7 Pieces of Equipment I Use Every Day

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1. BAE Audio 1028
This is my workhorse. I have a lot of BAE stuff, but if I am recording individual elements, like lead vocals or acoustic guitars, this is the one that gets use on pretty much everything. For me, having one really good, really high quality mic preamp with EQs is essential.
2. Pultec EQP-500A
This is a secret weapon for me. This is a huge part of my bass sound when I am mixing in a hybrid fashion on the console. I use a 100Hz boost and a 3k Hz boost, and then it is inserted on my bass channel on the console. While we could boost the low end on the console, there is something absolutely fantastic about how the low end blooms on the 500A.
3. DBX 120A
What I love to do when mixing rock and roll and live drums if to have the low end come in underneath the bass guitar. This allows me to do that and really helps out my mix because I can have those low lows I want coming right in underneath. If you are mixing hybrid, I highly recommend getting one of these, if you are not, there are a number of companies that make fantastic plugin versions of this as well.
4. Yamaha RevStar
This is one of my favorite guitars. This guitar is so well made, well set up, and so versatile. I use it on nearly every single recording we do. And, it is affordable as well! I love equipment that is amazing, and also affordable, and this guitar is one of those wonderful pieces!
5. Nobels ODR-1 Natural Overdrive
This is my favorite overdrive pedal. It is great for leads, and it really responsive just like a tube amp. I usually find that I don’t need too much drive, but it still makes it mid-rangey and honky and cuts through. It is truly an amazing pedal and I use it all the time.
6. Carl Martin Echotone
This is my favorite delay pedal. I find that I use a lot of echo, really lightly, all the time, and this is the pedal I use to do it. I have had this pedal for almost 11 years, I have taken it everywhere, used it all the time, and have never had it break down or had any issues with it.
7. Yamaha LL16
I love many acoustic guitars, but there is something wonderful about the LL16. It is beautifull built, it can be pop when I want it to be pop, it can be rock when I want it to be rock, and so much more. And since I changed to Ernie Ball strings, it has really come to life even more. This guitar is definitely one I cannot go without, and it has been on almost every recording I have done since I got it!
BONUS: Shure SM57
If someone comes to me and asks about inexpensive mics and how to get started, the SM57 is the one I recommend. I remember talking to almost every major producer and engineer that I have worked with, and they all come back to this as well. There are plenty of inexpensive mics out there, but out ears are so tuned to this mic and the way it sounds, that this is the one we all turn to. It is the sound of guitars, snare drums, pretty much anything you want to use it for, as well as the sound of Paul Rogers’s voice, and he is one of the greatest rock singers of all time. This is a mic that is super affordable, sounds great, and that is why it is one we use all the time.
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[@Producelikeapro]

What pieces of gear do you use every day?

[@ns1983za]

A hairbrush

[@lucatabarroni1551]

I only have MacBook and headphones, this Is all my gear, but the best gear to always have Is motivation 😂

[@gordonfreeman9368]

13:28 did you play pixies- where is my mind?

[@schipbreukeling3]

You mean What pieces of gear do you want to use every day? wel, I want a pre amp, I wan't a newer version than my 2007 iMac to be honest the list is long what I want to use every day

[@FroznColors]

my laptop and my headphones. that's all i have haha

[@DavidDiMuzio]

Cool video. Thanks for sharing Warren 😁

[@Rick-Jangle]

What an incredible talent this man is. One of the best producers in the world, and one of the best musicians I’ve seen. And he is only too happy to share his knowledge with the world. Champion guy.

[@adrianwagner336]

having an SSL board isnt too bad either i would imagine

[@iwantappledumplings6187]

Yes but he mixes a lot in the box these days as well as hybrid

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi Adrian, yes! These days I am mixing in the box and hybrid through my the SSL. One great mic Pre is really what I mainly use 99% of the time!!

[@Producelikeapro]

IWant Appledumplings exactly!!

[@Producelikeapro]

Brent Harmon's Music Corner indeed! If you want an SSL for its sound to mix through then go for it!

[@ximre2]

I'm sure if you crank it too loud it doesn't sound too bad, now go do that to digital...your ears will cry!!!

[@FroznColors]

Yamaha Rev series guitars are my FAVOURITE

[@Producelikeapro]

Yes, wonderful guitars!

