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[@bloodlord1989]

The candle on the left is for warmth which is a huge secret in getting a better mix.

[@SolarHeavy]

It's so true, so so true

[@Caardiboi]

i knew i was missing something...

[@thevisi0naryy]

light it with matches though if you want that vintage sound

[@whatyoumakeofit6635]

blood lord ....yeah the candle adds warmth to the sound . one of the best secrets of the industry. lol

[@mgmthegrand]

LMFAO!

[@ItsEphora]

The camera won't focusrite ? Haha.. ha... *closes the door* Seriously though, thanks to this vid, I know wich interface to buy next. I looked up the Saffire 40, but I don't have firewire, and I don't really like optical. BUT... they have the same one (at least the inputs and layout, I don't know if the pre-amps are the same) with USB connexion, the Scarlett 18I20. And it's a little bit cheaper than the audiobox that has the same amount of inputs, only one headphone jack, and no individual peak meters. So thanks a lot !

[@aarona.dubzperson8245]

+Arthur Vyncke (Ephora) The Mbox Pro 3rd Generation is great too!!!

[@vch42]

+Arthur Vyncke (Ephora) Epic pun. =)))))

[@erikunkrich2636]

+Arthur Vyncke (Ephora) ha...ha....ha that was great

[@MattReillyProductions]

+Arthur Vyncke (Ephora) I own the Focusrite 18i20. I have Firewire ports on my computer but went with the USB interface due to the device being newer and USB being so universal. I have it paired with the Focusrite Octopre MkII and regularly record 10+ simultaneous tracks with no problem! Highly recommended!

[@JeserNoob]

Yeah dude I run the focus rite 18i20 as well and it's so great. Just recently started to use the headphone mix software for monitoring and it's improved my life so damn well. Only thing is I bought some cheap quarter inch to audio in so the adapter cuts out so much haha. But other than that, no complaints!

[@Mrjmccormick00]

The end of this video made you as relatable as ever. Being a real person that deals with real limitations, making due with the best you have available. I know you've always been real, but it's nice to see more things I can relate to at my level. Thanks so much for making the effort to share SO much of your craft!

[@argosyconsole]

Thanks for posting Graham, and congrats on the transformed space... So glad you're enjoying your ARGOSY!

[@MitchRossMusician]

Thanks for the tour Graham. Nice affordable setup.

[@EduardKaresli]

I like your attitude. You're trying to help others, makes you a good person. All the best!

[@DanielFowlerSr]

Wonderful Setup, I have been in it for pretty much all my life I am 52 and you still inspired me, Thanks!!

[@coolchib15]

God bless you Graham Cochrane!! Thanks for keeping us in the loop with your new studio. You such a blessing man!

[@ShaneOBrien]

Here it is 10 years after this video was posted and it still stands on solid ground. Well worth watching and learning from. Need I say more... October 2024

[@foketesz]

Very nice. This guy has a lot of talent, good sense and a terrific attitude. The gear was carefully chosen and he uses it to it´s full potential, and his stuff sounds amazing. What else can I say?

[@larryivy2364]

I really enjoy your page. It's helped me realize where my money needs to go to have a quality and affordable home studio. Which will hopefully expand as the years go on.

[@supersevenmusic8947]

Great video Graham! Glad you did this tour. With all the years of video teaching, coaching and inspiring, some people are disappointed that you are not in a million-dollar studio with a 60 channel SSL console. But, I'm not. That's not what you teach. If you don't need it, don't buy it... you said that! The desk is super hot dude. Be encouraged, keep grinding ! Your studio rocks. Already There is a great song. Also, I read in a BMI news letter that most of the so-called major studios were loosing money or doing out of business,due to home studios and the quality achieved. Really do tell..

[@SolarHeavy]

Awesome! This is a beautiful studio

[@kwemoi5723]

Haha My dude! fancy seeing you here..

[@prestonkd]

Where is your lava lamp? How can you expect to get good mixes without a lava lamp? Studio looks great other than this glaring omission.

[@Vermonseidel]

Thanks for sharing your setup Graham . Here is a Summary of the Studio Equipment :) -Focusrite Saphire Pro 40 Interface : 8 Channel, 8 Mic pre -Focusrite Saphire OctoPre MkII Dynamic -Presonus Central station: (Hooking up Monitors) : Remote switch - has a mono button and switch -Presonus Eureka Channel strip (Check on Ebay for some good deals) -Focusrite ISA220 : transformer based Pre -Avid Eleven Rack: -Behringer Behritone speaker(Oratone Knockoff) ;) Remember about the midrange and using mono for mixes. -Presonus Eris E8 Studio Monitors -M-Audio Axiom| 32 Keyboard -Speakers : Presonas

[@21contra]

Well, first of all I would like to extend a heart felt Thank You for all the content you upload to KZbin. It has helped me tremendously. As a NOOB to home recording I have found your videos invaluable. Thank you so very much, and I loved the tour of your studio!

[@peanutismint]

+1 for Focusrite! Got a Saffire Pro 40 myself; looking to add 8 more pres via ADAT for drum tracking. That ElevenRack looks nice...

