I started producing band driven artists back in 2003 with what was out at that time. I had what most project studios had...a Digi 002 running PT native, a power mac, an 8 channel ADAT connected preamp unit for extra inputs, Mackie 8 inch monitors, a large diaphragm condenser for vocals and drum mic package. I think I spent 7,000 on that first set up with some extra Waves plug-ins. I ended up engineering tracks that made it on the radio with that set-up. I think what Steve is saying here is that for a basic but effective set-up this is what he is recommending from what is available and what is the best value at its price point. I agree on the sm7b...that mic is incredibly versatile, from screaming to whisper light females. You just have to have enough preamp gain to run it. I've owned the 8 inch Yamahas with a sub and the 5 inch versions before...in my opinion they are very harsh and will punish your ears on long sessions. At their price point not much else is better, as they are somewhat true in the low end due to a closed cabinet design with no ports, but I would recommend spending a little more for something that's more listenable yet still flat. The Apollo I want to try, as I'm planning a set-up for electronic pop production that is separate from my current PT rig. If I don't love the UA daw platform they include, I can always go into PT. The Komplete 12 package is a lot of dough, but I think his point is that it's the most bang for your buck if you are doing all electronic production with a vocal, and it will be something I will look at. In reality, I do believe there are many pros who are using the set-up he describing even with some of the components switched for others around the same price point. And yes, if it's for bigger artists, they are probably not doing final mixes and masters on it, but for the rest of the world releasing indie music on youtube, it's more than a competent solution.
@TheSteveFreeman3 жыл бұрын
And you get it! My video was not fit beginners or the gear they should get. This video was simply about a small pro set up that professionals are using like on the projects I mentioned. I agree 100% on the Yamaha monitors, I’ve never been a fan and never used them. I’m a Focal guys. I certainly remember the 002 days, my first Pro Tools rig was the 001 with pcie card! There is a big misunderstanding with this video that I am recommending this stuff for beginners, I’m not, but as every producer grows and becomes more successful, we upgrade our tools, the overall point of this video is that I have spent millions of dollars over the last 25 years on my gear and multiple studios in several states, it’s amazing to me that where we are with technology, a small home studio can produce amazing results with just $3,400. People have a hard time with me saying “just”, but when you do this professionally, there are expectations from clients. They want to use high end gear, if that weren’t the case, the gear manufacturers would only make cheaper gear. $3,400 to a professional is nothing as far as costs for a complete small home setup. I have mics that cost 5 times that and they sit in a closet. It all depends on what level you are playing the game.
@ustulo34883 жыл бұрын
@@TheSteveFreeman Absolutely. A lot of studios and producers that have higher end gear are servicing a certain client level or are simply offering those pieces to demand a higher hourly rate for studio rental. To me, at least in the old days, the biggest difference was the converters a high end studio would have running PT HD both ways through a neve or ssl compared to what you could do in the box at 44.1khz...the differences today, minus having an analog desk for summing purposes, are negligible. Of course it's nice to have real hardware instead of emulations as well, but that gap has closed too. As it's been said, many times it's not the gear you have but how you use it...and as both of us know...how good the song and the performance is. It's really always about that in the end in my opinion no matter what system, gear, or process someone is working with.
@MSHRadio-dj5zn3 жыл бұрын
@@ustulo3488 well, I think the smartest thing is to run in a hybrid mode. Some analog gear and analog synths and then processing all in the box. As far as mastering I think it's a completely different topic and the sky is the limit. But for the hybrid studio you would have to spend more than what this video recommends.
@malachiazariah72373 жыл бұрын
i know im asking randomly but does any of you know a way to log back into an Instagram account? I somehow forgot the account password. I would love any tips you can give me.
@kannonmoshe22873 жыл бұрын
@Malachi Azariah Instablaster :)
@natestrayhorn15784 жыл бұрын
You don’t have to have $3400 to make platinum hits.
@TheSteveFreeman4 жыл бұрын
Beacon, Hill I didn’t say you did.
@symph17444 жыл бұрын
He's just saying that this stuff will help you get professional (ready for release) quality
@angelorozul2413 жыл бұрын
Good song really matters. Not the gear
@symph17443 жыл бұрын
@@angelorozul241 everything starts with a great song for sure. From there you'll want to be able to use gear and craftsmanship that will make the song stand through the ages of time.
@rdru2ner823 жыл бұрын
He is saying for those are starting out…
@chriscuthbertson3 жыл бұрын
I've just swapped my Neve desk for an apollo interface.... can't wait for the Grammy's to come rolling in. ;)
@anaiytv21203 жыл бұрын
For real 😂😂😂
@rxjesh3 жыл бұрын
Triggered one 😂
@TheSteveFreeman3 жыл бұрын
If that’s the overall meaning you got out of the video, you’re an idiot incapable of common sense.
@STEViEZHUU3 жыл бұрын
@@TheSteveFreeman looks like the one lacking common sense is the guy who missed the wink emoji on that comment there, got baited, and chose to take an overly aggressive stance
@TheSteveFreeman3 жыл бұрын
@@STEViEZHUU truth, I did not see the winky face! Lol
@axe76man4 жыл бұрын
Can't buy the talent to use it....
@TheSteveFreeman4 жыл бұрын
perfectly stated!
@chinmeysway3 жыл бұрын
The reason why pop music is garbage; it IS often purchased!
@zonasound3 жыл бұрын
actually Waves has a new Talent plugin... jk
@nirobispruill9083 жыл бұрын
People swear it’s talent. It’s not it’s dedication.
@zahcinc1493 жыл бұрын
@@nirobispruill908 its both
@MrHumphrey20003 жыл бұрын
Don’t hate on this guy, he is doing his job, he is getting paid to do this. Don’t throw away your interface.
@TheSteveFreeman3 жыл бұрын
TJ HUMPHREY SHOW I make my money from the hit songs I’ve written, my publishing deal, the records I produce, and the points on the platinum records I’ve produced in the past. I don’t do sponsored videos and could care less about KZfaq ad revenue.
@MrHumphrey20003 жыл бұрын
Steve Freeman I respect your point of view, from your reaction video I get where you coming from , most platinum artist are used to seeing certain things, it’s more mental, people associate quality with price. 💯
@TheOfficialDamefame3 жыл бұрын
Micheal Jackson used a Shure SM7 on Thriller, not the Shure SM7B. Just clarifying🙏
@finnfransen_official2793 жыл бұрын
True
@JeyfahAswani3 жыл бұрын
is that even true?
@TheOfficialDamefame3 жыл бұрын
@@JeyfahAswani True indeed👍
@JeyfahAswani3 жыл бұрын
Oh shit. Am getting one for myself
@TheOfficialDamefame3 жыл бұрын
@@JeyfahAswani Remember... That was the mic he used; but it's important to also know the chain that was used in that setup with that mic🙏
@jonathanbolger61733 жыл бұрын
Let's be real, none of those artists songs were mixed or mastered in 3,400 dollar studio
@TheSteveFreeman3 жыл бұрын
This video wasn't about the mixing and mastering process, it was about the tools used to create the songs. You also have to realize, of it isn't good going in, it won't be good coming out.
