My Wife Kicked Me Out of my Studio

[@osagie2]

Great Stuff Joe !!! I just turned 63 !!but I love your work and your teachings !! My room is a lot smaller than yours !! but lucky for me it sounds very dry and usable.I only do vocals ,and when I sing, I put a blanket over my head !! and then i take a deep breath !!.Seriously I I get great results too !!! My room is only 5 by 3 meters small , but one has to be a bit inventive !!! Good on You Joe Bless You !!!and regards from Switzerland !!

[@Skijumptoes]

Wife: "WHO BROKE THE COUCH?!" Joe: "Not been near it... Been in here!" Wife: "Then why is there a camera tripod near it?!" Joe: "...."

[@MattMendians]

I’m in the Nashville area and probably have the smaller studio for the drum kit I have in there. I also only have 2 bedrooms and when my wife moved in she knew it was staying till the day we got more money to build a addition or building out back. You got me thinking I know the small house absorbs a lot of sound but as I clapped my hands I can hear the drums! I’m going to try and throw a big blanket over them to see if it changes the way I hear my speakers while mixing!

[@scottlutz7138]

Joe happy wife, happy life!!!

[@dougdixonhull]

Thanks Joe for all the years and rooms you've been in to bring us great videos. Looking forward to content from this room. Cheers

[@kamrandettling9858]

You must do another studio tour video!!!!

[@hersheybell8444]

Love the "BWAAAA" at 10:45 and the way you moved into the camera!! For those of us in small rooms - great video Joe. Thanks.

[@strongtowermuzik5440]

Yay, a longer Joe Gilder video!!! lol. That's going to be a great space Joe! Get yourself a love seat in the back to help tame the low end. Also, your mix position looks pretty good. I know you're thinking of sliding it forward a bit but one thing that I've always read and heard from multiple sources is to have your mix position be located at around 38% away from the front wall of the room, thus keeping you away from the center of the room and also not having you up against the wall. I hope that space works out for you.

[@John-ip7qo]

Really appreciate the practical stuff with home studios you address here.

[@learnerforever6933]

Hi Joe, thanks for the video. It’s interesting to see how flexible you are to adopt yourself in new environments and different spaces. I’ve been following you and watch all of your studio tours and every time I learn new things! Wishing you all the best my friend.

[@starsandguitars2050]

Beautiful job Joe! Thanks as always for the ideas and inspiration.

[@cotunaflorian]

simply beautiful.

[@mixinginthebox]

Lots of great information,thank you.

[@JVCreaZionStudio]

Nice explanation Joe, love it...👍

[@franjojanes]

Man, I love this guy. I could watch him do his laundry and would probably learn something about recording too.

[@ericanderson7159]

Please that make video!! Gilder Cam maybe?

[@tazcerogers2947]

He’s a good man. And a nice hot piece of ass too. Thanks, love the channel

[@DavidSJ_DAP]

You know what this means don't you? NEW STUDIO TOUR VIDEO!

[@gefloigle]

Tom Scholz recorded the first Boston album in his rented basement. No studio is perfect, and it worked out well for him. 😊

[@ricc333]

Glad to see you do a video like this. My studio is in our house's attached garage. I deal with a lot of the same "familial logistical" issues you mention. Same with acoustics. It can certainly be done, and well.

[@brandtreppond2167]

I like that you pointed out the "it's not perfect" excuse. That's one I've had to overcome

[@ricklewis266]

Joe, you are a very smart man. It's a lot cheaper to say " yes dear, we can move the studio " than it is to say, " yes your honor, i believe that's fair" lol Took me a long time (and money) to learn that. No doubt you will still make great sounding music no matter where you set up.

[@romulinprince]

🤣👍🎶

[@anthonygettig3058]

Joe! Love this! My voiceover/music studio is in a spare bedroom and it’s killer. Having a Whisper Room helps. :) I kinda wondered when you made that previous video about using a spare bedroom why you didn’t use that. Your new space looks killer and cozy. Happy recording and blessings to the max!

[@trv503]

Nicely done Joe. I've heard that duvet covers-->comforters on those reflective surfaces work wonders. Just get some from your local "T" store or "W" store" with those command strips and you should be good. I'm in the corner of the basement of my folks house. My biggest things are the wall behind me where the monitors "speak" to that wall which is partially reflective and the hutch that my computer sits on. It's sagging at the top, but it will do for now. I still make music there and mix there also. Nice way to keep the peace at home. Stay strong and keep the videos coming!!!

