EPIC HOME STUDIO Setup 2023 | Good Danny’s (studio tour)

[@MattZabriskie]

I love what he said about "when was the last time you just plugged your guitar straight into a great amp". I was at a jam session with some friends this week and had my Blacktop Tele, Fender Deluxe Reverb, and "gigantic J Mascis sized pedal board". When I pulled my gear out I realized I had left the power cables to my pedal board at home. At first I was panicked. "How can I possibly jam without all my tones"?! Once I got past my initial shock I considered that many of my favorite records are just a guitar into an amp. Keith Richards: Tele into a Vox. Angus Young: SG into a Marshall. Steve Jones: Les Paul into a Fender Twin. I decided to "boldly" go where many of my heroes had gone before! I messed around with the gain and volume on my amp until it broke up when I really dug in. Then while we were playing I switched back and forth between neck and bridge pickups and rolled volume on and off as needed. It ended up being so much fun to explore what could be done without all the gain stages and effects on my board. So much that I constantly overlook was available at my fingertips -- literally. At no point was I lamenting the lack of pedals (with the exception of my Strymon Lex which I really missed). Not to say that I arrived at a place where I won't be bringing my board in the future, but I love knowing that I don't _need_ it and things aren't at a standstill if it isn't available or malfunctions in some way.

[@claudemanning6578]

These studio tours have given me ideas on how to set up my studio, especially the last three ones.

[@Bashanvibe]

Same here

[@from.the.basement]

SAMMEW

[@rocklive6834]

take a shot every time the man says Halo Score 😆

[@sitathomeproductions4136]

Same mindset! Keep everything connected, ready to roll

[@bacekrecording]

All of your videos lately have been so amazing. In your console acquiring video you mentioned content creators who pushed you to your final goal, and these videos are that for a lot of people so thank you. Good Danny’s has all of the vibes.

[@Incusaudio]

Lovely to see the classic Tannoy System 600 speakers setup in what is such a lovely studio. People forget about the golden oldies!

[@andrewarbogast1]

So cool he's from Other Lives. My old band back in the day opened up for them once in Cleveland, Ohio. Great band.

[@dugganater]

If there's anyone who is really "living the dream", it's this guy. Incredible

[@Толян-т1г]

What a wonderful studio! Lots of musical things combined with the walls of the old house. I fell in love with this place.

[@michaelstram]

3m M79 in the back! I started out on one of those and a quad eight console. Good times!!

[@ZachWirchak]

Tis dude is crushing it! He's basically doing what my dream gigs are.... A24 and Halo?!?! So amazing!

[@mcoffey56]

Nice seeing how the pros do it with major jobs like this. Simple is better, and you can always make things simpler. Great stuff!

[@BeejayMorgan]

Love the idea of having everything connected at all times. I also love the fact that he's a collector! Such cool stuff and a cool space. Thanks for sharing!

[@yrkobeats]

His studio is amazing. I love that he has gear in there at he had since he was 10 years old.

[@thewhitedude11]

Thank you for these tours! It's helped me work on my studio build! My big studio upgrade is scheduled for end of July. You're the man!

[@laneysommer]

Another awesome studio tour. This one is spectacular. Thank you both for taking the time to share it.

[@AndrewMasters]

Thanks for watching!

[@codyrathman]

Casually talking about working on the Halo score. So sick!!!

[@chinmeysway]

Ohhhh this guy / that space / gear toys seems real extra great !

[@bennettrobinson6201]

this is the single coolest studio I have ever seen

[@MCEEZR]

These get me so juiced for my week. Thank uou🎉

[@mickrinaldiofficial979]

Hi Andrew, I've just subscribed from Australia, just want to say how much I enjoy your channel..so great for everyone out there with home studio's, keeps us inspired ..great work thankyou!

[@MoreMeRecording]

Such a vibey joint. Loved it.

[@gauthiermatt1]

Max is awesome! I had the pleasure of working with him while making a record with some friends in Austin.

[@DoctorMcFarlandStudios]

Can never go wrong with a Les Paul. It is a benchmark instrument.

[@MrPlayerPerson]

Danny's right about headphones, keep it simple, a great mix out of the box, will work for everyone. Sometimes when you have too many options, it hinders creativity and complicates the recording process. In fact, having less equipment and a minimum of options will make musicians, engineers, and producer become more creative by the challenge of not having the latest toy. Great studio set up, a floor of a house, nice! Danny, I am impressed with not only your collection of vintage equipment but your creative force.

[@Justandybrown]

Love your videos man. Commenting for the algorithm!

[@AndrewMasters]

Legend!

[@charlesrocks]

Dudes got a Danelectro Cool Cat...man I love those things.

[@TonyThomas10000]

You should go to LA and do a tour of Scott Frankfurt Studio!

