MY ULTIMATE Home Studio Tour 2024

Reid Stefan has produced for artists like KARRA, Travis Barker, Steve Aoki, $uicideboy$, Alan Walker, Krewella, and more. Today Reid Stefan gives the ultimate tour of his home studio in 2024, and shares all the music and video production gear used to create music and KZbin videos. This is the dream studio setup for Reid and many other content creators and musicians to record, produce, mix, master, and film youtube videos.
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0:00 Intro
1:13 Vocal Studio
7:20 Microphone Closet
9:44 Disrespectful 808s
10:35 Tutorial Studio
13:31 Video Studio
18:13 Video Closet

[@johndecelien]

The Sony C-800G, The Telefunken ELA M251, And The Shure SM7B are my dream mics. I love seeing you and Karra using them in your songs.

[@hungchannie428]

the sm7b is a very tangible dream haha

[@ReidStefanMusic]

@@hungchannie428yup especially on the used gear market Sm7b sells for as low as $200

[@silentcxbin]

@@ReidStefanMusic exactly how i got mine :3

[@ReidStefanMusic]

Get 40% OFF EVERYTHING at WholeLoops.com during the annual Spring Sale!

[@h4ndrix]

Thanks for always not gatekeeping your gear. It's so helpful, always.

[@evanford8484]

Love what you do bro

[@HarrisonFrone]

So dope, amazing to see how far you both have come!

[@douggroulx1525]

Wow! Very nice indeed, also very entertaining. Thank you.

[@thomasmaier3062]

The video, the art, the workmanship, the concept is so well thought and simply amazing! Very inspiring and motivating. Thanks!

[@MajorBrass]

Love the style of this vid. More relaxed and more mature. Awesome guys

[@ReidStefanMusic]

Thank you! I’ve had a lot of video editing practice over the past 2 years since my last tour 🎥

[@jeromerusselldemusicologist]

Great video... Great studio!

[@synthever]

un système d'éclairage vraiment sympa ainsi qu'une plaforme informatique très classe ! 👍

[@philbjackson]

Yeah buddy, that sounds amazing. back in the day , the first thing I got from everyone is, Does it sound great in the car? Now its the phone, or the club. You got those covered.

[@ReidStefanMusic]

Yes! Similarly, Lots of professional studios have a “live room” specifically to capture sounds in a cavernous reflective space. This works great for recording and mixing 👍

[@GianBravo]

Freaking goals, bro! Great work guys.

[@lowrater]

Love it.

[@Andrea17Medina]

Yes been waiting for this!!!!!

[@ReidStefanMusic]

Thank you! It’s been 2 years since my last studio tour ✅ So many exciting updates 😍

[@iamkarramusic]

Realest Studio Tour in the game 🔥 stream “Beauty & The Boss”!!!!

[@uriel-heavensguardian8949]

Freaking awesome!! Congratulations on ownership

[@Spasciz]

This studio is epic!!!

[@ReidStefanMusic]

Thank you 🙏

[@bigsantamane]

crazy mansion!! i mean, studio!!! thanks for sharing

[@ReidStefanMusic]

Thanks for watching 🙏

[@nanho]

I was impatiently waiting for this video!!!

[@ReidStefanMusic]

Sorry it took 2 years 😂❤

[@nanho]

@@ReidStefanMusic Effectively !🤣 I don't know if you'll see this comment but I was wondering what the difference was between your new BAE preamp compared to your old Vintech Audio. I know that this one is powered by an external unit but why did you change?

[@ReidStefanMusic]

@@nanhothere’s barely a difference. I’ve been meaning to film an A/B comparison vid. Maybe I’ll do it soon!

[@nanho]

@@ReidStefanMusic At the same time, when comparing such high-end units, the difference lies in the details. It could be super cool to have an A/B video (personally, I'm very interested haha)

[@leftofcenter4]

How can you afford all that high end recording gear bro, that’s insane. You have the best of the best. A real Sony C8000, tub tech CL1B, BAE 1073, a real LA2A and UA 1176, TeleF 251. Wow!

[@UnknownUnknown-cd4hh]

Hey Stefan, can you review the Sony C-80 vs C-100 and C-800g?

