My Home-Made 55" 4k Touchscreen Recording Console

[@ivanmadethis]

This was super cool. Would love to see an updated 2020 version of this. I'm sure you've changed/added some stuff over the past 5 years.

[@MarcoPolux]

7 years!

Awesome job, it's just what I've been looking for outside of buying a Slate.

[@deadbeatstudios]

+Dougié Doug Wilson (Extreme Western Grip) Thanks Dougié!

[@diencurb]

Amazing! Very well thought out, love the design approach you took with your desk the integration of the speakers, inputs, buttons, and touch features are spot on!

[@deadbeatstudios]

Thank you!

[@DJkevinoliphant]

great set up! i have a colleague who did the same thing! he has 2 55" screens. i thought it was a bit much but i like having the relestate when working so it wasn't bad! the desk is killer! i tell guys to build all the time!

[@douglasnewman4163]

An incredible project! Absolutely killer. So much info at a glance to inform your workflow. Very nice!

[@garnetbey7400]

congrats to the do it yourself flow,I'm a big fan of do it yourself life.keep doing your thang keep me posted on your growth with the studio build cool...

[@deadbeatstudios]

Thanks Garnet! I'm going to post another video soon of the updates I've recently done

[@eduardoreyes1272]

Hi, I am very interested in setting up a 55 inch with the infrared system. Can you give us an update, have you changed anything, are you still using it? Did you find any problems that I should be aware of?

[@jwood6902]

nice! this more or less how I want to set up my NLE workstation. I need to research the touch overlay panel tech more being that its 2020. any recommendations on newer products?

[@Ofishu]

Stumbled i to your design...it’s absolutely amazing and ergonomical. Thank you for sharing it.

[@garnetbey7400]

that desk is bananas bro the speakers inside the desk though what the fuuuukkkkk so crazy

[@TrilogyGamingCenter989]

Genius I'm very amazed! Very creative and probably cheaper than them other pro setups

[@markferguson9100]

Just found this and I have to say it’s amazing

[@foketesz]

Cool! The macro panels are a great idea. Very nice!

[@deadbeatstudios]

Thanks Nicolas!

[@nogoogleplus]

Pretty sweet man! The Laptop speaker deal was super cool.

[@deadbeatstudios]

+no google plus Thanks!

[@cristiankoch934]

Jayme, I have some questions about updates with your touchscreen. I have a 55" TV and am thinking of doing the same thing. Questions! 1. Do you still enjoy using it and has it given you a faster workflow? 2. Is Studio One responsive with it? 3. If I am to build a similar thing, what major tip would you now give to someone like me about to do this? cheers mate.

[@chatbass2468]

Honestly I'm not into recording but that was really interesting looking at your setup, thanks for sharing.

[@deadbeatstudios]

chat bass Thank you!

[@ellooku]

Someone dreaming like me. Awesome Tech idea.

[@bradfordnlandry]

Studio One 3 Pro does multi-point, You gotta get it. Really. I'm mean really. Nice Job!

[@TerenceKearns]

Yup. Studio one is on sale at the moment. Get the PRO version. You will not regret it.

[@taylorsmith3205]

Thanks for the great idea, can you tell me what the exact model of tv you are using and or how to pick out the correct tv to use? Also wondering what computer you are using to run this? Processor? ram? Video card. TIA

[@russgaefe1554]

Nice setup. Thanks for sharing.

[@ET2carbon]

This is great thank you. Any updates?

[@jdillinger2307]

How do you like the jog wheel on the XKeys XK-68 button controller? Was thinking about picking one of these up for my desk. Nice touch mounting them below the surface of the desktop.

[@cristiankoch934]

also would love an update video of using it with S1!

[@RobbieFitzAu]

Nice. i have some serious envy of your setup. Throw in an 88 key imidi input and I'm and a Digital Audio interface with headphone jack at the front you you have yourself the workstation of my dreams. You've inspired me to do something of my own like this. Thanks for your video!

[@deadbeatstudios]

Nice Robbie, let me know how it goes!

