importend is all the music en tracksheets, ik hope that he put itt in the cloud.
And he immortalized his echo chamber on his plugins and records.
The most important part of this studio is Bob.. and he is fireproof... losing your home and gear sucks... but Bob is forever..
If there is anyone who can rebuild another place as good (or better than this), it's Bob. My heart goes out to him, his family and his team.
It's absolutely heartbreaking to know you have lost your beautiful home Mr Clearmountain. I have no words to heal your pain..I'm so sorry for your loss 🙏❤🎸🇺🇸
It's all gone!...so so sorry Mr Clearmoutain... Your friends and audio community will always be there for you. You'll bounce back! 💪
Late 90's.......We were loaded into a van at the Apogee Factory and were driving through the hills...... Arrived at a House and as we approached the Door Opened and there was Bob Clearmountain standing before us. I'll never forget that day he is a truly humble and giving person. After the stories of how he got the board in there and the usual Apogee Stuff we were invited to venture into the reverb chamber ect ect. The vibe in that studio was a dream for me.
I love seeing Bob interviewed - as a recording hobbyist and hope-to-be retiree within the next year or so, nothing would make me happier than to apprentice with him over the next 10 years. How very much he could teach a person willing to learn.
Who doesn't love Bob! Cool getting to see a little bit more of his space like his machine room than I've seen in prior tours. Good stuff!
Had the privilege of a short but sweet hangout at Mix This in it's early phase. The ears and talent still stand
What a great treat to be taken inside his world..A very humble cat for all that he has done
Well, he has to be humble, because the other cat (Walter) is the boss. 😉
Bobs work speaks for itself . A master . I’m amazed he opened up to the UA-cam world and has been sharing some of his methods with the world. Thank you Bob! Thank you Sweetwater
Bob says that the first recording that the did in this room was "Streets of Philadelphia" ,by Bruce Springsteen. As per many of Bob's recordings, this one is pure audiophile (for rock/pop recordings). Thanks, Bob !
So sorry that the space that you’ve had for so long created so many masterpieces on is gone. I wish you all the best and hope that you can rebuild in some way shape or form.
Bob Clearmountain is my hero. I mean, I just love watching and listening to him talk music and mixing. He just seems so down-to-earth and approachable. Props to Mitch too!
God bless you Bob. Praying that God will give you his presence, his wisdom, his guidance and his grace as you move forward. Praying that God will let you rebuild your beautiful studio. And that you will build a better one than before. It would be an honor to record music there with you some day. Shalom shalom to you Bob. Love you brother.
Mitch is a class act. Great interview with a legend. Thank you , Sweetwater!
Bob = Legend !!! 😊🎶
And Mitch, you’re just awesome.
I really appreciate that you are the perfect combination of professionalism mixed in with youthful enthusiasm !!!
You truly enjoy what you do… and it shows.
Plus you’re always right there as far as knowledge of gear, past and present !!!!!
Cheers from Santa Barbara,
Steve
What a loss!!!So sad!! Thanx God Bob is safe!!
I love seeing that he doesn't have the newest of the new computers, converters, clocks and all. There is so much debate on those things, that it gets annoying. A lot of inspiration comes from this guy.
Crowded House is where I first learned Bob's name. His mixing on Woodface and Temple of Low Men is just fantastic
Bob is the BEST.
I prefer Bob Clearmountain's opinion over many others. I have followed him since the Hall & Oates Albums.
Great to see Jonatha Brooke's albums getting a mention....Steady Pull is still a favourite listen in 5.1. Bob is always a huge source of inspiration.
Have one that sounds terrific
King Clearmountain
In the UK most of our basements don't have all that light flooding in, what a great studio and outdoor space. Got to love the British telephone booth and royal mail post box minatures 🙂
Keep in Tune & Carry On
these 2. priceless.
Walter and who?🤔🐯
During the machine/chamber room section I just had to smile... thank goodness for the forward march of technology.
Great interview! Thanks for the altered state mention, Bob, and great seeing you at NAMM!
What a great guy!...
Loved the B-roll footage of Walter 😊😆
My beautiful Lorna Doone scampers through my studio.... she loves music, jumps up on the chair like that. Even bites the strings like Hendrix 🎶🎸🐯
I feel like this has become Walter’s studio & Bob just owns & operates it lol. I was cracking up when the ears popped up half way into the video lol. Walter must have been inspecting the sweet water camera setup in “his” studio 😂
Ears First
Love Bob!
I have heard his name most of my life. This was great to see what a cool guy he is. Hi Walter.
Atmos SSL compressor, if you dont have the tools you need.. create them! love it
Love walter!! 🐱🖤🖤
🐯🎶🎸🤠
I love the 'Don't get me started!'...when discussing the SSL workflow compared to ITB. Great interview! They didn't talk about drum compression...other than the 1178 on snare, I think.
