Puigchild Studio Tour with Jack Joseph Puig - Warren Huart: Produce Like A Pro

[@Producelikeapro]

What studio would you like to tour with me next?

[@JornLavoll]

You are welcome to come hang out in my little studio if you are ever in Norway :)

[@leonardobadilla3374]

Rafa Sardina Studio please

[@User-jk8wq]

Electric Lady Studios?

[@Czyszy]

M23 Studio in Wałbrzych, Poland ;p

[@peachhead1928]

AL Copper would be great to see if he has a studio..or Muscle Shoals ?? If it's still around..thanks Warren.. You have an awesome channel for all us daydreamers of someday to chase are dreams..

[@TH-gu4wj]

I'd really love to watch JJP actually mix. Lots of videos of him talking about his gear that no one will ever be able to obtain, but I'd love to sit and watch him do his thing in real time.

[@snchzmusic]

I imagine every time JJP sits in here and turns it all on there's some type of electrical surge on the grid.

[@MrPureBasic]

I don't think it is ever turned down actually, just so the gears stays at a stable temperature... I mean, the valve density in this room is nuts...

[@gotyor]

I usually have a lot to say, I just want to say, JJP has a beautiful mind! digging it

[@subtractivemusic]

I absolutely love this interview. I really identify with JJP and his thought process behind processing, workflow, philosophy, all of it.

[@aisharpproductions1351]

I'm a Hip Hop and R&B producer/mix engineer. I don't think that I've heard an artist articulate this well, on the engineering side of things! Jack Joseph Puig is a very inspirational. His amount of gear is amazing too!

[@SongTown]

This is the music production channel of the year. The best channel for audio by miles.

[@christiangillmann9466]

Genius! JJ Puig`s way of expressing himself reminds me a lot of Martin Scorsese.

[@illestofdemall13]

They each have a similar delivery and rhythm to their speech.

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi Christian Gillmann both are very smart, talented and creative people! He is extremely charismatic and understands people very well, from the moment we walked in he treated everyone equally!

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi Kris Klekosky agreed!!

[@keithmillermusic]

Wow....JJP the Master engineer, "Ableton may be the best sounding DAW".I may be investing in Ableton 🤤

[@keithmillermusic]

Awesome interview

[@robfulco4739]

This dude is the only guest I have seen that chats more than Warren does. Jack likes to talk, man!

[@shane2973]

It is so amazing how passionate he is about EVERYTHING! From his gear to perception of dynamic control...so awesome! The way he is describing dynamic control reminds me of Michael Brauer...They both say it doesn't always work, but when it does it's magic...That's what I wanna figure out...Good Balancing is great, but being able to make a mix move...Gregory Scott is into that too...so cool...I'm curious where JJP has been...all these mixers seem to have been showing up so much, but it was like he was gone for a minute unless I'm trippin... It's funny, in a good way, how he catches himself teaching Warren and then he realizes he's preaching to the choir! So much passion...Awesome guy. I would love to spend an afternoon with him...Thanks for this one

[@bluematrix5001]

JJP is a very artistic dude...amazing interview Warren..THANK YOU BOTH!

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi Blue Matrix thanks ever so much!!

[@mikekelly5430]

Warren - wow I don't think I ever commented on a video. This is STELLAR. JJP is such a gent.. and comes across as maybe a slightly nervous nutty genius- but you are so gracious- and get him to spill the beans .. and when he drifts off ..wowzers... lovely times where you beautifully bow out and let him cautiously let the cat out of the bag -about bits of one off gear.. wow!! .. you did a fantastic job here to not get too excited??!! in the space ship JJP helios!! Love it. Stuck in Brazil here much love to all everywhere from sunshine land :-)

[@pizzymizzy5345]

JJ Puig is an Astounding, deeply expressive, Insightful Genius!!! I love especially hearing how JJ describes sound waves, music, and philosophies for approaching the sound spectrum! Thank Warren!

[@akhilchandrashekar1725]

Yeahhhh! More JJP I absolutely loved the last interview, really changed the way we look at things and approach them. Looking forward to this one. Thank you JJP and Warren

[@BENNGIIE]

This was one of the best interviews I’ve heard.. 🙏🏽🙏🏽 seem like you all forgot the camera was there.