@jonathanbolger61733 жыл бұрын
@@TheSteveFreeman Yea, true. It's a good list and i couldn't argue with any of the selections, appreciate you putting it together. To your point though, shit in = shit out. Maybe some acoustic insulation would be a good addition to a list like this. Bump the budget up to 3,500 😂
@fmarkow3 жыл бұрын
@@jonathanbolger6173 Agreed... need to treat your room, makes a huge diff in the sound in and the playback quality. DYI Owens Corning, cover them, radical transformation
@DreHolzer3 жыл бұрын
@@TheSteveFreeman with this set-up you could mix a song with just a good pair of headphones, don't you think? (provided, of course, that the material you're working with is good enough)
@axisofficial2653 жыл бұрын
Motu makes great affordable interfaces with really good converters... but if you are in an untreated room with yamaha monitors youwould be lucky to hear any difference between different converters or preamps.
@bce32104 жыл бұрын
My band (no names will be dropped) had a $200k budget for our last record. We used millions in analog gear and every penny plus some of our budget. Nearly every album review mag stated that the sounds and samples we used were dated and sounded cheap, haha. It was all actually played real gear!! Everything we did with plugins only on a quarter of the budget had much more commercial success, comparatively. Ill never make that mistake again. Ever.
@TheSteveFreeman4 жыл бұрын
Shows you just how much the "Pro's" know! Great story man, please give me the name of the band, I would love to go take a listen!
@bce32104 жыл бұрын
Steve Freeman If I was to make up a “pro” story, it certainly wouldn’t be about how my band lost a major label deal by wasting a bunch of cash on a record, just to have had more success on previous records on a quarter of the budget, haha. Nothing to prove here. Just my experience I felt like sharing. Was more or less agreeing with you anyhow.
@bce32104 жыл бұрын
Unless I completely miss read that and you really were saying that was a good read and that the “pros” had us spend a bunch on a record. In which case, I still have to take the blame, as I wanted to do it the old school way and with the current style, it just didn’t sonically translate. So, it was actually my fault, haha. It was a fun ride, though! Just don’t want to share the band, out of respect for everyone involved. Not a tiny band. Your vid is 100% on point, though.
@TheSteveFreeman4 жыл бұрын
B C E lol, that’s exactly what I meant! The “pro’s” at the labels thinking you have to spend all that money to get quality!
@donnbialik90853 жыл бұрын
@@bce3210 I had a similar thing happen with my band back in the early 2000s. Had Jimmy Iovine working with us, we went with a celebrated engineer trying to become a producer. We went super old school, authentic everything, raw, etc. And we just didn't sound "new" enough. Sonically our new music sounded old.
@prodslim3 жыл бұрын
Hey after I bought the *one* Yamaha HS8 for $400, my mixes have been sounding worse. Plz help
@TheSteveFreeman3 жыл бұрын
At the time I made this video almost a year ago, Sweetwater was running a special for the pair for $399.98
@marcthomas81923 жыл бұрын
That is misleading.
@Nick-eo2ol3 жыл бұрын
Clickbait apollo commercial
@TheSteveFreeman3 жыл бұрын
and....
@przemysawkrol50183 жыл бұрын
This is 16 min commercial
@TheSteveFreeman3 жыл бұрын
Yes it is
@nirobispruill9083 жыл бұрын
I’ve used the Apollo and I didn’t like it compared to my SSL 2.
@Francisco-dr4yi3 жыл бұрын
Failed to mention Billie and Finneas pay $1000+ per mix to have someone mix it in a professional studio
@TheSteveFreeman3 жыл бұрын
Didn’t fail to mention anything, this video was not about mixing and mastering, it’s about the creation tools! You can only mix and master tracks that exist….
@Francisco-dr4yi3 жыл бұрын
@@TheSteveFreeman at 12:40 you make it seem like finneas mixed it on the hs8’s which to someone who doesn’t actually know they would believe that. But for creation, yes this video is very accurate.
@TheSteveFreeman3 жыл бұрын
@@Francisco-dr4yi I didn’t “make it seam like” anything. Those are the monitors he has in his home studio. I didn’t talk about mixing and mastering, neither which he does. This video was about creation tools, not mixing and mastering. Anyone taking themselves seriously is having their product mixed and mastered by a professional mixing and/or mastering engineer.
@rapgentry3 жыл бұрын
Back in the day, I used to have friends who made the most incredible music out of their closet with an ASR-10 and a bunch of Radio Shack mixer and cheap mic. I would be blown away asking what they used until i actually went to their house and saw the closet for myself. This 3400.00 studio would be an upgrade for them and can just imagine what they would produce with it.
@sheetknows3 жыл бұрын
What "tons" of instruments does luna come with? You have to buy them separately and they're freakishly expensive..... I also, i doubt VERY much, that anyone watching this video would own focals or barefoot. I will also argue that most people don't have rooms that justify having 8" monitors.
@hitthesynth64173 жыл бұрын
Nobody seems to point this out... 8inch monitor as an absolute reference is just bullocks... The thing I learned by purchasing my dream monitors a few years ago (cms65) and now have add a sub to them... The size is so important to match the room... Hs8 are the worst of this line and every top engineer (who have use this line) now that the 7 inch are the more balanced of them all and so the most bang for the buck!
@Podcastage4 жыл бұрын
As soon as I used the Arrow, I was all in on the UA ecosystem. Then I got the x8 for my main studio, and then got the Twin X for my testing rig, and it is pretty much my perfect interface. Two great preamps. Processing. And expansion if you want.
@BrijeshSarin3 жыл бұрын
Apollos are great. Anyways whats your take on Audient Interfaces?
@mattolivo3 жыл бұрын
This video is deceitful and nobody is pointing out that you need talent and skills to make platinum music not just a home studio and also you don't have to have a 3400 dollar setup to make Platinum records, there are way more budget friendly Setups that ppl can get just as good a sound out of! This is the reality of ppl that were never broke in there life lol, He said its only 3400 dollars multiple times like its pocket change and that is wack the average teen or young adult getting into music production dont have that kind of money!! With skills you can Make PLATINUM records on a way more budget friendly setup than this. I know yall are prolly friends and im not trying to be mean its just deceitful when ppl do this, YOUR KZfaq PAGE IS WAY MORE HONEST THAN THIS AND THANKS FOR THAT I"VE LEARNED A LOT FROM YOU BRO!
@jaymusik12353 жыл бұрын
@@BrijeshSarin audient is perfect friend this is half truth an whole lie
@BrijeshSarin3 жыл бұрын
@@jaymusik1235 didn't quite get you... 😅
@jaymusik12353 жыл бұрын
@@BrijeshSarin what I mean I use audient to produce commercial tracks that goes on tour and compete very well with other mix coming out of apollo interface as a matter of fact the audient preamp is better than uad preamp The thing that save the uad preamp is the mic unison which is great for what they do. The shark processor is great for processing too But the audient is powerful real powerful transparent sound n clean that I can color with vst or outboard gear but mainly vst n get the job done real good
@ricogaming20474 жыл бұрын
its not about what u have and how much you spend its how you use what you have u dont need all this to make hits if you know what and how you use what u have then be good with that if one believes in his or herself u will make it no matter if u spend 300.00 or millions of dollars keep this in mind for all the young producers coming up
@TheSteveFreeman4 жыл бұрын
I agree and disagree at the same time. I agree 100% with the sentiment of what you are saying, yes, it's about knowing how to use whatever you have, however, just like building a house, the better material you use, the stronger the house and the longer it will last. Not having expensive equipment is not a good reason not to start, grow and learn, but it's also important to remember that as you grow and learn, acquiring and learning better tools only makes the product better.
