Manny Nieto - LA Punk STUDIO TOUR - REAL Advice For Music Producers

[@Producelikeapro]

What have you been your biggest struggles as a music producer? Share below and help each other out!

[@rattfink9]

Not being able to convince many of my artist friends/clients that if they just put in some work at the front end (preproduction), the end result will always be better. The tech these days is great, but it cannot make something mediocre (especially performance and arrangement) as great as they can make it with the work. Trust your passion! The soapbox is now free for the nex ranter. ;)

[@mannysmiclocker]

@@rattfink9Amen🎉

[@splashesin8]

When computers update and randomly change defaults or settings they were supposed to leave alone.

[@kahlrhoam6769]

Great vid, Manny’s great, highly adaptable! Thx for asking, Huart. When I was working a inet/ Indy radio variety show, L.A., ‘06-‘08. I’ve been resistant of using the term ‘Producer’ until it’s actually being done for income. What was really cringey for me, was people with barely a idea, introducing themselves & a biz card, as ‘Producer’. Once the show claimed nearly ~200k listeners all over the world, & I was doing post prod edit audio of the show, I relented on our new biz cards, to be titled a ‘CO-Producer’. I’d as soon preferred a biz card with me cited as ‘CO-Conspirator’, lol! It was the best times I ever had in L.A. 👍

[@mannysmiclocker]

@@kahlrhoam6769golden years my friend🎉 thank you again for tuning in ;)

[@zachmillerdrums]

the first 15 minutes alone is probably the most important monologue i've ever seen posted in the world of youtube producer content

[@mannysmiclocker]

Appreciated and yes trying be honest with you all 🎉

[@zachmillerdrums]

@@mannysmiclocker makes me feel a little more normal 🫶👊

[@louismarinrenaud416]

@@mannysmiclockerWe need more truth speaking. Thank you for that. You have no idea how true this sounded to me, especially in the past couple of months. Thanks man.

[@Producelikeapro]

Got to say I LOVE this recording! Manny, you are a master my friend!!

[@mannysmiclocker]

Honored my Peeps!!! Thrilled to share here on PLAP❤

[@1loveMusic2003]

It's so nice to hear what is important from a blue collar guy that knows the difference between practical and fluff. Times are tough right now in music and I feel for everyone. This guy is making it work by staying lean with the overhead. The end product is all that matters. Love the video!

[@mannysmiclocker]

Word! Perfectly described 🎉

[@Bring_MeSunshine]

Inspi-fuckin-rational, honest, real and brimming with integrity. I decided a few years back to push into recording bands. I built a mobile rig and bought into a co-op space, I get to use a few days a month, but I can't afford to go it alone without holding down a job, and I'm nowhere close to where I wanted to be, but I love the fact you've been driven by your profound love of your craft, you don't play to the gallery, and you've found realistic ways round your problems. You may have just re-ignited a fire in me. Thank you

[@mannysmiclocker]

Made my day! Thanks for sharing and yes I hope to inspire 100%

[@bikepathstudio]

I'm 38 years old, been recording music for 25 years now. Went to school for audio production back in the day, worked in a few commercial studios, spent most of my life making DIY punk/hardcore records in basements and garages. Just this month I decided (early midlife crisis?) to go all in on trying to make my home studio my main source of income and survival. I needed this video right now, thanks Manny!

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi Jeremy, where are you based?

[@bikepathstudio]

@@Producelikeapro Ohio! Thanks for asking

[@danepaulstewart8464]

MANNY! You are SO DAMN GOOD! You know how ALL of it is done! You are an Engineer’s Engineer. You’re a Producer’s Producer. And you’re a TRUE ARTIST. I’m So glad that you stuck with it, put in all the HARD labor, and never just took “the easy route”. Bless you, brother! 👊😎👊

[@mannysmiclocker]

Made my day! Totally appreciate the kind words and faith🎉 blessed yes to be doing what you love every day!