[@uriel-heavensguardian8949]

i THINK IM IN LOVE THE bae STUFF! i'VE BEEN MEANING TO ASK YOU WHAT YOUR RECOMMENDATION FOR A MIC PRE. tHIS VIDEO JUST ANSWERED THAT. I DONT NEED THE EQ JUST THE PREAMP. THANKS FOR THIS VIDEO. I LOVE THE COMPANY NOW THAT IVE WATCHED THEIR VIDEOS AFTER WATCHING THIS VIDEO. I LOVE YOUR CHANNEL SO I TAKE YOUR WORDS AS GOLD. THANKS FOR THIS VIDEO AGAIN SIR!!!! I ALSO LOVE THE FACT THAT THEYRE MADE IN THE US IN CALIFORNIA

[@danialdevostmusic]

note on a plugin version of the dbx subharmonic synth. Metric Halo has a free plugin that does this called Thump and it works wonderfully!

[@FakingANerve]

As brilliant as ever! Thanks, Warren! 🧡

[@uptownphotography]

I'm in 7th heaven!...Need I say more Warren. What an amazing (and enlightening) video. 7th Heaven Rocks! Philip

[@mrnelsonius5631]

You talking about the API bass shaping made me happy. I’m a professional bassist before anything and for years I’ve told bassists who asked about my tone “I don’t boost the real lows at all, I boost slightly the low/low mids intersection at around 100hz”. Bassist think low mids are the mud point but they aren’t! That’s exactly where the bumpin roundness thing happens. I also run with my tone wide open (unless asked otherwise) so the engineer gets to decide how much high freqs they need in the mix. Helps me play more carefully too 🤷‍♂️

[@brianvillage5]

That was a solid state 500 series pultec, they utilize an API op amp in place of the tubes. It’s not an API piece it’s a pulse technologies piece.

[@Barnet310]

What equipment do you use to maintain that impressive quiff

[@FroznColors]

was looking forward to this video!

[@rhsilverberg]

Kudos to the props you give for Yamaha. Yamaha really doesn't ever let me down. Pianos, stage pianos, synths (second tier in my live rack), basses (I own three). I'm a Tele guy but maybe I should look into that sweet double cut electric.

[@Producelikeapro]

Exactly! I love getting behind people and companies who truly support our community!

[@michaelweymouth4015]

@@Producelikeaprocould a person use just Yamaha and do alright or just select pieces. I’m looking at starting a home thing. I have a dell xps with 1 terabyte. Maybe protools, x32, select 500 plug ins. I’ve only went analog with everything in past. I’m really binging on your videos as they’re the best from all the posters. Thank you it’s like getting to be your apprentice. I’m sure you’ve forgotten more than most know.

[@pascaldeshayes5459]

The lighting/image quality of your vids has greatly improved, thanks for putting the effort and care in that aspect as well. Very good content as usual, by the way!

[@lmc48]

Thanks for the share Warren.You de best.

[@Producelikeapro]

My pleasure!

[@bikesnbeerz]

THIS was awesome Warren. One of your best!

[@stringsnare]

Warren, SSSHHH. Yamaha guitars are a best kept secret. I have a Yamaha Storia acoustic I got for 500$. Thankfully, Yamaha did horrible marketing and marketed it as a piece of Ikea furniture that would go well with your living room decor. Their stuff plays amazing, super low action, easy to play, sounds brilliant. I will check out the Revstar!

[@Producelikeapro]

Agreed! Amazing guitars! Use mine every day on every record we do!

[@2gunzfilms425]

Yamaha in general have great products. I bought a pair of their NS-333 speakers to replace the old NS10 clones i had...the job they do is amazing. Especially once i EQ’d the system flat for the room.

[@piggycity]

Have to agree with most of these but especially the SM57 and using a hardware or waves “rbass” plug in for the sub/bass. I use it for a single drum mic ala dapkings ( mic placed 1 inch next to kick and about 2 inches from batter side of kick facing the snare and it captures the fizz of snare and the r bass brings out a fat kick sound using only one sm 57! It just works!

[@klanir]

Damn, you make playing guitar like that look so easy. Great video as always!!

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much

[@Beatledave7]

Great video Warren! and you demonstrated just how versatile that Revstar guitar is! Also you can’t go past EB strings on anything for tone feel & longevity... & no... I don’t have an endorsement 😁. And what a company Yamaha is... everything from their musical instruments, to studio , to hifi gear, all remarkable quality & usually affordable... they’ve constantly delivered for decades!

[@Bcwilderness]

cheers warren lovely to see, such a personal thing the toolbox, good health to you man

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much!

[@MustacheVerra]

Thank you Warren.

[@yahelfelipe]

I would love to watch a sm57 tutorial from you, thanks for sharing lots of knowledge!