[@mohanshiva_musical]

Wat is the controller brand name,, right side,,, which toggles speakers, iphone etc

[@iodinedesign]

Wow - that is a sweet setup. If your recording studio business does not work out, you could make a good living as a consultant for custom studio design.

[@deadbeatstudios]

Haha thank you!

[@miked5487]

im looking at doing something similar. But i don't want any latency or sluggish response.

[@cmdr-reflipd]

If you enable game mode on the TV it will help correct some of those latency issues.

[@alinbate4580]

Cubase is multicouch? i mean to control the volume to 2 or more tracks in the same time.

[@UrbCrafter]

Geek Skill = EPIC

[@jwood6902]

also, what software are you using to create the on screen button/macros ? thanks man!

[@TheXIT]

What computer, what software for the screen, links to the touch screen

[@Sr7Sr7Sr7]

Enable the TV's "PC" or "Game" mode and you'll likely see way less input latency. The latency is likely coming from the fact that TVs have a ton of latency by default to do all kinds of color processing for shows and movies. They usually get away with a ton of latency by default since latency isn't an issue because you're not interacting with the TV much in realtime.

[@brettsflyndad9945]

Hi Jamie. I was wondering if you were still using this system. What your opinion is on using 4k resolution over 1080, and if you have any discomfort with your arm reach when in long sessions sitting behind this 55" console. Do you have to stand up out of your chair a little? etc. Thank you.

[@puresoulg]

Pretty freaking Dope🔥🔥

[@yonatanpandelaki]

Why don't you use the dtouch software overlay? It will give you the multitouch support for protools and all the macros.

[@deadbeatstudios]

yonatan pandelaki I tried it out initially, the problem is my 4k resolution. The Dtouch isn't quite ready for 4k at this size. It makes the faders about a foot and a half long, because of how the template works. On a smaller screen it would be fine, but this one is far too big. I'm sure they'll be getting to it in the future, but for now I just figured I'd try and code my own. Plus, it's fun :)

[@massivesaucer]

Really cool man. I have been dreaming of doing the same. The touch latency does not come from your graphics card. It comes from the touch overlay USB communication. Latency is an issue for the IR based overlays that use the USB. 3M has the projected-capacitive overlays with much faster response. PQ labs has some newer products that may improve the latency.

[@Cfeldersproduction007]

Did you build the stand I'm trying to make one also what computer did you hook that up to.

[@CXtheproducer1]

Nice DIY setup . I can only imagine if you had a workshop at your disposal 👍🏿

[@deadbeatstudios]

Haha thank you!

[@alainlandry3597]

Wow great set up you have ...i was looking for touch screen now i have found what i am looking for !!!! just need to decide the size i'll be using....

[@deadbeatstudios]

Awesome Alain! If I could do it again I'd go smaller - 55" is too big. I'd recommend in the 40" range.

[@alainlandry3597]

thanks Jimmy for the advice 40'' to 46'' that is what i'm aiming for...great video you have made very interesting and instructive...thanks again

[@shmk1]

Looks awesome! Nice work

[@deadbeatstudios]

thank you!

[@ruffohruff]

nice job on the setup! can we get the software macros on the screen?

[@pcmedic2828]

Great video!

[@realraven2000]

very inspiring. i would like a super wide touch screen mounted horizontally mainly for the Cubase mixer

[@CaptainVelveeta]

Not bad but I did something similar to this and found out it has a down side. When companies make these touch-screen mixers they usually include software with them...the mixing software they provide is native to the operating system so it reacts to changes in display and resolution. ...for instance...when I changed the display resolution on the one I made, everything 'native' to the PC got larger but the mixing software didn't...it remained in it's original scale. And the original scale was designed for mouse pointers, not fingers. (that was frustrating as hell)... If a 3rd party software would increase in scale along with the native software on a PC, this would be a great idea.

[@brians513]

Hey Jayme you were using a 52" 4k tv. is your touchscreen overlay 4k as well? if not, are you finding any issue touching smaller buttons and menu items?

[@tonelab77]

4K is awesome, but there's too much small stuff on the screen. Correct me if I'm wrong, but that seems like it would be bad for your eyes over time. That's why Slate uses a 1080p screen. And I love the idea of a large TV but 55" is too big to have to reach across all the time. I'm going to do this but will use dual 46" 1080p panels. I'm sure there's a reason Slate chose what they did, so I figure I'll benefit from all their R&D.