@e.apollis28773 жыл бұрын
plot twist: You can get all this for $2000,99 on Ebay😉
@damelos40393 жыл бұрын
Also, you'll need that extra grand to pay for the ONE thing he did not mention.......a LAPTOP. All this equipment is useless without one....duh. Also, you'll need a pair of headphones. Also necessary. I think that $3400 target is pretty doable overall.
@antonioinferno10393 жыл бұрын
I was thinking the same thing
@chinmeysway3 жыл бұрын
Totally can, and it’ll be hella not working correctly 🥺 yaaaauye bay
@Drake213393 жыл бұрын
@@chinmeysway 80% of my gear has been purchased from e-bay. 100% of that gear worked perfectly with absolutely no issues. Find the sellers with lots of sales under their belt and a 100% positive rating and you'll be fine. Why spend full price for something when you can buy it lightly used at a 30-50%+ discount? I've probably saved about $40k this way.
@duanewilson39413 жыл бұрын
@@damelos4039 He did mention it.
@hughsauci3 жыл бұрын
This video leads to a misunderstanding of what is really necessary to make a hit.
@TheSteveFreeman3 жыл бұрын
I didn't say you NEEDED any of this to make a hit, just that others were
@artturilaukkanen94483 жыл бұрын
@@TheSteveFreeman Yes you did. Own it up like a grown man.
@TheSteveFreeman3 жыл бұрын
Artturi Laukkanen show me where I said you HAVE to have or NEED this specific gear to be successful. Not what you thought I said or the way you interpreted it, but what I actually said, you know the actual words that came out of my mouth.
@artturilaukkanen94483 жыл бұрын
Ok. 2:04 "I got to be honest with you, if you are not using the Universal audio Apollo line of interfaces you need to sell, get rid of, trash anything else that you are using, and go with Universal Audio and the Apollo line on interfaces. Now for the purposes of the budget we are putting together today which is 3400 dollars, I want to talk about the new Universal Audio Twin x Duo" 6:37 "What i'm gonna recommend for you comes in at 400 dollars and that is the Shure sm7b." 8:41 "what I'm going to recommend for you is the komplete ultimate 12 package"
@TheSteveFreeman3 жыл бұрын
@@artturilaukkanen9448 Yes, I said recommend, I didn't say "You HAVE to have" or "You NEED to have" in order to be successful. Try again. You won't find it because I didn't say it. If that's what you are interpreting, then thats on you
@StephenOrion3 жыл бұрын
To those who don't have 3400$, here's a 1000$ alternative. Audient iD4 200$, Kali Audio LP6 300$, Audio Technica AT4040 mic 200$, Audio Technica M50x Headphones 100$, Native Instruments A49 keyboard 220$ (comes with essential Komplete software which you can upgrade at a discount later when you have more money). You can buy most of them used - especially monitors, mics and keyboard. They depreciate quick and don't be cheap on the interface - which is already budget - there could be sth wrong with it and you wouldn't know. Buy used if you can always. And get the highest CPU you can afford.
@dulla84693 жыл бұрын
let me add that you dont need to buy all at once, you can get the interface, headphones, and mic, as a start and then get the monitors and keyboard after, and the keyboard when you are well set financially
@StephenOrion3 жыл бұрын
@@dulla8469 Yeahhh. I only have a laptop for the first two years before I bought all of it. Took me 4 years to buy all of it. You don't need any of this to make Grammy winning music tbh. There's plenty of unknown grammy winners who made music on decade old equipments.
@dulla84693 жыл бұрын
@@StephenOrion i started recording with a macbook and a guitar hero mic, and used my guitar amp as a speaker... with two or three socks as pop filters, it was hella fun though
@TheSteveFreeman3 жыл бұрын
Very true! I don’t believe you have to have this specific gear to be successful or win Grammy’s and didn’t say that you did, I was highlighting the specific gear that was used in the projects I mentioned
@StephenOrion3 жыл бұрын
@@TheSteveFreeman You did a good job, man. Hope to see an alternative video that goes absolute budget. And also wish more music youtubers do specific PC building or buying stuff (with benchmarks, real world performance, from low to unlimited budget, Linus Tech style). This is just what i would value to see on youtube.
@slxth40363 жыл бұрын
this is a UAD commercial lol
@boomanchu784 жыл бұрын
Don’t get me wrong. This is all fantastic equipment and as someone who has been doing audio engineering and music production for almost 20 years and music merchandise in retail I’d say you’re spot on with your choices and reason for picking them. But, there are still a lot of things missing. First off cables and stands. Anyone can tell you even just decent cables cost a fair amount and none of that equipment comes with the necessary audio cabling to hook everything up. You’ll also need something to put those monitors on to isolate them. Otherwise you’re going to get inaccurate mixes. A decent set of headphones are needed for vocal takes as well. Lastly room treatment. It doesn’t matter how good the equipment is if your room is lying to you. It doesn’t take much but it’ll go a long way to helping you get accurate mixes and better sounding vocal takes. All in all still a great video and a great choice of gear. Honestly it’s a lot of the same gear I recommend to my customers who wanted to build a high end home studio, and I’ve definitely sold my fair share of SM7B’s with the “It’s the mic Michael Jackson used on Thriller” mention.
@TheSteveFreeman4 жыл бұрын
As far as the room treatment, I agree with you and so does the thousands and thousands of dollars it cost me to properly have my 3 studios dialed in, I think it's an area where people can get lost and confused and more and more producers are going to mixing and mastering with headphones over more traditional treated rooms and monitors. Most of today's music is mixed and mastered so far below actual quality levels so that it sounds good on a set of Beats or apple airpods. I can't tell you the number of times I'll finish a project, turn it in to the label and they want revisions because it doesn't sound the way they want it to sound in their fucking earbuds. Sounds amazing on my $50,000 worth of monitors, sounds great in the car, but sounds "too compressed" on earbuds, so i have to go in an remove all the dynamics that make a record a record to please the low bar for quality of the current consumer! Sad days! LOL!
@boomanchu784 жыл бұрын
Oh my god, the amount of people that have come to me asking if they could just use their beats to record. It makes my skin crawl. 😂. Totally agree though. Unfortunately we have to mix for the platforms people are using.
