How I Setup My NEW HOME STUDIO! (2023)

[@LonelyRocker]

Made it to the end! Really awesome transition. And you put it together so quick. Looks awesome! Cheers to many happy recording and mixing years in it!

[@ServingMyJesus]

I saw a 'temporary' vocal booth made of plumbers piping and heavy curtains. From the results on videos they seem to get the job done. I am pleased that you have been able to find such a great space for your studio.

[@CreativeSauce]

Thank you - great idea :)

[@ELLIOT8209]

​@@CreativeSauce hi Mike, can you please make a video on pc screens that have good resolution and fit content(non resizeable plugins? nicely. Some plugins don't fit

[@legacyShredder1]

Could you walk us through the process of modifying those TV stands, please? I build panels, baffles, and gobos that vary from wall hanging to self supported stands. Your modifications look intriguing to say the least.

[@The-Skyking]

I love the ART equipment. Gets looked over a lot because it's a lower price point, but their dual compressor and mic pre's are also awesome. I use their compressor and XLR patchbay. That samson patchbay is exactly what I use and it's a beast. Best 1/4' patchbay on the market.

[@helmanfrow]

Does your lease allow you use adhesives to mount panels? If not, in the kitchen your only option over the countertop might be to build a scaffolding from wall to wall and hang panels from that. 1-inch square tubing would probably work well. Perhaps use those floor-to-ceiling tension rods in the corners and girts between them.

[@BLAZEBLAZEN-tq4iy]

☺️ Wow, you're setup is a little more than humble, and absolutely mind blowing; 🧐 by the way I noticed you've incorporated a BEHRINGER, sound unit into you're setup but concerned of noise levels when using it. 🤔 Some of your dBu's per other devices may vary differently from the Headphone Amp's. Some are fixed, whatever the case you should try setting them all to around the same dBu range of operation, if so available via a switch in a specified section on the back of the unit, as it might be in most cases. Most BEHRINGER units operate best towards the +dBu range of frequency 😌 👍🏼. I'm running about 4-6 BEHRINGER units with various other manufacturers' and type units with my very beloved PRESONUS STUDIO 192 DIGITAL RECORDING INTERFACE... 😃

[@jeremiahpeterson7490]

I made it to the end, Mike...I also spied your KZbin plaque/award hiding in your kitchenette! Love your videos....wouldn't be anywhere near (semi-)proficient in Cakewalk if it wasn't for your videos! Keep them coming, my friend.

[@randydaniels9218]

Hi Mike, I am well and I Pray you are too! Sometimes things that look bad are actually wonderful in disguise...Looks awesome but your ears will tell you the truth in the Product produced! Looking forward to hearing work in the future. Your sharing your life experiences has been mind expanding to say the least. Keep those videos coming! Hugs from Nova Scotia.

[@JustDaNorm]

Great studio! Congratulations. I made all the way to the end. So much wonderful gear!

[@rmquiettimes4216]

Made it to the end. You and I have a lot of the same gear. I got the Mac studio with some upgrades last year and it’s the greatest thing I’ve done for the studio . Love the videos!

[@williamsporing1500]

Hi Mike, I hope you’re well too! Place is looking great!

[@tasteapiana]

Straight up, Mike. Glad to see you pulled your work surface and monitors away from that front wall and got some traps put in those corners. I'm guessing you are still kinda cramped toward the back wall where the door is, likely high stepping around power cables for lights and dodging light umbrellas and hoods, etc, so you weren't able to leave enough room for a couch at the front wall, lol. I get it, man, I really get it. You have to balance your creature comforts for the creature that you plan to be in there and, if I'm sure of anything about it, you're definitely in Creative Sauce mode once you walk into that room. Before, you might be sleepy eyed just stubbed his toe cussing the universe and had no coffee yet guy. After, you need to be as relaxed and at home as you can be. Good work. Now, go get some sleep, some EXTRA sleep. You deserve it and you probably f n need it.

[@AKDanMusicMan]

Made it to the end! Your channel kickstarted me making music again 25 years after leaving the professional studios in Nashville, TN. I've learned a lot from you and try to throw some tips your way now and again. Thanks for all you do.

[@neptunebob]

Made it to the end! I'll never have the hardware that you've got, as I'm nearly all "in the box", but it's still interesting to see all that gear I'll never touch! Bon voyage with your new studio!