[@PunkRockVibes]

I use the Boss Katana MK2 with the tube blend from the UA 4-710d. Very fun, creamy, mid range rock n roll tone. I played on some Fender amps, wasn’t too crazy about them except for the reverb 64.

[@tylerwinter512]

I actually love how cluttered it is but all the clutter is so usable and unique.

[@Funkybassuk]

I know it isn’t a competition but that is the coolest studio / house I’ve even seen! 🤯👏🏽

[@charlyromero7666]

thank you so much for sharing this Studio’s Tours, i find these very inspiring to keep it going as a producer. 🖤

[@mattl240]

Found out about him from the band Other Lives and this is so cool to see his setup closer! Thanks Andrew for these they’re so inspiring!

[@JordzDazza]

I'm loving these gear tours but what would really make them amazing is just a quick demo on the keyboards, quick riff on an amp with a particular microphone, send a drum buss through the fancy and unique compressor they're describing, ect. I'm well aware of how much extra work that would require, but it bugs me a little when people are only describing what stuff sounds like.

[@jhardindrums]

Ok, tour is awesome, but I’d want to sit in on one of those Halo sessions 🤯

[@jamescotton207]

Love the keys , gotta check out this studio when I can ❤ live is the life 😎👍

[@FLOTRONmusic]

Hello from Austin!

[@gregbradshaw7220]

Oh shit! Been wanting a tour of this man’s studio

[@michaelclover9186]

Synare! 14:34

[@bishopsjmusic]

Feels super homey!

[@nodoze123]

This studio was dreamy… amazing!

[@Tdonn25]

Just listened to a podcast with Danny as the guest on way home today and boom, here he is in my KZbin feed ha

[@elledechenestudio]

Thanks for this tour, fascinating. I’d love to see how people are mic’ing their grands. I have a Steinway A and am looking at the various options now. So many!

[@themattprior]

I got the 1,000th like woot! keep up the good work Andrew.

[@theintentionalist]

Yup I hit the like button.

[@jeffbaxter5918]

Wow! New console! :) (GET THAT DRINK AWAY FROM IT! Lol! ;) Love your videos!

[@thaexception3406]

Nice

[@gojdartamas34]

A cimbalom nagyon kiràly dolog!🇭🇺Greetings from Hungary😊

[@jayarecordsofficial]

05:04 a Serpina :O YEAH

[@FuzzFace80]

Great studio

[@chriscabforcutie10]

I've worked at Good Dannys multiple times and it's the best spot in town. Shout out to Max the engineer, a consummate pro and pleasure to work with. Check them out if you're in Texas!

[@christiankuziara8355]

So good! Is there a Good Danny's playlist on Spotify?

[@JulianFernandez]

cool spot!

[@ukmusicandvlogersstuff8293]

loving the content man keep it up

[@Zackhames]

Shoutout Dave Gaume!!

[@djjardes]

what a cool Place and gear

[@jpjpthatguy9513]

I also think it be dope if at the end of the studio tours you let some of the guys preview some of the music they are working on.

[@lmrecorders]

The black 441 is actually a 541. I was told it was intended as the instrument/studio oriented variant of the mic. That's why the three position filter was left off. I thought the switch on the mic was a single frequency bass roll off but maybe it is a presence boost. I've never switched mine away from off.

[@Jackson-ms8zs]

Sick. I made a record here. Very kewl.

[@jeremythornton433]

Love these amazing studio videos! Please keep 'em coming! I just have to wonder what with all these studios, how do so many people afford them? Been a fan for a while and finally subscribed!

[@AndrewMasters]

Appreciate that man. Well a tour is a snapshot of a moment in time and most studios have decades of work building up to where they are. Generally speaking this is their business, it's not a side hobby or for fun it's operational 5-7 days a week. Literally the moment I left this shoot, clients were arriving haha.

[@Wooooosaaaaaa]

Such a nice run of success! Congrats to him!

[@DanielHolter]

RCA BK-5B yesssss, love that thing. I need that mic mount (mod?) though, I have an aluminum yoke thing but curious if he has a hookup for something stronger/better, gonna reach out. Thanks!

[@Didirocku]

he speaks like he worked at Guitar Center before.. Cool Spot!

[@hulkslayer626]

Even if you didn't include any footage of him, I would still know he was an awesome dude simply by the fact that he has a Jake "The Snake" pic hung up in his drum room 😉 😀

[@masoodkhan9292]

What equipment needed for a basic semi professional home studi

[@MidlifeSlices]

Your first VOX? It's quite a sound.

[@AndrewMasters]

First AC30 I’ve owned. I had an AC15 for a few years and really loved the sound. But this thing is out of control awesome.

