Building a Home Studio for Synthesizers & Electronic Music
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- Опубліковано 7 сер 2019
- Today I am building my new home studio setup! Could also be called a motivational video on how to clean your home studio... :D This series is sponsored by DistroKid. Use my link and get 7% off: distrokid.com/vip/bobeats - its a solid service for getting your tracks onto Spotify & iTunes.
Episode 1: • 5 reasons to have a SM...
Looking to build a hardware synth setup? Here’s some gear I recommend and if you buy something using my links I get a small % of every sale at no cost to you.
GOOD STARTER SYNTHS
Korg Minilogue XD (my nr 1 choice for a beginner!)
EU: thmn.to/thoprod/465932?offid=...
US: imp.i114863.net/Rxg72
US: bit.ly/43pwF77
UK: tidd.ly/3zRzrV7
HydraSynth Explorer (battery powered!)
EU: thmn.to/thoprod/527778?offid=...
US: sweetwater.sjv.io/jrr64P
US: bit.ly/HSexplorerPC
UK: tidd.ly/4158nxy
Arturia Minifreak (it's really good)
EU: thmn.to/thoprod/553604?offid=...
US: sweetwater.sjv.io/QyyddY
US: bit.ly/PCxMinifreak
UK: tidd.ly/3A1teGh
Cobalt8 (virtual analog poly synth)
EU: thmn.to/thoprod/506277?offid=...
US: imp.i114863.net/eDP4X
US: bit.ly/cobalt8PC
UK: tidd.ly/3MM6OAi
DRUM MACHINES
Roland TR8S (very versatile!)
EU: thmn.to/thoprod/434284?offid=...
US: imp.i114863.net/PLJoR
Drumbrute Impact (analog and affordable)
EU: thmn.to/thoprod/444377?offid=...
US: imp.i114863.net/LJod3
Korg Drumlogue (a good starter drum machine)
MIXERS (all of these can record multiple channels at once)
Bluebox Mixer (standalone, super small)
EU: thmn.to/thoprod/504944?offid=...
US: imp.i114863.net/b4ELm
US: bit.ly/PS-1010
UK: tidd.ly/3KU8FSr
Soundcraft MTK 22 (USB mixer, hook up to a computer)
EU: thmn.to/thoprod/359305?offid=...
US: imp.i114863.net/6a2GG
US: bit.ly/40XBH9c
UK: tidd.ly/418Nthi
Tascam Model 12 (super affordable!)
EU: thmn.to/thoprod/483453?offid=...
US: imp.i114863.net/Vro4E
US: bit.ly/401XVpl
UK: tidd.ly/417whZl
Presonus 16 channel (solid digital mixer with USB recording capability)
EU: thmn.to/thoprod/423722?offid=...
US: imp.i114863.net/RxJRb
UK: tidd.ly/4117Bln
MIDI THRU BOXES (midi splitters)
Kenton Thru-5 (split a midi output into 5 midi outputs)
EU: thmn.to/thoprod/220156?offid=...
US: imp.i114863.net/LvenY
US: bit.ly/3zRPyC1
UK: tidd.ly/407Opkl
iConnectivity MioXL (there's a smaller one too!)
EU: thmn.to/thoprod/476770?offid=...
US: imp.i114863.net/xxAy1
US: bit.ly/3o9xVLi
UK: tidd.ly/3GCaEYN
SYNTH STAND
Jaspers: thmn.to/thoprod/443021?offid=...
GOOD FX
Blackhole (solid reverb)
EU: thmn.to/thoprod/503207?offid=...
US: imp.i114863.net/jExYb
US: bit.ly/3MHZc1X
UK: tidd.ly/3GCr4Rg
Tricerachorus (I really like it on the Korg Minilogue)
EU: thmn.to/thoprod/529760?offid=...
US: imp.i114863.net/MXJDDK
US: bit.ly/41gNgYI
UK: tidd.ly/4106r9r
SEQUENCERS
Arturia Keystep Pro (it got everything you need to get started)
EU: thmn.to/thoprod/483153?offid=...