[@JeffGreerAlan]

Looks great! Glad your sound has improved...I have moved and it wasn't for the better....happy it's working out!

[@FryTvNow]

I watched your video to the end✌👍🍟📺👀🧂,just found your channel about 30 days ago and love it,,,you have a dream studio setup,,I just got into making music at the age of 52,, been watch lots of your videos

[@familyvideos2900]

Hi, Mike. I've followed you for quite a while and appreciate everything you do for us. I'm a 74 year old aging guitar player who gave up the single life and raised a family instead of finding fame and fortune as a rock star or something. Now, I'm just playing music as a social outlet with friends, some who play professionally or not. I bought Cakewalk and Sonar, etc a long time and it was a steep learning curve. You have single-handedly helped me in many way. I am well. And good.

[@gypsysinger1]

Nice work Mike!! A great temporary solution for a vocal booth is to use pvc pipe and moving blankets. While not sound proof, it does reduce reflective sound and works great in small places. Made it to the end of the video!!

[@CreativeSauce]

That's a great idea!

[@garymccorkle5248]

I use metal studs cut to the size I want and fill them with rock wool. I then cover them with landscape fabric and whatever cloth you want to look at. For a vocal booth you can get the area as dead sounding as you want. You can even place hard surfaces over the fabric if you want to brighten the room up. Metal studs are much easier to work with than wood and they are lighter and easily changeable if want to resize them.

[@ChrisM541]

So pleased at how the new studio turned out. It's fantastic. That desk is definitely the star, and considering the vast majority of your time is spent here, it's really important that everyone maximises the size of that desk...width, depth, shelves, sliding drawer etc. A little though and patience here reaps lasting rewards.

[@matthewpenna1711]

Made it to the end. Glad your getting set up again! Thanks Mike for all you do! God bless

[@julesalexander2583]

Well Wow! YES it sounds different than the other room. Excellent Sir Enjo!!!! Thanks for the tour.

[@CreativeSauce]

Cheers Jules!

[@dannyharmelink6473]

Mate, one of the best studio tours ever - well done! Loved the amp stands and treatment hanging solutions - the desk came up a treat too. The "Little Bro" snake is a great touch. Super impressive video - looking sharp man 🤘🤘🤘

[@CreativeSauce]

Cheers Danny!

[@peteraymond9968]

How did you get this done so quickly? Amazing. Also for hanging things like sound treatment on a wall without drilling, have you ever tried 3M Command strips and / or hangars? Amazing how versatile they are and if you follow the instructions you can remove them with no wall damage. All the best.

[@richardphillips2674]

Glad to see your up and running again. New Studio is very impressive as is your knowledge and the way you explain everything. I am very happy I found your site. One question I have always had is How do you keep everything straight when your doing a recording project. Do you keep a book on all the settings you use and all the equipment. Wish you could do a video on how to keep everything together in a project. I can't remember Half the stuff I do and all the settings. But again I;m glad to see your back and have an great studio set up again.

[@thehomerecordingstudiozone1868]

Very nice Mr E your new space looks fab plenty of space to swing the cat lol. Every cloud has a silver lining as they say you even look more comfortable in that space well done my friend 😎😎

[@ilanmetoudi]

Congrats, Mike! Well done! Made it to the end!

[@ananthkumar7308]

Made it to the end! Great intro to a fantastic set up! Real envious! Take care.

[@revp01]

Thanks for sharing. So clean & organized. Love it. Learning.

[@chrisherrera108]

Nice, I was actually waiting for this update, I have a very similar set up, can't wait for more videos, good luck in your new studio. Best wishes.

[@davidjmoore9972]

Great Job Mike! You're always worth "watching until the End"!!

[@jimfogle184]

So true!

[@mixdownonline]

Congrats on your new GOOD LOOKING Studio, bro!

[@TheMixClub]

Mike Great Set Up. All your choices are rock solid. I made it to the end! Enjoyed. Be Safe.

[@pedrofialhodejesus-artist]

Another brilliant video, Mike. Thanks for the tour. Some great ideas here that I will eventually borrow in the near future.

