If I Started A Home Studio In 2025 I'd Do This

[@Samwimer]

Thank you all so much for the support on this video! Hearing how much it has helped people is awesome. If you have any questions please leave a comment here!! My goal is to help anybody interested in music production get started on the right path! Much love yall. 🙏

[@desertcrab6331]

Sam, thank you for posting this brief video for the noobs out here. I am in my mid 60's and the last time I played live was in 1978. When children begin arriving at the age of 20, you tend to pack your dreams back into the case and store them in a closet. I was in the right spot, stationed just north of LA on the PCH between Malibu and Carpentaria. Once discharged, I was in the right place, but it was the wrong time. I had no real life experience back then, I had NOTHING to say and that was probably the main reason I walked away. There was NO INTERNET, you had to walk out your front door and dig up a place to play if you wanted to get anywhere. Wolves on every corner waiting for you to walk by and give you an opportunity, 'under' their control. It was the only way. But times have changed and guess what? I have something to say now. It is NEVER too late, thank you for giving me a jumping-off place because this is on like Donkey Kong. I will be back, spending some money now . . . . . Oh yes, a benefit of waiting this long is I have the funds to do as I please. Hahahahahahahaha. No one to control my art, no band members to throw chairs at; it is a good time to be alive.

[@Samwimer]

Desert Crab, Thank you so much for sharing your story. Im so happy you finally get to pursue music (and on YOUR terms)! I so agree, and love that we can create and keep ownership of our music. My whole channel is based around trying to help others get into making music, so hearing your story really inspires me that im on the right track and to keep going forward. I plan to cover lots more practical advice for making music, so stay tuned! Much love, Sam Wimer

[@Paganisma]

1:00 the MAC OS have limited plugins now on market like example, vst plugins, effects, MIDI instruments (plugins) it seems nowadays the companies develop mostly for Windows because is most accessible price for Windows OS and PCs. 700$ for MAC OS laptop with this money I will purchase gaming PC. Why? Because some of the plugins give some massive load on CPU like the synth products on Arturia. With laptop you will not able run some programs/plugins because of lack of CPU power

[@brianroberge4226]

I suppose it's hard to NOT start with a DAW in 2024, but I had to go a different direction. When I got back into music last year after a 20-year break, I went the hardware route with the Tascam DP-24sd. Gives me an excuse to collect a bunch of classic rack hardware, too. :)

[@Samwimer]

Haha, I TRY to avoid buying more hardware if I can (rarely works). Gear collecting is an all consuming fire lol.

[@adamb.6359]

I recommended the scarlet and sm57 to a singer songwriter writer friend a while back and when I was running him through how it works I was even surprised at the tone we were able to achieve with such a simple setup. We didn’t even use a mic stand. For headphones we went with the classic Sony mdr 7506.

[@mylesmikieal]

Great vid

[@Samwimer]

Thanks so much!!

[@chrisgsings]

Do you have any recommendations for someone with only an iPhone and iPad, who isn't recording studio-level anything, just hoping to do some decent-sounding vocal covers/virtual karaoke, but could maybe translate to doing local live gigs down the line? So far, my research has me looking at the Scarlett Solo or 2i2 interface (3rd or 4th gen), a Shure SM57/SM58 or Audio-Technica AT2020 mic, the Apple USB 3 camera adapter (for connecting the interface to a Lightning port), and whatever other accessories I might need (stand, pop filter, cables, etc). Am I on the right track?

[@Samwimer]

You are definitely on the right track! The most important thing to do is assess what your end goal is and to get gear to help you towards that goal. Starting with just your phone is a perfect idea, and if you decide making music isn't for you then no harm no foul. If you want to upgrade a bit then the gear you just listed is a perfect place to start, and was exactly where I started too! SM58 is better for live vocals then an SM57. Also I have a volt 276 and an Iphone 15 pro and they interface with no issues. Just plug and play. Just thought I'd mention that! I hope this helps at least a little, and I wish you the best!!😊

[@danieli.9252]

I would recommend the 2i2, because it has two multipurpose inputs (XLR/instrument). It is a little more than the Solo, but you might want that flexibility later on.

[@sandali2108]

Good video man stay strong and keep uploading for 6months. You’re gon get 100k subs.

[@Samwimer]

Thanks brother! I hope so😊

[@LyricWx]

do you recommend the Scarlett solo gen 4 or gen 3?

[@Samwimer]

Honestly either are great! The one I have is a gen 2 and ive been using it for 5+ years. Ive used a gen 3 one and I loved it. I am sure gen 4 is even better. So whatever is more accessible to you Id say is the better option!

[@damelos4039]

Spot on recommendations! I'd match your choices exactly.