@tbouncing18713 жыл бұрын
Thank...that's the truth ...just like the inferior things China produce that makes original things not getting in turn again...and because of these social media thing everyone is now a mix master engineer ...the world is looking crap now,now because of the new mislead generation who dont learn basic and get lost in it over time...ask him if he had won a Grammy before talking on marketing strategy to get more views on Facebook.....The truth is that an ssl console cant sound same as the latest crap interface...talent is enhance my money and what you have access to in an environment...I live in Africa now I am a mix and master engineer studied abroad .. spending minimum of 50 thousand dollar on my home studio ...with a carefully selection of advance audio fidelity as a type. ..I cant be in a class with a low quality engineer. ..talent with equipment is the ultimate. ..today I could have been a successful footballer, but I was born in a part in Nigeria where my potential as a child wasnt exposed to the world because of lack of good money...just imagine me playing football at 7 with a standard where people saw me as a genius ..now today I an doing music cause I lost the the chance of money to push myself or parent that can help me ..money makes you move fast with standard that's the truth.
@DICARLOPRODUCTIONS Жыл бұрын
Exactly!!! Balanced cables are VERY important, otherwise you have buzzes, and noise on everything, and not know where it´s coming from. Room treatment, or at least the Sonarworks program to calibrate your monitors and headphones is also very important. 2 or 3 decent mic stands will do it for a 1-2 man production studio.
@camdenmusique11 ай бұрын
so helpful thank you!
@marciobrenes32162 жыл бұрын
You Don't need $3,400, you need Talent, Good Songs, Connections and Patience.
@TheSteveFreeman2 жыл бұрын
Didn't say you "needed it". However, having all the things you mentioned and no gear makes it hard to have good songs, get connections
@liege98903 жыл бұрын
EARS beat GEAR. I can still play, program plug-ins and mix in my very first PC (p4, XP, internal card) to this day whether its 32/24 or 16 bit. Every popular DAW, PIECE of GEAR, COMPUTER, MICROPHONE has a HIT record in history. We all need to engineer our own systems, gear, working strategies and sound.
@levisalazar80313 жыл бұрын
I don't understand all the hate. I don't see anything wrong with anything he is saying. There's so many records being recorded and produced in hotel rooms and air bnb's now a days. A lot of people are using mobile rigs or bedroom studio equipment. Granted expensive and high end gear can make things easier and sound better but it really comes down to the engineer. A good engineer that knows what he is doing can make anything sound good with the tools he has.
@USA5353 жыл бұрын
In case you forgot it’s $3,400
@seantp33033 жыл бұрын
Great video, but you obviously don’t need all of this. I will say, this is the ideal set up for all-in-one solo jobs for sure. I have an Apollo twin x duo, but I also have an MTrack 2x2 which is MUCH cheaper. I track with both because the Apollo Twin is great for Mac but won’t work correctly on my PC. You don’t need an Apollo. You can just use selection based processing in Logic, or “apply fx to item” in any other DAW. There are ways around using the exact items listed, if you don’t have the money. So don’t get discouraged my friends. I think I’ll make a $100 set up to compare against this set up and see who does it better! Trust me, this $3400 set up will NOT run circles around a $100 set up. Stay tuned 🙂
@SHIVAMTIWARI-zt2dl3 жыл бұрын
$ 3400 is a lot man I make my shit with $500 setup You'll see me getting great
@TheSteveFreeman3 жыл бұрын
SHIVAM TIWARI that’s the attitude to have and with it, you will!
@pedrosilvaproductions3 жыл бұрын
@HareKrishna777 Because using an UAD interface doesn't really matter if you have an interface like a focusrite lol or using an SM7B. If your room is shit it doesn't matter how much better your microphone or plugins are. If you're shit at recording it doesn't matter having a good interface either
@axe2grind911a3 жыл бұрын
Appreciate the tips. Aren't you forgetting the DAW? Headphones? Mic stands/screens? Mixer? I've heard good things already about the Twin X duo, but never about the Complete Ultimate 12. I've been looking to upgrade from my MOXF, so will definitely check this out!
@brin57 Жыл бұрын
Just a note in 2022 - Most current gen computers and especially M1 macs will blow the apollo twin out of the water as far as processing power goes. You need to spend 1000's on UAD to have a decent amount of dsp. You're better off looking at something like an Audient for example, and leave the heavy lifting to your computer. Then Spend what you save on the Room treatment that Steve left out of the budget.
@MarkusH19663 жыл бұрын
Apollo? That’s when I switched off.
@TheSteveFreeman3 жыл бұрын
MarkusH1966 please enlighten us as to your expert opinion. If not Apollo, then what?
@MarkusH19663 жыл бұрын
Steve Freeman there are many good interfaces. Prism Sound, Metric Halo, RME e. g. have good converters - but in the pricerange of the Apollo you have a bigger choice. And computers are faster today - no need for dsp.
@aboriginalshoota92694 жыл бұрын
I used the focusrite interface and then switched to the apollo twin soon after I love it the loudest and clearness made me fall in love I feel like the focusrite doesn’t compare to apollo as far as the loudness and pre amps
@TheSteveFreeman4 жыл бұрын
Great to hear!
@beigela3 жыл бұрын
hah! focusrite has some of the best pres in the biz! most, if not all of these companies that make consumer grade products will also have professional grade gear. maybe not behringer, but focusrite most certainly!
@beigela3 жыл бұрын
@@eman0828 u seen the new red 8pre?? 😯😯😯
@aboriginalshoota92693 жыл бұрын
Eman 08 yea don’t get me wrong focusrite is a great interface but me personally I have better mixes with the Apollo
@anthemmakersmusic3 жыл бұрын
The Presonus eris xt8 and Yamaha NS speakers are so similar, what the difference....The Crossover points...that's it. An interpretation! Go listen and choose...If your local store doesn't have Presonus line of monitors set up ask why, then demand it!
@sejuanni97023 жыл бұрын
is the e5xt good for mixing?
@christofthedead8 ай бұрын
The level of sincerity on your face when you deliver the line "I don't consider people who drag & drop samples as real producers, that's called computer programming." If only those uncultured drones ever found the substance within themselves to do some REAL skilled and CREATIVE work, they'd be in the illustrious profession of making pretty ear noises sound vaguely similar to preexisting and commercially popular versions of pretty ear noises, exclusively using a workflow created and maintained entirely by computer programmers. It's time to draw a line between those who drag and drop all mousey like, and REAL pro-FESSIONAL-ducers, who utilise their superior breeding to delicately drag and drop their vintage knobs into our unworthy ear-holes. Thank ye most generous lord.
@ethanlancaster763 жыл бұрын
The Yamaha 8” monitors are $400 EACH.
@user-qb6kj6vm3m3 жыл бұрын
are they for real?? In greece they cost about 269 each lol.
@Tim_ArtistName_Tallent4 жыл бұрын
I think it’s worth mentioning, if you send your tracks out for mixing and mastering , you can cut back significantly on all this. No need for tons of plug ins or super great monitors . A clean signal with proper gain staging and real talent, and u can make excellent records. That being said, this is thorough content so thank u. And if u can afford this set up it’s professional grade quality for sure.