[@MidlifeSlices]

@@AndrewMasters yes. :0)

[@ZaneLambert]

Hey Andrew! Awesome video! Your content has inspired so much I’ve decided to try and make content of my own in the studio/mixing niche. I know your insanely busy making these awesome videos, but if possible at all, could you give me some of your time for a DM conversation or possibly even a phone call? I’m looking to ask some questions.

[@BenjPostSound1488]

You should tour Tommee Profitt's studio!

[@nuendo2496]

3M 79 16 track.........I had one of these....

[@christdolphin69]

theres always these platitudes about "yeah man the gear is cool and stuff, all these thousands of dollar worth of gear that most people will never even see in person, but the most important thing about this space is ________"

[@argiletonne]

looked up that brutalism architecture, weird stuff, not sure why I've never heard of the term, I read the entire excerpt of architecture in the encyclopedia a long time ago and don't recall the term. Some of the buildings as examples on Wikipedia look familiar remind me of cities or places I've seen and others are quite alien, a few are super neat looking that seem nostalgic of the space race and hipster future style of the past.

[@jlownes2179]

What does he mean by "Normaled"

[@Jackson-ms8zs]

It means each of those preamps are routed to the EQs below them so it’s not necessary to patch them together with a cable on the patch-bay.

[@KashyapJaishankar]

This is such a sick studio! The whole series is amazing as well! I do have one thing tho - No one talks about how they keep their space clean and dust free without having to remove everything from the space. I'm from India, does the US just not have dust? 😂

[@OneManMutiny]

The US most definitely has dust! Actually Andrew has gone over this very thing before, someone on his tour actually had the same set up as he did and he pointed it out. I believe a little handheld vacuum with a thin brisel attachment on it to get into all the little spaces on the desk!

[@n4eanm]

what does he mean when he says they are normaled to Por tools?

[@AndrewMasters]

The patch points of the gear are connected to pro tools inputs and outputs by “normalling” (so it doesn’t need to physically be patched in). So you can take a track on your session and insert a piece of gear onto your audio tracks inside protools like it’s a plug in.

[@ElembeeOfficial]

The Halo video game? When was this filmed?

[@AndrewMasters]

Filmed a few weeeks ago!

[@gooddannys1846]

Halo is still kicking! Game (and music) is updated every 3-6 months.

[@ElembeeOfficial]

@@gooddannys1846 Ah, I see. Thanks guys. 😎

[@hulkslayer626]

Pretty sure there is a movie coming out soon...

[@gravitytwins1921]

Take a shot every time he says Halo

[@tonysynth80s]

Yo bro! I follow you a few years ago, and i believe that you shared for free a sample pack that you made, is that right, and you still having it? thanx

[@dougm.2427]

Is he doing the score for HALO??

[@TomDenney_Music]

Love the studio but that asymmetrical window is giving me so much anxiety 😆

[@robjornayvaz8178]

what town is he in?

[@okeydokey9089]

He’s is Lockhart, outside Austin, TX.

[@Oscar-Racso]

If you cant remember a cool idea for more than 30 seconds then it wasnt worth remembering

[@stmonroe]

How do you afford these things? Geez

[@gregbradshaw7220]

Work

[@jpjpthatguy9513]

Hey! I love your videos but How come you never tour any hiphop/ rap studios with urban engineers?? I don't think u have one video with a hiphop/ black rapper musician studio??

[@AndrewMasters]

Good question, I’ve never been invited to any. I generally just get invited to studios or referred to studios from people I know. There’s a lot of studios in the world left to explore, stay tuned! I have a buddy in Atlanta who’s a very successful hip hop/ r&b mixer/ producer but I haven’t made a trip to Atlanta yet. These trips take a ton of planning, work and cost a lot of money but good things are coming!

[@jpjpthatguy9513]

​@Andrew Masters thank you for replying! I love your videos and excited for some diversity.

[@balisaani]

Not a peep about what mics are used on the Steinway? I was waiting and waiting and it never came. Disappointing.

[@c1ph3rpunk]

I’m feeling rather vindicated lately, more than a few of these folks have echoed what I’ve said, “have it all connected, normalized and as easy to use as a plugin”. When the idea hits, he’s right, I have about 30 seconds to get it down somewhere or, *poof*, gone. The other one is inspiration, I love physical instruments, that’s what I learned on in the 70’s and 80’s. Both analog and digital have a place and time, limiting yourself is just, well, limiting.

[@alyxgonzales]

these tours used to be really thorough but now they just skip through all the cool interesting gear, most of the rack gear wasn't even acknowledged in this video

[@szcallister]

Adopt me

[@NRVE8]

How do so many people have $100k plus studios???? wtf!??

[@supercompooper]

Such an epic fail. I mean, not even a dedicated floor for cowbells.... 😮😅

[@michaelzink879]

Dont like his Shoes!

[@riffmanrob]

Shoot the equipment not the dude.

[@stretchEE1]

Do @wavywayne studio