[@billyhughes9776]

First of all -- that tune at the beginning is so good. Everything sounds great. I'm only 10 mins and I can tell you, this is exactly what I love. No BS -- Manny is real and the comment about the social media producers (made me laugh) is so spot on. So thankful to have discovered you though PLAP -- thanks Warren. Manny, I love your style. I have a small studio, am an older guy but my passion is huge. Thanks for sharing your knowledge -- you are THE man!

[@mannysmiclocker]

This made my day and grateful you enjoyed and it resonated truth no BS Ha . Thanks for sharing and caring my Man!

[@BBfanfun]

Thank you Manny ! i'm not in a large Urban area, finding a band that is dedicated to an Album Recording (Beginnning to End) is even harder. Nurturing a projet to see it agonize & pass is soul-crushing. yet, Music keeps me alive. Passion saves, Art is Truth. Glad to see you define Success on your own terms.

[@mannysmiclocker]

Amen and Thanks for sharing 🎉

[@AnodyneHipsterInfluencer]

Manny, you are an absolute _gem_ and I'm _SO_ thankful to Warren for putting you on this platform. I have such tremendous respect for you, your work and your process. What you shared today only deepened that already solid base of reverence I have for you. Thank you so much. This was such an inspiration for me and the long, difficult process I'm going through to put together a studio for myself and my passion. In such a short time you've turned me onto mics and outboard gear that is both accessible and exciting. It's been easy to get discouraged and also for my plans to start simple and then somehow I let myself get tricked into them becoming more complicated, which means more expensive, which means more time and difficulty and me being further from getting to what I envisioned in the first place. These videos really help me temper those impulses and make it easier for me to accept what is and not chase some carefully curated facade and make my journey longer and harder with things that, although nice, are not necessary. I have my garage (a large 2 car garage with an open triangle/barn ceiling) available to me if I want to go through with making that my studio but I've been concerned over what it might cost me to get it soundproofed to the point that I can run sessions from say noon to 10PM withput disturbing my family and neighbors (I live in a middle/lower middle class suburb in S.E. Massachusetts). My family and I are a team and thus my overhead is low, so although I don't make crazy money, I'm able to spend a considerable percentage of it on chasing this dream. When you said "I _could_ have hired someone to design and build out this room but it would have cost me $30k..." I couldn't help but wonder if you really think that might be an accurate figure. That's _a lot_ dont get me wrong but its something I could put together with a year, 16 months max of hard work, sacrifice and saving. If I could turn my garage into a studio where I could have thumping drummers and Hiwatt, Orange and Ampeg amps roaring and recording into the night in the comfort of my own home, it would certainly be something worth saving and spending on. I guess I'll really have to look into it further. I.kind of assumed it'd be _waaay_ further out of reach to turn the garage into a studio. Even one that wasn't "pretty" but *WORKS.* Thanks again to you, Warren and everyone else who is apart of both this series and P.L.A.P. as a whole. Its _the_ best recording related channel on KZbin and my favorite overall. Cheers!

[@mannysmiclocker]

You’ve Warmed my Heart with Hope and your soon to be studio sounds super Stealthy and fun! Please keep me posted Wowza thanks again for sharing and being a part of this movement ;)

[@seanmckenna228]

What a legend. Honest and to the point. Big respect to the wife also for helping making it all happen.

[@mannysmiclocker]

Awe Thanks and I will share this to her! Thrilled you enjoyed🎉

[@roryyerama5496]

Really admire Manny's earnest take on the music business in 2023. Such a likable and hard working guy!

[@mannysmiclocker]

Thrilled you enjoyed and thanks for the kind words!

[@DynamicRockers]

Manny is such a nice guy! 100% authentic. Thanks for the tour, the way his setup is built up is very inspiring and everything makes sense in his configuration.

[@mannysmiclocker]

You made my day! Thanks for tuning in and making this one of my personal best video trying to just be myself ❤

[@DanielGuillaud]

intelligence and simplicity and obvious kindness are what a real producer should be like, and for that manny is the boss. and this audioscape reverb is on my Christmas list! Merci à vous deux .

