How To Turn Your Bedroom Into A Home Studio (2018)

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How I turned my bedroom into my home studio. Having to move out of my dedicated studio space and into my bedroom forced me to be creative. In this video I share some of that creativity with you in hopes that it will help improve your home studio too.
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[@stefanguy]

What pieces of studio gear are you looking to buy this year?

[@HopetonHodges]

And Akai MP4 mini and a good mixer. What's the name of the mixer that you're using?

Stefan Guy what is your studio app on the Mac? 🖥

[@musachacha]

Monitor and headphones

[@stefanguy]

The Komplete Kontrol MK2 & Maschine MK3 allow you to see and control the mixer of the Maschine Software, Logic Pro X, Ableton and I think Cubase and a few others. That’s what you’re seeing in the video.

[@2EliteThaTruth]

Whats a good mixer to use for vocals and producing?

[@madness8556]

Nothing trivial about using a quality chair in the studio which you're sitting on for literally thousands of hours. A quality studio chair is an essential item!

[@stefanguy]

Amen!

[@isabelledeheer2186]

What if your room is so small it can basically only fit a bed and a closet... 😢

[@mellowmonsoon278]

Get a bunker bed, remove the lower level bed and do the studio under the bed.

[@cxs7966]

@@mellowmonsoon278 what if you share your room with your lil bro and use a bunk already and your room is so tiny

[@mellowmonsoon278]

@@cxs7966 Jesus mate! I have not done my phd in building studios in bunker bed situations. I was just sharing what I did when I was in a very difficult situation having to manage a tiny space and make music.

[@kempybass5786]

Tuff luck

[@harrycross4311]

@@cxs7966 use a laptop and headphones in your bed. You don't need a studio, you need sounds and skills

[@caedanrenshaw3436]

I recently started watching your videos and I have learned a lot as a new producer and videogropher. I am only thirteen and i've done a lot in the past couple of months because of learning different things from people like you. Keep up the good work!!

[@stefanguy]

Love this Caedan 🙏🏾 glad to be a part of your journey man! Keep going!

[@Ayoo9ine]

Beat in the background is 🔥🔥🔥

[@stefanguy]

Thanks bro 🙏🏾

[@mrmaramind]

SG awesome video. I like the beats in the background. I'll check out more of your videos. Thanks.

[@stefanguy]

Thank you!!!

[@setphaser]

studio chairs are everything. i love this tour. i am looking for ideas to streamline my crazy studio. i’m much more into hardware than you, but still you gave me lots of ideas, thank you.

[@Eclipseunderscore]

that machine tee is heat, I'm an Ableton push guy but that shit fire

[@stefanguy]

Much love brother!!

[@DeeJayPuffy]

That Diddy video! Lol Placement is priceless!!! Hahaha. Good video bro

[@stefanguy]

😂 that video kills me every time lol thanks bro 🙏🏾

[@pacom5543]

Good job Brother I will turn my room into studio too

[@stefanguy]

Thanks brother! Dope, all the best setting up!

[@tonynahar6424]

Great video i love the beat in the background😍

[@alexadolphe689]

underrated youtuber very good vid bro

[@stefanguy]

Much love brother!

[@MacTheMacable]

Always a pleasure watching your videos man

[@stefanguy]

Thanks Joshua!

[@not.merchant]

Always love seeing your videos. Working on transforming my room into something similar. You’ve taught me a lot. Thank you so much!

[@stefanguy]

Hey Bryce thanks brother! Glad to hear that you’ve been finding my videos useful man! Would love to see some pictures when it’s finished!

[@not.merchant]

might be a while, but it's definitely coming together!

[@treshawnblackwellbuchanan7054]

Watching the video " How to wrap a Cable " would be a Great Idea !

[@thezucchinis909]

Great video I really liked it!

[@Icko_VOT]

I don't usually comment but I appreciate your video(all the way from Jamaica)...I love your iMac!

[@stefanguy]

Thanks man! My family is from Jamaica 🙏🏾👊🏾

[@rengelok8410]

Nice going on bro actually like the way the home studio make

[@lilpin9349]

How To Turn Your Bedroom Into A Home Studio. Money. Money. Money. And maybe a little bit more money.

[@baybaddie7883]

Dang creative in your work with the curtain

[@stefanguy]

Haha thank you! :)

[@HopetonHodges]

I always thought about just using a curtain as a partition but I never thought that it would really work. What I would've appreciated is if you could've shown us an actual view of the entire studio and how the partition makes the whole space feels separate.

[@stefanguy]

Hey brother yeah I def would have loved to. I’m using 50mm and 24mm lenses and my camera isn’t full frame so I can’t get a very wide shot, that was the best I could do unfortunately. But in regards to what’s behind the curtain, well no1 sees that lool.