@TheSteveFreeman4 жыл бұрын
Tim Aka TAllent agree 100%. I do not believe any artist should be mixing and mastering their own work, especially when you want your music to compete in the marketplace. I’m not at all saying that it’s not possible to do it well, I’m saying that when you bring in a great mixing and mastering engineer, they bring their stamp, expertise and talent to each song and when you use the right ones, it elevates the product and takes it to a new level. I never mix or master the projects I produced, the same reason I don’t fix plumbing problems at my house, I’m not a plumber. I could probably fix it, but I wouldn’t do near as good of a job!
@Tim_ArtistName_Tallent4 жыл бұрын
@@TheSteveFreeman lol! perfect analogy and a thorough response, thank you for further convincing me , and saving me and many others a ton of time, while also encouraging us!
@TheSteveFreeman4 жыл бұрын
Tim Aka TAllent thanks for taking the time to watch and engage brother!!!
@Tim_ArtistName_Tallent4 жыл бұрын
Steve Freeman very welcome !
@Tim_ArtistName_Tallent3 жыл бұрын
Eman 08 great point!! Acoustic treatment is critical, a vital part of your recording signal to get that clean audio to then be mixed
@Gainsforlife3 жыл бұрын
I would like to recommend one overlooked factor of saving even more money while achieving a professional sound, Microphone Modification.
@CRXYTV4 жыл бұрын
Yamaha hs8 pair for $400 or for one ? because I've been looking for these for every cheap and cant find them for a pair less that 700
@DVTOM3 жыл бұрын
Def not $400 a pair for HS8's. More like $750.00
@megacast2 жыл бұрын
I will bet on an RME Fireface first. They used or offered 192khz 15 years ago. Hans Zimmer gave us oscar-winning soundtracks with those.
@TheSteveFreeman2 жыл бұрын
RME makes great interfaces! I have a couple in my gear closet right now!
@megacast2 жыл бұрын
@@TheSteveFreeman First, thank you for helping aspiring producers. As an authority, you cast many doubts away. You surely remember how tedious research was when you were not rich. I wonder where you place Waves Audio products? The New RMEs do not tax your CPU. I started with Fostex 4 track recorder via Cubase and SoundBlaster AKA Sound'Disaster". i received the first ADAT in the Nederlands. Apogee is a great piece of equipment but not avant-garde. R.I.P Bruce Swedien whose work you mentioned. His and Craig Anderton's talent made me a good engineer/producer. Too bad entrepreneurship corrupted me. Stay blessed.
@RayAndre4 жыл бұрын
I have the X4, but I wouldn’t recommend UAD for someone starting out. Other interfaces give you more freedom.
@stanleyassor31723 жыл бұрын
why can't the UAD Preamps be by-passed?
@RayAndre3 жыл бұрын
Sanley Assor some units can and other can’t be. But it locks you into their platform
@AnthonyMartinsRock3 жыл бұрын
@@RayAndre yes. Apollo is essentially a dongle for their plugins. I sold mine and bought actual hardware as the plugin costs add up over a very short time.
@___David___Savian3 жыл бұрын
Right now I picture Billie Eilish high af with her eyes half closed staring at her Grammys.
@isaacdynys65183 жыл бұрын
In the....firsthand smoke?
@___David___Savian3 жыл бұрын
@@isaacdynys6518 No from the second hand smoke from Snoopp Dogg and Martha Stewart who is good friends with Snoop. Allegedly.
@isaacdynys65183 жыл бұрын
@@___David___Savian Specific
@anthonyr79022 жыл бұрын
My guy ain’t playing
@jimflauntt6834 жыл бұрын
After years of hardheadedness I finally sold all the junk I bought over the years and bought many of the things you just promoted except the sure mic thanks for that one.
@TheSteveFreeman4 жыл бұрын
Jim Flauntt you’ll never go wrong with an SM7b.
@ajgemc14 жыл бұрын
New to having a home studio, i have the apollo twin quad core, a nuemann tlm 103, logic pro x, the yamaha 8". Still need to treat my studio tho. What panels/brands do u recommend. Studio is about 12'×14' and 10' ceiling.
@TheSteveFreeman4 жыл бұрын
Auralux makes some great acoustic foam, I also use use producer blankets from vocalboothtogo.com and I have had some custom panels made by a company here in nashville. Amazon also has some really good premade sound panels, they are pricey, but I have 10 of them that hang on the wall in my a room and b room and they are really really good!
@Truth5654 жыл бұрын
Armando Gonzalez Stay away from foam. It’s only good for treating a bright vocal booth or recording space. They only absorb high frequencies and most rooms have problems with the low frequencies. Check out GIK if you want to balance your room for listening and mixing.
@Lowkeyz3333 жыл бұрын
This is a UA Commercial lol My Mbox pro works fine with Slate Digital and Waves plungins running
@TheSteveFreeman3 жыл бұрын
Low if it works for you that’s all that matters
@JamesFoxx11 ай бұрын
I know this is an old video but BOY!!!! I’m so glad I watched it… I’m a new producer starting out and learning but I’m already a DJ and very musically minded apart from that… I was recently starting to think, am I crazy for thinking I want to create my own music from scratch while everyone else is dragging and dropping loops… thank you for pushing aside my fears!
@Mattkeys_883 жыл бұрын
I went with the Presonus 32S, and bought the upgrade to Studio One Pro, which because they just came out with version 5, I got the upgrade for free, as well as I spend 14 bucks a month on their Sphere package which it comes with tons of loops, synths, plugins, cloud storage and the ability to backup everything to the cloud as well as collaborate. Though my setup was a bit more than $3,500 because I wanted to have a control interface instead of making adjustments with a mouse. I am incredibly happy, and after upgrading to the Adam A7x's I am pretty set for a while. I did build a ridiculous PC for my studio so I would never worry about the machine being taxed.
@kingalysterianlion55423 жыл бұрын
Hey bro! Great video! I have some of this gear but also have acquired some others. Keep up the great work bro!
@feoul925 ай бұрын
I thought i wouldn't be bombarded with commercials once i pay for youtube premium. xD
@v.solutions21993 жыл бұрын
Tell all the producers who are getting paid placements to stop using Splice... why would they? I have all this that you’ve recommended and I use splice too, sometimes you just want a riser that you don’t feel like programming.
@HumanBeingWithFeelings3 жыл бұрын
This is extremely useful! although I'd also add a powerful computer, which I think is crucial in terms of not ruining your workflow.The Apollo interface can help you with the processing of UAD plugins but what about the rest of the plugins?. Totally agreed on omnisphere, you can get absolutely any synth sound you can imagine. Extremely powerful (and CPU hungry)
@abzee7333 жыл бұрын
You forgot to mention yet another big advantage of the SM7b. Being a dynamic mic you need MUCH less room treatment to get a nice clean and dry signal on the way in. Acutally you might not need any at all!
@ronynikke2 жыл бұрын
Can u use that mic as a home studio is any good?