[@mannysmiclocker]

Thanks for sharing and yes that verb next level 🎉

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks Daniel!

[@Producelikeapro]

You Rock!@@mannysmiclocker

[@sonicart1808]

Total respect Manny and Warren, thank heavens there are still some people dedicated to their art in this way.....

[@mannysmiclocker]

Thanks for sharing and tuning in ;)

[@sonicart1808]

My pleasure Manny@@mannysmiclocker

[@TheGarageRecordingSC]

I’m a guy who did the band thing, got bit by the studio bug, and have been striving to do my best. I’ve got a day job and I record local bands and try to grow my resume.

[@krspodshow]

As long as we can do what we love every day and survive, thats success. Its not about grammies or being the 1% of engineers and mixers, having a steady life recording local bands is all Ive ever cared about.

[@mannysmiclocker]

Amen!

[@bugmanuk]

Man I love Manny's ear and work, got a real weight to it, and super vibey.

[@mannysmiclocker]

Thank you Brother!

[@Joey-rp5vg]

Manny thanks so much for the tour and insight of your studio and your approach to producing. Fantastic and a big thanks to the PLAP team

[@mannysmiclocker]

Thanks for sharing and thrilled you enjoyed! Produce like a pro Rocks!

[@splashesin8]

Condolences on the loss of both your father and your friend from the Locusts. I'm just emerging from my own variation of the Sleestack dormant season myself today. 😊 Trying to detangle and do some self care on all the fronts as well. My friend's boot helps me like your friend's tee shirt. ❤

[@mannysmiclocker]

Thank you for the very kind message ❤ yes it’s a struggle but we have to always try to be better people and artists!

[@Mister_Jahn]

Im in the visual arts as well and I always tell people, "The Arts are a war of attrition." You have to have an adaptive survival mindset. BTW love the mixed drums and cymbals... ocd on certain visual things pays no dividends on sonic stuff.

[@mannysmiclocker]

Thanks for sharing and yes you are correct 🎉

[@Phonse56]

Thanks again Manny.The real deal is being the music.We will never learn everything but it is a reward having great recordings.I use all the methods that you discribed with great results.The truth Manny ,that is what you discribed.I love what I do musically and feel blessed to have resources like you and your associates and friends share this content.Peace A.M.

[@mannysmiclocker]

Appreciated the message and thanks for sharing!

[@kevinmyles6369]

Manny's just great, so down to earth and great work ethic. I'd be recording with him if we'd be in L.A. cuz love how the opening track sounds done by him..

[@mannysmiclocker]

Thanks K and thrilled you enjoyed that traxk as much as I❤

[@kevinmyles6369]

@@mannysmiclocker yeah man, it sounds exciting and big. The way to go! 👍🏻👍🏻

[@daverice2426]

How cool to see you on here! Still spinning "I'm An Athlete" to this day. That track sounds killer.

[@mannysmiclocker]

Duuuuuude! Thank you for caring and sharing! One of my fav DF Tracks! Check my new band called The Chavez Ravine. LP is called “Uno” thanks again for saying hello Brother🎉

[@killalters]

Manny is such a real one! More conversations like this need to be had…The realities of how we navigate real life expenses while making records for people are challenging & at times are very psychologically/physically stressful…Good on you Manny to speak out and help us feel like we’re not alone…I am working 7 days a week most of the time and the first of every month is still incredible stressful. 👹❤️‍🔥 -Nicos Kennedy ORB KILL ALTERS

[@mannysmiclocker]

I feel ya and thanks for sharing! Means a lot and it’s appreciated 🎉

[@mofateam1]

Manny is the coolest guy and these words are gold!!

[@jesseharradine9861]

10 mins in and this already rules. Love hearing from Manny!

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks! Manny Rules!

[@mannysmiclocker]

You all Rule❤😊

[@TheGarageRecordingSC]

Manny is such a treasure, thank you Warren for shining a light on him and his work. I’ve learned so many cool things from him already, and he has given me a new mindset on recording.

