EPIC HOME STUDIO Setup IN A SHED 2021 | Derek Frank (studio tour)

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[@AndrewMasters]

Alright gamers. Do you think you could pull off a studio setup in a shed??

[@montearnstam6827]

Have been subscribed for awhile and love you page! Come to my studio!

[@shawnwait6207]

Going be working on one soon *fingers crossed*

[@stuff4826]

no, this is exactly what you dont want.

[@TheDerekFrank]

@@shawnwait6207 I just posted a video of my process of making this studio. Check it out and let me know what you think!

[@shawnwait6207]

@@TheDerekFrank heck yeah ty

[@embazle]

This guy really squeezed the limits in making a small place extremely practical, literally form the ground up.

[@ShaeStar0]

You can tell he's a well rounded intelligent guy. Great personal workspace!

[@TheDerekFrank]

Thank you!

[@ruby2thursday]

glad i watched this a second time...did not realize the first time(prolly not listening...just looking) that he added the touch to that screen...automatically thot it was a slate product. very cool.

[@TheDerekFrank]

Glad you watched again! I have a video on my channel that shows how I made it.

[@jaimemusignac978]

Dear Andrew, Dont you DARE miss another monday like last week. Your videos are the only thing i like about mondays and i watch them while "working" lmao great work

[@AndrewMasters]

Thanks, glad you like them! However I uploaded a studio tour last monday. It's The Ark's episode.

[@laneysommer]

Absolutely love this studio. Maximized every inch. Great vibe also. Thanks, guys :)

[@AndrewMasters]

Much appreciated!

[@TechTVusa]

The touch screen aspect makes this setup unique from the rest of your studio tours.

[@arianamastersofficial]

What a great use of the space! Great work, Derek :D And as usual, great video!

[@AndrewMasters]

Glad you like it!

[@adamleyva9224]

Finally someone who understands price =/= quality! When you finally get tired of all the Mac/Apple problems and failed logic boards and 20+ years of their products always overheating.... Makes me wanna make a rack mounted PC case

[@TheDerekFrank]

I actually took a normal computer case and made the mount. It worked out great!

[@adamleyva9224]

@@TheDerekFrank I noticed! I was thinking about doing something with my 3D printer

[@TheDerekFrank]

@@adamleyva9224 that would be awesome!

[@taggartjs]

I’ve been seeing A LOT of Studio One on a bunch of these vids. I might have to try it out! Having said that, I love ALL your vids. Very informative. Thank you!

[@TheDerekFrank]

I have been using Studio One for 3 years and LOVE it!

[@sephoraMbungu]

You do excellent shows about all the studio that’s in America .

[@AndrewMasters]

That's where I live. Most of them are within a 30 minute car ride from me.

[@malonedrum]

I don't know if anybody will notice it, but I'm pretty sure that stand for his desk is a marimba/vibraphone frame. I see the marching tenors there as well, so I'm guessing he's somewhat a drum corp dude. Nice reapplication though of that frame.

[@TheDerekFrank]

It is a Majestic marimba stand that I converted. Good eye!!!

[@TheDerekFrank]

Dude, I love your channel!! I just subscribed!

[@malonedrum]

@@TheDerekFrank I have the Majaestic vibraphone, and for a little bit I was doing duo gigs at Wine Bars and stuff with a guitar player, that frame is hands down the most sturdy, reliable, easy to transport out of all the brands.

[@TheDerekFrank]

@@malonedrum yeah, I LOVE the Majestic gear. That 5 octave Reflection series marimba is the bees knees.

[@jas_bataille]

Me before I watched : "Oh OK this guy is rich AF" 30 sec in : "So this whole shed was 6500 bucks said and done". Wait... but what about the Slate... "I did this 56" touch-screen myself for 400 bucks" OK, consider me impressed.

[@TheDerekFrank]

Hahahahahahahahahahaha

[@TheDerekFrank]

I just uploaded the tutorial on making my touchscreen. Now you need to make one!

[@lifeofdeez7201]

As a gamer (console turned pc) who uses Mac for video and music production, I've definitely looked into building a soundproof mainly glass space behind my house utilizing smart film to either conceal or let the light into the space

[@expatsimplelife]

Would love plans for that desk!! Awesome

[@TheDerekFrank]

Just posted a video of how I built it on my page!