[@slickshotfilms504]

Stef... Duh boom as usual. Love it. Bless!

[@stefanguy]

Thanks Uncle 🙏🏾

[@TylerJackson-vb7wq]

Bro your video just motivated tf outta me 💯

[@stefanguy]

Hey Tyler dope! Glad to hear brother!

[@42Ballpark]

That first instrumental u play fiiiiiye

[@stefanguy]

Thanks man!

[@42Ballpark]

U made it? Damn you do collabs?

[@stefanguy]

Hey man sorry for the late reply. I haven't any plans to make it in the music industry as a producer in that capacity you know. At the moment my focus is collaborating with music tech providers and teaching so I'm not currently working with any artist but maybe some day!

[@42Ballpark]

Stefan Guy Gotchu

[@GoodFellasOficial]

whats the name of instrumental?

[@nicolerain3127]

Awsome video. Thank you so much for posting this!!!!

[@stefanguy]

Thanks Nicole!

[@nicolerain3127]

Stefan Guy Thank you 🙏🏽

[@killyck6]

I have been inspired to add the curtain to my bedroom. I'll see how I can add it, as my bedroom spaces are somewhat weird LOL, but I'll definitely be adding this particular feature. Thanks for that! and as you always say, #HappyBeatMaking

[@stefanguy]

Hey Byron! Glad I could share this feature with you! And if there’s a will there’s a way lol #happybeatmaking!

[@Keziapurrs]

Great idea hanging the curtains in your space. My studio space is in a bedroom used for other storage. I think I'll employ the curtain idea to contain my space in. Better recording acoustics anyway, so I can't go wrong. Thanks for the tip! Thanks for all of your videos! You're awesome!

[@stefanguy]

Hey Lisa, awesome! Glad I could share the idea with you! And it’s my pleasure, you’re welcome!

[@yvangelist568]

Dope vid! I wanna buy some monitors

[@stefanguy]

Thanks! Which ones are you looking at?

[@michaelocunningham]

This year I really want to get these to complete my studio. It's more of a hobby but I take it really seriously. May eventually focus on music production at some point. Rode NT1-A PreSonus Eris E5 Akai Professional MPD218

[@stefanguy]

Hey Michael, dope you can’t go wrong with the Rode and those monitors have some good reviews too! All the best with adding those finishing touches!

[@paulsundaramkotra]

Rode NT 1-A and Presonus Eris E5 ARE REALLY GOOD, I HAVE BEEN USING THEM TOO.

[@placenciaentertainment783]

Needed a video like this for my new room thank you very helpful especially the curtain idea

[@stefanguy]

Hey Geronimo, thanks for watching and I'm glad you were able to take something away from this video! Good luck with your studio!

[@djchachas6678]

Really like your setup Stefan !

[@stefanguy]

Thanks man!

[@jonnyboy4music11]

This was a great video! Thank you for showing us your setup. This is a very simple way to make a small room into a studio. I really wanna get into the Native Instruments world so these suggestions will come in handy. 🙏🏾

[@niaziabdelhai]

The cable box is mutual bro 👌🏾👌🏾

[@Prodbygrillo]

Good work Stefan.. Brazil in the house!

[@stefanguy]

Thanks man

[@kenlawrence6716]

Inspired by your progress. Looking forward to getting a Apple iMac or MacBook Pro

[@djclovisa5463]

thank you so much very helpful much love from South Africa

[@stefanguy]

Glad to hear the video helped Clovis, much love from the UK 🙏🏾

[@flagger7571]

Th looks great! Now, if the old lady let’s you do it, yeah! Dream on!

[@stefanguy]

😂 and thanks!

[@onje23]

Hi, thank you so much for this video. It really helps me a lot.

[@jamalgreen521]

Please post the link to the fiberglass panels

[@Bobzekat21]

Haha 😂, the story about the chair is so funny because I had the same problem with my chair the back was wack but thankfully I upgrade my chair a couple of weeks ago, in fact I bought two chairs instead of one as to have a spare chair for clients to sit down when in the studio or assistant producers and or engineers so I totally feel you on that one.

[@stefanguy]

loool this seems like a computer producer issue! Might have to do a separate video on it lool.

[@harsh_keys]

Great man ..... just gream ....I just dream of a proper setup for my gear man!!!

[@hiiigherminds7951]

How do you like that mk3 maschine?

[@svenzaengerle]

Amazing video...thx for the tips

[@stefanguy]

Thanks man and you’re welcome!

[@JamieTenikoff]

High quality content man, keep it up!

[@TheVocallife06]

I'm actually in the process of this now. Just About have what you have. Nice vid.

[@stefanguy]

Dope, would love to see the finished product! And thanks man!