[@arronsondrini380]

Thank you for sharing Manny :) I really enjoy your content. Thank you showing real life is not always easy or glitzy or whatever, it’s real, it’s hard but it’s glorious :) I wish you continued success. I appreciate you showing if something means that much to you, you will find a way :)

[@mannysmiclocker]

Thank you and I do care what you think and hope you enjoyed ;) Yeah I put it all out there 🎉 PLAP Rules!

[@louismarinrenaud416]

We need more content like this.

[@mannysmiclocker]

Thanks for sharing 🎉

[@luminousbrilliance1711]

Hey Manny-just bought your new course. Hey, so your first Black Bag looks to be a chain bag for an electric motor hoist-which you would let the spare chain store in before you fly Lighting Truss. 🙂

[@mannysmiclocker]

Thank you so much! Ha cool and I knew it was some kinda industry bag 🎉

[@TomCawoski]

Very cool studio tour Manny!!! Amazing what you can do with a small space and limited gear but you make it rock!!!

[@mannysmiclocker]

That’s our everyday goal 🎉

[@GloveBunniesVideos]

Manny is the coolest. Thanks so much!

[@mannysmiclocker]

Thank you for sharing and tuning in! PLAP Rocks

[@CyrielStevens]

Awesome stuff! The real deal! Thanks for sharing your view and way of getting things to level you want to be! Gave me tons of inspiration!

[@mannysmiclocker]

That’s awesome and was totally the point of me doing this video! Win! Win!

[@mullethillsound]

Super inspiring Manny!!!

[@mannysmiclocker]

Thanks for sharing and tuning in!

[@Producelikeapro]

You Rock Manny!

[@Producelikeapro]

Manny Rules Larry!

[@Denver_Risley]

The hardest part for me is to get musicians to trust me with their work, either mixing their recordings or recording in their space. Tulsa is a live music town and recording scares the crap out of these guys!

[@mannysmiclocker]

Hang in there and I did plenty of free sessions so I could earn their trust! Good luck my friend and appreciate you sharing your own story 🎉

[@mvainio]

Thanks!

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much

[@childofzoso2790]

Cool Tour Manny! Some really good ideas for someone with a smaller garage studio such as myself. I have the Peavy Amp, need to get the Gorilla those things are sick. Do you have any info on Frontier records in Los Angeles? Some of the best vinyl I have was made at Frontier Records: Circle Jerks, Adolescents, TSOL, Christian Death and Suicidal Tendencies. Thom Wilson seemed to be a great producer and engineer, the vinyl clarity is amazing. If you could do a tour or find out what Frontier records was using in the 80's it should help studios, especially punk studios.

[@mannysmiclocker]

I will look into that and thanks for the heads up and kind words! PLAP Rocks!

[@Xtn1Insecticide]

This is mean how he runs the studio as if it’s a film set department. Everything has it’s place and is organised to save space and be movable

[@mannysmiclocker]

Aw so cool thanks for checking out and yes you can say it’s like a set ;) I appreciated the message and PLAP Rocks!

[@besenkopf77]

This video demands multiple viewings. Outstanding.

[@mannysmiclocker]

Appreciated you checking out and hopefully something can be useful and inspiring 🎉

[@meanmr.mustard]

Yup, ..real nice song 🤘🏻 .

[@mannysmiclocker]

Appreciated the kind words and year killer track!😊

[@midnightbackhand]

When Manny mentions insulation in the DIY gobo's, is he using like a rockwool type product? I'm curious because we're considering building something similar. Thanks for the inspiration!

[@mannysmiclocker]

Locally in LA there is a place called habitat for humanity and they have tons of discounted building material . That’s where I picked up insulation.

[@Mio-fu1sr]

Real jedi master ❤

[@mannysmiclocker]

The force is Strong in us!

[@AmiliaCaraMia]

Man I've got like 8 Audioscape compressors. Their stuff is so fantastic.

[@mannysmiclocker]

We are believers in Audio Scape Familia!