US: imp.i114863.net/M4G7Y
US: bit.ly/PC-keystep
UK: tidd.ly/3zTbKvK
GROOVEBOXES / SAMPLERS
Novation Circuit Tracks (4 track Sequencer & Synth)
EU: thmn.to/thoprod/512775?offid=...
US: imp.i114863.net/0kgRJ
US: bit.ly/circuittracksPC
UK: tidd.ly/4078BD4
Elektron Digitakt (8 track sampler, 8 track sequencer)
EU: thmn.to/thoprod/409950?offid=...
US: sweetwater.sjv.io/DKKeg5
US: imp.i114863.net/yDJYB
UK: tidd.ly/43uOzWe
NI Maschine+ (standalone sequencer/sampler)
EU: thmn.to/thoprod/501389?offid=...
US: imp.i114863.net/m69Yy
US: bit.ly/MaschinePlusPC
UK: tidd.ly/408VMbv
Polyend Play (8 track sample & midi sequencer)
EU: thmn.to/thoprod/543481?offid=...
US: sweetwater.sjv.io/0ZZK5R
US: sweetwater.sjv.io/0ZZK5R
UK: tidd.ly/43zAfLO
SPEAKERS:
IK MTM (great for small bedrooms!)
EU: thmn.to/thoprod/457892?offid=...
US: imp.i114863.net/XxbL25
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Here's gear I recommend for a synth setup & your studio. This is almost exclusively gear I have used in my studio and know to work. (All links are affiliate links)
If you buy something using my links I get a small % of every sale at no cost to you.
GOOD STARTER SYNTHS
Korg Minilogue XD (my nr 1 choice for a beginner!)
EU: thmn.to/thoprod/465932?offid=1&affid=623
US: imp.i114863.net/Rxg72
US: bit.ly/43pwF77
UK: tidd.ly/3zRzrV7
HydraSynth Explorer (battery powered!)
EU: thmn.to/thoprod/527778?offid=1&affid=623
US: sweetwater.sjv.io/jrr64P
US: bit.ly/HSexplorerPC
UK: tidd.ly/4158nxy
Arturia Minifreak (it's really good)
EU: thmn.to/thoprod/553604?offid=1&affid=623
US: sweetwater.sjv.io/QyyddY
US: bit.ly/PCxMinifreak
UK: tidd.ly/3A1teGh
Cobalt8 (virtual analog poly synth)
EU: thmn.to/thoprod/506277?offid=1&affid=623
US: imp.i114863.net/eDP4X
US: bit.ly/cobalt8PC
UK: tidd.ly/3MM6OAi
DRUM MACHINES
Roland TR8S (very versatile!)
EU: thmn.to/thoprod/434284?offid=1&affid=623
US: imp.i114863.net/PLJoR
Drumbrute Impact (analog and affordable)
EU: thmn.to/thoprod/444377?offid=1&affid=623
US: imp.i114863.net/LJod3
Korg Drumlogue (a good starter drum machine)
MIXERS (all of these can record multiple channels at once)
Bluebox Mixer (standalone, super small)
EU: thmn.to/thoprod/504944?offid=1&affid=623
US: imp.i114863.net/b4ELm
US: bit.ly/PS-1010
UK: tidd.ly/3KU8FSr
Soundcraft MTK 22 (USB mixer, hook up to a computer)
EU: thmn.to/thoprod/359305?offid=1&affid=623
US: imp.i114863.net/6a2GG
US: bit.ly/40XBH9c
UK: tidd.ly/418Nthi
Tascam Model 12 (super affordable!)
EU: thmn.to/thoprod/483453?offid=1&affid=623
US: imp.i114863.net/Vro4E
US: bit.ly/401XVpl
UK: tidd.ly/417whZl
Presonus 16 channel (solid digital mixer with USB recording capability)
EU: thmn.to/thoprod/423722?offid=1&affid=623
US: imp.i114863.net/RxJRb
UK: tidd.ly/4117Bln
MIDI THRU BOXES (midi splitters)
Kenton Thru-5 (split a midi output into 5 midi outputs)
EU: thmn.to/thoprod/220156?offid=1&affid=623
US: imp.i114863.net/LvenY
US: bit.ly/3zRPyC1
UK: tidd.ly/407Opkl
iConnectivity MioXL (there's a smaller one too!)