[@TheWitness369]

Life long gamer and musician getting into recording..you ain't wrong 😂

[@timewasterc]

"Do you think you have enough screens to be a gamer?" lol

[@OneAugustKnight]

Great video - def checking out the touchscreen one

[@TheDerekFrank]

Thanks! It's up on my channel now!!

[@RichieCastellano]

Nice video! I switched to PC about 18 years ago and have no complaints.

[@TheRimshotDrummer]

You did it again Andrew. Great stuff. Keep em coming.

[@OnBeingHuman]

you know, I never thought about it before but for sure live audio guys love PCs and build them and tell me all the time how they build theirs on the cheap.

[@AndrewMasters]

It's so true!

[@22neohenry]

Mac is the empire, pc are the rebels.

[@TheDerekFrank]

And it is funny that my studio is mostly Empire themed hahahaha

[@caroll2352]

He really knows his stuff!!!

[@AndrewMasters]

Thanks for watching GG!

[@iSpike]

Crazy good 👍🏻

[@TheDerekFrank]

Thanks! I saw that you found se of my videos as well. Appreciate the support

[@florosset]

Yes to using Studio One!!

[@codyjones7424]

As a live sound guy, pc builder, and gamer, I don't see the correlation hahaha.

[@blackhawkcourt]

We have the same rolls cart from target. Lol. Runners? Whoa. Learninggg

[@TheDerekFrank]

Love that cart!

[@TheDerekFrank]

Runners are big pieces of wood along the bottom the secure the structure so it can be lifted onto a truck and transported

[@michaels5166]

I want the details about making the TV a touchscreen,and yes,I do PC/Xbox mostly..mostly,as in I have three platforms..NICE studio,damn it!!!!

[@TheDerekFrank]

Posted the video on how I made it on my channel. Check it out and let me know what you think!

[@evanjbrown]

Derek is the man!

[@TheDerekFrank]

Couldn't do it without you!!!

[@MannyXO]

Stunning! 🤩

[@TheDerekFrank]

Thank you!

[@gravitytwins1921]

I think youve gotten better at this, its always been enjoyable and well shot and the audio has been tight, but you ask more open questions and your adlibs are more precise than before!

[@tweaklikeafreak4047]

Looks like a tiny Guitar Center! Cool place!

[@AndrewMasters]

It does!

[@cyborgtr808]

Im expectantly awaiting him making this touch screen build video. Great idea.

[@TheDerekFrank]

Just launched the touchscreen tutorial video today. Hope you like it!

[@roberthunt1540]

It sounds well damped and balanced. No boxy "room" sound.

[@TheDerekFrank]

Thank you! Not having drywall on the ceiling was the key!

[@TheOldNorth]

Epic indeed, this is amazing! Looks like a lot of fun!

[@TheDerekFrank]

Thank you!

[@ThePulsepositive]

When you franchise Andrew ill be first in line ... crafty like a fly .. love it !!!!!

[@wes2816]

I work with this guy! he's a super cool dude! Love this studio! Good job D!

[@derekfrankOG]

thanks man! Now come over and play some games with me!!

[@mostyles328]

It’s interesting to see how creative PC guys are in their studio. Love seeing more Presonus Studio One!

[@TheDerekFrank]

Thank you! I have videos on my channel showing how I made the touchscreen and desk if you are interested.

[@stoneroofstudios4700]

Great looking studio! I would love to try the WA412 one day soon! thanks for the great videos Andrew

[@TheDerekFrank]

They are stellar and worth every penny and then some!

[@markgueren9633]

I love the vibe!! Seems like a cool dude!!

[@Hal-mt9tm]

I love this guy. Great review.

[@TheDerekFrank]

Thank you!!

[@orryfishburne5326]

I love the Star Wars theme.

[@yubasunproductions2494]

nice set up super smart guy you can just tell

[@TheDerekFrank]

Thank you!

[@faithtonejason]

I just wow

[@paulsarodh5460]

Rockin

[@nobbystyles4807]

this is really thought out i love that touch screen i need to fit that into my performance set up somehow

[@TheDerekFrank]

Thanks! I will be putting out a how to video for the touchscreen very soon.

[@TheDerekFrank]

The touchscreen tutorial is up on my page now. Let me know what you think.

[@nobbystyles4807]

@@TheDerekFrank great thanks for letting me know ill check it out.

[@ontogeny6474]

Great space. I too have a "shed" studio 12X24 (including a small bathroom and mini-split A/C). Much easier than trying to convert a room inside the home. Also run S1 on PC -- guess great minds think alike :D

[@TheDerekFrank]

Hell yeah!!! Would love to see your setup. I actually just sold the shed and moved my studio back into the house until we decided what our next house will be, but I REALLY miss the detached studio.