[@Samwimer]

Much love yo!🙏

[@Nonfon]

Great video and excellent editing! I didn't even need the information, I'm pretty sure it was just in my recommendation from watching microphone reviews, but I stayed for purely entertainment

[@Samwimer]

Yo thanks brother! I really appreciate your comment. Made my day! Much love.

[@DienPhillips]

I prefer the Shure SM58 over 57 and I'm pretty sure they ran over a 58 but otherwise a great video. I agree with the Scarlet Solo and the Audio Technica ATH-MX50 (tho I prefer the 40). So thanks. Also can you make a BandLab vs. GarageBand. (I like BandLab but I would be interested in seeing a comparison vid.

[@BC4150]

I noticed that was a 58 also

[@RWKirby-gk7mk]

Great video Thanks

[@TheMineA7]

Gonna sound so good in the next team meeting

[@Samwimer]

Lmao yes

[@silentsolaris]

Is the free version of Ableton any good?

[@Samwimer]

I have not used the free version of Ableton myself, BUT I have done their 30-day free trial and that was awesome. I would definitely suggest checking that out!

[@ShuvoJotiBairagi]

Great video! 😍

[@jonathanalfred9847]

Why with the speakers with both brands you said the 5 or 8 size. Is there a reason not to recomend the 7 ? Also i want to get an audio interface for recording acoustic and electronic drumsets. What would you recomend ?

[@Samwimer]

Hey Jonathan! I recommended those sizes since they are the only ones I have actually used myself. I'm sure the 7's are just as good! For your interface, make sure you have the right inputs! If you have an acoustic kit you really need to figure out how you are going to mic that bad boy. Like if you are micing the whole kit you probably have 5-10 mics running and need an interface with that many inputs. Or you might be micing the kit with just 2 overheads! I'm not sure what your specific setup is. For an electric kit just check your outputs and choose from there. I know my brother's electric kit has two 1/4-inch outputs OR a USB output that can be routed to MIDI. So think about your set-up ahead of time and find some options that fit your goals. Also, check out getting gear from sweetwater.com I'm not affiliated or sponsored with them at all, but they have really good customer service and I'm pretty sure you could get somebody on the phone and they could make some great recommendations as well! Hope this helps!

[@HOLLASOUNDS]

Excellent video quality and editing, I agree with some of what You say however in My opinion PC is Better but needs to be the equivalent or a i7 to i9 or AMD Razor 7 or 9 and most gear from big brands come with Ableton lite.

[@Samwimer]

Thanks so much! I have used both Mac and PC to make music, and I enjoy the workflow and shortcuts of Mac a little better. PC is still great honestly and if that is what you prefer, your best music will get made on that device!

[@adikoopa1183]

Mac is way better just because of the full integration. Take a field recording on my phone it’s already on my computer at home. PC isn’t the better option but work with what you got

[@michaelj.anderson1116]

Your sm57 amazon link is the same as the interface above it. You may or may not want to fix that.

[@Samwimer]

Thank you my friend🙏

[@efemji]

im not sure, i got a big project for making audiobooks, im not sure which to pick, akg p120 or sm57. honestly i dont know much about audio, especially recording stuff. any insights?

[@Samwimer]

I think either of those mics would serve you well! Both mics have a similar sound, but the akg p120 is a condenser mic so it is a little more sensitive and will grab more detail. So only go the condensor route if you have decent sound treatment where you are recording. Otherwise, you will pick up a lot of background noise with it. The sm57 is a dynamic mic, and has good built-in sound rejection. So if you are in a room with not much treatment, it will be more forgiving. If this is a really big project budget-wise, I would also suggest looking at the sm7B. That's my main mic and had incredible sound rejection and works great in my tiny little box studio. I have a few other videos on my channel where I talk about these mics, and compare them. Check those out and do some more research before you buy! Comparison Video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pabdmo2BgNWNfas&ab_channel=SamWimer sm57 Video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/sHKYiaefnr5ln8k&ab_channel=SamWimer

[@PaulieMcCoy]

You should look into a pair of Beyerdyanmic DT-150 (250ohm I suppose) -- the cup size is very large and isolates outside noise naturally. Very comfortable and for non-production purposes you can move the drivers around your ears to get the best "sound stage", assuming you've got small-ish ears. $200 is a big ask but they last quite a long time. I have a pair I need to retire soon (bought in 2008 (so 16 years, ~$13 a year)) because my long hair eventually got into the driver of one, wasn't taking care of the phones like I should have. Of course DT-150s are classic monitoring phones for being on the floor and doing overdubs, for yonks. See them in old documentaries about Pink Floyd & others doing their recordings and such. It's a very recognizable set of cans. I'm not sure about Beyerdynamic's other offerings, I hear good things... DT-150 holds a special place in my heart just for casual listening, gaming, & multi-media. All your other things were good options. There are fake SM57s out there, looking for a different sound around the same price point, Lewitt LCT 240 is interesting. Cheers.

