Inside My New York Home Studio Setup | Juan Dussán - Music Composer for Film & Media (2022)

MY FILM SCORING GEAR: www.jpdussan.com/studio/film-... (Interactive List and Blueprint)
Apple Mac Studio (M1 Ultra / 128 GB RAM): imp.i114863.net/9WkmBY
MacBook Pro 2018 (16" / 32GB RAM): imp.i114863.net/P0xeqM
ROLI Seaboard RISE 2 - 49 (49-Keys): bit.ly/3iapiKa
UAD Apollo Twin Quad: imp.i114863.net/DDRY2
Yamaha HS8 Speaker (Pair): imp.i114863.net/Z0qbW
LG Dual-Up 28" Monitor: amzn.to/3O14we8
Sony MDR-7506 Headphones: imp.i114863.net/QV2ao
Native Instruments Komplete Kontrol S88 Mkii: bit.ly/3elBLMY
Korg Kronos 2 88: imp.i114863.net/9v2WY
OWC 14-Port Dock: amzn.to/2Wy2Zn0
OWC USB-C Travel Dock: amzn.to/37EFI9x
Apple iPad Pro 2016: imp.i114863.net/qnMQLq
Blackmagic Design MultiDock: amzn.to/3r3QNd4
G-Technology 1TB G-DRIVE mobile SSD - USB-C, Up to 560 MB/s: amzn.to/3nF408V
Samsung SSD 860 EVO 1TB 2.5 Inch SATA III Internal SSD: amzn.to/3pidDuD
Lamicall iPad Stand: amzn.to/3h9SvDP
Livewire PC1100 Power Conditioning Distribution System: bit.ly/3pgRYTE
Sceptre 27" Curved Monitor: amzn.to/38qifrF
Mogami Gold Patch Cable: imp.i114863.net/P1mee
ROLI Seaboard Rise 25: imp.i114863.net/2nVo7
Apple AirPods Pro: imp.i114863.net/bR5Om
Logitech Ergo M575: amzn.to/3pirJfx
Copper & Cedar: ProxiMIDI: copperandcedar.com/products/p...
Apple Magic Keyboard with TouchID and Numeric Keypad: imp.i114863.net/LP7P6M
Korg DS-1H Sustain Pedal: imp.i114863.net/P1B0q
Hexcal Studio: bit.ly/3VdfAsL
MY STUDIO FURNITURE:
VIVO Aluminum Mobile TV Cart: amzn.to/3BR0wZk
Grovemade Matte Black Desk Pad (Extra Large): bit.ly/3rimSfT
IKEA Bekant Underframe for Table Top White: bit.ly/2WAV4W5
IKEA Tornliden Wooden Table Top (Unavailable / Alternative: Gerton: bit.ly/38nnQ24
IKEA Hektar Floor Lamp: bit.ly/2KGjSJz
IKEA Langfjall Chair: bit.ly/34x82Zu
ProLine Z-Stand (Alternative from On Stage): amzn.to/37EYL3l
Trademark Soundproofing Acoustic Panels (48" x 24" x 2"): bit.ly/3aysUDe
Auray Speaker Stand (Pair): amzn.to/3nHQQaW
MY VIDEO GEAR:
Sony A7S III: amzn.to/3DXiBHB
Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN Art Lens: amzn.to/3xRz24z
Sigma 18-35mm F1.8 Art DC HSM Lens: amzn.to/3UG1m3k
Canon EOS 70D: amzn.to/3aBgFpw
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Special Thanks to:
Genevieve Torricelli (Videographer)
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[@ryannjanuary9781]

Thank you so much for this video. After being out of the game for the last 18 years I decided to get back into film scoring (mostly for fun). A lot has changed in the last two decades as far as gear and I initially quit composing because I spent more time trying to get all my equipment to work right than I did creating. Your video helped me realize that things are so much better now and I purchased a Komplete Kontrol S88 less than an hour after watching this. Thanks for the inspiration 🥰

[@jpdussan]

That’s amazing! Good luck in your scoring endeavors

[@Ishy33]

Incredible! The screen’s functionality in your setup is inspiring. So much memory on the computer side of things. SSD galore.

[@KrutikovMusic]

Man, you have a great little studio 😊

[@jpdussan]

Thanks! It's taken a lot of care and time to put together

[@BlueJavaTN]

Subscribed! Thanks for sharing your setup - very helpful and so efficient. I struggle with keeping a clean desk that has just what you need and not trying to incorporate everything I've ever owned : ) Just bought the Twin Quad last month, so looking forward to learning it.

[@luistorres4343]

Goodness!! Man, I know I'm 8 months late but thats a great setup... I'm so glad to be in an era where technology allows you to have setups like these.

[@evansjoel]

This is undoubtedly a setup out of a dream, in my opinion. The tech specs are just absolutely mind-blowing, just like your scores!

[@jpdussan]

That's so nice of you to say Joel! It's the constant evolution an improvement that keeps the space current and functional ☺️

[@allensojan9048]

You really inspired me a lot! thanks for everything jpdussan❤

[@jpdussan]

Happy to hear this ☺️

[@evanhodgescomposer1233]

Nice job Duan!