EU: thmn.to/thoprod/476770?offid=1&affid=623
US: imp.i114863.net/xxAy1
US: bit.ly/3o9xVLi
UK: tidd.ly/3GCaEYN
SYNTH STAND
Jaspers: thmn.to/thoprod/443021?offid=1&affid=623
GOOD FX
Blackhole (solid reverb)
EU: thmn.to/thoprod/503207?offid=1&affid=623
US: imp.i114863.net/jExYb
US: bit.ly/3MHZc1X
UK: tidd.ly/3GCr4Rg
Tricerachorus (I really like it on the Korg Minilogue)
EU: thmn.to/thoprod/529760?offid=1&affid=623
US: imp.i114863.net/MXJDDK
US: bit.ly/41gNgYI
UK: tidd.ly/4106r9r
SEQUENCERS
Arturia Keystep Pro (it got everything you need to get started)
EU: thmn.to/thoprod/483153?offid=1&affid=623
US: imp.i114863.net/M4G7Y
US: bit.ly/PC-keystep
UK: tidd.ly/3zTbKvK
GROOVEBOXES / SAMPLERS
Novation Circuit Tracks (4 track Sequencer & Synth)
EU: thmn.to/thoprod/512775?offid=1&affid=623
US: imp.i114863.net/0kgRJ
US: bit.ly/circuittracksPC
UK: tidd.ly/4078BD4
Elektron Digitakt (8 track sampler, 8 track sequencer)
EU: thmn.to/thoprod/409950?offid=1&affid=623
US: sweetwater.sjv.io/DKKeg5
US: imp.i114863.net/yDJYB
UK: tidd.ly/43uOzWe
NI Maschine+ (standalone sequencer/sampler)
EU: thmn.to/thoprod/501389?offid=1&affid=623
US: imp.i114863.net/m69Yy
US: bit.ly/MaschinePlusPC
UK: tidd.ly/408VMbv
Polyend Play (8 track sample & midi sequencer)
EU: thmn.to/thoprod/543481?offid=1&affid=623
US: sweetwater.sjv.io/0ZZK5R
US: sweetwater.sjv.io/0ZZK5R
UK: tidd.ly/43zAfLO
SPEAKERS:
IK MTM (great for small bedrooms!)
EU: thmn.to/thoprod/457892?offid=1&affid=623
US: imp.i114863.net/XxbL25
In this video I
✅ learned something
✅ was inspired
✅ had a bit of entertainment
✅ had fun watching the struggle
Awesome content Bo, great video. Love the desk setup. Simple and minimal!
Love you, dude! Hälsningar från Linköping.
bought a proper studio desk last month - and it totally changed the game for me.
so, the importance of the desk is actually hard to overestimate.
and yes, it has a shelf for cables!
btw, it's better to keep signal cables away from power cables. just a few centimeters is enough.
Thanks for this video man 😄. It's good to have a bit of studio motivation 😂
Thanks for posting Bo!
This looks like a great studio space, one I would aspire to. My set up is possibly the smallest micro studio you could get. A Deepmind 12, a Blofeld desktop and a Zoom R16 & 2 sets of headphones, no computer, no DAW and that's it. All tucked away in a small 4 foot x 3 foot space. Good luck BoBeats now that you are a Full-Time UA-camr. Always like watching your channel.
0:20 Whatever "mess" you think you have is completely neat and tidy compared to my mess. I guarantee it lol
Thanks for this series.
I love studio videos!
Lots of love for the Rode Procaster microphone Bo, love from Australia :)
The whistle song is the best.
i abuse it, i love it too much
Why don't you place a painted osb panel behind your new desk en screw all of your power connectors onto them?
It is cheap and easy to saw in the right dimensions. Also get a powered screwdriver or something like that.
Like your channel. This is a good video. Cheers from Antwerp.