[@Samwimer]

I've never got to try a pair of DT-150s, but a close friend of mine had a pair of the DT-770s and I absolutely LOVED them. The comfort alone was insane not to mention the driver quality. Definitely worth the extra coin if you have got it. Thanks so much for watching the video man! I love to hear what other gear everybody is using!

[@prodemxry2]

I use airpods, do those have bad frequencies?

[@Samwimer]

If airpods are all you have then they will be fine! What I would suggest for you is to use a reference mix. If you learn what a song you like sounds like with your airpods, then you can try to match your song to that. Hopefully that will help it translate to other devices as well!

[@prodemxry2]

@@Samwimer thank you!

[@HOLLASOUNDS]

I started on a pair or sony wired buds and listening back to some of My old stuff it actually sounds pretty dam good, so yes You can get decent results with just buds but it will he a bit of a gamble. Some tunes you make will sound great while others sound trash no consistency.

[@tabtheysay]

Dope content man. Appreciate it.

[@Samwimer]

Thanks so much!!

[@ramonsoaresdasilva]

Best thumbnail I've seen in my entire life

[@Samwimer]

Thanks brother!!

[@jojotention]

what type of cable do I use for the microphone and where do I put it?

[@Samwimer]

Hey JoJo! The microphone I suggested in this video (and most microphones) uses an XLR cable, which plugs into your audio interface. Your audio interface then plugs into your computer via USB. Hope this helps!!

[@jojotention]

@@Samwimer thank you

[@timothyjohns3561]

Nice, simple content, especially for someone like me who is just starting out from scratch. Thanks. Noting that Garage Band is only "free" if you already have an Apple computer.

[@HOLLASOUNDS]

Buying any Novation, or Arturia and other brand products including Synths, midi devices, audio interfaces come with Ableton live Lite which. You can also get MPC beats and Luna DAWs 100% Free, and there are DAWs like Reaper which is 100% usable free permanently however they regularly ask you to pay a one off fee of $60 until You pay.

[@boomboombaby9140]

A laptop , a rode mic and MPC software 🤯 . the sound engine in mpc software is so strong that it’s like a digital interface built into it and pushes out a super high quality sound . The plugin that comes with it is all you need you can auto tune , soft clip , etc you can do so much it has any effect you can think off even make your song sound a vintage record player sound effortless. I never saw anyone use it , I have a full studio with pro tools , mpc x , fl studio, reasons 13 , Logic Pro , mpc key 61 . I was on vacation and had nothing but my laptop and I met this girl who can sing , I recorded her on mpc software and the raw vocals sounded almost mastered after the track was done 🤯🤯🤯

[@sani4427]

where did u get ur white krk's?

[@Samwimer]

Hey Sani, my KRKs are actually the yellow ones. I think its the lighting that makes them look white in this video. I lowkey wish they were not yellow tho lol

[@TheFIghtin]

M50x being the "studio standard" explains the amount shit coming out of Nashville lately.

[@znoozaros]

Indeed. K361 would be a lot better and cheaper if you don't want to get anything more expensive

[@TheFIghtin]

@@znoozaros It's just the fact these things aren't really "studio monitors" because they're not neutral enough to be. They're bass boosted pleasure cans that have "studio monitors" labeled to them for marketing. Hell, they're not even the best in the M#0x line for monitoring. 40x, 60x, 70x are all better for this. To think this guy is an audio engineer, and that all of Nashville are using these things is actually funny as shit.

[@znoozaros]

@@TheFIghtin I know, I'm not into production but follow DMS, Joshua Valour, Resolve etc

[@jotjotzzz5357]

M50x always gets hate. But it’s excellent. And used by many musicians. Not just Nashville. Even pop artists use it for recording.. it’s great. But if you don’t like it use another. Your creativity is more important. Equipment is just that. I had mine for 10 years. Still great.

[@TheFIghtin]

@@jotjotzzz5357 It gets hate because it's labeled as something its not. It gets hate because the supposed inferior headphones in it's own line up are better than it. It gets hate because the Yamaha rebrand is built better. The M50x is a decent pleasure can in the $100-200 price range. Nothing more, nothing less. It gets hate when you have people like this inexperienced dude recommending it when there's actual legitimate monitors that are better for the job at half the price. I really hate to be so frank on this, but in order to get good music you need good equipment. The M50x is not at the professional level. Period. I've had the M50x for probably about 7 years. Brand new it was a decent enough headphone to kick back and relax to. But my repertoire of headphones advanced past it, with both high end sets, modified sets, and cheaper but better sounding sets. It's been stuff in a drawer somewhere for the past 6 1/2 years. To the point if it ever comes out of the drawer it probably will just get tossed. They are absolutely the best starting headphone anyone can get, because you just don't know what you're missing with better equipment until you hear it. Hint- Get a M60x. It's the same drivers as the M50, yet somehow worlds better.