[@jacobjohnson4763]

I use a 40" 4k as a desktop monitor that works excellent. It's effectively the same as 4 20" monitors but with much more flexibility and no bezels in the way. a 55 would be closer to the same pixel density as 4 28" 1080p monitors.

[@deadbeatstudios]

I use the mouse for those hard to reach areas and use touch when it's within reach. The benefit of the large screen is the amount of information I can display without bezels in the way of multi monitors.

[@deadbeatstudios]

Precisely :)

[@darrylj.8150]

Hey Jayme, I noticed you have the A - Designs EM Preamps. I was interested in buying the red, blue, gold & silver, but I've been skeptical if the tonal differences are there. can you give me some insight on these preamps? Do they live up to the claims?

[@louissmithmusic]

Great setup! Did you custom make, design or purchase the Desk? If so where can I find one like yours?

[@danialdevostmusic]

What software did you use for the on-screen macros?

[@therealjackfisher]

WOW!!!!! Great stuff. Very interesting project. New guy here, first time on this channel, and I just HIT subscribe button.

[@albertofernandez9409]

what is the macro software you use on the screen?

[@ReyHolliday]

Cool innovation on the overlaid touch screen didnt know that existed. Do they make smaller sizes? And is it mac osx compatible?

[@deadbeatstudios]

Thanks Rey! Yes and yes :) Check out PQ Labs if you're interested, they make them in many sizes.

[@neilmcgrath1498]

Hi that's one amazing workstation! Can i ask what brand is the monitor controller on the right? looks ideal for my needs

[@deadbeatstudios]

It's a Dangerous Music Monitor ST :) Great unit.

[@naedolor]

Hey man. I mostly like your workflow, but one thing that I really don't like is your shortcuts and macros. They can all be easily and beautifully substituted with an Ipad and Lemur or whatever else software you like.

[@magical.melody674]

Hey that looks awesome! Very personal and creative. Do you have links to your social media pages? They weren't in the description

[@DJKardano]

nice set up

[@LifeGQ]

Awesome! Thanks for sharing. Where did you get the custom macro keys?

[@deadbeatstudios]

x-keys

[@SergeGolikov]

Do you glow from the radiation after each session? I'd be screening and worry about eye strain, great concept though, you could drown in there! LOL Projecting the GIU through a Data projector onto a screen, is also a great idea, I have cut video like that. No touch screen, but maybe some VR interface is possible?

[@corpeningd]

How much did this 55" setup cost? Do you have a link for current costs of the different size options of the PQ labs g4s ir multi-touch overlay? Finally, can you provide specifics on the macro keyboard setup? I would like to have a 'smaller' version of this setup for my project studio using Cubase on Mac OS X platform.

[@deadbeatstudios]

Check out X Keys for the macro beds, and for the G4S just run a search on it, I'm not sure where I ordered mine from (direct from the manufacturer, I think). I think with the construction is was under $2500 or 3 grand :)

[@BobbyHoward73]

Looks awesome but too much screen for me. My eyes may get fatigued looking at this for long hours LOL

[@scotthammond7220]

Devil Technologies makes DTouch software that is a competitor to the Raven. Will allow you to do pretty much everything you can do with the Raven and it will work with your existing setup. Hope this helps.

[@deadbeatstudios]

+Scott Hammond Thanks Scott, yes I used the DTouch software and it's great. However, the 4k at this size becomes an issue. But yes Silvano did a great job with DTouch!

[@EscapeMCP]

I suspect that the latency is due more to the touchscreen (& interface) than the graphics card. Still, it's a nice excuse to upgrade your card to see if this is the case. I know that's what I'd be doing, despite suspecting that it may not fix the problem. Nice setup.

[@deadbeatstudios]

I run this without any latency now because I can get the refresh rate to 60Hz. But at the filming of this video it wasn't higher than 30.

[@ZzSpeaks]

Soooooo Cooooool. Very Curious how using it for a daily workload would actually turn out.