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi BENNGIIE yes! We were there the whole day! It was so much fun and so relaxed! JJP was so respectful of all of us and made everyone feel so welcome!

[@Denver_Risley]

Like a magical Christmas village.

[@hueyfalls671]

Can we be honest with ourselves. I’ve been involuted with recording since 73. I remember how much I wanted a clean signal from mic to tape, I think we all did. I went as far as bouncing a Tascam porta4 to a VCR because it was a digital tape. I’ve alway hear these buzz words like upper harmonics, grit ect. I can take a 15 Band Behringer EQ a DBX 166 comp and add as much (put in buzz word here) that will please any listeners.Then we get the mic snobs, Billy Squire along with Mac producing, recorded “Don’t say no” with using SM57’s on everything including vocals. The music gear manufacturer try to tell us we need this plug-in or the 500 series Neve EQ’s, guess what use your stock plugins and use your imangiation. Talent doesn’t make a plug-in or outboard gear, it’s a gift from God use it to your advantage.

[@strazza555]

He’s an engineer not a musician. This is their art form.. that’s like telling a guitar player to “shut up and buy a squire.” It’s fine if it’s not an art form to you, or if you don’t care about difference, but others do. A chef knows the exact cut of meat, from the exact farm, fed a specific diet, cured, prepped, and cooked to their specifications. No one is stoping you from eating at Mc Donald’s or denying it tastes good, but don’t shit on the 5 star chef just cuz you’re fine with fast food.

[@timothymcjury72]

I took your comment a little differently. I think your trying to say that you can get a good sound from many things, it doesn’t matter what piece of gear you have because the best one is the one in front of you. Most of recording greatness comes from the lack of a piece of gear and have to find alternate methods. Happy accidents as Bob Ross says. I agree, we get stuck in this thought that a piece of gear will take us to the next level but it won’t. It’s all about creativity and determination.

[@ShiningTrapezoid]

Don't Say No rips

[@huncysound]

Timothy McJury that is exactly what I was trying to get across in my comment. I’m sorry if many people found it disrespectful, that isn’t the way I treat people. Sometimes people including me, read between the lines. In this case there was nothing hidden in my comment. I respect all musician, producers and engineers no matter the genre. I was just saying use what you have at your disposal that’s where the talent shines through.

[@huncysound]

Shining Trapezoid ?

[@brianmclendon1647]

JJP is a living legend my fav PLP studio tour yet!!!!!!

[@ViloSpice]

Wow, wow, wow, wow, wow! The ending bit about vibe, mood, space, inspiration and creativity ❤️✨

[@JB-bs7vn]

Thanks again fo another great interview!

[@sethmcfarland377]

I can only assume he has one hellacious air conditioning system to keep that room full of tubes and transformers comfortable

[@nichttuntun3364]

Just beautiful. I'm amazed and speechless.

[@bobbylee653]

Frig'n awesome interview KUDOS both of you. Love the CA-700 xompressors.

[@netzer442]

What an amazing guy. Another great studio tour Warren, thanks!

[@drummerjeroensimons]

Gear for gear: no... Gear for having possibilities aka being creative: YES!!! This must be heaven almost, what an inspiring well thought out design and place!!! Congrats for the super studiotour and my deep respect for mister JJP!!!!

[@ZozillaThaGreat]

Been a vet with Platnum / golds stuff .. a lot of fun carrer , teaching in of the best school in the world (AR ) , fortyunate enougth to do what i want with whom i want , but i come here to serve this Gentleman coffe any day , period !! if anybody can make this happen ? lol ;) Thks Warren as usual great / quality stuff !!

[@pstamatiou]

Warren you are my hero!

[@DanielGlenTimms]

Wow! This could be my favorite studio you have visited. Amazing gear and really cool guy. Thnx!

[@vcr210]

What an amazing Studio!! Thank you for sharing.

[@kazramusic]

Inspiring interview! Thanks for giving us a peek inside this amazing studio and JJPs unique world! :)

[@sugarbirdrecordings9650]

It's like entering a dreamy wonderland :) Great studio tour! 👍

[@patkelly3966]

This is by far the studio vid I've learned the most from. To my shame I had never heard of JJP before. Loved that he mentioned Glynn Johns. Warren, please do something about Johns, preferably his work on New Model Army's Ghost of Cain LP. ( which GJ to this day still doesn't quite understand how and why he came to produce ). Pretty please.