[@ontogeny6474]

@@TheDerekFrank If you're ever in the Tucson area let me know. I own a bit of land so my shed/studio sets a little ways from the main house. Nice and quiet out here. Also doubles as a guest suite. (That was a condition made by my wife :D)

[@airutub3r]

Turtle Beaches for the win

[@JayfkProductions876]

Magnificent Space awesome 😍 😍

[@bbfoto7248]

Good stuff Andrew and Derek. 👍 Those Audio-Technica AT5045 mics are the real deal. A pair of them is definitely the way to roll. Incredible mics on a wide range of sources if you're seeking the truth/realism. And opposites attract...with the RCA 74B ribbon. 👍

[@TheDerekFrank]

Thank you! They are quite nice!!

[@stuff4826]

the pcguy/live sound correlater: Reaper. because the pc guy is who you remember as your "computer guy" and when you called him about your first show, and he agreed to record, he didnt realize hed better have a legal recording rig. 2 clicks later he called you back for the rider

[@TheDerekFrank]

Hahahaha as a PC guy and live sound guy, I will say this is 100% accurate

[@stuff4826]

@@TheDerekFrank /me gives a tip his digital hat

[@Realliedoe]

Studio One and Presonus Gear!!! Man of my own heart!!!

[@TheDerekFrank]

The only way!!!!

[@jakedieselmrb]

Wanna see more about that desk, i have a touch screen similar to his in a 42 inch but i want a desk like that, was his custom made as it seems different to the link listed above?? I like how it sits flush on a angle with keyboard/ mouse infront of it. Looks great and practical!

[@AndrewMasters]

He made it from scratch

[@TheDerekFrank]

All custom made! I'm putting up a video this week of how I made the touchscreen and the desk

[@REBELDONOG]

Dope studio Derek!

[@TheDerekFrank]

Thank you!!

[@franklanse]

This is the Man Cave right here.

[@TheDerekFrank]

Indeed!

[@ErichWK]

A studio one boy. B)

[@impulseproman]

I want a friend like him seem like a geek in a good way

[@TheDerekFrank]

I am a TOTAL geek!

[@impulseproman]

@@TheDerekFrank that's good man Music4life

[@quarter_bob]

AYYY SWEET BLUE STARS 2014 QUADS ON THE WALL

[@TheDerekFrank]

Finally someone caught that!!!

[@quarter_bob]

@@TheDerekFrank haha i was having a hard time recognizing you! did you march anywhere? or have involvement in the activity?

[@TheDerekFrank]

@@quarter_bob I did not, but I work for the company that owns Mapex

[@quarter_bob]

@@TheDerekFrank oh right on! i marched mandarins which is a mapex/majestic/jupiter corps

[@TheDerekFrank]

@@quarter_bob very cool! They are definitely going to miss Jim.

[@LettyRimel]

Very cool Derek! 😎

[@TheDerekFrank]

Thank you!!

[@SanathKumarNaibhi]

He is like the cross of Wil Wheaton and Colt Capperrune.

[@TheDerekFrank]

Lol I am telling Colt you said that!

[@SanathKumarNaibhi]

@@TheDerekFrank 😂OMG you are so down to earth!🙏

[@bikelane]

Yay! Studio One! I've been using S1 for several years now, and I totally dig it. Not for everyone, sure, but I think it's particularly well suited for creatives who are mostly writing, recording and mixing their own concepts. Very impressive environment.

[@TheDerekFrank]

Absolutely!

[@jas_bataille]

This isn't even a "home studio", this is a barn studio. God damn.

[@TheDerekFrank]

Well, it's in the backyard of my home, so I think it counts

[@AndrewMasters]

God damn

[@groovietuner]

I'm a live sound guy, gamer (built my own PC), and I'm in the process of building an Atmos studio 😂.

[@AndrewMasters]

😂😂😂

[@TheDerekFrank]

Nice!!!!

[@MiniGinni]

my fathers main tuning for his music is usually D,A,D,G,A,D LMAOOOOOOOOO

[@JoelThielkemotivhypno]

epic!

[@EdgetoneStudios]

Yes there is a correlation. Gamer (classic as in RPGs, Boardgames, Miniatures), PC guy, bass and synth, Engineer. Building my own professional studio.