Loveable hero
Love listening to Bob . Guy is humble to the point of somewhat comical
the scale of the ceiling diffuser is super cool
That what i call music heaven
Legend.
If I could, I would ask him about his speaker choice, he definitely can chose anything but why Dynaudios and Yamaha MSPs? Especially after being one of the first to use NS-10s for mixing. Love you Bob, always feels calm hearing you speak!
Do know which model are the Dynaudio speakers? I am curious too.
@@drumspell that I can say BM15A
@@zerberk thank you
Yamaha MSP7 , i love
Funk Logic DD301 - Best in the biz!
Mitch always asks great questions😎 great interview
Haha Andrew Masters missed this studio. So glad you guys captured in on video!!
I love those studio tour. Your conversation with Bob is so informative and reminds me some Pensado's Place episode. Please keep doing those.
Mitch is just as good educator as Dave in my opinion. Good job on that as usual.👍
legend
Studio cat 🐈🤙🏾💪🏾
I hope those two got to hang for a bit longer after the good bye. It seemed like Bob was willing to carry on the convo for however long Mitch wanted. Great info there on his compressor views.
I visited this studio in 1996. Cool place.
Smoke’n!! 🤛🤓
It certainly is now.
Man, that comment aged like milk.
Utterly heartbreaking. It's all gone.
nice to see him still using Yamaha MSP's
👍 Awesome Studio Tour and cozy Audio conversation in this sunny Area with specialist Pro Bob Clearmountain. from Brussels. Thanks SweetWater in Fort Wayne, is it right Director Mitch Gallagher.
Unfortunately, I think it was the January 2025 SoCal wildfires that finally brought this video into my feed … 😞 Love to everyone in SoCal ❤️ Please be safe!
He built this studio in ‘95. 3 years earlier he was working with a Fostex X15 and an Alexis midiverb!
Cat ear at 15:01
I wonder how many sessions Walter the cat has sat in on? I'd bet he's witnessed some great sessions!
I get the feeling Bob wasn’t ready for the interview to end😂
The sting Rig may have been set up by Nate Kunkel.
This guy get's "air" like no other IMO.
My home studio, with a 72 input SSL. He says that so casually. This is a beautiful studio. I just dream of having a minor amount of the fantastic gear that Bob has. Thanks for this video. It's killer! Bob is one of the nicest people on the planet. He makes me happy that I have a small home studio. Now, where would I put that big mixer? Hmmm!
😍😎
Dirty little secret. When Andrew Masters did the studio tour of Clearmountain's main studio at Apogee, Bob didn't even have his own Clearmountains Domain plugin installed on the computer lol. He doesn't really use it.
So does Walter get his 2 whiskers say in the final mix?
😍😍😍😍🤩🤩
hi walter :)
Just found out that this studio burned down in the LA fires. So darn sad.
Jonatha Brooke! My high school classmate.
10:37 😄
The cat appearance is the best part
This home recording studio is also suitable for a state-of-the-art recording studio in a commercial building. The floor space is usually larger than a home studio, even in a mansion. I am still interested in the skill of sound reproduction. I hoped to see the inside of a recording studio to know the sounds there as compared to a radio station, or high-fidelity components system. The "Mix This" studio looks boss! Bob Clearmountain, I hope you will keep your Solid State Logic console.
Whenever I look at a recording studio, I associate all these buttons with a flight into space, how can I manage it. Me in a space ship. The mysticism of mixing music. I am full of admiration for all sound engineers. Regards.
I’m so very sorry you and everyone were hit with the fires. I wish you well. 😢
Walter!
Please upgrade the clock.
RIP
Exile on main street, nuff said.....
And when it comes to 'tracks vs stems' defer to his Bobness.
Great interview guys. I haven`t the foggiest idea what Bob is talking about but the guy is a dude. If you look at your album collection it would surprise you how many of them Bob worked on
no matter big stuff if in 2:37 of street of philadelphia you dont use an antipop.
i’m so bummed for these guys. that console is dust now. so sad. i hope bob got some of his gear out.
The world would be much sader without Bob. I wish there was a best of BC CD.
Hi kitty! >^..^
RIP Mix This :(
Who knew what was comming 🤦🏻♂️🤦🏻♂️ such a loss
Things we lost in the fire…
"They always showed up about dinner time..." 😅
If those are echo chambers im a monkeys uncle! Haw! Looks like my wife’s shoe closet!
if anyone can make a small room like that sound like an echo chamber, he could
I have a pretty big basement, hmmmmm....
MONEY
Great video, although it makes me feel ignorant all over again.
Reckless!
That is not a home studio that is s studio home. wow. amazing. and he kinds looks like Gordon Ramsey lol
sad that its gone
Bummer to know that console is toast 😢
Read that it got burned down in the LA Fire 2025
Unfortunately, his studio was destroyed in the Palisades Fire.
Dire Straits