[@nuendowave511]

Hey what would you do if you have a drumset in the room? How would you place stuff? room is 13ft x 8.5ft.

[@bmajorrr]

This really helped. Thank you!

[@stefanguy]

Glad I could help!

[@Trxkyo]

Very helpful info from this video, thanks!

[@stefanguy]

Hey Keron glad you found the video helpful man!

[@TheJroddude]

Thanks for the tips for a beginner like me 🎶🤘🏼

[@stefanguy]

You're welcome Joshua, thanks for watching!

[@motivationfromthemud]

Brother you look just like LECRAE!!!!!

[@stefanguy]

Haha I've head that many times

[@Tony_A_441]

Dope video as always... always loved your setup bruh

[@stefanguy]

Hey Tony thanks brother 🙏🏾

[@brianpinckneyjr9825]

And what program do you use to edit your vidoes. Great content

[@stefanguy]

Thanks man, Final cut pro

[@RahulRai-pk6ro]

Pls make a video how can I setup !! What's needed and setup like pro like urs? And which daw software u used?

[@rickdagangsta3712]

Bro you have a great studio. And that beat you playing on the background is fire... 🔥 Ayee. I am inspired.

[@zell608]

Good vid! That beat tho🔥

[@stefanguy]

Thanks man!

[@Ariel-sz6xz]

You should have at least 100k... Glad to see you're still making videos, I'm a long time fan 👍🏽

[@stefanguy]

I know right lol - it’s all good though, started for the love of it and still at it for the same reasons. Thanks for your continued support! #dayone 💯

[@africapeace1962]

i really like ur video can u please send me the list of things u buy for ur studio i wanna setup my own studio

[@stefanguy]

Thank you :)! Everything in this video is listed in the description under the video with links :), if you have any questions or something is missing let me know!

[@geej8415]

That’s one sexy ass home studio!

[@stefanguy]

Haha thanks 🙏🏾

[@kid_rajah]

I say get some velcro ties for your cables. That way you can reuse them and keep things a bit tidier.

[@stefanguy]

Definitely agree with this. I actually bought some but not the velcro ones, the zip ones that you have to cut once tied (not sure why I bought those ones lol).

[@jaywilliz2153]

I have honestly learned a lot from this video. I'm looking into upgrading my home bedroom studio and this is the ideal set up in my opinion!

[@stefanguy]

🙌🏾 glad i could share this with you bro!

[@ImWesHarris]

Absolutley loved

[@stefanguy]

Thanks bro!

[@SadBoiM]

I have a one room dedicated to my studio but I need way more equipment ( midi keyboard more studio foam and studio monitors)

[@Pensacola2]

Can you put a link of the chair?

[@stefanguy]

Office Essentials Mesh Back Swivel Desk Chair with Torsion Control, Black www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B06Y4CQS2W/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_88t9CbXX52K7W this is the UK link. Not sure where you’re based. The chair is ok and is pretty comfy but you can’t adjust the back, that’s my only issue with it.

[@hawkeship-hop5891]

Dope video. What kind of plant do you have in the background??🔥🔥 Bonsai?

[@hironanase20122012]

In my opinion, you may change your interface to Apollo twins mkII. It is thunderbolt connection and got many plugins that will make your music sounds better👍🏻.

[@ojoaoumbelino]

Thanks for the tips Stefan!!

[@stefanguy]

You’re welcome bro! Thanks for watching!

[@cesarjain]

I have the space for a proper home studio and I tried it for a few months but I feel as if a bedroom studio is more comfy to work it. Btw my studio looks similar thanks to you Stefan!

[@stefanguy]

Hey Cesar. I actually hear what you’re saying. My old studio space was out in my garden in an old ticket office we bought and converted. TI was no where near as comfortable even with things like a nice carpet. I maybe shouldn’t have painted it black either... man it was depressing lol

[@daniellephillips1133]

Thanks for the upload

[@VonDutchDaNIghtmare]

You ever thought about the novation audio hub interface? It comes with 3 usb ports n a handful of outs to use

[@stefanguy]

Hey no I haven’t you know I need to check it out! Thanks for putting me on to this.

[@jonathanmilanes]

Cool stuff man, keep at it!

[@stefanguy]

Thanks Jonathan

[@DONTWANZ]

Thank you very much for this I'm going to finish my bedroom studio Sitting in there and going what is so complicated and yeah If you want something special it might take a couple few to get it right Thank you

[@mitchcoull6290]

But where's the bonsai link!!??

[@stefanguy]

Haha I can’t give it all away! Lol I didn’t buy this online though. I got it from a store called Dunelm.

[@jgfilms1019]

Thank you so much

[@stefanguy]

You’re welcome!

[@INEICEY]

Nice vid

[@ptunesbeats]

What headphones do you use??