[@anievestor]

Mike great studio tour. Love the space. Coming from a position that for years I had no space to what I have now is great. I did see the video to the end. Question maybe a video on that NAS that you have and how you integrate it to the studio. Have fun in your new space. Looking forward to the next video

[@jimfogle184]

Mike, as you asked I'm mentioning I watched the whole thing. You've accomplished so much in a very short time period. I really enjoyed the tour and the time spent with many of the main components. One small complaint I was hoping the left & right digital bar meters would receive a mention.

[@JerrySchneyer]

Thanks for the tour of the new studio, Mike. Best of luck with it, and keep those great videos comin'!

[@CreativeSauce]

Thanks Jerry!

[@fusion-music]

Nice job Mike. For the vocal booth, I would suggest hinged panels (plywood), to fix your treatment to. You can get hinges where the pin comes out. So, you put in a panel and drop the pins in to connect to another panel on the next wall. Everything is safe then. You might have to be "Creative" by raising the panel over the sink so it doesn't absorb splashes. These spaces for rent do have their challenges when it comes to not fixing anything to walls. You might even be able to source timber that is perforated for the job. The other idea is just to have a mic on a stand that has the reflection filter built in or search for portable vocal booth. They have some nice ideas.

[@dbrewin27]

Congrats, Mike, on your new studio space. Great job! Thanks for sharing it with us and keeping us informed! Many of us depend on your videos for good recording advice and motivation. Cheers!

[@declanturley8688]

HI Mike looks great . the best of luck. thanks for all the help. The tutorials make everything possible.

[@michaelparson-mcnamara782]

Congratulations! Nice job all around and it's fun to see how this move allowed you the opportunity to make it more ergonomically suitable and visually pleasing, too. The kitchenette might be WAY more useful as a "shop/bench" area. As far as a vocal booth and being a renter, Jim Lill did a video on how he tackled the "leave the walls alone" thing.

[@catsven1973]

Congratulations Mike looks beautiful and handy

[@macyoungartist]

I made it to the end and it was easy. Good content, beautiful Studio you got there .

[@ronseverin7818]

Always watch your videos from the beginning to the very end. I have learned so much about recording and equipment from you. Your studio looks awesome.

[@CreativeSauce]

Great to hear!

[@martinlajmanovich4142]

Always to the end! Keep up the great work! Greetings from Tucuman, Argentina.

[@UniteAmericaUnite]

New studio looks great!

[@SomebodyPickaName]

Congrats Mike! I made it until the end! ;-) I'm so happy for you and your new setup.

[@user-zj7bn9pn9n]

Made it to the end. Always facinating. Excellent setup. Thanks for sharing.

[@CreativeSauce]

Glad you enjoyed it Thanks Randy.

[@tomhammerton7697]

Yep, watched every second of it. Nice job on the studio!

[@kennethperdue4525]

Hey Mike, My name is Kenneth Perdue. I enjoy watching many of the videos you have made including this one on how to setup your new Home Studio. I have taken your advice on many of your decisions when it comes to improving and or just learning how to setup different pieces of equiptment used for music production, Please keep up the good work. Love it !!!!!

[@samihalinen4152]

Made it to the end! What a great looking studio, congratulations! 😊

[@sethjohnson6539]

Yeah I made it to the end easily my friend,what a great studio,man it's impressive I appreciate your videos

[@andrish]

Hey Mike Grats on the new amazing setup! Thanks for another great video 🎉😊 Would you consider doing an in-depth video on your Auturia 88 integration with Studio One? (Maybe on your other channel) I wonder how deep the Daw integration is with SO1 out-of-the-box and which features you can achieve by tweaking.

[@Andylex]

Wow! What a dream. Not only the gear and the setup, but the way you have organized everything. So clean and neat. I could move in right away, I wouldn’t change a thing. I love all of your videos, and this was something extra. I don’t have the possibility to arrange my workspace like you, but hey… one can dream… And of course I watch until the end. I always do.

[@memwv355]

You forgot more than I’ll ever know. I made it to the end. Thanks for all the great content

[@abigaillynn15]

Watched from beginning to the end. Excellent tour Mike. Very cool setup. I currently live in the Philippines and Have the room and space for all that gear but I try my best with the gear I have.😊😊😊😊😊😊

[@1loveMusic2003]

Really happy for you Mike It looks great nice job

[@joseluis7309]

Congratulations Mike, we hope to hear your new productions made in the new studio.!!!