[@ReidStefanMusic]

If they send me all those Sony mics I’ll definitely review and compare them all 👍

[@HongFeiHo]

Nice studio! BTW, the zipline bit was hilarious!😂

[@MrDddrrrggg]

I love the ATC SCM45's, incredible speakers. Best purchase I made in my studio without a doubt and I have LOTS of goodies.

[@chrisgriffith4282]

Amazing,Great couple

[@paweplinta1565]

Ta, ta, ta... Great bit bro

[@capsilam8787]

The zip line lol!!! Epic working space love it

[@jrmcelro]

Yessssss! Saving for later. Thank you!

[@gourabmahata]

beautiful setup reid love from india , a 4 years old subscriber here

[@HaydenMcCarry]

What an amazing studio! I love it!

[@marvsowell684]

Beautiful setup! Do you guys find the ATC’s go low enough for you? Or do you guys have a sub woofer? I didn’t see one.

[@ReidStefanMusic]

We don’t need a sub. They go low enough

[@Nico-Daus]

So Wonderfull..😮😊..Love it..

[@nanho]

I need your expert opinion regarding the purchase of a mic preamp. I’m looking for a 1073-type preamp, but there are so many clones now that I don’t know which one to choose... So I have 4 options: HA-73eq, Vintech audio 73, BAE 73 (not the eq version), or the famous 1073 spx. I’ve heard great things about all four, so I’m not sure which one to go for, and that’s why I’d love to have your opinion, Stefan! Thanks a lot, have a great day ☀️

[@ReidStefanMusic]

I’m planning a Vintech vs BAE video soon

[@nanho]

@@ReidStefanMusic YEAAAAH

[@nabnafentwens]

Too dope

[@KoryMexxGames]

zipline bit fkn killed me

[@ReidStefanMusic]

It almost killed me too😂

[@thomasdietz579]

What are the screen models U are using ? :-)

[@ReidStefanMusic]

LG 32UD99-W is the computer monitors. And the big screen in the 3rd studio is an LG 48” OLED TV

[@lifeslashline]

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[@tangtang510]

how to like KARRA recording vocal and play the sound with no any buzzing or squeaking from MONITOR 😢 ( U 2 So amazing) thank you🙏

[@EdwardLaurenson]

So cool!

[@djsyntrix]

Ultimate goals!

[@uriel-heavensguardian8949]

That desk is sick

[@ReidStefanMusic]

Argosy Halo is So sick I had to purchase it twice 🔥

[@rjaustin4136]

Ugh how'd you get that distorted synth bass in your intro? So good

[@Kaprim]

🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@kayzweller_dj]

Dream Setup!!

[@TBURNATV]

Unbelievable....❤

[@shashankgera7009]

The sexiest A home studio can be 💗

[@hockeycanada8063]

Awesome studio setups Reid! I'm surprised you don't have any control surfaces like Avid Dock/S1, Console 1/Fader, SSL, Faderport, etc

[@ReidStefanMusic]

I’m testing the Softube console soon! Stay tuned for my video review

[@bencensus]

love how clean and organized your setup is!! curious how you manage to keep your studio spaces free of cat hair??

[@ReidStefanMusic]

Vacuum and rechargeable air duster 8:58

[@BLVKES]

Just WOW Epic af 🥵

[@maxxiom]

I am going work with you guys

[@Positive_Tea]

Awesome!! I'm still PC /interface/KRKs haha

[@ReidStefanMusic]

I had the simple laptop/ midi/ interface combo for many years in the beginning 😎👍

[@ruslan_vovk]

Very well !!!

[@victorhugod387]

Top Top...

[@Twelve50TV]

Hi Reid Watched for years - can i ask see with that Analog DSP annd a Mac of that spec (300+gb ram) etc do you EVER encounter any nnoticiable latency with a busy track ?

[@ReidStefanMusic]

I avoid latency by using Direct Monitoring from my interface and muting the "record track" in my DAW while tracking. Many powerful Mixing/Mastering plugins create noticeable latency regardless of the computer speed, so I get my headphone signal straight from my interface always.

[@silentcxbin]

love the studio keep it up! dream to have something like this one day :3

[@ReidStefanMusic]

never give up, your goals will eventually become reality ❤

[@MC333]

W tour!