[@stixstudios3380]

Nice to hear someone talk about hardware for a change than software plugins. Thanks. Cheers.

[@johnnyt5514]

Not that famous and also not cheap but absolutely amazing: Millennia STT-1. Even if they are known in classical music, it’s no problem to e.g. record bass with a lot of „girth“ for rock.

[@HitTheRoadMusicStudio]

What a beautiful Guitar, thx for the studio tour !!! Absolute amazing !

[@josephfish6593]

I use my Scarlett, LP8's, and rotate at least 3 guitars daily. Yesterday I got my SM57 that was on backorder for two months.

[@slavesforging5361]

an sm-57 was on back-order for two months!? that's intense. i guess i don't feel too bad about my Dimarzio split P pickup being on back-order for 3 months now. (of course i wanted the one with the pretty finish-sigh).

[@AlexeySolovievMusic]

Super awesome video Warren! Super duper thanks for making this one!

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much my friend!!

[@demagmusic]

Warren, my friend. you have one of the BEST Covid hairdo's going!!!! Stay safe everyone!

[@Producelikeapro]

Haha thanks!!

[@Cugelclever]

It's content like this that makes your channel so great. Thank you for this.

[@paulEmotionalaudio]

Ordered my first mic purchase a couple of days ago. What did I get?? An SM57 of course!! Easily on my list for desert island gear. 🎤🤩 If I could afford these... Teletronics LA2A, Pultec EQP-1A, GMS Parametric EQ, Urei 1176 Blue stripe, AMS RMX16 Reverb and AMS DMX 15-80 Delay. I’m in my happy place now.. Thanks Warren. :)🎛🤩

[@samtheman233]

Wasn't aware of Brent's death. RIP. great video warren

[@michaeltablet8577]

As always a great video! PLAP is not a KZbin channel. It is a family! Thank you Warren!

[@therealjackfisher]

Ufff so happy to hear your calm and relaxing voice after Stevie T almost blew me head out.

[@joejurneke9576]

Boys and their toys! Go Warren!

[@Producelikeapro]

Haha yes, indeed Joe!!

[@mageprometheus]

Thanks, Warren. I like the Brainworx Subsynth to pump up my weak sound design skills. 😀

[@AgustinDavidF]

Really a nice video, Warren! Thank you!

[@rawkinjproductions4352]

Well not everyday....everyday that I am in the studio or gigging. SM-57 and AT2020 are constantly plugged in and recording sessions. Audio Technica Headphones Edirol (Roland) Monitors. My Car Stereo! Fender Highway One Charvel San Dimas MIM Fender Precision Bass Bass Sans Amp Yamaha 12 string Japan Profile 1990 Korea 6 string Roland Orange Cube 40 Univox 2x12 Cab Marshall 5010 Combo BOSS OD3 MXR Carbon Copy TC Hall of Fame Boss CS3 Compressor Morley and Crybaby Wah Great video 👍 Thanks Warren!

[@ScareCrowReview]

Would definitely love to see another bunch of videos like this about specific gear and also plugins you always use

[@FakingANerve]

First thing that comes to mind for "use every time" is the Audio-Technica Pro 37. I use one or two of those in every session on so, so many sources.

[@antalantal2366]

A Pro recognizing the value of Yamaha guitars. Nice to hear in a "guitar-world" dominated by an unquestionable Fen-Gib-Mar-Tay deaf fundamentalism (people out there: do no forget you have ears and eyes to judge by yourself the value of gear). I have a revstar 620 and a Yamaha LJ26. The "620" is a good piece of gear but the acoustic "26" is such an outstandingly crafted guitar that every acoustic player should try out alongside the Mar-Tay dyad.

[@RC32Smiths01]

Always learn something interesting here! The equipment sounds awesome! High quality indeed.

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much my friend!!

[@RC32Smiths01]

@@Producelikeapro Always my pleasure!

[@aaronsmith2611]

Nice to hear Warren give props to Paul Rodgers. One of my favorite underrated singers. I don't think I truly appreciated Paul with Bad Company or Free, but I loved his work on the first Firm album which is also very underrated. That's when I learned to listen closer to Paul's voice and the soul he puts into his performances.

[@DanielRiera]

Can you elaborate why you would use the BAE instead of the pres on your desk?

[@Producelikeapro]

Completely different sound! I use the SSL for mixing, I love the neutrality of the line amps but the colour of the EQ! The BAE has a lot of colour in the Pre Amp and EQ for tracking! Best of both worlds

[@oig40203]

I have been using the ODR-1 and ODR-S ever since being introduced to them by Nashville session ace Pat Buchanan. Mine were about $55 new then!