[@montyxon4875]

u neeeeeed acoustic treatment otherwise everything else is pointless

[@Samwimer]

So true. I even just have blankets on the walls, but anything helps!

[@HOLLASOUNDS]

No You dont unless your recoding in a completely empty room.

[@adikoopa1183]

Beyerdynamic DT 770 pro, krk is an alright start just got my AIAIAI Unit-4 for my mobile studio they rule but they aren’t cheap, sm57 is a good entry level mic for sure. Ableton all day.

[@Samwimer]

I’ve never actually heard the aiaiai unit-4’s myself. Do you feel like they are worth it?? Ableton is king. Mad respect. 🙏

[@adikoopa1183]

@@Samwimer to be honest I’m blown away with the unit-4’s they have an extremely flat response. The battery lasts an impressively long time. I have been able to work on tracks for 6 hours then use them to listen to reference tracks for hours. Getting to hear your music outside immediately is dope. I have also been able to record foley with my phone and drop it strait into a project which is wild. Yesterday I was writing music in the woods. They get loud and most impressively the bass extension starts at 40Hz. I’m thinking I might pair with a woojer vest to take care of the sub bass in the future but the fact I can throw these in a bag and get this level of sound quality I’m seriously impressed. I have yet to get the battery below 40% and I have had them on for about 16 hours a day since I got them. Then I charge them in under 2 hours. Like all of their claims seem to be under promising over delivering on every level. I’m surprised there aren’t more people talking about them

[@Samwimer]

That is sick. Getting to produce music in the woods sounds like a good time honestly lol. Like going camping and producing music at the same time. I hope I get to try them for myself someday!!

[@Orin-D]

REAPER is the best DAW! Cheap & powerfull!

[@Samwimer]

Ive never actually used reaper but ive heard such great things. I really wanna try it out!

[@MusicalAnin]

Any one heard about Behringer xm8500!?

[@Samwimer]

I have but i've never used one myself! Seems like a good value for the price.

[@willisgohman389]

Windows has its own version of airdrop but if you have an iPhone it won’t work. Sucks for me because I despise the Mac OS but have an iPhone😭

[@Samwimer]

I never knew windows had an airdrop too! Honestly I prefer windows OS for anything that isnt video editing and music production too, but iphone to mac os is just too clutch

[@Chronoblades]

personally i'd get the audient id4 instead of the scarlet solo

[@Samwimer]

I haven't actually used any audient gear before, the id4 looks dope tho!🔥

[@Chronoblades]

@@Samwimer thats fair, i wouldnt recommend something i didnt try out either, the id4 has lower self noise and better mic preamps than the scarlet solo i’v had both, they’r still both great audio interfaces tho cant go wrong with either

[@Brodzzzzz]

Great fucking video man

[@Samwimer]

Thank you my guy🙏

[@streetracingmiscreant8589]

I guess I messed up. I just bought the Audient id24, and the SM7b. I already had the Audio Technica headphones.

[@Samwimer]

That sounds like a victory not a mess up! I feel that gear will treat you well

[@Radical_Middle]

ok, I stopped after 'mac is better'. thank you, see you.

[@nonenothing4412]

And m50x convinced me to close the video even more lmao

[@rendermanpro]

Audio Technica's synthetic leather on headphones just peeled and falling apart in about 2 years in home careful environment, and even a poach in the drawer never used start falling apart - poor quality of materials and implicit aging planted there. At least with white color variant. Will never buy again Audio Technica... On beyerdynamic (MULTIPLE) cable failed very fast. So headphones today is a problem. Regadring DAW - bitwig is awesome. Ableton is not bad though.

[@Samwimer]

Dang that sucks the padding is peeling. I wonder if its just the white headphones, Ive had mine for about 3 years and they are the same as the day I bought them. Ive never used bitwig but Id like to try it someday!

[@TheTurbanatore]

High quality video

[@Samwimer]

Thanks so much!!

[@jyxiaa]

tried the M50x recently, trash for voices, good if you're a bass head

[@Millerboy]

Pro tools… reliable? Interesting take

[@theogknight2292]

m50x headphones getting recommended for making music in 2024 should be illegal

[@dennismichel1782]

yo bro check ur timers - not accurate cheers

[@Millerboy]

Over editing