Studio Tour - Steve Vai's Harmony Hut

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12 жыл бұрын

www.premierguitar.com PG's Jason Shadrick is on location in Steve Vai's backyard inside his personal recording studio dubbed the Harmony Hut. In this segment, we get to check out all the gear, speakers, EQ devices, and rackmount gear guitarist Steve Vai used to record his newest album -- The Story of Light.
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@steveforwarduk 7 жыл бұрын

an interesting fact. Steve Vai wanted all this great gear, but couldn't afford it, so he started his own equipment rental company. he now owns every piece of gear you could want. whenever I watch or listen to Steve Vai, I look past the guitarist, he understands the business of being in music, and what it takes to formulate ideas and plans and follow them through.

@crimsun7186 5 жыл бұрын

I believe he still owns The Mothership, which is a large professional recording studio.

@studioheathco 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, this is exactly what I was thinking while watching this. People are really missing the depth of his insight when they solely focus on his guitar playing.

@Ro7ard Жыл бұрын

@@studioheathco Which people are apparently missing the depth of his insight....?

@studioheathco Жыл бұрын

@@Ro7ard It's just a general statement, not aimed at anyone specifically on this thread. Growing up listening to him, he was often pigeon-holed for a good long while as someone who was just a "shredder." People missed that he has so many other facets, from composer to engineer/producer/studio owner to label owner to music/self-help guru.

@lueyteledeluxe7457 3 ай бұрын

You can't lose when you're one of the greatest, and jn-demand guitarists in the world at the time (and all time, imo), and every company is throwing theor gear /services at you, just for the honour of him having used it! Royalties keft right & centre...not hust fir Jems ...but for Ibanez's biggest seller, the RG... Aswell as royalties from music from several streams...other gear he endorses/ lets them slap his name/logo on... Not to take away from him, hes a legend, and well within my top 5 players... but he was too big to fail. He would beeded a drug addiction, and crippling one at that, on order to offset the gushing torrrential river of success he was riding... And even then, it would be 50/50...a lotta lesser artists survive addictions, and retain their careers...

@michaelangeloh.5383 7 жыл бұрын

"I only collect guitars that I actually use." - *Has a thousand.* That's what we all claim, Steve. :P

@MatthewMacFarlaneMusic 9 жыл бұрын

Steve Vai does some of the best interviews. Interesting guy and great musician!

@TheRealHucasys 8 жыл бұрын

+Matthew MacFarlane Yeah, dull interviewer though...

@MatthewMacFarlaneMusic 8 жыл бұрын

Apparently bona fide guitar heroes have a license to wear sun shades anywhere any time : )

@maninthecrowd5076 5 жыл бұрын

@NicWithoutaK the first thing he learned from Joe Satriani was to string a guitar and wear glasses all the time.😎

@overdogg74 6 жыл бұрын

I have never been so fascinated and so clueless at the same time. I know nothing about gear but to hear Steve talk is like listening to poetry. Imagine being a world class musician and having such an encyclopedic knowledge of the recording process to boot. Some people are just gifted beyond all measure.

@christianconnett 2 жыл бұрын

The guy doing the interview had no clue either. It's ok - I even got lost a little along the way... It's a VAI thing. LoL

@AdamSpade 8 жыл бұрын

I think I must have watched this 2 dozen times by now.

@FirebrandVOCALS 7 жыл бұрын

It was almost 4 o'clock :-/

@dapperdanman1956 9 жыл бұрын

Vai is one of the most stand up guys in music ever Just a great, sharing personality. I tuned in Around1983, and the licks from Steve will penetrate The musical minded like nothing else. When I put on vai, I am fed a large dose of I Can,playing with confidence and no doubt. Steve shares readily, his techniques with enthusiasm. Also his comrade, The great Dave wiener with so much musical intelligence And a great personality. And would not fail to mention, the great Tony mcalpine, Who is a walking shred fest. From classically trained piano, by six yrs his first big recital, so impressive and another great personality. Unselfish with there knowledge, Really stand up humans.