[@aro7975]

Amazing setups All you need now is techsource to come and cable manage everything 😂

[@ReidStefanMusic]

Cable management is pointless when you’re constantly swapping out gear and re-arranging stuff for various videoshoots. It’s just extra work that will inevitably need to be undone for the next project

[@aro7975]

@@ReidStefanMusic I had actually thought that after I made the comment. Definitely some would never move, but I figured some would be swapped around. Amazing setups

[@CamAirOnRECORDS]

Hi Reid! What lamps or lights do you use for the mood lighting seen in the video? The colors are absolutely fantastic! Congratulations on the studio!

[@ReidStefanMusic]

Nanlite PavoTubes

[@CamAirOnRECORDS]

@@ReidStefanMusic In the corners and behind the mixing console as well? And the background stand what the hersteller?

[@ReidStefanMusic]

@@CamAirOnRECORDSnanlite MixPanel 150

[@EstraBeatz]

Were can I buy all those lights to lighten my studio like that!!

[@ReidStefanMusic]

Your local Nanlite dealer 👍

[@FriscoPisco]

Small Room for a Puppet boy , Perfect !What happened to puppet girl ?

[@Hootmoney]

does the floor in the main big studio need to be acoustically treated as well?

[@ReidStefanMusic]

We keep it reflective on purpose to sonically contrast the vocal booth room

[@kevinvillanueva3755]

Absolutely beautiful studio and so inspiring. That is years and years of grinding to create a vibe like that. As a visual artist I fuck with the aesthetic so hard. I have family in Vegas and if I ever got the chance to tour your studio I would drop everything to do it. Low chance, but can I send an email 😅 🙏

[@ReidStefanMusic]

Thanks for watching and enjoying the design! Unfortunately, this is a private studio, and nobody visits aside from our 2-3 cowriter & producer friends

[@Seraph137]

I have a Roli Seaboard Block and Arturia Keystep 37. Although I like the Roli, I run into issues often with Kontakt, especially with Piano and Guitar patches. But not with the Keystep. Do you have any issues with the Roli Lumi in Kontakt? My Roli does play real nice with Tracktion Abyss.

[@ReidStefanMusic]

Roli works for me with every software, however the special MPE gestures like pitch bending by wiggling the keys, only works smoothly with selected synths

[@Seraph137]

Thanks for the tour, been waiting your videos for years now. Curious, what is your opinion on the various compressors? LA-2A, CL-1B, 1176? Would you consider doing a sample review video of the three compressors to give us an idea how they sound different from one another?

[@ReidStefanMusic]

One day I’ll film a big compressor comparison video to showcase all 3 side by side!

[@Seraph137]

@@ReidStefanMusic When you do, would you consider how each compressor affects different styles of music. For example, one compressor might be better for hiphop, while another for classical, while another for bluegrass. I think all 3 of those compressors are nice, but I am curious if they have different 'tone' depending on where they are utilized. Thanks Reid!

[@PandaPotPies]

Woah whats that old tape camera effect is it real tape?

[@ConnorBates]

I can tell you right now, it is

[@ReidStefanMusic]

19:40

[@Beatsara_com]

Damn You have two pair of ATC monitors.I couldn't even upgrade my yamaha Hs8 after 10 years of working😅

[@ReidStefanMusic]

It took me 10+ years to afford my first pair of ATCs 👍 Everything comes with time ✅

[@Seraph137]

Reid, do you know of any situation where anyone has painted the Argosy Desk? I like the design, but I tend to favor white.

[@ReidStefanMusic]

I’ve haven’t seen a painted one yet!

[@_tubby69_53]

Hey! which one of those DAW would you prefer for music production if you were to start learning from 0 ?

[@ReidStefanMusic]

Ableton

[@zanza_the_rewolverine]

Ok in the second studio

[@cdlamagiela]

hello Stefan i have a questions , why do u think mxr submachine is the best pedal for vocal ? thank's , and ur videos = insane :)

[@ReidStefanMusic]

It does a cool low octave effect that doesn’t sound like plugins

[@cdlamagiela]

@@ReidStefanMusic thank u for ur awnser !! love wish u the best and a lot of music

[@hithere4289]

Sony 800 😍😍😍😍😍😍

[@madlopherliy]

Zip line 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@maciejgrinholc8749]

Great video! How do you get master out from ableton/pro tools in to logic? Digital patchbay or analog ins and outs? Do you have or had any problems with that setup?