@matthewg.garcia94153 жыл бұрын
Love your list but you need to make a correction. The Yamaha HS8 monitors are $400 dollars each. So that's $800 dollars for the pair of monitors, so $3,800 Grammy winning studio. Then of course the XLR to 1/4" cables are about a hundred bucks for the pair (at least for Morgami Gold which I think is a good investment since they are easy to repair if needed). So $4,000 (roughly) Grammy winning studio. Still good though. You pretty much listed everything I'm looking into investing in for my home studio upgrade. The SM7B is spot on, I have a Rode NT1A which I have no complaints and a couple SM57s and an SM58 but my next mic is definitely an SM7B. I currently use the old PreSonus Audiobox 44VSL 4 channel interface. Again love it no complaints, but the Apollo would help with latency issues due to its internal processing and the plugins are clutch, preamps are great UA is awesome in general. Good upgrade from the 44VSL and if I need more channels in the future I still have the PreSonus. Too bad I run PC so no LUNA for me, I already use Cubase which is what I need for my niche anyway. I'm getting the S88 controller due to the instrument libraries I have. The full range will be easier to use key switches etc. not to mention the hammer weighted keys are great! (been using the Axiom Air 32 Mini for a few years, ouch!) But yeah good list, maybe a cheaper alternative to the Yamaha monitors are the KRK Rokit G4 8s they are like $300 each so you'll save $200 on the pair and they have the digital EQ meter on the back now. IDK I'm torn between the Yamahas and the KRKs. I use AKG k240 and k92 headphones which are great. Yeah I know you can do every thing with headphones. But monitors are a nice break from wearing headphones for several hours. Which is why I'm deciding to add monitors to my studio. I'm interested in the Komplete 13 Ultimate coming out next month (October 2020), the new choir library is pretty cool! The Stradivari strings sound pretty nice too. Two words when it comes to virtual instruments if you don't have extra cash, Spitfire LABS (just google it). Oh also Spitfire BBCO Discovery (just google it too). But anyways I've droned on long enough. Good video!
@smuleplayz Жыл бұрын
Me: *has 80’s analog equipment* Steve Freeman: “If you’re not using this $300 plug-in, get rid of your stuff and buy it” Me: “Ok”
@TheSteveFreeman Жыл бұрын
I’m a 100% analog guy as well. The video was not about what I prefer or use, case in point, I’ve never owned Yamaha monitors…the video was about what Finneas used on that specific record, also, if you do prefer analog, I believe the UAD world to be the closest to that analog warmth sound.
@nebstaism3 жыл бұрын
Couldn’t agree more about the sm7b mic... that’s my favourite mic ever!!!! And I own a u87 and a Sony c800g
@Knightfallprotocol4443 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the advice! I've been slowly buying gear. its been my dream to produce for a long time. I did a lot of research before I settled on the apollo twin X. I'm glad its the one you recommended. I also got a Neumann U87 and a native instruments keyboard, I didn't buy the Komplete 12 though because I didn't think I needed it. the next thing I need to get is a sound booth which I will get next. Thanks again!
@uptonfilms953 жыл бұрын
I highly recommend the Apogee Element. It uses DSP and thunderbolt. They have native plugins on the Control App. Super low latency.
@jacksp8de3 жыл бұрын
That’s what I have and I love it
@uptonfilms953 жыл бұрын
Jack Spade it really is a great audio interface! I love the plugins it comes with also
@jacksp8de3 жыл бұрын
Dally Studios most definitely!
@TheSteveFreeman3 жыл бұрын
Apogee makes GREAT interfaces. I still have my symphony mk2.
@StavrosZachariasOfficial Жыл бұрын
perfect video man my home studio Universal Audio Apollo , Monitors: Focal Alpha 80 Evo, Mic AKG P220,Headphones AKG K712 PRO,Midi Keyboards Native Instruments Komplete Kontrol S88 Mk2 & maschine MK3,DAW FL STUDIO & Cubase 12
@TheSteveFreeman Жыл бұрын
I have a pair of the Alpha 80’s, LOVE THEM!!!!
@StavrosZachariasOfficial Жыл бұрын
@@TheSteveFreeman It is fantastic
@drill2.0873 жыл бұрын
First piece of gear I bought for my studio was a mic, and it was a Shure SM7B. It’s the mic I recorded my vocals with on my albums before I knew I needed my own studio.
@ethansawyer93994 жыл бұрын
What's wrong with focusrite? I've had massive projects running with no cpu/memory issues. Got an old computer too.
@joshgarcia25584 жыл бұрын
He's not sponsored by them
@TheSteveFreeman4 жыл бұрын
Focusrite offers no onboard dsp processing for plugins and the AD/DA in focusrite interfaces can't come close to competing with the conversion from Apogee, Universal Audio or Lynx. I'm not saying you can't get a great recording or sound from them, but they are consumer grade at the level they offer most of their interfaces.
@TheSteveFreeman4 жыл бұрын
and wouldn't want to be
@Chris_Porro_Land_o_Naps4 жыл бұрын
Steve, i've done some converter comparisons. for today's gear it's so subtle i won't let it waste my time anymore. for any of you that are able to do comparisons please do them and see for yourself. digital converters have some a long way in 30 years.
@zedriwhaley49693 жыл бұрын
This is one of the best, most informative videos I have seen and have taken to heart, regarding studio set up. REAL TALK!! You Rock!! Thank you!!
@RodneyD3 жыл бұрын
great suggestions. Ive got two apollos (blackface 8 and Apollo x16). HOWEVER this gear isn't necessary.
@dede-sm7sl3 жыл бұрын
I'm still recording through a Reason Balance interface. Old school , I know. Would my recordings really improve with the Apollo twin? Not sure if it makes that much a difference
@TheSteveFreeman3 жыл бұрын
de de if it’s working for you and you are happy with the results, then there’s no reason to change.
@dede-sm7sl3 жыл бұрын
@@TheSteveFreeman Thanks for the reply :) It's working but I wonder. Is there a huge difference in recording quality between the Apollo and cheaper interfaces. Cleaner sounds, more detail? Or is it more the software that comes with it that makes the difference?
@TheSteveFreeman3 жыл бұрын
@@dede-sm7sl REgardless of what other people on this thread will tell you, YES, there is a huge difference in the quality. Higher-end interfaces have way better converters, AD/DA and in the case of the Apollo, it offers DSP, Unison pre's and available plugins, that in my opinion, are industry-leading and more natural sounding as it relates to analog gear that I'm used to working with. That is not to say that can't achieve GREAT results with lower end interfaces. I have a friend of mine that has produced 3 platinum-selling records this year using Focusrite Scarlette interfaces. They aren't my fav, but to each his own. The end result is all that matters.
@addradz3 жыл бұрын
Gee I wonder if there's a conflict of interest buried deep in this infomercial?
@TheSteveFreeman3 жыл бұрын
ADD RADZ so highlighting popular gear that thousands of people use is an infomercial? I no usually hear comments like this from people who can’t afford the gear and chose to troll in the comments.
@pedrosilvaproductions3 жыл бұрын
@@TheSteveFreeman Great professional attitude right there!
@TheSteveFreeman3 жыл бұрын
@@pedrosilvaproductions thank you
@ninimaborah7233 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for making this video 🙏🙏
@riddellthomas21853 жыл бұрын
All that is great but when you buy this Grammy winning setup and write what you think to be some great songs, and you but them out there amongst the billion other folks with there Grammy winning recording setup... when do I win my Grammy!