[@jaysullivan7219]

Dude.... Awesome. You owed it, deserved it, didn't-need-it-but-hey to yourself. I applaud your couch, and your desk. NOT because they are "useful" but because you have poured your heart and soul into your projects and revolution. That, THIS channel (non musical, youtube) and your site are worth at least a self-treat to some black leather. Sweet room, good gear choices, pretty "color" pallette, well executed and properly managed. cheers from Boston. Jay

[@ohioplaya937]

One of the best home studios that I have seen! Thanks for everything Graham!

[@MontyDeane]

With all those reflectors, there sure is alot of room ambience. Maybe the floor?

[@NathanM229]

You need to sort out the sound of your room, could just be the mic and digital goings on, but doesn't sound great right now (based on the video)

[@rustywp]

All that absorption and still the reverb???

[@cliffhoward5395]

Thanks Graham! I work out of a small home studio, too! I have many satisfied clients. I'm surprised how well my recordings and mixes turn out, without having a perfect, huge multi-room studio set up. I appreciate your tutorials, and thanks for showing us your set up. This video gives me some guidance on where to go next.

[@subjectifobjectif]

Top video tour, love the basic approach & honesty you're sharing, much appreciated. Keep up the great work!!

[@roochiepoo]

Thanks for sharing your studio Graham! Best wishes

[@LogicDaBeatman]

so happy that you decided to do this setup video!!!!! thank you so much for sharing. and i love your new desk.

[@thijsvanbeusekom]

Awesome! Been waiting for this for a long time, thanks! Keep it going man, you're a true inspiration!

[@jameswest6410]

Thanks for being there for us home studio guys!

[@user-rw1mo6vg7z]

soon as you said you you record for church, i instantly found a new respect for you. god bless man. i too am a music producer, but not many music producers who believe in god, so more power to you bro!

[@CarlosPerdomo]

You didn't say what version of ProTools you use.

[@BlindFretstudio]

Congratulation ! I can't believe I actually use he same gear set up. well 80% close. Thank You for the inside look. May many hours of great recordings come your way.

[@khadkaraghav]

Okay, they are the stuffs but how are they connected ? Please show the backend system too

[@djordjeblaga7815]

That would probably be like a 30min. video, but I want to see it, too ;) DO IT GRAHAM

[@brunosaadcine]

Awesome reference for building my studio. I'm definitely getting myself some of that equipment. Thank you for your efforts and great content! The world needs more people like you!

[@bobhowyousay]

Thanks for the tour.

[@johnriley8314]

Very nice set-up man... AND ya gt some WONDERFUL deals on your equiptment as well. Best of luck to ya..STAY SAFE.MIX N MASTER WELL, & GOD BLESS!!!!

[@Crossways-tn7mf]

Idk if you answered this question before, but what kind of you patch bay is that? I’ve been trying to find it but can’t 😢

[@JorgeSilvestrini]

Great studio Graham! Nice to see your new place and where the magic will happen from now on... I'm also a Saffire user - loving their interfaces and how they are ready for the new Yosemite as well... Back to the subject: THANKS FOR YOUR TIME! #GrabandoEnCasa

[@djmatush]

Lots of Focusrite here, but I can't see so popular Red 3. Did you tested Red3 in the past?

[@KhasrouhRecords]

thanks for sharing !! but your room needs a little bit adjustments for acoustic treatment !! treat the ceiling

[@francsiscog]

Great videos man. I love how much detail you give of each thing. Normally people will be like, yeah, this is my interface... This is desk.... This is my computer....

[@carlborsing7336]

Our reserved studio space is slightly wider (about a Two feet wider "L shape" in the listening area) and longer, which is good since it allows for more space away from the wall (ours have a large window in front of the desk and to the rear there's a gas fireplace). I'll be doing all Acoustic work myself and have chosen to use 3" isolation on all surfaces to minimize ambiance (+ Bass traps for those corners), why? i work a lot with surround and will simulate my own space for inspiration, re-miking etc..

[@anthonyanzalone]

Great video Graham. Such a simple setup CAN yield great results.

[@seafree1234]

Great video. Could you (or someone else) explain the wiring using the patchbay for all of the rack consoles?

[@danhealy79]

Man, the amount of echo in that room...

[@DrBuffaloBalls]

Pretty sure that's just because it isn't really worth it to treat the whole room. His desk is the only place where he needs the perfect sound.

[@tekis0]

It's probably because video camera's have a vicious limiter built in. That's exaggerating the ambience.

[@sinista6536]

DrBuffaloBalls I’ve never heard such a load of bullshit before in my life until I read that statement you made. Fucking hell 😂

[@noir4659]

@@DrBuffaloBalls I think in order for "the place where he sits" to have "the perfect sound" he does have to treat the entire room lol don't estimate back corners, if one doesn't treat them then lots of low end shit can build up real bad from there, I'm pretty sure he treats the back wall with quite some effort he just didn't show it in the frame. Also did you notice how even if he's at the desk talking about the computer it still kinda echos? I think the other guy is right, it's the build-in limiter of the camera that crushed his direct voice and boosted every little noise way up

[@musicbyshooty]

It's not echo, is reverb.