[@AmiliaCaraMia]

@@mannysmiclocker100%

[@DaveHickox]

Ya! I really like the sound!!

[@mannysmiclocker]

Thanks for checking out!

[@asymmetrymedia9838]

I'm not in LA so i don't have nearly the same challenge. But it sure makes me feel better about me woeking out of my paeents house while saving up money haha!

[@mannysmiclocker]

I’m jealous ❤

[@jonsand2425]

Hard energy rock

[@mannysmiclocker]

Thanks!

[@CAVERWOOD]

#realtalk. Thank you so much for including the true life of a musician on this channel. ars gratia artis

[@Hellod64]

Love the vid. Sounds like there is some audio that shouldn't be there at a couple of close up shots like at 27:19

[@mannysmiclocker]

Probably we did this video right as I was finalizing the move 🎉

[@metalman3227]

Manny!! Produce Like A Pro is such an amazing resource! They take guys like you and shine a spotlight on them, me and the rest of this huge community would never have known about you. Thank you Warren!

[@thesongacademy5017]

I agree people's careers can really be helped when they get proper recognition, bravo PLAP for everything you do to help people like Manny who we would never know of otherwise

[@timbrown7652]

Absolutely@@thesongacademy5017it's huge what PLAP and Warren do to bring forward these gems of Producers. I've discovered so many great people through Warren's channel

[@mannysmiclocker]

Yes I’m grateful and have learned so much looking inward to what can we do to help others ;) PLAP Rocks!

[@mannysmiclocker]

@@timbrown7652absolutely and yes it’s been life changing for sure 🎉

[@mannysmiclocker]

@@thesongacademy5017Thank you and PLAP is appreciated from the Heart!

[@AnthonyStudio]

Absolutely love all Manny's content. Everything he says is pure, realk talk, gold. Typing from my home studio in an underground basement, appreciate Manny so much. Keep rockin' cuz!

[@mannysmiclocker]

Aw Thanks great! Thrilled you enjoyed and PLAP Rocks!

[@mannysmiclocker]

Keeping a studio roof above my Chavez Cap Ha❤

[@Producelikeapro]

Haha very nice!

[@jesseharradine9861]

@@Producelikeapro stock/canned reply to the guy in the vid?! Jig is up, comments are done by a virtual assistant in the philipines lmao

[@mannysmiclocker]

@@jesseharradine9861well isn’t that Special🎉

[@johnstrange6799]

There is more than just real world info in this video. There is real world hope!

[@mannysmiclocker]

Thank you for sharing that! Awesome 🎉

[@johnwalter6410]

Manny's kick drum feedback loop trick is the best, I use it on every acoustic drum mix.

[@mannysmiclocker]

Ha OG🎉

[@bryanwright7417]

Thanks for being so open and honest, Manny.

[@mannysmiclocker]

Appreciated you tuning in!!

[@rawkinj6609]

Lotsa Love for Manny over here!!❤ And you too Warren ;) So much misconception about recording a band. Thanks for this guys!!! Rowdy and Raw Manny Style 🤟

[@mannysmiclocker]

Aw thanks for sharing! Warren Rocks🎉

[@JohnBaptist-o2f]

This is an inspiring treatise on the reality of the world we live in today with regards to music production…and this reality check could also be in a subtle way, a preview in what could be even more lean times in the near future. But I’m a believer that if you love something…You will NOT stop but instead find a way. But THANK YOU Manny, Warren... for putting out this episode…as it is needed counseling for those studio owners who need to know there are others out there fighting to do what they love to do. Godbless all of the fighters out there…and may the peace of the Lord guide that journey.

[@mannysmiclocker]

Amen and thank you for sharing your own experience 🎉

[@rolandmarckwort]

Well said - socials have created this false illusion of what is really going on , esp in this crazy industry - not easy!!

[@mannysmiclocker]

Thrilled you enjoyed 🎉 and True!

[@akagerhard]

I like the guy! There are weird voice recordings on top of the actual audio. At 27:18 you can hear an example of this.