@bricedeplace4 жыл бұрын
Infomercial 3.0
@TheSteveFreeman3 жыл бұрын
actually 5.0
@flextheninja3 жыл бұрын
lol DONT THROW AWAY YOUR SOUNDCARD !!!
@whoispetesake Жыл бұрын
HS8’s are $400 per monitor. Plus you need cables to connect everything. Also with no acoustic treatment, none of this really matters all that much
@zzzddd73 жыл бұрын
I have a MPC X, Kronos X ,went with Presonus Studio One V 5. My S88 on order, I have Keyscape and Omnisphere 2.6. getting into Trailer music. Just bought a few Spitfire VST's. Will get that Shure mic. Checking out that UA interface... thanks
@danielsaintmusic4 жыл бұрын
Crazy cuz you just described my exact home studio ! Couldn’t agree more with all of your recommendations. Apollo into the shure with the HS8’s can accomplish just about anything! I will say my only gripe with the video is the whole bit about sample / loop users aren’t producers etc, I’m a multi instrumentalist but still use loops from time to time. It’s about what you do with the sounds, not how you got them! Great video nonetheless. Cheers
@battyfang47014 жыл бұрын
I think that mentioning room treatment would be important. It isn’t glamorous, but if you are dropping 3400 dollars and can’t hear an accurate image of the music would be very disheartening.
@TheSteveFreeman4 жыл бұрын
I think if you are pro mixing or mastering engineer, yes, it is extremely important, but this video is about the tools for the creation process
@battyfang47014 жыл бұрын
Steve Freeman how can you create a palette of sounds if you can’t hear what you are doing? I think it is important to be engin-earring than engin-eyeing. See what I did there? You can tell I am a dad. Love the content man. Keep up the good work.
@TheSteveFreeman4 жыл бұрын
@@battyfang4701 I get what you are saying, but honestly, when creating and choosing sounds, especially in home studio environments, you are sitting 3' away from the monitors if not closer and the room treatment isn't a factor. You are hearing the sounds before they bounce off of anything.
@TheSteveFreeman3 жыл бұрын
@@eman0828 I think it depends on the sound you are going for and the mic you are using. FOr example, none of the vocals on the new Post Malone record were done in an iso booth or properly treated room, just the mic sitting in the middle of the control room and recorded thru an Apollo Twin. I personally like isolation on vocals so that I have complete control.
@MSHRadio-dj5zn3 жыл бұрын
and if the producer does not want to come near any VST? Things get a bit complicated...
@TheSteveFreeman3 жыл бұрын
True, but this setup is really for the self-producer, the person working and creating in their own studio
@MSHRadio-dj5zn3 жыл бұрын
@@TheSteveFreeman This is exactly what I am talking about. Not all home producers want to use VSTs. Some like analog synths a lot. Some play real drums, guitars, and other instruments. One microphone is not going to be enough. That little sound interface that you recommended is just not going to provide the needed number of inputs.
@gurtz11447 ай бұрын
Excellent information and price point. You are right, Most of what we have now is way over kill. And I’m still learning how to use this hardware. So I’m definitely enjoy how you talking- keep it up.
@symph17444 жыл бұрын
Prince recorded his vocal for Purple Rain on a 100 usd mic Shure SM57
@TheSteveFreeman4 жыл бұрын
The original vocal was actually taken from a live performance and then he did overdubs in the studio to correct it, but you are 100% correct. 90% of the song was take straight from a live performance with an sm57
@symph17444 жыл бұрын
@@TheSteveFreeman Yeah, great video by the way! Also an Apollo user here.
@TheSteveFreeman3 жыл бұрын
@@symph1744 Thanks man!
@Vybescube4 жыл бұрын
He is absolutely right point blank!!!
@wellbi3 жыл бұрын
Recommending Shure SM7B over SM58 as starting studio mic without propper chain is like recommending to use BMW M3 over a tractor on a field. The whole video is like this.
@DJSidhu243 жыл бұрын
And you also need billion dollars of talent along with the 3,400$
@dulla84693 жыл бұрын
i never thought about getting the sm7b cause it seems too warm, i like my vocals to have some pleasing high end on it and not too much of the low mids, the frequency response on the sm7b shows a dip in the highs, which i think will ruin my mixes, cause i dont know techniques to bring out the high ends without making it too airy / harsh
@TheSteveFreeman3 жыл бұрын
You would probably really like a 414. More pleasant on the high end for sure
@SlineFXIntros4 жыл бұрын
The only time a KZfaq ad brought me to a great channel
@TheSteveFreeman4 жыл бұрын
LOL, great to hear that bro and good to have you here!!
@SlineFXIntros4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Steve! Love the show!
@moneyrules71132 жыл бұрын
Appreciate videos like this for individuals as my self to consider and helps way out my options as a beginner
@gunarspakalnietis7354 Жыл бұрын
Headphones, you forgot about headphones.
@d4rkblu3864 жыл бұрын
Cool, I've got the same Yamaha HS8, but I have a focusrite interface because the UA stuff is out of range for me. I got the NEAT King Bee mic because Podcastage recommended it and I love mine. It's so cheap, cant complain. Also, one of my dad's friends had a bunch of music gear and I looked though his stuff and he offered me one of his electric keyboards. Turned out to be a Roland FP-50 and worth 1,700, so that was crazy.
@BurntSquirrel4 жыл бұрын
You forgot to mention sound treatment Steve! That's a very important element in any studio. You can have crap monitors and make them sound great with the right room treatment.
@TheSteveFreeman4 жыл бұрын
Chris Answeeney I didn’t forget, this video was not about mixing and mastering, just the creation tools. I understand the importance of room treatment, but I can also say that I’ve produced 5 platinum selling records in rooms that had absolutely none. If you are mixing and mastering final product, then absolutely, proper room treatment mid essential.
@BurntSquirrel4 жыл бұрын
Steve Freeman good point !
@Abeltone3 жыл бұрын
Steve Freeman drop me a link, I’d like to take a listen. 🙂
@tdz693 жыл бұрын
where are these Yamaha 8inch monitors for 400 a pair? The HS8 are about 400 each. Is he talking about another powered monitor by Yamaha?
@TheSteveFreeman3 жыл бұрын
At the time I made this video, Sweetwater was running a sale for the pair
@mattolivo3 жыл бұрын
OH WoW all i need is this specific equipment and i can win grammys.... cool!! lol Hey GUYS THIS IS TOTAL BS!! First you need talent and SKILLS, Then you def dont need a 3400 dollar Setup to make platinum records you can do it with a Cheaper setup!! Also get some room acoustics or the music isnt gonna sound that great quality wise!! THERE ARE SO MANY COST EFFICIENT WAYS TO MAKE MUSIC IN YOUR HOME! Start with what you can afford then upgrade equipment if you feel necessary! THIS IS THE PROBLEM WITH THE INTERNET! DECIETFUL PPL SAYING ANYTHING FOR VIEWS!!! I encourage you all to do your own research there are honest channels out there that will give you better info on home studio equipment for your specific budget! Platinum records have been made on way cheaper home studio setups!!! Steve you shouldnt be so decietful it just isn't right buddy, you talk about $3400 like thats not a lot of money to the average teen or younger adult getting into making music! lol I DONT UNDERSTAND PPL LIKE YOU! You think since you have all this money that the average person does too lol DISAPPOINTING!