@kanaK2Nakal 8 жыл бұрын

Such a funny and humble dude. respect

@thexspyder1 7 жыл бұрын

lol he's funnny, but humble? nah not really you should watch more videos of him talking guitar, designs ext ext

@vickydomino9120 6 жыл бұрын

I think you’re confusing arrogance with intelligence. He did go to Berkeley for crying out loud

@josd6387 5 жыл бұрын

Steve Vai always has so much patience with people. It's great to see someone so genuine make it to the top of the heap.

@YellowFruit01 12 жыл бұрын

Every time I listen to a Steve Vai album, I am left without a doubt that he has given his very best, even when I don't like some of the songs. His approach to self-development and not settling for mediocrity is inspirational.

@IlIlIlIlIllIllII 11 жыл бұрын

He seems like such a down to earth guy. Definitely a chill dude.

@goognamgoognw6637 10 жыл бұрын

Mr Steve Vai, just a class act. To the point and interesting to listen to.

@warnerww83 7 жыл бұрын

My favorite line from this whole video regarding his eq board "That's the way its always been done, that's my cue to change it" Explains a lot.

@InsertName125 8 жыл бұрын

He's giving a full tour of the studio I plan to have for myself, just as soon as I win the PowerBall.

@montlejohnbojangles8937 6 жыл бұрын

What a gorgeous studio... I don't usually fall for the vintage gear setups, but it's hard not to love a place that meticulously assembled. And it just looks so damned relaxing.

@callumvernon7053 4 жыл бұрын

This is the meaning of perfect man cave. I want it. I want it all right now.

@ramzes0205 10 жыл бұрын

amazing collection of vintage gear.

@nativejimmy4036 8 жыл бұрын

Very inspiring and just an overall great guy, Very humble too...

@randysemenak2439 5 жыл бұрын

Steve Vai loves to talk about gear its cool PremierGuitars rep let him talk instead of bombarding him with inane querys

@nicholastotoro7721 6 жыл бұрын

“I only collect guitars that I actually use.” Which is why he has 263 guitars, naturally.

@TimScottGuitar 9 жыл бұрын

Man, this is some of the most amazing racks I've ever seen anywhere, in any studio!!!! Awesome stuff Mr Vai :)

@jacksonmarshallkramer5087 Жыл бұрын

I second the comment about Steve doing great interviews. He's always enthusiastic. He's knowledgeable and comes off like he enjoys giving them and speaks like an instructor to a class. Knows his schitt and has a great sense of humor.

@SixStringHarmonies 11 жыл бұрын

Absolute musical genius. Steve possesses an extraordinary depth of knowledge, and has an amazing ear to match. In the modern "pre-packaged", "paint-by-numbers" music industry, it's refreshing to see someone with such an incredible passion for composition, tone, and the audio experience overall. There aren't many popular "artists", if any at all, that can compose, perform, record, mix, and master their own art at such a high level. God Bless you Vai! Wish there were more like you! Inspiring!

@jarrodg70 7 жыл бұрын

I was waitin' for Steve to say, "This one goes to eleven."

@Account3of7 12 жыл бұрын

What a beautiful place. Brilliant!

@DJDDT 9 жыл бұрын

I'm blown away!

@FrameData1990 6 жыл бұрын

Whether you like his music or not,he is a man who has honed his craft to every reachable corner,and attained an understanding that I deeply respect

@nox3335 2 жыл бұрын

I understood the words, guitar, speaker, aux and pan but still fascinated and in awe!

@section8usmc53 7 ай бұрын

He has the coziest studio. I love the lofts too.

@hoolitunes 10 жыл бұрын

The board was amazing! Cool stuff!

@jesse_cole 5 жыл бұрын

"And this is called a lunch pail." Nobody calls it that, Steve.

@DanielS-zq2rr 6 жыл бұрын

Very informative tour, great guy.

@Frst2nxt 8 жыл бұрын

Steve is a very intelligent man.

@petercarlson811 5 жыл бұрын

Listen to him speak. This is a role model for young men entering the music industry, or young men in general.

@boynamedlen 11 жыл бұрын

I just watch these things because I find it relaxing to hear him talk.