[@ATOMOCDOG]

check out his Puigtech EQs. just put it on your kick on it and baaam

[@abaddon416]

This man right here made one of my favorite sounding songs, Goo Goo Dolls - Iris. Definitely on my top 5 for audio/mixing engineers. Thanks for the great interview Warren! 👍

[@tillherence299]

thanks warren! Great interview and studio tour 👍

[@phillipkingsford]

This is amazing

[@The-Lower-Sector]

Liked the "Wonderment" part. :) When I was a little kid my neighbor / an ex world war 2 military general was teaching me the game of chess. (A world class champion player) As that little kid i would ask "What if?" He would sternly say "There is no what if! There is only what is!" I would keep replying... "But what if we did this?" Good thing I argued that part:) lol

[@WalkerKoldplay]

Wow.

[@tracyeaves4847]

Always remember folks words like good, the best, better, amazing are all preference statements. Some people are vanilla, some chocolate, strawberry etc.

[@FVDaudio]

Excelente.

[@iammusicp]

what a cool guy and what an amazing studio!

[@Papopiringa]

Oh, the Barefoot Audio's, I want some!

[@L.Scott_Music]

Did you notice when Jack was talking about the tube amps sitting on the guitar buss he mentioned "rise time". I remember where I first learned about rise time; the Aspen Pittman interview. I'll bet Jack and Aspen would have talked for hours. Jack said those Orange County EQs were dangerous. A true craftsman should have dangerous tools.

[@barisbungybass3577]

And, where is the room correction every time we've been advised? :)))

[@wyrlismike]

jjp is a god to me

[@mayzter8765]

I love this guy hahaha

[@deinielCOBOS]

The spaceship idea on thrust by herbie hancock would be awesome if it looked like this 😊

[@damonsasser8129]

piano tech plugin has a slider at bottom to add age to string wood etc for that not so good but its my piano sound!

[@ladex142online]

We need an award for the best dressed/stylish(we need a better name) Mixer; The Nominees are JJP, Tony Maserati, (Add to the list guys, LOL)

[@wyrlismike]

Can anyone explain how to use compression to make the tempo feel faster? He says on top of the bar line but how do you actually do it?

[@sargonrana]

how do you power up your studio as far as ground and voltage

[@markrouse3722]

Like this dude, have to be longer. It should go Into what the I'd things are and a background on it.

[@lorenzobellia]

He has 2 Drawmer LX20 compressors, I wonder what he uses them for

[@girolamo5637]

Any Studio where ZZ Top Recorded!!

[@quartfeira]

Legend says that he mixes full ITB 😂

[@Partybob1]

Mixbus32c is the best sounding DAW IMO

[@dynamicalan]

I did not know that Spectrasoinics made hardware

[@Dunk0The0Punk]

I know the old guy who gave Jack the EMI pre Amps, I worked at Metropolis too, another Superb Studio tour Warren Jack is an amazing guy huge respect

[@trevfisher]

"Studios had a sound" one of the most important things said on any of these tours.

[@blockeighteen1059]

Genius. That final section where Jack is talking about his philosophy of creativity might just be one of the best things ever said on the subject.

[@Producelikeapro]

Wow! Agreed

[@bwall615]

Very inspiring!!

[@nuxoespinheira]

An hour went by in a flash. Wonderful interview, for the history books.

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi Nuxo Espinheira thanks ever so much my friend!!

[@EuropaMan]

JJP's studio is out of this world! What a gear head in a good way. JJP has a special relationship with his equipment and knows his craft. So knowledgeable. Great interview! A very humble and honest guy with deep insight who is willing to share his knowledge. Wonderful video for all the "preset" generation. Great description of todays studio environment.

[@SPLMixing]

I have so much respect and love for JJP, even more so after meeting and studying with him at MWTM in 2014 in France. He is a magician, a wizard, and an alchemist of sound all rolled into one. A great teacher and a kind man.

[@mistahbenn]

BEST ONE EVER MATE.

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much!!