[@brianhudson7058]

Good information thanks

[@tonyhudspeth3861]

I have to contend with dogs everyone on the block has at least one it drives me nuts, looking to move ...again.... but I must say listening to you talking your room even sounds well better than the last one so big thumbs up ,,, good luck Joe. T

[@cornerliston]

Aw Joe you missed the opportunity for negotiation with you wife: “Either I sit in this room OR we build a studio in the backyard. Your call.” : )

[@jmmikesjm]

Hey Joe, great work with your videos. God bless you. I'd like to know if you have a single video showing us around your studio and every piece of equipment you have and what each one helps you accomplish. If yes kindly share the link if not i would be glad you did.

[@briankingart]

I think this is VERY helpful Joe. You got really REAL Tell your wife to build you a free standing recording studio in the middle of the back yard, maybe a tiny home style bldg...? You DESERVE it!

[@shawnlutz7008]

I really like your videos Joe, you have a really good radio voice too. I do this stuff for fun and not for a living (although I'm a traditional broadcast engineer). I did the same thing when my kids were smaller to give them more play space. I moved my set up to a smaller 5th bedroom that is 14x16 or so that has its own full bath. Its a multi function room as I have dozen guitars on the walls and 6 in a stage rack, 5 half stack config 4x12, a couple of combos, Studio RTA deck. Aurlex treatments. I keep a twin bed in there (crashed on it many times) . I'm in the process of redoing the room but I know I can make it work. I do have an issue with outside sound entering through the windows when the neighbors landscaping people cut their grass that I need a better solution for. I'm sort of back in the HS game after giving up the ghost a few years back with all the headaches I got with Sona PE. I went with S1 4.5 Pro, 1824C, FP8 etc and in the process of a secondary DAW with Apollo Twin. kzbin.info/www/bejne/f3zTk2RmZq1rq6c . Keep up the good work and I'm certain I'll be watching more of your videos...good stuff man!

[@DjHiTech101]

Audio blankets aka packing blankets would work too! That’s what I’m using and they work great

[@FrancisJoa]

Bobby Owsinski who has a lot of expierence in building studios recommends this set up : Basstraps for the corners especially where the monitors are. Absorbers at your sidewalls and at the roof (or a carpet for the floor) for the listening position and the backwall which is facing the monitors you have to use diffusors and NOT absorbers. He uses bookshelves as diffusors (Linda Perry does it also in her studio) and you have to load these up with all kind of stuff. They will give you the same effect like real diffusor panels which are pretty expensive.

[@MrSlowhand1949]

Joe, have U considered Multimedia's ARC 2 (Acoustic Room correction), comes with a reference mic! I've employed in my room & it's made all the difference in my mixes translating to other systems! Would be super helpful especially since U need to adapt to so many different rooms!

[@royglennie]

I think this is fine, as you said if you need a larger tracking room for drums etc then you have that next door and it's good to monitor while recording or setting up from another room anyway. Your electrics I believe you go direct a lot of the time anyway (wasn't it eleven rack you had?) And for acoustics and vocals you already proved in the 'bedroom recording' video that this can work well in the small room. Look forward to seeing the next steps and first recordings you make here.

[@Platnumbaby]

Happy wife Happy Life

[@Fezzler61]

After some pretty good treatment in my home studio, one unexpected outcome was all my acoustic guitars didn't sound as lively to my ear. Less enjoyable room to play them in.

[@iamkingriot]

The size of the room got nothing to do with the size of the talent! Good on u mate! Upwards and onwards!

[@garethde-witt6433]

Oh No Joe.!!!... “Ok let’s try It” those four words have been the downfall of every man throughout history. 😂😂🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@technofications3686]

😂😂

[@terrymiller111]

Only when they precede "Hold my beer".

[@danielmconnolly7]

WIFE... The word that has ruined many recording projects.

[@buddhae1510]

Happy wife happy life Joe😂

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

What a title! I was about to crack on with editing a video when I saw this. Now I'm inspired and motivated... but 20 minutes behind. 😅

[@hawg427]

WOW! Nice backyard.

[@Projacked1]

Nice video Joe. Tip; By tillting the speakers upwards a bit, you can avoid standing waves too.l. Use the tilt to make sure vocalists are singing (aka standing) at the right height, the most imortant part. ( I do this with my eyes closed). I don't care what they say about this comment , try it..... people spend way too less time on positioning their speakers, and that's excactly where the magic happens. I learned to have fun doing it, because you're training your ears on reflections as well., and how to use them if necessary.

[@romanokoenmusic]

Stuck the landing. Love the new spot, though!

[@AndrewDodson1]

I'm in a 10x10 room.... with my drums. Ha! But, it's just a practice kit with mesh heads and L80 cymbals. I do more mixing than recording, so it works for now. I can't wait to get into a *slightly* bigger room. I do have several acoustic panels on the walls that help a lot.

[@rockalliance8815]

What is that song at 1:25? Sounds really good! Has some awesome low end on that track!