@thomascrow8289 4 жыл бұрын

Very knowledgeable & Nice person a Great combination. Thank you Steve !

@johndoe6460 9 жыл бұрын

He's so cool. What a setup he's got there!

@FLORIDAERO 5 жыл бұрын

The man. Love Steve. Who doesn't love gear.

@ChrisvonChamier 12 жыл бұрын

fantastic vid you guys!!!! Steve Vai is the man!

@JudgeFredd 11 жыл бұрын

GREAT video.

@AdamDallas 11 жыл бұрын

I knew Steve was into his production, but I had no idea he was so knowledgable! Gained a lot more respect for him watching this video.

@donrutter6765 4 жыл бұрын

The words of a genius.

@ariefdsesprit3409 4 жыл бұрын

.best studio tour ever..

@Luk4zguy97 3 жыл бұрын

I love the contrass between the sizes of your glasses, very cool effect! 👌

@andrewman12 11 жыл бұрын

This is just sick

@dratband 12 жыл бұрын

Hey, Jason! Good meeting you yesterday, looking forward to many more Rig Rundowns!

@drummerjeroensimons 7 жыл бұрын

Great to see Steve has got his own place to create his great music in for years...:) Cheers from The Netherlands, Jeroen Simons (Independent/ex-EPICA)

@DerekBallesty 12 жыл бұрын

Yeah noticed it after watching this one! It is amazing.

@TeleCustom72 12 жыл бұрын

Wow, that is some tasty gear he has there - I especially love the API gear too, it just sounds right without much tweaking.

@JoanatanRichard 11 жыл бұрын

I learned a lot, really cool gear!! Greetings from Brazil!

@UnitedEffect 11 жыл бұрын

That was fun!!

@marcoartime8324 8 жыл бұрын

That console is so pretty cold, It looks like NASA stuff from the 70's

@mikedegroff7766 9 жыл бұрын

The 500 series modules are really great for creating a home studio imho. I've seen a few guys using the 3 and 5 space "lunchbox" chassis type for home and mobile recording and getting awesome sounds out of them too. There's a bunch of modules, stuff for EQ, dynamics, DIs, re-amping, effects, etc. and it definitely beats spending $10,000 for one rack unit...

@frankemiliani1890 9 жыл бұрын

Wonderful!

@BillLarkinmusic 12 жыл бұрын

Amazing !

@ELPLAK 6 жыл бұрын

I really liked the pan knob at the top!! That is very true!!

@Quinkermarine 11 жыл бұрын

Cool yea, quite agree. He's such an intelligent musician both with his mouth and his hands. One of the greats.

@rodsdaytona 12 жыл бұрын

In my next life I want to come back as Steve Vai.

@12x 11 жыл бұрын

what a studio

@MisterTee 12 жыл бұрын

Great video

@MichaelUR1 12 жыл бұрын

Steve is the man!

@BrunoWiebelt 6 жыл бұрын

I like his design approach , very interesting there livs the quality ... special about the console

@EtcEtcAndEtc 11 жыл бұрын

Thanks for that, Steve...

@Vailover4ever 12 жыл бұрын

I love Steve's sense of humor.

@jdwilliams202000 12 жыл бұрын

what a beast!

@homomartian8691 8 жыл бұрын

Steve is amazing, virtuoso guitarist and can inetersting talk about playing guitar, but now he show how interestingly he tell us abou whole the electronics. I am impressed how many knowledge he must have beside stricte music, abot the electronics to be able professionaly play and record. IMO he is very intelligent, nice and modest person and...brilliant guitarist of course.

@HarryVirtuoso04 12 жыл бұрын

i gotta admit ... premierguitar is doin a great job.

@CameronMeadows 8 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video! I'd love to record there

@domdecosa 11 жыл бұрын

He's such a geek. I love it!

@ShoreStudios 12 жыл бұрын

Saying they used that Compressor on "When the Levee Breaks" is going to cause the value to go up another $500!