[@PaulMatthewMusic1]

I believe JJP has been cloned and modified. This is clone version 9

[@auddoc99]

Cool studio and storied owner, of course, One item: I have a bunch of Orange County stuff including their version of the ADR Vocal Stressor (Para EQ plus Comp/Limiter) which is very unique and pretty cool sounding, in spite of being full of shyte old 741 op-amps. I think the comment by JJP about who came "first" is incorrect. As far as I know Orange county (in Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada) was sued by ADR for copying their stuff. Copy's? They are even built mechanically the same, typical British over-complicated modular mechanical aspect-haha- takes all day to service them, as a result. I built/ rebuilt British cars and motorcycles as a kid, so I can say that freely...Lucas, anyone?..the only difference I see is rotary vs pushbutton module order of appearance..I bought my OC pieces from a former OC engineer. I rebuilt my OC collection with low noise, high slew rate OP-series opamps, better caps and the noise level is much reduced. Great interview. By the way, that control room must be hot as F**k with all that tube and Class A electronics running all the time.

[@rwascher]

Just...WOW! JJP is absolutely a CRAZY CRAZY genius! This has got to be one of the most creatively inspirational interviews you have ever done and that I have ever heard from a producer/mix engineer! I have been a JJP fan for years and years, but to get into his creative mind in this way for an hour was absolutely the opportunity of a lifetime! Thanks, Warren!

[@noiseinthebasement8139]

Great, great stuff! Loved JJP's use of compression to affect perception of timing (after 40:00+) and the experimentation with LED tubes, thereafter. You two were on a roll!

[@malstone7272]

40.00 just blew my mind, like of course, step your game up, next level. I love/hate school days.

[@derekmidgley]

Heck all I can say is I loved this one and learned heaps so thank you to you both legends!

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much my friend!

[@richardjamesmusictech6838]

Oh, sick. I really loved the JJP interview. Makes me feel good about being a hobby/experimentalist.

[@Producelikeapro]

Richard James yes, the shear people are that my friend!! Experimentation is the key!!

[@bg9419]

This is the analog version of what it feels like when you have too many plug-ins and can't make a decision because there are too many options

[@GeoffBosco]

JJP's wearing his ASMR suit

[@JulianFernandez]

The way to place thing related to the grid with the compressor is such a cool concept. Thanks, Jack!

[@patkelly3966]

Yes! That really stuck with me.

[@Matthew-ez4ze]

Great episode! I really liked listening to JJP talking about"wonder" and creativity near the end of the interview.

[@VCMsoundvision]

Love this interview, Warren. When you got to the Blonder-Tongue, you mentioned Joe Zook. Back in 1990, I was in a band with Joe and a commercial producer for KLBJ Radio in Austin, very good producer named Allen Hite. This was before Joe went to school for Audio Engineering and we were going to school in Austin and playing gigs. Pretty cool that Joe went on to become the mixer and engineer that he did; it's very cool to hear you name check him in an interview like this. I last saw Joe in 2013 in Austin during SXSW, right before we moved to Florida. Great video-I'm a big fan of your series.

[@ExileMixes]

I watched this the day it went up. I just watched it for the third time now, along with the other video of the JJP sit-down interview. So much wisdom in these two videos, it leaves me wanting more from him. Thank you so much Warren! - Ionone

[@perrypelican9476]

This guy is not your regular every day sound studio guy. Wow. That was the the definition of unexpected.

[@jasabasenara8124]

Amazing. Loved this. JJP is amazing to listen too. Love his compassion. Many thanks to you both for this wonderful tour. Really enjoyed it.

[@1176hambone]

The best rap session ive seen yet! Puig is the Willy Wonka of the studio! Loved it! "Imagination"

[@benwinwood4864]

Hey Warren! Thanks for taking the time to make this video for us all, I've returned to it regularly over the last 3 years as a kind of compass and barometer in my work. Really inspiring hearing you both talk, and seeing a little of Jack's philosophy behind his sonics. Excellent content. Wondering if maybe a part 2 of the studio tour Jack allued to at the end of this film, might be on cards for the near future? I know a lot of us would be really thankful to hear from Jack again. Thanks Warren for the excellent channel! Warm regards from North Wales UK, Ben

[@Virdae]

This really elevated my opinion and respect for this wise man, who seems very much like a proper engineer and has a scientific way of thinking. Thanks a bunch for this Warren. Glad to have this level of information available. As I love to experiment with mic techniques and mixing tricks that I base on by BE studies in radio frequencies and such, this really validated that way of thinking as not being all that crazy.