[@Monsoon1973]

Awesome and honest guy!

[@mannysmiclocker]

Appreciated 🎉

[@Bass734]

Ending was the best part! Thanks for the tour Manny!

[@Producelikeapro]

Manny Rules!

[@mannysmiclocker]

Ha!Thanks for tuning in 🎉

[@tallmccartneymusic]

Cheers to single room lockout producers who work with full bands 🎉. I feel blessed to have place dedicated to art even if I have to struggle sometimes... but I'm finally turning a meaningful profit after a year of losing money and it feels amazing. I'm with manny on not working with pop stars and electronic music. I gotta work with styles that include more human error. The mic placement, the room, the influence of the artists' hands. I'm also the dude taking wooden furniture off the street and using the wood to make all sorts of stuff 😂

[@mannysmiclocker]

Ha you and I are the same! Hitting the Thrift Store later ❤ thank you for sharing 🎉

[@tallmccartneymusic]

@@mannysmiclocker you touched on a point that a lot of people don't realize; wood is no longer cheap and us DIY people are now forced to either buy premade or repurpose. Good thing the transient culture of LA makes it easy to find plenty of reusable items 🙏

[@mannysmiclocker]

@@tallmccartneymusictotally

[@DigitalKnightProd]

Eric, you forgot to turn off your audio during editing when doing gear close ups. You can hear you talking over Manny.

[@Producelikeapro]

Eriiiicccccck! It’s his perfect hair that got in the way! Haha

[@mannysmiclocker]

Ha!

[@dirtdigglerthepig]

great vid! always pumped for a new Manny video

[@mannysmiclocker]

Appreciated the kind words! Thanks for tuning in 🎉

[@Producelikeapro]

Marvellous! Manny Rules!

[@jimshomestudio4669]

Really nice Manny, thank you for the guided tour. You have some great mics, I’ve seen the other video. And I always wanted MA5’s since 2006 when I started. Great instruments, everything. Killer intro too, of course that jammed. Looking forward to more of your videos. Condolences, I know how you feel when it comes to Dad. ❤

[@mannysmiclocker]

Appreciated all the kinds words and thrilled you enjoyed!

[@SteveRiddleGuitar]

I thoroughly enjoyed this. Thanks Manny.

[@mannysmiclocker]

Thanks for sharing Steve and appreciated 🎉

[@CarstenGoeke]

Fantastic. Thanks Manny and Warren for sharing this episode. It´s a down to earth studio with soul. Greetz. Carsten ✌🏼

[@mannysmiclocker]

Thanks for tuning in🎉 PLAP Rocks !

[@JohnnyColeMurdockMusic]

I love how real this guy is! He is not trying to get you buy dumb plugins you don't need

[@mannysmiclocker]

You and me the same Ha! Thanks for tuning in 🎉

[@Vince-nh3pr]

Blessed be this man. The reality check was vivid yet not harsh. I personally feel comforted by the idea that as long as I'm getting by, but I am confident I am doing what I love, it is enough. Thank you Manny for your words and the studio tour, and thanks Warren for bringing this to us!

[@mannysmiclocker]

Much appreciated and thank you for sharing ❤

[@ReverbAndEcho]

Manny seems to be such a sweet guy. No bs or fluffy but still sweet.

[@mannysmiclocker]

Thrilled you enjoyed tour and mini honest rant 🎉

[@not2logic]

Manny, you have restored my faith in the human race and in myself. Thanx from Sweden!

[@mannysmiclocker]

Yes! Thrilled you enjoyed! Sweden is my first stop if and when I visit Europe❤

[@Producelikeapro]

Manny Rules!!

[@mannysmiclocker]

@@ProducelikeaproThanks Warren and appreciate being here to share❤

[@g_and_kikos_studio]

Real Talk Manny...

[@mannysmiclocker]

Thanks for tuning in❤

[@alcoustic5297]

I've got Jensen speakers in my cabinets in my studio I play guitar through!!! Have for years!