@todbadman 7 жыл бұрын

I just want endless Steve talking about studio gear

@stevenbeechey 3 жыл бұрын

Can’t believe I hadn’t seen this

@diamonddust22 12 жыл бұрын

thanks brother

@amonster8mymother 4 жыл бұрын

He does good interviews. 👍😎🇨🇦

@gmanthatguy 10 жыл бұрын

this interview should have been an hour long not 13 minutes

@leborn32 8 жыл бұрын

Lol fr

@christianconnett 2 жыл бұрын

I am fascinated with the Hooka on the top shelf...

@222blacka 7 жыл бұрын

would love to see a guitar tour of al of his guitars ;-)

@jouebien 8 жыл бұрын

The EQ is on the top because that is where its wired post Gain+Insert and Pre AUX+ Master - you go shifting that and you then have to find a way to rout the signal from every channel down to the EQ and then back up to your buss sends. That factor adds unnecessarily to the cost and RND time. Another reason is that the physical layout mimics the input and routing chains.

@crimsun7186 8 жыл бұрын

+JOUE BIEN TECH Not when the physical position is the only thing you're changing.

@dressedtosmellgood 6 жыл бұрын

also back in the day, the mixing engineer had to sit in the sweet spot while riding the faders during the mix.

@Hokeydokey29 6 жыл бұрын

The knobs on the EQ at the top of the console this blew my mind away. The laws of statistics against random. The position of the ear of the listener the ultimate height angle positioning of equipment. against probability of the average person where there ears might be how big they are and what frequencies the average human enjoys. much respect goes out to the old sound engineers with the earliest equipment.to many producers now just rely on just concentrate on flashing meters. the ears surly are always the greatest tool. the input level well if it sounds nice and clean its right whom needs flashy flashing lights a good mix has a perfect balance of tones not lights ;-)

@RickCFB 11 жыл бұрын

Thank you Mr. Vai.......:)

@devmiles 10 жыл бұрын

we all got caves, but this one... this one is special..my god!

@The19763 12 жыл бұрын

i would literally never leave that place... i bet he comes up with some CRAZY stuff in there.

@TFMTraining 12 жыл бұрын

10:28 "Well that's the way it's always been done. That's my que to change it" I wish more people thought like this.

@XMetalChefX 5 жыл бұрын

I love Jason cause he marks out so hard over the artists. But hes GOTTA DIG ON THIS stuff. Go down the rabbit hole man the internet has enough capacity to keep going. Dont trim this content I would happily pay for it.

@Kenshin1080 11 жыл бұрын

wow that place is huge

@jroldan6 12 жыл бұрын

Great human!

@got2chews 12 жыл бұрын

@Bemis808-saying Steve knows his shit is a slight understatement LOL , I'm just a casual fan but Steve Vai always amazes me

@paulsarodh5460 2 жыл бұрын

Rockin

@bosshogindog 10 жыл бұрын

that's a master As You Go mixer!

@HenryhyphenS 10 жыл бұрын

This is very cool to have a look around at what hardware he uses. I am suprised he uses a Lexicon 96 for Reverb when he could easily afford a Bricasti which would blow the Lexicon out of the water. Still lovely place to write and record in!

@1969AmericanMuscle 12 жыл бұрын

Pultecs to the rhythm guitars; we're rolling!

@leftyfusion88 5 жыл бұрын

Steve does fabric because as a good Italian boy who grew up on Long- Is-gling, NY I am SURE he knew slip covers too!!

@fzzywarbles4353 9 жыл бұрын

Nice Tom Waits mention at the end there :)

@stevenpaszkowski7861 6 жыл бұрын

Its crazy. I have so much of his gear in Plugins from UAD that either I purchased with my Apollo Quad

@Wizardofgosz 12 жыл бұрын

Steve Morse is pretty humble. I've met him a half a dozen times, and I have never seen him behave otherwise in an interview.

@Lanearndt 12 жыл бұрын

nice! he's got an Ibanez Pat Metheny model! I'm liking steve vai more and more everyday!

@DerekBallesty 12 жыл бұрын

This video could be 3 hours long and I'd still be fascinated. Brilliant but theres so much more I wanna see and be explained. Really wanna see a tour of the room with the Jems hanging on the wall at 6:08