[@markbass354]

way cool Jayme

[@josuedanielalvarez]

Looks great!

[@deadbeatstudios]

thanks!

[@Superseanbarry]

Great job!! What computer and GPU are you using? Thanks.

[@deadbeatstudios]

Thanks! I think this is a GeForce 670 now, and it's a custom PC build. Not sure what it was at this point of filming, though :/ Thanks for reaching out!

[@esongsore]

This is very beautiful and innovative Jayme. Nonetheless, I'd be scared to sit behind a 55 inch tv for several hours because of health reasons

[@AJbassist]

have u check out the slate raven it should fix all problems u have wit ur current monitor setup and has mutitouch

[@deadbeatstudios]

I actually made this to replicate his Raven :)

[@videomauro07]

Hey man!! looks great!!! what software are you using to create the macros on the touch monitor?? Thanks Best Mauro

[@videomauro07]

Never Mind Jayme... i read below!!! Thanks anyway.. :) Mauro

[@videomauro07]

actually I looked up for the Dragthing app but it didn't seem to be able to do macros button....uhmmm , could please help out wih hat??

[@deadbeatstudios]

Dragthing will launch Applescript files, which can be macros :) It's super rad.

[@videomauro07]

Thanks Man! I appreciate it! I'll be up all night now!!!! :)

[@deadbeatstudios]

Mauro Colangelo Haha nice! Ya I know exactly what you mean :)

[@yeabloodbeats7154]

hi your set up is great i was going to buy the raven 27 inch touch today but seeing this made me pause one minute will I be able to just buy the raven software 0.3 and build my own touch screen as i want bigger screen than 27inch

[@deadbeatstudios]

I'm not sure if you can buy the software on it's own, that's why I made my own :)

[@ygorbarker]

Are you still using this? If so, could you record a video of your console evolution?

[@thomasbell2842]

Hi Jamie, I made my own 55" DAW (Studio One) and it looks great however the touch especially on faders is not reliable enough. It is had to "grab" the fader knob and the touch is often going into "right button mode" (I would probably opt to disable that altogether). I have the same PQ Labs G4S overlay. There seems to be very few options or adjustments that can be made to it. Do you have any ideas for getting better and more reliable touch response?

[@thomasbell2842]

I played around with this and got it working perfectly. I was thinking about getting a control surface however, it is doing just what i need via touchscreen interface. :-)

[@deadbeatstudios]

I had to leave the right click disabled. Not a big deal for me though :)

[@TerenceKearns]

I know this sounds dumb, but believe it or not, the HDMI cable can cause lagginess. Try a cable that is specifically rated for 4K.

[@YARDMANMX]

Great Job BRO

[@deadbeatstudios]

Thank you Sylvester!

[@YFTOUCH]

wonderful!

[@LONE-SOUL]

are you still happy with this touchscreen? did you upgrade your graphics card since you released this video? if so whats the latency like now? that's the only thing that makes me hesitate doing this. The delay in response would most likely make me reach for the mouse instead and I'm assuming once you install the pq labs overlay there is no returning it.

[@deadbeatstudios]

I love working on it! Same graphics card, I don't mind the lag. The delay isn't something you hear, it's something you see. The reaction is as instantaneous as your mouse. Obviously some things are better suited for the mouse and not touch, but it makes certain things infinitely quicker :)

[@illreel5169]

Nice set up!!! 👑✨👑

[@jmcintyre1420]

Nice Job !

[@deadbeatstudios]

Thanks J!

[@kevinbeckenham3872]

What does this project cost compare to digital mixer & P.C ????

[@deadbeatstudios]

Well you still need a PC, this just replaces the monitor screen and the control surface components. Those prices vary, but you can walk away with this for under $2k if you're handy :)

[@manuellopez5071]

Hi Jayme!! First I want to say this is pretty sweeeeet! I was actually wondering about the table itself. How did you build that table to hold the TV at your desired angle and height, so that it fit perfectly? Did you have it build professionally?

[@deadbeatstudios]

A friend of mine is a contractor and he built it for me. I modeled the angles and such from the Slate Raven. His dimensions are posted online somewhere.