[@MikeBaldock-oy1pt]

Made it to the end with ease - always a pleasure to watch any of your videos. Studio is looking awesome I must say, and it looks bigger than your previous one? Will you need to treat the ceiling at all? I don't know how you go about that if you cannot drill into any surfaces. Anyway, I am looking forward to hearing some new output from the studio - good luck!

[@bryanjs99]

Looks Great!! So happy for you! Made it to the end.

[@glorystudiosbancroft]

Great video Mike! Love your new space. I made it to the end! Cause it was good, like all of your vids. Keep it up! I send all of my students to your videos as homework.

[@Ray-um3if]

Hi Mike, made it to the end (I always do with your videos) and in my home studio I have a lot less equipment and most of it is reasonably priced but it does the job for me.

[@clydedowney2620]

Made it to the end....love your content....I have a much simpler setup but it works for me...I use a Motu 828 mrk2 interface, NT1A mic, and Studio One, on an old 2015 computer that is showing it's age...! UPGRADE NEEDED but fees are needed! Like you a Mac m1 computer would be nice but I too am using a PC! Take Care!

[@tedwilson48]

Hi Mike, studio is looking great. Amazed at how much you have got done in what seems like a short time scale. Congrats 👏

[@TonyDeConcini]

Envious!! Huge investment but when you're in the business, makes sense. Ambience is great in that space. Awesome layout.

[@CreativeSauce]

Thanks!

[@radtats6899]

Nice! The new studio looks great. And yes, I made it to the end of the video. 😂 Great job mate

[@AntelopeAudio]

Congratulations, looks amazing!

[@CreativeSauce]

Thank you!!

[@adamburger858]

Really nice! It took me a couple sittings, but I made it to the end lol You have some legendary stuff my friend....I wish I would have kept my C414...loved it I used to put it in front of a 66 Ludwig kit...a few feet off the floor, and a few feet back...gave me a great sound mixed in with the other mics. I used to have a studio out in El Segundo. One more thing...that fender you have looks epic..would love to play that thing lol Congrats brodda! You have the ultimate playground!

[@marcusdez]

Made it to the end for sure! Amazing place and video!

[@BDWoodruffmusic]

Another great video, Mike; and the studio is looking good! Looking forward to all the great content that will be flowing from this new setup. Watched to the end! Have a great week.

[@CreativeSauce]

Much appreciated! Thank you :)

[@StefCaron]

Finally a studio tour! Now… how about showing us a wiring schematic for those of us who are looking at improving our spaghetti management?

[@PedersenPhotographySweden]

Good luck with the new studio.

[@FDimmick]

Congratulations Mike! Wonderful studio and I did make it to the end! Yep, the right course for change is to make the best out of it.

[@steveperrett9395]

Blimey! I have a small keyboard, a few guitars an M-Audio interface and an SM 58. A tour of my 'Studio would take 2 minutes at best! lol Thanks Mike! Great to see you in and eagerly awaiting some new creative sauce content! You have been a huge inspiration to me these past few years! Keep on keeping on!

[@davemitchell7025]

Easy to make it to the end. I can feel your excitement in the new. One thing I didn't get from it is where do the artists/yourself actually play. I took it that the sound treatment was for the mix monitoring. Is there a separate studio room for artists or do they play in the same area? Also where did you get the guitar mic stand with two differing heights? I can't find one anywhere.

[@kevinclark4165]

I made it to the end. Great studio and as always very informative and helpful.

[@jackbalchin3623]

Lovely. Looks like fun as well as work for Mike. Tune up buddy.

[@CreativeSauce]

It really is! Yes finally, I have time to play again :)

[@javascript6948]

Good luck in your new space . I made it to the end and always do with your videos .

[@CreativeSauce]

You are a legend - thank you!

[@spacemanonearth]

Nice Mike, like how clean it looks, and I have a new but old 88key Arturia Keylab 88, has a great Fatar (TP100LR) hammer action weighted keyboard, drum pads, and so much more. Have the 2i2, and the NI Komplete Kontrol S49 though, but want a pair of those ADAM Audio A7V's. Also like those dual monitors, nice. Wonder how that QCon Pro is with various DAW's have many. Will look into that. Thanks for the Tour, very helpful, looks great Mike! Best to you down there.