[@J-DUB-F1]

Those Pultecs are always juicy sonic gold!! So sad to hear about Averill's passing. A real pioneer in providing serious audio gear for large and small studio owners. His API 312 pres were THE thing to have back in the 90s and into the 2000s.

[@wemgadge]

I love the Fishman Triple Play. Use it all the time.

[@wemgadge]

I have a Godin Session Custom Triple Play and I also have the same Fishman receiver that you have on your Revstar. Installed mine on a partscaster Telecaster.

[@wemgadge]

Did the lead guitars and "keyboards" on this track with the Tripleplay: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qoO7iH1jjKd0qtU

[@JRKEYS]

Wait you didn’t talk about the artwork. Every studio should have some artwork!

[@Producelikeapro]

That's all my daughter's drawings on the console!

[@ximre2]

where's the star wars figures??

[@BillyWrightLive]

Hey Warren! Thank you for this video...it's truly inspiring. I had a question.... is it possible to use a mono keyboard synth as a subharmonic synth?

[@benjamineisenhofer8174]

Following your tip on the EQP500A I used a Waves PuigTec EQP1A to try the boost you demonstrate on a bass in a Death Metal mix and was flippin blown away (boosted both the 100 and 3k to ten). Used it right after Sansamp Bass Driver and the Amplitube cab sim to simulate kind of a recording situation. Lots of processing follows the EQ (like dynamic EQing and lots of compression), but the difference is still huge! So, yeah, thanks for another major (MAJOR) game changer in my best practices!

[@dracul74]

I’m hybrid too. My TG2 preamp gets a lot of love on input sources. My UA4-710d gets used during the mix a lot as that the tube vs solid state dial in ability is sooo good and having compression ability is a nice bonus.

[@eugenemichael9833]

Dbx 160A, LeWitt 940, Logic proX l, Muto 828 mk ii, Gibson J15, Yamaha MSP10, Ibanez Artcore.

[@KimboH55]

Love the new desk and monitor - wow I haven't seen them before! Unfortunately, I sold my Yamaha 12 string (1980 model) and my Ibanez 12 string (1971 model) when I changed jobs and states in early 90's - regret it now! Based on your stuff, have a Lewitt 440 Pure on layby.

[@Liam_M_]

Love the video Warren as usual can't wait for more keep it up

[@Michael_Is_Avg]

Just got my first pedal with an ODR style circuit and my goodness do I love it! For years, I just assumed based on the color it must be some TS style pedal, but I was so wrong! Instantly becoming a favorite. I also just want to thank you for your channel! I've watched a few videos here and there the past few years, but lately I've been really going through a lot of your stuff and it's just been a delight. I've learned so much and just appreciate the positivity you share. Your channel is a gold mine for beginners like myself. Hope you're doing well in these crazy times and take care!

[@artokujala]

I must say that your videos have helped me recently a lot with my rather inexperienced mixing and also brought a fun back in mixing so thank you! I am now doing marvellously well and hope you do too 🙂

[@ezzong]

As a poor beginning musician, all i could afford is only one mic. Because i wanted to make indie rock music and mic my amp i went and get a SM57. If i can't get any other mic for a while i'm quite confident with only this one because it works great with guitars and also vocals, and it forces me to learn to EQ properly so i can use it on a lot of things. It has fallen so many time, it's so sturdy. I recommend it for every other budget minded recording artist like me.

[@BeauStephensonVoiceActor]

I have the LL16! It's been WONDERFUL for tracking for pretty much every record I've done for me or other artists. Cannot believe how great the DI is, too, which is huge deal. DI always sounds awful to me, but I regularly blend the DI in from this thing.

[@BenKrisfield]

The Nobels pedal is amazing on bass as well.

[@nobelsofficial5766]

Jepp - you are absolut right! Kind regards from the Nobels team

[@MarcBecker_Music]

Great video, thank you, Warren. I definitely want to add a DBX 120 style device to my collection. I consider to purchase a DBX 510 once I got my 500 series frame.

[@garyshirinian]

Great video, thx. What acoustic guitar do you suggest for classical type music recording. Thx

[@johnmoreno9042]

THANK YOU.

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much

[@danielkharrat]

Quote of the day: "Lots of people teach low end, and most of them are absolutely clueless" -Warren Huart

[@timbrown7652]

LOL and it's true!

[@ximre2]

Love that video!!! He killed it!!!