[@ReidStefanMusic]

I use a short digital RCA cable to loop the prism interface’s digital SPIDF output back into the SPIDF input. Many interfaces nowadays like Scarlett, Apollo, Neumann all have a digital loopback channel built-in and you don’t even need any cable

[@maciejgrinholc8749]

@@ReidStefanMusic Thanks!

[@NinetySixLove]

can you link to those "sy acoustics"? not sure how to spell it to look it up!

[@ReidStefanMusic]

psyacoustics.com/custom-panels/

[@WUROW_WRLD]

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@blueswingdown]

hold up...steve aoki? bro, i'm jealous!

[@ReidStefanMusic]

I’m on the official remix package for “Boneless” plus produced multiple songs from Neon Future III, and others with Steve 👍

[@andym7333]

why do the dbu meters have volume knobs? and how do u know u set it right ??

[@andym7333]

i hVE THE DB DISPLAY CHEAP 1

[@ReidStefanMusic]

Just input sensitivity knob and a button to choose between different blinky light modes

[@andym7333]

@@ReidStefanMusic HOW DO U KNOW AT WHAT VOLUME TO SET INPUT?

[@ReidStefanMusic]

@@andym7333play your loudest song and set the input gain so the top red lights are flickering.

[@Man-of-Steel674]

Wow, you've studio mogged me to a point now I can't even get up.

[@PhillRS]

What desk is that? Very nice setup.

[@ReidStefanMusic]

Argosy Halo 14:07

[@KitchMusic]

Stunning studio!! What monitor are you using in the larger space?

[@ReidStefanMusic]

LG 48” OLED TV

[@KitchMusic]

@@ReidStefanMusic Very nice! Thanks.

[@scarculysca1538]

Mega👍

[@dspoet1]

Yo.....Can you do a video of tracking rap vocals with theCL1B? Or are these the settings you use with the Attack and Release?

[@ReidStefanMusic]

Same settings but I reduce the ratio to 2:1

[@dspoet1]

@@ReidStefanMusicHave you used the warm audio 1B?

[@ReidStefanMusic]

@@dspoet1 I don’t have any experience with the warm audio version

[@dspoet1]

Have you had any problems with the drivers on the Prism Titan?

[@ReidStefanMusic]

@@dspoet1zero glitches or technical issues with prism drivers on Mac or windows

[@MansaMarMusic]

id love to see Reid score some action scenes in movies

[@Rorymillermusic]

What cinema lense are you shooting on with the FX3 mostly?

[@ReidStefanMusic]

Arri ultra primes

[@SkinnEmannProductions]

Can you do a production video on how you made that cinematic banger at 9:52 ?

[@ReidStefanMusic]

I posted a sound design breakdown, but the video was filmed and edited by my friend Connor Bates, using my gear. kzbin.infozQHA6FFnyVA?feature=share

[@ReidStefanMusic]

Here’s another Behind The Scenes video from this commercial shoot! kzbin.infoAjhtYWCYatE?feature=share

[@SkinnEmannProductions]

@ReidStefanMusic Thanks, Reid! You've been helping me with my sound design and music production for about 4 years now.

[@SenexBeatz]

🔥🔥🔥 one question, why BAE instead of Neve? Nice studio🔥👌🏾

[@ReidStefanMusic]

I started with a Neve but it arrived defective so I exchanged it for a different brand.

[@SenexBeatz]

@@ReidStefanMusic Uhmmm I see. Thank u for the answer 😉.

[@Harrysound]

I was interested in what screens you were using....