[@BrentIraEnman]

Great space Mike! I love the careful choice of gear and the organization is awesome! Nice Job mate!

[@CreativeSauce]

Thanks a lot!

[@BrentIraEnman]

Thank you for all your S1 and Cakewalk tutorials they have be even invaluable!

[@michaelhawkins6149]

Congratulations buddy! Very excited for you.

[@CreativeSauce]

Cheers Michael :)

[@mikescofield]

I made it to the end of the video and I'm beyond impressed with your studio.

[@CreativeSauce]

Thanks Mike :)

[@allancoster1298]

It's amazing what you find you own a few years after getting in to home recording! Great job Mike!😀

[@flashkatwillie7657]

Studio looks great and yes I always watch till the end👍

[@kevindohn6776]

Wow ! That's amazing how much stuff you have, and that you know how to use it all. Very nice set up, although I would definitely put a beer fridge in that kitchinette/workshop/vocal booth ! I've been watching your videos for a while now. I'm trying to get started with cakewalk, but have no idea what I'm doing, and all I've got for a studio is a broken piece of sh*t hp laptop, and a Tascam interface/preamp, a few mics & cables, couple of amps, a cheap casio keyboard, and a garage full of WAY TOO MANY DRUMS ! Anyways, at least I have a place where I can play good old fashioned acoustic drums. Yes, I watched your video to the end , and thanks for the videos, I'll keep at it. and get it figured out eventually, thanks from Kevin the drummer from just west of Montreal, Quebec, Canada

[@pierrecarter3090]

And, for your "kitchenette", I think that your idea about removable panels to make it as a booth is a great idea. This way you will not loose the "workshop" part of this area, while having the booth properties.

[@johnlance3860]

Love the panels and your other practical use of space. Great video. A handy kitchenette as well!

[@tonytring7850]

I love your studio. I made it to the end which was easy as i have a great audio interest and love my synths. Fantastic to see your ideas and how you make things work. Big Cakewalk fan and pick up on most of your tutorials. Cheers from downtown Ballajura, Perth WA Thanks for your advice and videos. 👍👍👍

[@davidreidy5750]

Congrats on your new studio,love the desk slider with the full 88key midi controller!🤖

[@farrell72563]

Of course, I made it to the end of this video, and every other of your videos I watch. I've been an amateur musician since the seventies, and just recently decided to learn to use a DAW. I downloaded Cakewalk and Reaper and started watching the many tutorial videos and have to say, Cakewalk seems so much more like the old school analogue work flow I was used to, and your lessons are the best. Thank you!

[@CreativeSauce]

Much appreciated Jon - thank you!

[@suitcaselounge]

Super great job Mike. Congrats

[@ShiningHourPop]

Congratulations on the new studio. It looks great. I’d be interested in seeing how the kitchenette vocal booth goes. I’ve got a similar space but using it as a vocal booth means running the computer in another room by remote.

[@KevinPare]

Made it to the end. Hoping to see the live show return soon!

[@VentureOffroadAustralia4x4]

Always a pleasure to watch till the end Mike. Your video's are so informative. You should be really pleased with the new studio, it's looks like a functional and creative space. Great to get a closer look at some of your gear too. Looking forward to the future of the channel in the new space.

[@raydecampos7327]

Congrats Mike! Great video. I did watch till the end and was waiting to see what you do with lyric sheets or idea pads. Do you write lyrics down on paper or do you just pop them into a word program? Again, congratulations! Looking forward to many more of your incredible videos. Cheers then mate!🍾

[@philfyphil]

Love it so far Mike, very impressed.

[@fredimachadonet]

I've made it to the end. The new studio looks awesome! Cheers from the Gold Coast.

[@MorbidVizions]

Definitely made it to the end.. Fantastic start to an amazing studio man! Love seeing the channel pick up and you doing what you want! Keep em coming!

[@Mellvansmx]

Hello mike I made it to the end, I enjoy you tutorials on cakewalk, awesome.

[@georgenauman4511]

Holy crap Mike! Of course I made it to the end - what an awesome workspace. Looking forward to seeing it in action, and enjoying it vicariously.

[@roccobass]

Looks great - comfortable and laid out well!