[@mannysmiclocker]

The best period!

[@KitoRodriguez]

Damn Manny, I wish I would have met you and had a conversation and a hang when I was living in L.A. I pulled through that building a few times. We left during the pandemic because of you know, the cost of living. You are a real one! Peace and love 🤘🏽👊🏽💪🏽

[@mannysmiclocker]

Brother I wish we did and I’m sure we where in the elevator a few times lol And yes rent was affordable there Pre pandemic. Thanks for sharing and I can relate🎉

[@ronnymilianowicz5228]

During the pandemic I had to sell my lifetime investment, my studio. Did 200.cds there. Was away for 2 years spending time with my kids working as a teacher. Now im back at it with a mixing room at home with Pro Tools Carbon and my old hardware and I got the bands comming back finally. Every single day I feel gratitude I am able to do this again. Bless your backlash, you will be a better producer and mixer afterwards just by enjoying it more than ever!

[@mannysmiclocker]

Thanks for sharing your own life making Art! It’s appreciated 🎉

[@conordo4657]

Manny is just the man!! Extremely talented, extremely humble, and keeps it real!!! I wish Manny could put more content out!! I'm subscribed to Manny's Mic Locker, but always want more!!! Keep at it Manny, and thank you!! And thank you as always Warren and PLAP!

[@mannysmiclocker]

Much appreciated you sharing and I’ll try to double up my friend more cool ditty’s 🎉

[@deanmatters]

You left your B roll audio in. Great video thank you

[@mannysmiclocker]

Ha that’s weird and cool 🎉

[@richardmcarthur40]

Brilliant video. You’ve made the absolute most of that space. What you achieve sonically in your work is incredible, and such a signature sound. Love the Chavez Ravine stuff. and the tune from that band at the top of the video is killer.

[@mannysmiclocker]

Thanks Richard and thrilled you enjoyed! Yes I believe o did the best possible and even today still fine tuning the space🎉

[@seanclaytongray8153]

You've always been a great Journeyman Brother you and Paul Roesler,and everyone else you guys have supported all these years!

[@mannysmiclocker]

Aw appreciated the kind words Brother! Thanks for tuning in and sharing 🎉

[@henryhuynh2099]

Thanks again manny and warren. Youre an inspiration.

[@mannysmiclocker]

Thanks for tuning in Henry🎉

[@henryhuynh2099]

@@mannysmiclocker nothing but Respect bro.

[@rickblackers88]

My keeped for a lifetime video. Very inspiring and supportive!! Thank you Warren, God bless Many!!

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much Rick!

[@mannysmiclocker]

Super Sweet Thank you for sharing and we appreciate Warren for having us ;)

[@Frankyandhisguitar]

Loved every minute of this, thanks guys! Now off to find the Gorilla and peavey amp on the interwebs!

[@mannysmiclocker]

$70 bucks usually lol love that amp

[@christophstoll1848]

Chapeau!

[@adrianwagner336]

many good and easy ideas for storage and usage...big ideas for a small space 😃😃 thanks guys!!

[@mannysmiclocker]

I could not have explained that better then you just did brother ;)

[@tonyshaffer5013]

Manny, this was a wonderful vid, really hit home for me. Your love of music first and workingman's ethic on gear, plus having what you need to do the job and building what you can and holding on to the "cool toys" of the past is perfect. And you are a human being, which seems to be one of the biggest challenges of our time. And then the trick is to develop skills, build strengths and work on non-strengths. It isn't easy (never has been) to make a living making music, and being practical and well set up is the key to it, in my opinion. At the heart of it is love and respect for the music and the people who make it. The music you record is miles from what I do (Americana & Roots), but everything you said applies perfectly. When I run across people just starting out, my advice is going to be, always remember the love and respect, get what you need rather than what you think you want, and watch Manny's video. Thanks!

[@mannysmiclocker]

Grateful to be here making these videos and Thrilled people like you a true Artist enjoyed ;) Made my day reading and appreciated you sharing that!