[@manuellopez5071]

When you have some spare time you think you could share the link ? I don't want to steal your idea but that thing is so cool.

[@deadbeatstudios]

www.slateproaudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/Raven-MTX-Dimensions-web.png

[@manuellopez5071]

Hey thanks man !!! Looks great

[@deadbeatstudios]

Thanks Manuel!

[@str8poisintv131]

This is fire

[@_JohnnySav]

This is amazing!!!

[@deadbeatstudios]

Thanks Chase! Ya I always wanted the big slate desk but I didn't have the cash. So this was a nice substitute :)

[@_JohnnySav]

Jayme Lewis Programming your own gear is way cooler!

[@deadbeatstudios]

Ya, it's a bit time consuming but I love it!

[@addictedtothebold]

I thought a 55 inch tv would make a horrible monitor for a touch screen but after seeing all those controls... Damn, a huge screen is necessary for that sh't!!!

[@addictedtothebold]

I can imagine how hard it must be having to stretch your arm to reach certain parts of the screen.

[@deadbeatstudios]

I use touch where touch is within reach, and I use the mouse for things that are too hard to reach. Then benefit is the amount of information I can display without the bezel of extra monitors. But yes, it would be annoying to try and reach the corners or the top of the screen :)

[@ddropski]

can us the model numbers or where you got them

[@jakobschuetz2395]

well done.can you repeat the modelname of pq overlay,i like to do it aswell,but i have no 4k ,and pqlab offer me a g5 2 k for my 50 inch which is only HD 1900x1080,mayby the g4 is also good for me? its 240$ less, thanks for the supervideo ,my inspiration

[@jsoundsonline]

Great idea

[@Spikedawg12]

Will this work with REASON 11

[@jgvtc559]

Question if its 12 point does that mean at once or in general the screen divided into touch sensors like mpc layout

[@domdraper3221]

Man I can’t imagine that’s comfortable to work on. That screen is way to close.

[@atzufuki]

Really nice setup. Btw what is your input setup?

[@deadbeatstudios]

+Atzu Silén I use 3 Universal Audio Apollos; just sold the last of my outboard pres but they were A Designs Pacificas :)

[@foketesz]

Super cool!

[@deadbeatstudios]

+Nicolas Guerrieri Thanks dude!

[@messenger3478]

I'd love to have a setup like this. XD

[@shul5684]

How many inputs to record simultaneously though?

[@arrigalimedia]

It's a computer with a touch screen monitor.. Lol. The inputs come from your audio interface.

[@mineheadX1]

nice layout !! what was the price tag on that project ? not to be rude, just curious...

[@deadbeatstudios]

I want to say just under $3k after all was said and done.

[@sarahjohns8559]

Jayme Lewis did the math 5k

[@sarahjohns8559]

Jayme Lewis the dangerous music alone was 2k

[@deadbeatstudios]

Sarah Johns I gave him the price for the touchscreen and desk, not any of the audio equipment :)

[@sarahjohns8559]

Jayme Lewis oohhhhhhhhhhhhhh danggg

[@urbannpa]

Are the Macro functions a part of protool only or is that third party software?

[@deadbeatstudios]

it's third party software, controlling keyboard shortcuts and mouse movements :)

[@urbannpa]

Thanks

[@deadbeatstudios]

no prob!

[@plektron9159]

Hey Jamie, where did you got the keyboard (that you customized) i'm looking for this for a while now

[@deadbeatstudios]

It's call X-Keys :) There's a few different configurations of them out there.

[@plektron9159]

thanks man

[@deadbeatstudios]

you're welcome!

[@soundstormdubai]

The PQLabs website and facebook page seems "dead" ... Where did you buy this product ?

[@deadbeatstudios]

+MJ Soundstorm check out multitouch.com/g4s.html

[@creativebalance679]

Still using this screen? I’m thinking about doing something similar

[@TheDerekFrank]

I just made a video about making a similar screen. Video goes live today!

[@SaveTheHuman5]

Hi, what model of PQ LAB frame yo order? normal IR frame model? 2k ir frame model? 4k IR frame model?

[@deadbeatstudios]

It was just a G4S when I bought it years ago, they may have new models now.