VELCRO... my go to... I feel (and know) your pain... My problem is seeking perfection. YOU have shown me i'm not alone...WOW, thanks!
Really enjoyed this video. I am kind of in the same process today...
That whistle song is a banger
Damn your studio is sick man
i think the word you are looking for is: insane :-)
Haha yea that could the word
Love this!
Would be interesting if you can make an episode taking about acoustic treatment.
I am in the process og making my own panels. My natural choice is filling them with Rockwool. But then I came over wood fibre plates (100mm). Can't really find any good information about the differences when used as acoustic treatment. All I know is wood fiber seems healthier. Also know towels can do the work, but it will take to much time finding all those towels 🙂
What do you use in your panels, and how thick? 200mm? What is your thoughts of placement? Any other tips?
looking forward for that MIDI routing ;) .
One of the best moves i made towards a clean minimal desk..was getting the monitors out of the table top.
Now.. i need an extra deck, just like you...for further gear. Velcro is a good idea, though ! As is setting the laptop to one side and making the Maschine (the real music maker) the center piece, instead.
cheers from Portugal.
ps: the weather looks better up there than down here..surprisingly. ;)
Great video and you now have a new follower and streamer on spotify...
Listen to my latest release BACKLASH: distrokid.com/hyperfollow/bobeats/backlash (this is the Hyperfollow function I talk about in the video) or on bandcamp: bobeatsmusic.bandcamp.com (also a great place to release your music)
First off, I want to thank you for your videos and tutorials, very very insightful and you have greatly helped with my musical journey. I know this comment is kinda unrelated to this video, however would you still recommend the novation circuit as a "brain" for a hardware set up?
Sir do u have any idea or review over moxf 8....thanx
As usual your content is relatable to my situation. Just got my MS-101 delivered. Boy did I have to redo my whole studio setup! As usual! So now Im in the lookout for a better midiinterface. Since I like experimenting with midi in/out from different devices. Sort of like CV but most of my synths doesnt have CV. Only the Roland ones. Could anybody recommend a good one for this purpose. Like a patchbay sort of midi interface. Anyways, good job on the episode, more of this please.
Ty for allowing us to view your thought process in studio setup. I'm sorry, but I must laugh! I too, experience the "frustrations" of organizing my studio. The "trials & tribulations" of setup can be frustrating, but in the end...Very Rewarding! Ty for bringing us into your studio! :-D
Happy 808 day Bo!
Super happy fun time. 😂
Got curious about that modular structure that you have for your desktop machines. DIY or from a vendor? Thanks!
Bo, where did you get the Maschine wide wood panels? Looks dope. Thanks, and as always, great video!
That is Synth & Wood UK
Helpful video. What and where do I get the keyboard stand as can be seen 3'18?
can you use studio headphones with a synthesizer keyboard and your daw ?
Hi guys, at the moment, my 'studio' is only a big 2.40m x 0.90m tabel in two layers in our living room. But since we are renovation our place, I could free up a little decated space, isolated from the rest of the house (part of my garage actually). BUT, it is only 2 x 3.5 meters. I could actually build it as a completely free 'module' (for sound isolation). But is such a small space feasible in your opinions ? Soundwise, setupwise, ... ? I only have a synth (about 16 synths and a lot of FXmodules/pedals) setup which are all connected (via a patch bay).
Man, if only I'd have the dough, I'd get one of the Zaor desks, cause I'm tired of having to spend 20 minutes moving stuff around when I want to play something :D
This crazy synth guy i met had one of those dentists mirrors on a stick for lookin behind things to see all the cablings, every one should have one
And like u said in the other vid, ergonomics are so overlooked. Most important thing imo
Great content btw
what soft synths do you prefers, arturias or komplete kontrols
Bo, was this episode brought to us by Ikea ? Plus good whistling in the sound track !
I love that set up, my place is bedlam.
how much weight does that keyboard tray hold?
Looking good mate. Greetings from this "recycle" musician, haha.