[@jeromerusselldemusicologist]

Great setup bro... I love it...

[@Cristina.Ilutiu]

Thank you so much for this wonderful presentation ! Your studio is awesome! Best of luck in your career ! 😊

[@jpdussan]

Thank you Cristina!

[@kingofkeyz30]

Thank you for this video ❤. I was searching for someone who could show a setup that's efficient and affordable and I'm glad your video came up.

[@jpdussan]

Thank you! I’m glad this was helpful :)

[@sampledude8846]

what a cool dude, and great looking studio. cudos dude

[@WilliamStaab]

Wonderfully done!!

[@jpdussan]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@serhii_cherednichenko]

Great video, nice studio! Also beautiful editing and sound)

[@jpdussan]

Thanks so much for watching!

[@EdAutana]

Nice Home Studio 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👍🏻

[@Soundofjoy]

Somewhere in another universe I'm doing what you're doing now. Thank you for sharing your set-up giving me examples of how I might upgrade. I'm a fan of movie theme music so you have a new subscriber.

[@jpdussan]

Thank you so much!! ☺️

[@achivemusicproduction7359]

Awesome setup,it looks clean and just enough equipment to do your work the best you can,I lovet it!!! Congrats to your success to, hard work should always pays off, keep up the good work my friend! Best regard from Jonas Lindau/Sweden

[@jpdussan]

I appreciate your words of encouragement!

[@pedropablodussan2136]

Excelente!!!

[@gloriamariaroldanagudelo5548]

Excelente !!! Bravo 🎉🎉😀👏👏

[@jpdussan]

Gracias ☺

[@wesleyforman8391]

love, have rise 49, blocks, and lumi, so fun

[@christophertheproducer4186]

Very nice set up. Inspired.

[@jpdussan]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@pianoverso]

Beutiful your home studio!

[@HariprasadMahakali]

Very inspiring! Thanks for sharing the information on your setup! I learnt a lot which will hopefully help me improve my own setup from watching your videos ! Looking forward to hearing more of your work! Follower from India! :))

[@jpdussan]

Glad it was helpful!! Appreciate your support

[@samgallaghermusic4260]

Hey JP, this is great - inspiring just watching you talk about your setup. Keep going for it sir :-)

[@jpdussan]

Thank you Sam!!

[@pianoverso]

I need to do a restyling of mine, so you've given me some good ideas👍😊

[@jonathanacostamusica]

Divino tu setup!! Me interesaba saber sobre el monitor principal y el ipad. Muchas gracias!!

[@Aropi]

One day I’ll have a setup like yours ❤

[@PrestigeSound2]

It's really beautiful !! I would love to see you setup for making all these instagram videos and the most important - your mixing and mastering process (or maybe you are sending your music to different audio engineers?) Great setup

[@jpdussan]

I can do a filming setup too! Thanks for letting me know

[@thislittleamp]

And just like that I’ve ordered a taller monitor and IPad 😂 I love this setup! Not overly complicated and so so versatile Really hope to see more from you on KZbin!

[@jpdussan]

Good stuff!! let me know how you like them

[@prijackcastro]

Thank you for sharing =)

[@pjny123]

What a wonderful studio tour - and such a great story about how you created the Ikea Frankenstein table (which looks so beautiful and solid) from a friend and from Craigslist! Shows that you needn't always spend a fortune to find what you need. Thank you for showing us your set-up! One technical question - I didn't quite catch how you are able to slide the z-stand back and forth so easily. Does it have wheels? It looks like it sails right over your carpet too. Thanks again and continued success to you!

[@jpdussan]

The Z stand has no tips on the bottom so it just slides back and forth on the carpet ;)

[@pjny123]

@@jpdussan Great! Thanks for letting me know. Loved your tour - I watched it several times! :-)

[@Alex58480]

Awesome !!!, Really Love your set up!. I would love to be a film Music composer!, it's pretty exciting! Your Work is amazing!, Great inspiration you are!!!.

[@jpdussan]

Thank you so much for your words Alexander!

[@karanbaskota]

hey there thank you for video..... what are the main essential sounds and plugins vsts that you need when you're score learning phase? can you please guide through?

[@JV_Sound]

This is awesome and giving me a lot of inspiration for my set up. Now all I need is the funds 😅

[@jpdussan]

Think minimal when you feel limited! - that's how I started too

[@JV_Sound]

@@jpdussan Very good advice!

[@ccwaggoner]

Hey we put our headphones on the same part of the Z stand! Haha, I'm not sure why but I find that really funny.

[@jpdussan]

It’s just so convenient lol!

[@justinjones6810]

You definitely need to do a updated studio setup with all the new things you have added to your studio

[@jpdussan]

You’re right! I’m working on it at the moment :)

[@soaringuitarist]

Hey man Love your studio flow. What template are you using for the TouchOSC app?

[@jpdussan]

Thanks dude! I'm using my own "scoring faders for touchosc" you can get it on my website if you're curious :)

[@brunoluise2798]

Nice studio! How do you slide the Z Keyboard ? its very smooth,are there any wheels?