[@stefanguy]

Hey man, i’ll be honest my headphone game isn’t strong. I’m currently using the Sennheiser HD206s. They’re pretty cheap and that’s why I use them. I have a habit of breaking headphones. Their sole purpose is for monitoring during recording and for when i record my videos so they don’t have to be amazing. If you’re looking to mix in headphones you’re going to need something with better performance.

[@sidechaningspinfirehot9420]

Great Beat I love How did U Make That Voice Synth I LOVE IT Nice one Bro Keep up The Good Work

[@saboichocho9393]

Great video. What camera did you use to record this?

[@stefanguy]

Thanks man! I used the Canon 70D with 50mm and 24mm prime lenses

[@SteamvilleQuintet]

Really enjoyed your film, you've got a beautiful attitude. Now let's see, what gear am I going to purchase - truth is I'm trying to NOT purchase anything more. And I might be losing this battle with myself over the new Akai all black keys mini mkii. Best wishes for you!

[@offkey5616]

I really think your studio looks comfy and inviting . Really cool ideas thanks for sharing them.

[@stefanguy]

Thanks man really appreciate it!

[@MichelleDeTheWriter]

Love your stuff man.

[@stefanguy]

Thanks Michelle :)

[@MakingMadBeats]

Nice input on how you built your home studio in the bedroom! One question off topic, though: Where did you get that MASCHINE t-shirt from? THX

[@stefanguy]

Thanks bro! 🙏🏾 They sent it to me 😉.

[@MakingMadBeats]

Stefan Guy Ah ok. Seems like it isn' t official merch that everybody can purchase since this shirt is not listed on the NI homepage.

[@stefanguy]

Yeah it was an exclusive for their employees and partners. I was fortunate enough to do some work with them last year!

[@MakingMadBeats]

Stefan Guy I see! You' re a lucky guy 👍🏻

[@abrahamiwakunYT]

NICE SHIRT

[@stefanguy]

Thanks bro!

[@brianpinckneyjr9825]

What type of camera and lens do you use to shoot your videos

[@stefanguy]

Hey Brian, Canon 70D and a 1.8 50mm lens + 2.8 24mm lens

[@riickeyx1167]

My room is big enough etc but i live right next to a traintrack so yeah my mic will probably pick those sounds up

[@stefanguy]

Oh man, that must be annoying. I have the nosiest next door neighbour so I can kind of understand haha

[@AssassinGreen]

Its so good to have the ability to have something that can fit in such a small area in order to be creative,, thats what im trying to achieve, this video is a great help. What inspired you to get something like this setup?

[@stefanguy]

Glad I could help man! I guess when you're forced into a corner (pun intended) you get creative!

[@AssassinGreen]

@@stefanguy nice, thank you 👍

[@Z54]

I have to share a bedroom and I'm still making a home studio. I separated our room and I have my studio on the side near the window, as well as my bed and other things.

[@stefanguy]

This is dope, love the hustle man. If there’s a will there’s always a way!

[@miharovibes]

How much approximately did you invest on this studio gear ? Thanks

[@danzelphilbert1925]

Do you have any extra mics

[@thomasxavier719]

Is RODE NT USB is good for home studio??

[@Miazzofficial]

For this moment I am using the iMac 2017 8gb ddr4 ram , i5 7th gen, 4 gb Radeon Pro 560. Thunderbolt 3 capable. My microphone is the blue yeti usb and I use my beats headphones. I have no audio interface and no audio monitor . My question is , is it better to invest in a thunderbolt 3 audio interface? And what do I need to get if I want to improve my music?

[@tyj.3111]

A good labtop for music and padding n stuff

[@MrPipe-ut1gc]

what’s your budget

[@mrtheguzzomanshouldknow5853]

Good video homie

[@the-brown-bread-dudesia4598]

earned your self a new sub

[@Mcsteveberry]

ayyy, its stefan! :D

[@YRofficiel]

Thanks awesome video💯

[@stefanguy]

Thanks man

[@MARKET_MAVENS_]

Which microphone is good for Scarlett 2i2 under 100$??.?.

[@stephanieranger351]

That beat in the begining is to sick. Where can i get it?

[@sheanandoahward3443]

Yo that intro beat sick asf how can I get it off your hands email or website?

[@stefanguy]

Hey Sheanandoah, drop me an email using the form on this page stefanguy.com/contact/

[@reven6e531]

Do you use a power conditioner? If not I would recommend Furman.

[@stefanguy]

I don’t but really should! I get a lot of noise in my monitors so thanks I’ll def check it out!

[@jeremyking6052]

I know I'm late but very nice set up

[@stefanguy]

Thanks brother, working on a bigger better set up, can't wait to reveal it!