Love that you talked about not getting any new gear/downsizing and you start with unpacking a fancy studiotable ;) But hey if it leads to a more compact studio why not right:)
oh I specifically said: I won’t be downsizing ;-) the video was for YOU all, not me. I am a lost cause and you know it
@@BoBeats Haha ok, good for us then :D
Very safe Bo... power cord into power cord into power cord... you have some kind of endless loop there? xD I hope you don't have whole studio plugged into single power outlet.
I had to laugh at myself after realising how shocked i was from seeing that many linked powerboards.
i have actually never had any issues with this
@@BoBeats It should work fine as long as the max power draw across all connected boards doesn't exceed what one board can handle. Just be sure to check the max power rating for one of those boards and be wary of the power draw of each plug you put into it.
@@SexyNinjaMonkey this is what I thought and normally I don't run a ton of things of several boards, I mainly use it as a way to spread out connections a bit. For my main synth rig I use 4 individual power outlets for my big synths and no chaining. This is just for a smaller rig.
@@BoBeats Well that's a relief. I was mildly worried for your gear but what you're saying doesn't sound as bad as I was thinking.
Damn Bo, you should not daisy chain power strips. It always says so on the packaging. Also a big surge protector would be a wise choice. After all you want to protect your investment right?
no worries. I have been doing it for 15+ years. So far it have never ever failed me ;-)
I thought the same thing! I’d be worried about my whole house going up in flames, especially with a child in the house.
The only danger is if the circuit is overloaded, so you do have to keep a bit of a mental tally of accumulated current draw. However, studio electronics use almost zero power compared to devices that use big wattage(power amps, microwaves, space heaters etc). In a past video of Bo's I recommended everything be plugged into the same circuit to reduce ground loop potential. I personally have my entire music rig powered by daisy-chained power strips from 2 main extension cords from the same wall-outlet on a 20amp circuit. I just counted. I have 6 power strips and a couple of extension cords for wall-warts, and a PC power plate that used to go under a monitor with switched outlets, so more like the equivalent of 8 power strips. my rig is extremely quiet because I practice good cable-routing techniques, and yes, i'm an electrical engineer and music freak.
Love your cardboard (?) synth stands! What are they? Cheers
Yes, do tell please!
Hello new friend here supporting your channel now. I'm in the process of redoing my Studio. Looking for ideas and processes. Thanks 🎸🎹
Ur video is really cool...
Can you write the name of the desk please, youtube misses what you say in captions and I can’t quite make out what you said,
Thanks!
Zaor Miza Jr Mk2 and Zaor Yesk Desk
BoBeats Thanks man! 😀
Your studio monitors need to come off the desk and placed on monitor stands. See Sterling Hill's drawing for setting up 2-way Studio Monitors, Listening Position, Stereo Vertex Point, and for creating a proper stereo field: i.imgur.com/hRtuFXX.jpg
The irony.. I just watched your old studio build..🤔...stickers are very cool...
NIce Hair!
It would be really intersting if you make a video about how to sync up all the synths you have, and how they work together.
This will come in ep 4. Ep 3 will be audio routings
@@BoBeats Greaaat, love this channel! And other thing . Have you got the list of the modules you are currently using with the Arturia Rackbrute? Thanks!
no list.. its hexinverter drum modules. befaco mixer system. some tiptop stuff. clouds. malekko filter.
What was the desk you were using, didn't catch the spelling of that name lol
Yesk Desk from Zaor
Saw a cool option with JunkieXl, he has a glass tabletop so he does´t have to to use the lid....nex table for me will surely have a glass table top!....(-;
3:48 Bob eats synths!
Great little studio, best environment for some, too sterile for others (me) :D
ill probably dirty it up a bit in due time :-)
geez, that's alot of additional outlets coming from one mains outlet, you might want to reconsider that aspect of your build, not too sure about what the power is like in europe but here in austalia a mains outlet is only designed to handle a peak load of 10A @ 240V. I'd probably split the load between a few mains outlets cosidering you are trying to run like 14 outlets or something like that from a single mains outlet.
I don’t use all of the outlets at once. But in 15+ years I have never ever had any issues with this.