[@Producelikeapro]

@@ximre2 haha thanks ever so much!

[@Producelikeapro]

Haha thanks ever so much Daniel!!

[@Producelikeapro]

@@timbrown7652 you're too kind my friend!!

[@delvenhamric1200]

Years ago I owned a Pro Audio version of the dbx 120, to add low end to my home stereo. I wish that I had kept it, but I moved around too much back then. The Plugin Alliance version is called, bx_subsynth and is also available as bx_subsynth Subharmonic Synth, in the UAD-2 ecosystem! Have you started using your Universal Audio system yet?

[@SubuNomo]

Mr. World's most underrated guitarist. I keep learning so much from you.

[@uptownphotography]

Super video.The second time I watched it! Question about the Nobel ODR-1. Is yours the model with the bass cut switch? I am considering buying one of the full size versions. Thanks as always Warren. Philip From NYC Area....

[@deajae1974]

Totally agree with the sm57 being #1 great mic for its price.

[@AndrewBeveridge461]

That sub bass synth thing at 7:55 got me thinking.....run a kick track out into my Moog Grandmother's audio in, through the low pass filter with a bit of resonance and the cutoff around 50hz ish....mix that back in parallel to the kick.....???

[@markitux]

Marvellous! ...why not recording an entire song just wit those 7? Greetings from Chile

[@harmonystudios1182]

Most of the time he is!

[@markitux]

@@harmonystudios1182 hahaha INDEED!

[@mrfixit0]

I will have to have look at a Yamaha LL16. Would be an interesting comparison - I have a vintage ('69 -'72) Yamaha FG-500 which I have made quite a few recordings with. It was one of the best purchases ever at $75 with the hard case. Every guitar player who has played it has made a positive comment on it's tone (and told me to let them know if I ever want to sell it). I think they go for almost as much as the LL16 these days. If you come across one at a good price, worth looking into.

[@thrillerboyrecords]

Interesting pieces thanks for sharing

[@Rhuggins]

Warren, I have never heard you really talk about those two all-silver looking units with the big VU meters. What are those? They look to be compressors, but not sure

[@bikesnbeerz]

@Warren - Have you tried the Pultec 500-X version?

[@avm_official]

Can you please do a video on different types of analog compressors and EQs. I believe that you own many analog gears. It would be helpful when people like me use the software emulations of the analog stuff.

[@nocuh]

Cheat answer: nothing as my gear is currently in pieces at multiple locations. Beyond that I don’t typically use any single piece of gear daily; some days are spent with nothing but a hardware sampler, others the guitar rig, tabletop synth setup... it’s interesting to dive deep into probing the limits of varying gear with restriction

[@johanarens9798]

What is the black and green screen on top of the console ?

[@harmonystudios1182]

That is his SSL computer screen where you can control automation on the console

[@ximre2]

What's Warren's Secret Weapon??? Does he have a secret black box?

[@djtrets]

Yamaha is probably the best brand to choose if you want to get bang for the buck, their mid-range guitars sound awesome 😎 I have an electro acoustic and using the proper strings the overall tone is great it doesn’t lack of low end good mids smooth top end...

[@gordonfreeman9368]

👍 for rectifier behind you!

[@slavesforging5361]

I love that Warren isn't your typical high-gain guy, but has at least 3 of the most quintessential high gain amps sitting in the background. That's pro. I just love seeing that recto, 5150 stealth, and Engl back there. it inspires confidence in his ear-taste.

[@gordonfreeman9368]

@@slavesforging5361 hi! What do you mean by "typical hi-gain guy"?

[@slavesforging5361]

@@gordonfreeman9368 Just that he's not a dedicated/specialized metal producer like Glen Fricker or the URM people.

[@philfyphil]

I find overdriven guitars sound best when you go a bit OTT on the pedal side, but then back off a little on the guitar volume. You get a lovely choppy rhythm sound.

[@starboy2013]

Got a SSL G 4000 eq and pre house by SSL. Has a sound I have never herd on anything else.

[@FroznColors]

i LOVE the 57. but i'm curious why you didn't pick the ML-1 as it's basically a lot of mics in one? is it because of the price or becauseML-1s can't accurately replicate the sound of a dynamic?

[@shauncollins5029]

Catching the sun there Warren 🌞

[@MartinLuxen]

Love the ODR-1!!!! Is having 3 overdrive pedals on you pedalboard too much :D?

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi Martin, agreed! Amazing pedal!!

[@nfmusicdesigner154]

Thank you so much . It is thanks to people like you that NF progresses Every day !!!