[@ReidStefanMusic]

LG 32UD99-W is the computer monitors. And the big screen in the 3rd studio is an LG 48” OLED TV

[@Harrysound]

@@ReidStefanMusic dang I knew it was an OLED tv. I’ve been thinking about it for a couple of days , just want a 43” monitor but you can get an OLED tv same size cheaper which obviously will look way better. I dunno…. 🤷

[@ReidStefanMusic]

@@Harrysoundmaybe a graphic designer or video colorist would notice the difference, but the TV makes a great computer monitor for music needs, especially when you use the TV in “Gaming Mode” setting. Save your money for music related expenses

[@chillcowed2325]

OMG CrazyBro

[@zanza_the_rewolverine]

Uad rack version ? How you deal with latency on prism titan?

[@ReidStefanMusic]

I use direct monitoring thru the interface instead of monitoring thru plugins with latency

[@zanza_the_rewolverine]

@@ReidStefanMusic ok .. i think Uad need to make another think to compete with, Lynx, Burl, Prism, Dangerous.

[@ReidStefanMusic]

Yes Apollo A/D converters aren’t the greatest quality since they divested so much of their Apollo production cost towards DSP built-in, while still meeting their competitive purchase price point of $3000. I’d rather them charge $5000 and include top level conversion like prism

[@dspoet1]

@@ReidStefanMusicFacts on facts. I have an X6. Prism is sending me a Titan to demo for two weeks. Out of curiosity, why the Titan over the RME Fireface UFX III?

[@Davincixfl]

What is the name of the screen that you use on the cameras?

[@ReidStefanMusic]

PortKeys 7” on the camera and PortKeys 5.5” on the Ronin gimbal

[@Davincixfl]

@@ReidStefanMusic thx❤️

[@alessandrotorres3537]

Reid, is there a particular reason why you chose the BAE instead of a Neve?

[@ReidStefanMusic]

i tried a modern Neve re-issue first, but it arrived defective and i got a different brand instead

[@alessandrotorres3537]

@@ReidStefanMusic I see, I keep seeing studios using the bae but they always said it was an emulation of the neve so I wondered why not get the neve. I’ve also heard negative reviews for the neve stuff lately lol

[@ReidStefanMusic]

@@alessandrotorres3537most people don’t want the hassle that comes along with owning a “real Neve” not only is the price incredibly high, but it’s not a convenient rack mount device, or low maintenance choice. BAE is much cheaper, more reliable and modern, and rack mounts without that gigantic enclosure accessory that makes the Neve the same size as the TubeTech in your rack. I rented a real Neve once and didn’t enjoy the extra hassle and fragile-ness enough to buy one

[@yannickloosa9694]

Do you use a sub with your ATC25?

[@ReidStefanMusic]

I don’t use a subwoofer with my ATCs

[@thePhantom_music]

What desk is that?

[@ReidStefanMusic]

Argosy Halo

[@bigtony7807]

If the last boss was a studio

[@yeskimkim]

Just wanted to clarify one point he made. You do NOT to buy monitors because they “just sound so good”. You want to buy linear monitors that are transparent and exposes the nuances and lets you hear the “bad stuff” better.

[@iVerzed]

Should’ve linked the products 😫

[@ReidStefanMusic]

I got halfway thru the links for the gear on the first room, but quickly hit the character limit in the description and gave up 😂 what product are you looking for?

[@Vlad-H]

What is your mic stand ?

[@ReidStefanMusic]

Ultimate Support makes it

[@Vlad-H]

@@ReidStefanMusic Thanks

[@VicuSchek]

You guys should start a label and sign me!🙄🤌🏼🥂

[@dirtybrownkeeds2]

cats arent also puppets, 2 and a half stars

[@10MilliJay]

Lemme Get That Tlm 49

[@ReidStefanMusic]

Sorry I need it for my travel setup 😂

[@_o__o_]

does the puppet fart?

[@maxxiom]

min 17:40. The ppupet is alive

[@ReidStefanMusic]

Living my best life 😂

[@maxxiom]

@@ReidStefanMusic 😅

[@maxxiom]

​@@ReidStefanMusic I hope that one day I will go live in Los Angeles.

[@ReidStefanMusic]

@@maxxiom I moved from Los Angeles to Las Vegas 3 years ago, and I really enjoy the improved quality of life, lower cost of living, and zero state taxes 👍

[@maxxiom]

@@ReidStefanMusic really men?? 😓. I am so tired. I live on Cuba and my dream is live on Los Angeles. jjjj. So cool bro. And @karra have a precious voice. Super talent