[@TheDerekFrank]

My kind of guy!!

[@djlegend-vm4wl]

dope set up

[@TheDerekFrank]

Thank you!!

[@DidierBampiliMusicProduction]

Nice video 📹

[@VDJ4500]

Cool! I still would go rather for Raven then switch for Windows (nothing against PC machines 🤣, they have some power 💪🏼). Nice studio!

[@AndrewMasters]

My man

[@TheDerekFrank]

@@AndrewMasters wanna have a computer race? 😂

[@AndrewMasters]

I’ll crush it with 5th of the ram 🐏 🐏🐏

[@TheDerekFrank]

@@AndrewMasters if by crush you mean you will crash, then I believe that. But I guess unsupported hardware and software does make it feel more exclusive

[@MrQmoore1]

I enjoy learning from your videos. Do you have a video on minimum requirements on a computer needed for music production?

[@OffShiftProductions]

Those Neat King Bee microphones are amazing. Too bad you can't find 'em anymore! - I have one though, ;)

[@TheDerekFrank]

They are great, especially for the price. Wanna buy one 😉

[@OffShiftProductions]

@@TheDerekFrank I bought one about 2 years ago for $100 on amazon. Couldn't believe it was $100. I checked reverb for them recently and someone was selling one for $900!!!

[@TheDerekFrank]

@@OffShiftProductions I might have to do that!!!

[@OffShiftProductions]

@@TheDerekFrank I use mine as a room mic for drums. The low frequency response on it is unreal. Love your studio btw - from a fellow PC/Studio One user.

[@TheDerekFrank]

@@OffShiftProductions thank you. I appreciate it

[@1KMPLX]

I have a 40” tv I just bought with an infrared touchscreen overlay as well ($200 for the TV and $200 for the overlay)... and I’m in the middle of a music pc build with my wife... and I have a Presonus 4848 interface with Studio One... and I’m a big Star Wars fan. I think I might get along with this guy. lol

[@TheDerekFrank]

Sound like my kind of guy!!!!!!

[@kiranfuller6855]

He wins

[@TheDerekFrank]

Thanks!!

[@yubasunproductions2494]

he is cool

[@nightmisterio]

Nice studio... I was like #666 😂

[@zachboswell2481]

Its funny, when I think DADGAD the last band i would think of is GooGoo Dolls. Who knew they were a low key Doom metal band.

[@foolishmadedisfool1550]

Sell it? 👀 how much??

[@TheDerekFrank]

Already sold 😭 but you build your own cheaper. I have the video of how I did it on my channel.

[@codyrathman]

You should check out Coyote Face Recording in Lincoln, NE. Jeremy is the bomb and his home studio is legitness.

[@Yahoomediaclub]

Really loved the studio tours...and I did moan about your “sound” way back...buy]t hey you certainly move on. Great vids ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@IgorKauric]

nice shoes. :thumbsup:

[@bryancampbell2197]

Freaking A PLUS !!!!! Fav Studio thus far.

[@TheDerekFrank]

Thank you!! Make sure to check out my videos on how I made it.

[@goldenlion8123]

TURTLE BEACH (OUT OF NY) GOT THERE START AS THE GRAPHICAL EDITING SYSTEM TEAM FOR ENSONIQ'S MIRAGE IN THE 70'S..

[@AndrewMasters]

SICK

[@jrwstudios]

I believe they also acquired the Cat synthesizer company in the 80s and helped design the first popular computer sound cards

[@neuroxik]

128 GB's of RAM. Wow, I had forgotten I wanted to upgrade my RAM till I heard that

[@TheDerekFrank]

I got my RAM fro Crucial and love it!

[@neuroxik]

@@TheDerekFrank Wow, the actual Derek replied to me. Starstruck. Will check 'em out, thanks :) p.s.: killer gear you got there!

[@TheDerekFrank]

@@neuroxik hahahahaha thanks!

[@anywherenearzero]

Another case of just thinking Raven From Slate is just a touch screen. It’s way way way more than that. I couldn’t live without mine

[@connorbaker1716]

I can not think of any reasons why mac would be better than pc. Please enlighten me

[@AndrewMasters]

More expensive

[@connorbaker1716]

@@AndrewMasters I'm sold

[@v8muzik]

When you have the apollo X4 as your audio interface .. means you know exactly how to spend your money on equipments. Nice setup.

[@TheDerekFrank]

Thanks, but thats not the interface I use. I use a Presonus 1824c

[@AndrewMasters]

And a pc..