[@BertBoerma]

Joe, if you're done with the acoustic treatment, I recommend trying out Sonarworks room correctional software. You'll be in for a treat! Have a similar sized room and works very well.. Have a good one.

[@KoolKatRecordingStudios]

I have one of those drop down ceilings in my Studio, and the basic Ceiling tiles that I got from a Home Improvement Place , just so happen to say "Acoustic" on the box of panels, so there Ya go

[@TheFeelButton]

You can also use diffusion. Those guitars hanging on walls will help and look cool. 👍😉✌

[@MarvelJAM]

Be sure to mute the strings. It is not essential but should be done

[@TheFeelButton]

Hair ties ala Wooten! 👍😃👍

[@eggbass]

Oh, the joys of parenthood.

[@CorkyK]

Wave from my bachelor pad, studio gear in every single room, apartment over here in Antioch man. ;)

[@devwhit]

"Bathroom stall resonant frequencies"? I feel validated. Thanks Joe!

[@ronconnatser8889]

Checkout Sonarworks Ref 4 it will make your life a lot easier with that size room. Made a big differance for me

[@gooshie3]

Same size as my room by the looks of it...VALIDATION!!!

[@tedbahas]

Perfect sized room! Any bigger than that and it could be converted into a workout room, in-law suite (gasp!) or other “more important” space.

[@DJNebaJS]

For this kind of small sized room, it would be really helpful to put diffusers at the back wall.

[@bluematrix5001]

Beautiful backyard...where do u live//?

[@TimE_5150]

You had a good run Joe. You do know that Pam is the Boss right? :)

[@livingstones1196]

Hey Joe, can you share the treatments you use and also whether the B-Traps are made or bought and.....well basically just a materials list for someone who is trying to improve his small room issues? Thanks

[@DoctorMcFarlandStudios]

I hear kids running upstairs all the time. haha I like the new cozy spot.

[@Reeseington]

“I didn’t see it coming” *cue sad guitar music*

[@windchimerainbow136]

Make sure you air it out a couple times a day, fresh air. It is small, you have tons of stuff in there that may be off gassing, especially the acoustic wall treatment? Assuming you can open windows and breeze it all out. I have that problem where I live. This place... never mind... lots of problems... I air it out a lot, and run fans. Anyhow, just concerned about your health. And still enjoying your vids. Sorry if I over-stepped here? Story of my life. lol

[@jd4002]

Masterful example sir of how to make lemonade from lemons! 😆 Pam bounced you! Listen to Pam! It's for the best! I hope you are well my friend. 😉

[@KamalCharles]

I having the same problem

[@ronlenahan7491]

Joe. Leave closet door open when mixing . It helps sound in a room in a few ways Even vox recording , facing the open closet door is good while mic is in front of doors threshold . Door is a moving gibbons too on its hinges

[@Beatledave7]

Listening to your commentary here Joe, it still sounds like a good environment.

[@davefk]

Joe, do you have a PDF list of the gear you have in your studio that you could share?

[@foreleftproductions756]

Be honest...how many of you turned around at 17:39 ?

[@sixahem]

😂

[@michaeldouglas2634]

Have you ever had to deal with ductwork running down one side of the room? Also since you are a Studio One user have you ever used the Ampire plugin for guitar sounds?

[@BonnersCreate]

In the decent sized closet maybe a DIY guitar rack and AMP enclosure. That way the motif could be moved slightly with another panel in the corner.

[@natekelmes]

Have you considered any room correction software such as sonarworks? Could be what you need for the "last mile".

[@rhwaddell]

My biggest complaint with having a small room 12'x13' is the heat generated by the board, computers, rack gear, and amps as I record. Once everything is on and the door is closed you gain about 5 degrees F per hour. Window AC unit is not an option due to noise levels, so i can only do things for about two hours before I tap out. Am I the only one...?

[@Fezzler61]

Me too. And dust. The outboard equipment seems to attract it. And chord management. Once all set up, fine. Change or add something, major hassle. Love my dogs, big barrier to home studio tracking.

[@theericbeaty]

Yay! I have more studio space than you now (heehee). It will be interesting to see some vids on how you deal with smaller room acoustics, recording, and other similar issues. BTW, when the door opened my first reaction was "Oooooh :)" BTW2: I LOVE your shirt! Where can I get similar ones? Last thing: Couple questions: Could you do a video on why some engineers prefer to have their monitors turned sideways rather than standing up like yours are? Also, why aren't your monitors angled toward your ears rather than straight?

[@Astronomater]

If you aren't doing drums then your new room will be fine! A new studio tour is now mandatory. I used to have a head of hair too. :(

[@jonsubs9998]

Joe, while you are playing around with this stuff, can I get you to try out an acoustic blanket? I've been doing research and they look pretty good, but not enough trusty reviews on KZbin. Your opinion would help. In the meantime I'm probably going to try some moving blankets that I have around but I know for a fact those are reflective so not great.