I would probably add up the total load before I flipped out for no real reason. Also, you may not be aware of other power supply considerations like "ground loops" "overvoltaging from phase differences in circuit legs" AND more extreme ground loop issues from that. in USA we have 240VAC 3-phase. the phases are split into 2 120VAC legs. HOWEVER, the voltage from hot lead on phase 1 to hot lead of phase 2 is 240VAC at the full 20 amps. SO as soon as you start bringing in random power from random circuits you risk serious overvoltage or even electrocution if the wrong case or transformer chassis is "hot" from one phase and you connect to the other phase. Bo is just fine running everything from the same circuit. If I was having power strip overloading issues, I would build an outlet extension box from higher amp wall sockets and then plug all my power strips into that rig in parallel. no one strip will have a big load, only the wall socket rig, which those can handle 20amps each. I have the equivalent of 8 power strips running from the 2 outlets of the same circuit, but it is all synths, effects, mixer, wall warts, small lights, 1 pc and one stereo receiver, and occasionally small 10-15watt guitar amps.
@@jjrusy7438, if you go back and read my comment you will notice it is rather civil, i was merely just giving Bo the heads up, not "flipping out" as you put it. I don't know what Bo is running in his studio so i can't possibly compute the load, that is up to Bo to compute, not me.
Also i do have a formal background in computer engineering (a Stream of electrical Engineering) so yes i am quite aware of the concepts of Over voltage, ground loops and the potential consequences of phase issues within circuits, again i do not know what Bo is plugging into his power outlets so i cannot comment on such a thing.
Perhaps you should reconsider who was "flipping out" within the past few comments, myself or you? If you think it was me, well i beg to differ, and for this reason i say good riddance and have a lovely day!
@@declanallan885 that makes it even sadder that you tossed a generic broad statement out there without even ascertaining any info. And you even said it yourself " i do not know what Bo is plugging into his power outlets so i cannot comment on such a thing." yet you did in an ignorant alarmist way. If you are so aware of phase etc like you say, why did you just recommend spreading his power around to create a ground loop? Ignorant people say ignorant things so I watch out for bo and have commented before. BTW, my field of EE was industrial control electronics, the mother of all noisy environments and my sense is that you are a cubicle occupant. I will address further bad info should you add any more.
have a crackin' day.
@@jjrusy7438, If that's the case, then i guess Bo should just create a mother of all chain of power extenders and attach every appliance in his house to the one main's outlet, i am sure that will have a lovely outcome.
I am sure Bo can fight his own battles by the way dude and doesn't need your help.
need i say it again, good riddance, have a lovely day.
So, all this time I've been calling you Bo Beats and your name is actually Bob Eats?
Yes!! (No, my name is Bo)
the cuckoo « yeah » 😂😂😂
Zaor is not the cheapest desk who there is.. 😂 But if you can buy this, it's pritty nice to have one.
Bob eats 😂
i just have the monologue, two guitars, one bass and two amps and my whole room is a total mess. i don't wanna know what it is like to you lmao
I wish someone would set up my studio!
For me also a lot of rethinking and building up my project studio again. Right now my focus is on all those power supply's so in consideration to replace them with a Cioks power hub cioks.com/home-1/ This might also be interesting for you Bo?
One time at bandcamp...
Rack mount power conditioners my dude.
got one :-) but need more
Cool project! But dude.. these paid promotions are kinda pissing me off. I am a YT premium user cause I hate adds! Are the revenue per view so low?
sponsorships + patreon is the standard way to support a youtube channel. I can maybe earn 100 bucks in ads on a video like this. If I am lucky.
I did not see any building, just you stacking pre made stuff on other pre made stuff
Scratches head, looks at mess of studio, sighs... Hälsningar från Gagnef och Dalarna!
The whistle song needs to get rid of that hum at around 15KHz. My ears are ringing :(
🤣🤣
With headphones it pierced straight into my soul, Bo!! 😂 Really inspiring video! Will we ever finish building our studios? One day I want a minimalistic desk with one volca and one filter. The next day I want all my synths at the ready at absolutely all times.
it is an endless struggle
Nice commercial
Waste of time
This is the definition of a boring vid