[@TheDerekFrank]

@@AndrewMasters this guy

[@brucerothwell7944]

I did something similar, regarding a large touchscreen (42" tv) for my Mac -- but went with a PQ Labs IR frame (same brand as Slate, as when they were using IR frames) -- the PQ Labs driver provided works fine, and does not have to be be "reinstalled every time" -- am curious what brand of IR Derek used, and what driver??

[@TheDerekFrank]

I used a different brand frame, but bought their software. The biggest issue I had was that I was using a 2012 Mac and had it flashed to High Sierra, and things didn't want to communicate very well

[@brucerothwell7944]

@@TheDerekFrank I am using a 2009 Mac Pro (4,1 then firmware updated to 5,1), then upgraded everything else, too -- including a Mojave-compatible graphics card. I am usimg Studio One as well. I used to use Pro Tools, along with DTouch -- keep wondering if I should but a Raven just to get the software!! You did nice job with your studio/office (I work from home too!)

[@TheDerekFrank]

@@brucerothwell7944 when the touchscreen worked with the Mac, it worked really well, but it is just so simple on a PC. Also taking into consideration how much more performance I got for less money with a PC, it made the change a lot easier

[@brucerothwell7944]

I get that. I use Windows at work, and have consider moving to Windows, but won’t up any earlier than my Metric Halo ULN2 3D interface gets Windows drivers.

[@Anthony-sn9kl]

What are the measurements of this shed?

[@TheDerekFrank]

12x24. I posted a more detailed video on my page about how I made it

[@kevinfrias1079]

Whats the outside look like?!

[@TheDerekFrank]

I will post a picture on my instagram story

[@JustinTutor]

Algorithm stimulation

[@AndrewMasters]

Stimulated

[@JustinTutor]

@@AndrewMasters glad I can help out!

[@mickellyrodrigues2191]

This is the first studio with a pc on the channel?

[@AndrewMasters]

Nah I think it's the third one.

[@mickellyrodrigues2191]

@@AndrewMasters waiting for the video of the mic your using

[@Adgravacoes]

muito top

[@stevewoywitka3258]

How do you afford all this

[@TheDerekFrank]

Just getting things a little bit at a time, plus I work pretty much around the clock.

[@coda8640]

Whats your sub goal for the end of 2021 of any? Love seeing this channel grow!

[@AndrewMasters]

I don't necessarily have a serious one, but it'll be cool to get that silver play button at 100,000!

[@2126beatz]

@@AndrewMasters a channel like yours deserves it👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾💯💯💯

[@elchefe7701]

I think it looks awsome, but ro have lots of flat surfaces right between the speakers is probably not the way to go...and no, I don't have a solution for this dilemma.

[@theweaz9975]

What kind of rack mount is that for the PC ?

[@TheDerekFrank]

I custom made it 😉

[@HSTRTGMS]

Holy shit hahahahahah

[@TradesByBrandon]

All that gear and you have the studio monitors facing the short end of the room instead of length wise?!?! And no acoustic panels or bass traps?!!?

[@TheDerekFrank]

I answered that in a few other questions. Its to maximize space. Also, there are sound panels. Thats what all of the flags are. Roxul backed acoustic panels.

[@TheDerekFrank]

Talk about it at 10:56

[@officialWWM]

It's soooo cluttered! I could never work in there :/

[@TheDerekFrank]

But at least I am working 😉

[@officialWWM]

@@TheDerekFrank I guess so, lol.

[@TheDerekFrank]

@@officialWWM haha baby steps...

[@musicproducer9952]

Room acoustics and placement looks like a trainwreck for mixing.

[@TheDerekFrank]

You work with what you have. Used to have the desk where there drums were and the acoustics were better, but it cut up the room too much and wasted space

[@musicproducer9952]

@@TheDerekFrank What about moving the drums to the opposite side if the room? The desk should equal of the same distances of the side walls and at least 3 feet from the front wall. Bass trapping on all four corners and broadband in your first and 2nd point of reflections and probably get some defussers for the back wall and a ceiling cloud panel in your listening sweat spot. I have a similar all in one studio setup as the Control Room being the same room for tracking vocals. I use GIK Acoustics 242 and 244 for my acoustic treatment.

[@TheDerekFrank]

@@musicproducer9952 thats how it was. Then the middle of the room is wasted space. It actually sounds great in there, but I also have another mix room at work, so it's not as big of a deal