@blackreignmusik79013 жыл бұрын
I like the clarity of Antelope Audio personally. Just my preference. But UAD is good as well. But the yammies are more than $400.00 for the pair bro!!!
@TheSteveFreeman3 жыл бұрын
BLACK REIGN MUSIK at the time of this video Sweetwater was running a special for $399.98 for the pair...
@rpennon69123 жыл бұрын
@@TheSteveFreeman Ok thanks, didn't hear the part about any special.
@darwingibson10584 жыл бұрын
Great video! The only thing that confused me was the pricing on the Yamaha 8 inch monitors did they drop the price? I thought it was 400 for the 5 inch monitors?
@thareaper1954 жыл бұрын
Right lol your correct I was thinking the same 😁 I have the Hs7's and they ran me a little over $600 (pair)and the 8s a run ya like $750 a (pair)
@reekrodriqguez65524 жыл бұрын
For all together it’s $400 for the 5 inch
@BenLukemusic3 жыл бұрын
Get an api preamp a Neumann and an apogee duet and use the last $600 to treat your room 😂
@TheSteveFreeman3 жыл бұрын
I have a rack of 512c's, they live on drums. Apogee duets are great interfaces. Very transparent and the pre's are very good. I know several major projects that vocals were done exclusively thru a duet with the onboard pre's only
@roberttaylor76402 ай бұрын
Thanks for the tips. I guess best bang for the buck is a good approach.
@hotjamsm073 жыл бұрын
Shure SM7b is really good for those with compromised recording environments.
@ronynikke2 жыл бұрын
James is this mic is good for urban music?
@rxbby84634 жыл бұрын
this really helped me, the pre amp and mic were both the setup i was looking at, way you worded all this has really strengthened my decision to buy em when i can, thank you. let’s say i skipped on the instruments though, what plugins would you recommend for quality music?
@newmanh3 жыл бұрын
nexus 3, purity (but its old though still awesome), Triton Korg...these are some of the best instruments plugins I see around...these exclude kiks and drums...(even though they have some drums packs within them) - (nexus 3 has new sounds and great modern fills compared to nexus 2)
@silviopimentel7247 Жыл бұрын
Thanks brother I already have a few mics Neumann, akg & and a few shares & krk monitors Sony cans guess need the apolo & the midi board. 👌
@TheSteveFreeman Жыл бұрын
Right on!
@martijnvanderark41172 ай бұрын
I agree with like 90 percent of this video. It is real solid advice, but for the monitors you should go for the Kali lp6 v2. Those are also 300 a pair, and they outdo the yamaha's by a mile. The low end is phenomenal for 6.5 inch speakers, and they are super flat. At the time this video was made the lp6 v1 was out, and I can understand why you chose for the yamaha's, but the lp6 v2 are just on another level. Keep up the great work man, love the vids.
@DrRyman3 жыл бұрын
I guess nobody records real drums anymore…
@chinmeysway3 жыл бұрын
Right? I certainly do...
@osamabushdemolition3 жыл бұрын
I was thinking bout that too..
@TheSteveFreeman3 жыл бұрын
I only use real drums in every record I produce, but believe me, 80% of what’s being released right now is programmed and it’s a shame
@osamabushdemolition3 жыл бұрын
Real drums in their natural form they are great. I hate that plastic sound from programing drums or triggers.. they lack of that real human touch
@TheSteveFreeman3 жыл бұрын
Saint Vulturesoul AMEN!!!
@seanmix29543 жыл бұрын
Let me get this straight. There is no formula to getting a great sound, or the gear that was used. Your video appears to be more biased towards a certain brand and opinionated. You shouldn't tell people to throw their stuff away because you think its inferior. There are people that has gone platinum using cheaper interfaces and a mic that still gotten a great professional results. Millions and millions of people in this world uses tools from different brands or companies. Talent is invaluable, the gear used is not so important. Bella Kelly a fairly new Artist that is blowing up on KZfaq wasn't recorded on an Apollo. It was recorded through a Motu interface.
@TheSteveFreeman3 жыл бұрын
Again, the reason I chose this gear for this video is because it was the gear used on the projects that I cited in the video. I don't care if you buy or have an Apollo. What matters is the gear you like and get the best results with. I have 6 interfaces ranging from UA to RME to Apogee and a Lynx Aurora. The purpose of this video was to highlight the gear that was used on the records that I mentioned that won Grammy's, I didn't say it's the only gear out there and I sure didn't say that it's the only gear you can have success with. I do believe for small studios, there is nothing out there that packs the punch and offers what the Apollo line of interfaces offers. That's my professional opinion. You and everyone else can have their own opinion. What I do have a problem with is people dismissing it having never owned or used it and just assuming that your preference is better because it's what you have. I'm all for people using what they can get the best results with. I can't help it that the gear in this video was used on these Grammy-winning projects. You are 100% right in your point, I've produced more platinum and multi-platinum selling projects using Apogee and Avid interfaces than I have using any of my Apollo interfaces. I just happen to prefer Apollo and the analog feel of the unit because I work on large format Neve and API consoles, so when I'm forced to be "In The Box", I like having the same gear at my fingertips.
@seanmix29543 жыл бұрын
@@TheSteveFreeman How do you know never used such gear? You don't know me from Adam. There are all types of interfaces used on Grammy award records.
@TheSteveFreeman3 жыл бұрын
@@seanmix2954 I wasn't meaning YOU personally and specifically, I was talking about people in general as it relates to your comment. I agree with you 100%, again, I didn't say that this is the only set up that wins Grammy's, what I was saying is that this is the set up that was used on the album that won 5 Grammy's this year.
@seanmix29543 жыл бұрын
@@TheSteveFreeman You don't have to win a Grammy to be successful. I'm a hip hop head and Scott Storch never won any Grammys with the exception of the Roots. He was one of the most highly successful music producers in the recording industry and was the highest paid. He came up with still Dre melody and cry me a River and produced all of Beyonce Knowles hits that are very big top 40 records.
@TheSteveFreeman3 жыл бұрын
S. P I didn’t say you did. I’ve written 9 #1 songs and produced 11 multi-platinum albums and although I’ve been nominated, I’ve never won a Grammy, so I wouldn’t imply to anyone that you have to win a Grammy to be successful. Again, all I was doing in this video was showing what gear was used on the album that won the Most Grammy’s at this years ceremony. Period.
@GabeMarshall4 жыл бұрын
Awesome! Thanks for the direction...really cuts to the main point for me of having a home studio.
@LizaLavolta3 жыл бұрын
If I were to pair a sm7b with the Apollo twin would I need a cloud lifter? I didn't love the sound of the sm7b previously- but I am willing to give it another go with a different set up.
@TheSteveFreeman3 жыл бұрын
No, I travel with 2 Apollo Twin X quads and have no issues driving the SM7b. The unison pre's on in the Apollo have plenty of gain. No cloudlifter needed