[@Producelikeapro]

Aw shucks! You’re very welcome! I’m glad to be able to help!!

[@diegodeltoro5190]

Hi, Warren. Loving your content as always, please keep it coming. Out of curiosity, what Fender amp is that with the electric guitar demonstration? Would love to check it ou! Thanks and cheers from Colombia!

[@ARKenMan]

Thank you Produce like a pro. I produce like an idiot so I'm looking for help. I'm just getting into mixing. On the DBX 120 A, if I got the plugin, would that be something I'd run the entire mix through or is that something you just use on the bass and kick? I'd appreciate some more info on that please. Thank you! This is really great info. Right now, me and my kids' band are trying to figure out why all our vocals suck. I think after researching it, the BAE 1028 or something similar is really key right? We just got the mic going straight into our digital mixer and we're not happy with the results. I plan on buying this as soon as I can save up all the cash but I'd really like to know if a newbie like me can actually go to war on vocals with that baby in our studio? Thank you.

[@BandrewScott]

“Not fluff clean. Actual clean.” Hahahaha.

[@timbrown7652]

LOL gentle dig!!

[@Producelikeapro]

Haha I love teasing him about that!

[@Producelikeapro]

@@timbrown7652 haha I texted him about it! Haha

[@davidallenhammond2777]

Fantastic video Warren, and straight to the point. Thank you so much for the stellar advice. BTW I've been looking for a DBX 120 for awhile now, looks like they're going to jump up a bunch on Reverb and Ebay now. Ha ha.

[@von_Apa]

I just wonder if this one is less good or better or if you have tried it? -Rupert Neve Designs Shelford Channel Microphone Preamp, Inductor EQ & Diode Bridge Compressor. It is in the same price category. I would love to hear your thoughts! Sunshine from Stockholm Sweden

[@jaymerogers8612]

Thank you so much for this and for all your content, Warren - it's so incredibly helpful!

[@acmeyakko]

If you have an SM57, of course use it, but I picked up a Blue 100i and I really prefer it on guitar cabs because it captures the low end better (although I still pair it with a Royer) and is slightly less fizzy. Also, while I love your videos, please stop using the SM7 for voice. It works great for a lot of people but for some reason your voice sounds muddy and inarticulate when you use it, especially since you modulate your voice a good deal (which is a good thing overall, but when your voice gets softer, the articulation is really lost), and that lavalier mic that you use sounds so much better. I suppose you could eq that mic to bring out the top end articulation, but why when you could use another good mic I'm sure you have (or just stick with the lavalier since it is remarkably clear).

[@acmeyakko]

...and if anyone is still reading: for acoustic guitar, while I think that Yamaha is great for a kind of generic acoustic guitar (which is probably exactly what you want for a lot of pop songs), if you want a cheap acoustic guitar with character (rock, folk), check out the mid-70s Takamines (the Martin knock offs), they still often sell cheap and sound really nice especially after a good setup.

[@rune288]

Hey warren, So how are you interfacing ll that gear? I know through the console but are you having to use avid hardware to get around that pesky 32 channel restriction? Curious as I am hoping to open a studio soon and I am thinking of getting a console.

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi Rune, thanks ever so for your message! I have 48 channels output with my Avid system.

[@DMarlow83]

The Nobles reminds me a bit of the Voodoo labs sparkle drive.

[@Technical_Audio]

I see Crown RP-3 electronics from one of their old tube tape decks. How do it use it now?

[@greengo9]

Interesting as always! Question : What is your setup regarding coming from the preamp to the daw? Audio interface?

[@troymosher4877]

I'm going get one of those Yamaha acoustics.

[@Producelikeapro]

Fantastic! Wonderful guitars!!

[@ParadNorthProd]

Do you put those EQP-500s on just the DI, or your combined DI/re-amped combination? If you put on the DI, do you do that BEFORE running to the re-amp/amp sim?

[@acimbobby]

great sounds from your gear Warren. Your clients should find something they really like as well to put down on the daw.

[@tanukibrahma]

I use an Apollo Twin X for my home projects. Would a BAE or equivalent microphone pre sound that much better?

[@LesVegasMusic]

@WarrenHuart. Another great video. Just one question. I know you could have just about any piece of gear you want at this point so I'm genuinely curious as to why you choose to continue using the BAE preamp and EQ over the Neve preamp and EQ it models. Does it actually sound better to you? The prices are about the same these days, I've actually seen the BAE stuff selling for more at times! Would love to get your thoughts on this.