[@mbstudio89]

nice video joe thats what we love 😂🔥❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@iiisaaciiiriv8981]

Joe you need to get into a 500 series. If you go with a 73’ clone. BAE is the best. Then vintech. And the retro doublewide is such great compressor

[@JoshuaKrell]

The room you're in now is so dead! Sounds great on your voice! Small rooms rock sometimes. My home studio has been in very large rooms, then living rooms, now a spare bedroom, and this has been the easiest to actually control. Yes it is a small room with parallel walls but with a bunch of treatment on the walls and wood doors, and add a rug on the wood floor, and it sounds pretty good!

[@HomeStudioCorner]

Definitely took more work to get this room sounding okay, but it's good now...and now we're moving. haha

[@JoshuaKrell]

@@HomeStudioCorner Oh gosh! I hate moving! Haha. I'll be praying for you guys. Moving is a lot of work!

[@bluematrix5001]

I been in great studios that sound amazing and most of them the speakers were not firing along the longer side and the mixing position was almost at the middle of the room..... and ask why? they said that not necessarily to be in the middle and firing the speakers along the shorter length is bad..actually depends from the room

[@matthewfauvellmusic4016]

I saw this video come out the other day and then it got set to private and now it’s back... I honestly thought by reading the title and not having the video available that maybe Joe originally had too much fun at his wife’s expense and he had to edit - queue whip :)

[@AwuahColin]

sheeesh !!

[@golbeatspro]

hi Joe, now u have a studio room exactly like mine :) just a question: i see u dont direct your monitores towords ur face/ears, do you think thats a better solution? Thanks and great vid :)

[@HomeStudioCorner]

No these are designed to be the way I have them

[@raininglands8434]

My studio is a cupboard 😂

[@learnerforever6933]

About the Cheat Sheet, I’ve checked the website in the description, entered my email etc, then I just received an email to confirm my email address; no sheet no attachments 😟 what should I do to get the sheet? Thanks in advance!

[@HomeStudioCorner]

Shoot us an email

[@justinwaynesmith3477]

Justin Wayne Smith needs your mixing skills whoever takes this deal is going to be so happy I'm only going to send it to a few other people

[@allenthomas182]

I'm back and your still outside, 😂🤣🤣🤣 Well! You won't need to treat the back yard🤷🏽‍♂️I think Bass Waves travel 15ft.

[@HomeRecordingMadeEasy]

So, you went from a nice large room where you can track, mix, make videos to basically a closet! LOL....who wears the pants in your household? Just teasing Joe, good video and nice setup brother!!

[@SpeccyMan]

No apostrophe in wears!

[@TheBATTranceMusic]

Dude, you have been a bad boy thrown out of your studio LOL! 😂 If you noticed his wife grabbed and tossed him on the couch hee hee 😆😃

[@KoolKatRecordingStudios]

Yes, the Beauty of Imperfection & the Beauty of being able to accept it

[@stevemcnamara2584]

Frankly, run a long snake out to the backyard and follow Led Zeppelin's lead..."naw, leave it" -- classic. Best of luck.

[@warlanefam]

'shush' 😂 don't worry bout the iPads I'm sure you're an awesome dad. But seriously, great advice man thanks

[@Finians_Mancave]

Completely understand your wife's POV. You have to start moving your kids out of the house early, or they'll never leave....

[@Studio-vm2uq]

Guess we see who's the man of the house!!!..lol

[@kingech_B15]

A1

[@KingdomTalent]

you are a good man... was it easy to give up your prime real estate?

[@kingjulius6858]

What to do If my room is a perfect circle? 🤔

[@HuffwareStudio]

..lol.. I got kicked out by my wife 20yrs ago Joe. I built a 12x16 building beside my house🏡🏠. It gets a little tight with a full band, especially a bluegrass band🎻, but we've always managed...😎

[@kevinobrien3888]

"All of the things we have to deal with when we have a studio in our home"... when you are married. You forgot that part. :)

[@killercurl1]

its okay, i just started the long trek of mix/master/live track...... and i kicked myself out....

[@MyGloriousMess]

Well at least you’re staying true to home studio “corner”. Home studio toy room just doesn’t have the same ring

[@ParthPandya1992]

Did you get grounded for a bad mix? LOL Just kidding Joe :D Hope you have a great time in the (new) room and also, happy teacher's day Joe; I'm learning a lot from you.T.C

[@alexmuli]

I will miss the other room.

[@danielmconnolly7]

I hate when that happens...

[@HomeStudioCorner]

🤦‍♂️

[@danielmconnolly7]

@@HomeStudioCorner For every John Lennon, there's always a Yoko... Musical brothers Unite~!!!