[@jpdussan]

It’s just smooth. I removed the tips on the bottom and replaced them with felt pads.

[@danielphilistin6162]

Hi JP, Since you're living in a NY apartment, do you have issues with being able to turn up your volume to avoid noise complaints? If you have to mix at lower volumes, are you still able to get a good mix perspective or do you use other monitoring methods besides speakers?

[@JorgeTelloOlivaComposer]

Hey Juan. Nice vid! So how are you enjoying that mac studio M1 Ultra so far? Any headache? LOL I mean in terms of software/plugins compatibility/management. I think we all realize that these machine is a BEAST. But many of us are still "afraid" to jump to one of those just now. Perhaps, it would be interesting to watch a video from you about this topic. Specially for incoming media composers -such as myself - who are used to Windows PC. Thanks bro! (loving your channel).

[@jpdussan]

Thanks so much! No issues with the Mac Studio for me :)

[@glennsprojects]

If you’re going for a nice ergonomic chair for pretty inexpensive, staples has a Hyken chair that I’ve used for several years now and have been satisfied, especially for the price; under $200.

[@jpdussan]

Thanks for the rec

[@DavideCampione]

Ciao Maestro. Cosa utilizzi come app nel tuo iPad per controllare Sibelius o Logic?

[@flrn84791]

Really nice setup! Could you maybe also do a video about a good starting setup? I'm guessing not everyone has the money to invest in a Mac Studio or an Apollo Twin from the get go :D Your Mac has 128 GB of RAM, but what would you recommend as minimum to use libraries comfortably for example? Would you recommend Focusrite audio interface to start out? Mac + 2 monitor, or Macbook + monitor? :)

[@jpdussan]

Absolutely I can make a video talking about this, maybe different setups you can make with different budget tiers.

[@flrn84791]

@@jpdussan Very good idea! :D

[@sibbsnibbs]

Hi Juan … I’m curious as to what kind of monitor you’re using to view your movie clips on ? … I have a similar setup and I’m currently using a 24in display but want to upgrade to something like the one that you’re using … Thanks in advance for your help and I really appreciate your inspirational channel !

[@jpdussan]

In the description you’ll find the link. It’s an LG DualUp

[@NiysoabaMusical]

Ok what is the app in you ipad?

[@albinsjoseph-asj7820]

can you show is the tutorial on touch osc how did you set up your system ??

[@jpdussan]

I’ll try! There are some very nice resources on KZbin already for this topic though!

[@albinsjoseph-asj7820]

Can u suggest me few link . Will be helpful

[@Mario-yx1pq]

Hey Juan! What app do you use on your iPad for controlling expression and dynamics as a separate MIDI controller?

[@jpdussan]

It’s called touchosc

[@sfisodlamini54]

Nice setup . im 20 and i i just have a pc only but its a start 😂😂

[@jpdussan]

All you really need to make music is a computer and wifi ☺️

[@iamnealcain]

Where can I find the blueprint of connections? It's no longer available on the website 😢.

[@jpdussan]

Yeah! So sorry - feel free to email me and I’ll send it

[@shadowkid4608]

Hey jp, can you share your TouchOSC template please ?

[@jpdussan]

Will do in the future! Still needs some work

[@en1298]

That TouchOSC template is fire! Can you share it please?

[@jpdussan]

Work in progress! It’s not yet ready to be published … but I’m working on it ;)

[@en1298]

@@jpdussan Oh I see. But I'd love to work with this template as it has everything I'd need!

[@AmdisenAnders]

What Touch OSC template are you using ?

[@jpdussan]

My own

[@giuseppecentonze5026]

WOW 😁 what do you use for shooting your Instagram videos?

[@jpdussan]

in the past I used an iPhone 12 Pro Max.. now I use a Sony A7siii

[@giuseppecentonze5026]

Thank you 😁

[@felixwiden]

What’s the name of the mousepad?😊

[@jpdussan]

It's a desk mat by Grovemade

[@joshuamiller8149]

If you need a chair, cannot recommend crown seating enough

[@jpdussan]

Will check it out! Thanks for the rec

[@HOLLASOUNDS]

600 tracks? Wow I thought 30 was high.

[@jpdussan]

I never end up using that many at a time, but they’re there for saving me time

[@HOLLASOUNDS]

@@jpdussan You mean you have 600 tracks in a template? Makes sence.

[@jpdussan]

Exactly!

[@cornflex69]

Please ask your cameraman not to breathe into the mic🥲

[@null2089]

loool

[@brandonwilliams966]

I would go with a Haworth or Steelcase chair over the Herman Miller.

[@jpdussan]

I’m gonna have to check them out! Thanks for the rec

[@brandonwilliams966]

@@jpdussan You're welcome!! I just got a Haworth Zody and it's the best chair I've ever owned. Herman Miller's have become the "studio standard", but I've never really enjoyed them. I'll be staying tuned for whatever you go with in the future!!

[@golfslave4302]

is no one else bothered by the breathing of the camera man? gross