[@andrewwhitehouse1878]

What an absolute Genius.. I often re-visit Cheryl Crow's Safe and Sound to remind myself of the intensity and emotion a mix should have.. JJP really nailed that one.

[@MonsieurVersatile]

Genuinely inspiring. Lots of psychological insights you don't normally get from producers/engineers as well as the technical stuff. The buss stuff was really interesting. Absolutely excellent. No wonder you hardly spoke, Warren. As someone else said, the hour flashed past. Thanks so much for bringing us this.

[@PaulLeHat]

It's really heartwarming to see Warren being humbled in a nice and positive way at the end by Jack. :)

[@jerrymckenzie6205]

JJP is a brilliant engineer and producer with the platinum records to prove it, but at the core he's just a guy having FUN making cool sounds and living the dream. I Really enjoyed this!

[@REBELDONOG]

One of the greats! Always sharp and humble.. Nuff love man!

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much

[@rome8180]

Didn't realize until recently how many of my favorite records he'd done. Jellyfish, Sparklehorse, Weezer's Pinkerton, Belly, Remy Zero, The Grays. He may be my favorite producer.

[@jophilippi1378]

What a wonderful tour. Not because of the fantastic gear but because of the artistic and playful and joyful language full of excitement and, as JJP said, full of wonderment. Lovely!! Thanks Warren for doing this and giving us the opportunity to participate :)

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much for saying that! I agree, JJP is inspirational to talk with!

[@anonagain]

Thanks Warren and JJ. There's a really good takeaway in this, beyond the gear talk. Do what it takes to make your creative space inspiring for you. Whether it's books on the console or JJ's BLMs ;) ... whatever it takes to make it fun, creative, and comfortable.

[@MortonShamen]

What an awesome inspiration, I learn so much from you guys and not just technical, thanks and keep up the good work

[@uptownphotography]

Great interview and super interesting...Love all that huge amount of vintage gear too..."We're gunna need a bigger boat!"

[@artifexastrum]

This is simply amazing! When Jack gets into the relations of time dynamics as such is relative to how other parts fall into their places within a mix, is the knowledge of experience that is worth its weight in gold. I flat out love this installment of PLAP.

[@adammoultrie4366]

Straight up beautiful content! Thank you!! Get Serban Ghenea on here!! Hahah

[@patrickconnelly2904]

Insecurity is an important topic. Doubt is a potent enemy. And I usually associate it with performance. Your episodes have made me go back and make some of my songs better, and that feels like belief.

[@WhaleBluePRS]

51:26 Oh boy does the shaker application give me a click track idea. If I play a 4 bar phrase with a click and then loop the shaker, it'll give me the best of both worlds maybe. I would also try shaker either in larger phrases or all the way through, but looping it would be more consistent timing-wise. What really appeals to me is the idea that if there is any bleed through headphones, it's an actual rhythmic instrument besides the usual sounds I/we might use. I doubt the bleed would ever be significant enough to be troublesome. As a guitar player primarily, I usually lay down a guitar to a click and then play the drums to that. There are times when I like the guide track but bleed can be problematic, even after automating the click to match the guitar part dynamically. Because I'm literally a one-man band, I "need" the click to some extent to be able to build the song up one instrument at a time. This just might solve some issues I've run into.

[@drbakker]

Warren, thanks for doing these amazing interviews (Clearmountain, et al). Look those f'ing lights. All analog. Can you imagine this guy's utility bill???

[@m.o.n.d.e.g.r.e.e.n]

39:30 "i wont go into a lengthy thing about compression." *Proceeds to talk about compression in a very lengthy and absolutely amazing way that I have neverrrrr heard omg thanks so much for this. The gear porn is one thing but learning the insider philosophies/knowledge is really why I watch these studio tours

[@riktascale4]

Barefoots👍👍Glad to hear the endorsement from this very experienced talented gentleman!! I've got to get the footprints 01.

[@TH-gu4wj]

His acid story: "I have no idea what it must have been like for them". lol

[@BluesLicks101]

What a truly fascinating person! Thank you, thank you, thank you Warren for this tour and especially the interview, and JJP: You are a true evangelist of great music!

[@sundancekidjames8002]

19:27 is actually a gates level devil not a sta level. The Level Devil is one of those secret pieces of gear..…….. I’ve already said too much

[@Producelikeapro]

Haha I like the Help reference! Thanks