[@operasinger2126]

👍

[@TimHarrisonPlus]

This is fantastic. It’s a brilliant reality check for content creators and musicians. Thank you for talking about this, Manny.

[@mannysmiclocker]

Thank you for sharing and thrilled you enjoyed! PLAP Rocks and it’s Real Ha

[@rickchaffin8835]

Love Manny!! He’s keeping it real!

[@mannysmiclocker]

Thanks for Tuning in!

[@ThrillaPark]

Love the realness of Manny

[@mannysmiclocker]

Thank you for sharing 🎉

[@splashesin8]

Jamming! Thanks Manny!

[@mannysmiclocker]

PLAP Rocks🎉

[@garethde-witt6433]

I dig Manny he is real in every sense of the word.

[@mannysmiclocker]

Thank you G! You are appreciated 🎉

[@2gobeond]

Wow! Massive, massive respect. Dedication to your art, very brave and I wish you all the very best. Great to hear someone tell it like it is.

[@mannysmiclocker]

Thank so much for sharing and thrilled it all made sense :)

[@andoniarcos3705]

Manny, thank you so much for your honesty. I wish you the best. Greetings from Spain. I´m living with my Mom, i know how hard is this situation for all those guys who tryng to survive as a producers...all my respect

[@mannysmiclocker]

Thank you so much for sharing! Yes, this is worldwide any nationality to survive as an artist. Take care of yourself enjoy the home-cooked meals and maybe getting your laundry done ha ha ha make some music make some art please.

[@andoniarcos3705]

@@mannysmiclocker Thanks Manny!!!

[@hairytouch78]

I love this studio setup so much! It must be hard having to give up some of your space, but it's this kind of studio that really gets me excited about music and recording.

[@mannysmiclocker]

Actually sessions have been pretty rewarding as artist connection to me is way faster! Picking takes to listening back. Grateful

[@hairytouch78]

@@mannysmiclocker So glad it's worked out for you, man! Keep making awesome records. 👍

[@rattfink9]

Thanks for saying it straight, brother. I am over on the other side of the planet on a very small and insular island trying to keep that genuine spirit alive with whoever I can convince to trust that they (and by extension I) can get something amazing by making the miost of what we have by putting in the effort.

[@mannysmiclocker]

That’s the Spirit! What island? I worked close to 7 years off and on Oahu 🎉

[@rattfink9]

@@mannysmiclocker Other side of this big ol' rock, Cyprus. Originally a So Cal boy. Was Jose (Breeders) also in Custom Made Scare? My memory of back then is a bit dodgy. If so, he was super cool and made one of my nights by convincing Kim to come see my old band once.

[@rattfink9]

@@mannysmiclocker I also just realised, 6th Street. Downtown rehearsal building? Lots of memories and great music made there.

[@mannysmiclocker]

@@rattfink9awe yeah! We love our old stomping grounds

[@guitboxgeek]

I love ya Manny, seriously dude. You're awesome and I always learn cool stuff from you. Doesn't matter about fancy studios or houses whatever, just the music!

[@mannysmiclocker]

Thank you for the kind words G ;)

[@guitboxgeek]

@@mannysmiclocker great vid, Manny. You obviously know how to get the most out of what you have. I loved the drum cases for cables, too. 👍

[@tonye9045]

Thanks so much for being so incredibly transparent Manny, we need more of this.

[@Producelikeapro]

Manny is the man!!

[@mannysmiclocker]

Thank you both for the kind words and PLAP Rocks❤

[@highstreetjackmusic]

Damn... Right on!

[@The_Absurdistt]

Manny is the G.O.A.T

[@yiqwaba3833]

Hey bro, watching. Hey question have you ever worked in TBN studio in California?

[@mannysmiclocker]

No not that I know but share the city it’s in🎉

[@yiqwaba3833]

@@mannysmiclocker Tustin, California

[@yiqwaba3833]

@@mannysmiclocker 36 Music Village Blvd. Hendersonville, TN 37075