[@TimMontes-BMGStudios]

Graham, Your a Beast!!!!!! I've learned tons from your videos.....Please keep em coming!!!!!!

[@nicholasb8420]

Can you make a video or something on how to properly hook up your preamps/compressors to your interface?

[@lukesuperflyjones]

Could you give us a tour of what microphones you have and use?? That would be awesome!

[@KoolKatRecordingStudios]

A BIG Congratumalations! (Congrats) on Your Own New Home Recording Studio Graham (& Fellows). Really Nice Graham & Im Diggin it Brother.

[@ZipTronic]

Yeah I loved the leather couch comment, made me laugh, I haven't been a fan of yours , you always pop up in my feeds, but your starting to grow on me, keep up the good work

[@OzziePete1]

After yet another weekend dealing with rear cabling from rack units needing to be rearranged, I'm wondering how the desk mounted rack units work for you? It's near impossible to setup the perfect patchbay so all can access all other units. I'd be a very happy camper if someone would design a desk where you can simply lift up the rack units and not have to crawl under the desk and deal with poor light & hope you've got the new connections right!

[@aarona.dubzperson8245]

I have to say that I always enjoy this video man. Thanks a lot. Your studio is pretty sweet, and I can imagine all of the fun you have while using it. I am also building up. Almost done. I'm about 5 grand away from where I want to be. Peace...

[@98JamesNixon]

I've got a Scarlett 18i20 and love it. Great studio btw!

[@NickMartinproductions]

This has been really helpful! Just going on my internship for CRAS so I'll keep this in mind when I wanna create my own home studio.

[@ENONBEATS]

recordingrevolution Hey Graham.. Quick question. Doesn't the Focusrite Interface have more than 1 outputs for extra monitors? Whats the benefits of the Central Station?

[@alphahoss1947]

Could we see what the back & underside of the desk looks like please

[@IIMANIXII]

Hi Graham.. great video... i also use the saffire pro 24 dsp....do you have any videos on setting up and using the device and all its features with your daw... not many videos on the subject that i can find.......i just use it in default through studio one...but im sure it can do much more.....?

[@davidleeroth357]

Nice video. I believe in keeping it simple. My studio is simple as well. I'm glad you showed your hardware also. Gotta step my game up on my hardware. Keep up the good work.

[@josephlturbo9597]

You`re representation and skill. Is totally superb.

[@malobeats]

this was amazing i love your setup brother. this gets me so inspired.

[@Blackmon59]

nice rig presentation ! simply put! inspiring how to not get caught up in a multitude of abundance of equipment,but to find less that would create a magnitude by simple-wise approach.

[@PavelPmusic]

You're so cool! I want your studio, couch AND video games!

[@koolkids56]

youre awesome man Everything you say is exactly on point youre building the future of music and doing a great job Keep it up !

[@blacktieautodetailing]

Very nice set-up, pretty straight forward, yet still enough to do amazing things! I am also in the works in converting my detached one car garage into my studio, but it's slightly larger and I am using the whole garage, I really don't need the garage for storing anything as I now have a large shed out back...and eventually I am adding on to the front side and back side of the garage, and connect it to the house in the middle, and will eventually have a nice sized control room, live room, and vocal booth..but for now, just the one room from the one car garage to get a decent sized space...and have a full acoustic drum kit fit in it! Basically I'll just be adding good sound insulation, sheet-rock, laminate flooring, maybe wall carpet 3ft from the ground up, and of course some acoustic panels...

[@paranormad]

it will be awesome if you do a new tour but showing the signals routing from the back. thank yous so much for being our master!

[@operationweb]

Awesome video and killer studio. Thanks for sharing.

[@PamelaVelez]

I get that you are hooking up your interface with the xlr patchbay, but how are you hooking up the channel strips and the eleven rack? It would be great of you make a video on your signal flow.

[@bballgod237]

Two questions... 1. When you record mobile do you take that stuff out and put it in a case or do you have a separate rack case with different equipment? 2. Any tips for "knowing your room" frequency response? Do you trust your ears or do you do a pink noise test, etc?

[@IndyVisuals]

I see a lot of equipments someone told me not to buy, but i like your work and i think its really about how you work not what you use. Great video

[@jonnygrizzle]

Nice studio! I recognized the Dave Ramsey and Jon Acuff books as soon as you pointed the camera at the video game station.

[@TheOgach]

Apparently there is no way to plug an external preamp on the Saffire Pro 40 without going through the internal existing preamps. is it true ? If so, is it coloring the sound ? I can't really find the answer anywhere... Thanks !

[@adamgh0]

Nice Ikea Klippan! I have the exact same sofa in my studio and I never sit on it either :) I also have the Ikea Expedit shelf system for my turntable/vinyl collection.

[@ElectricGospel]

Nice bro. Even the natural reverb of ya room is beautiful. Love the Bible in the studio as well. Do it big!

[@AlienBuddha]

Thanks for sharing this video of your studio! It is really informative and inspirational seeing how someone else turns his limited space into a beautiful working professional studio. Oh yeah, I love Focusrite products too!

[@drunksimian]

Great setup, simple and effective. And if you don't mind, how did you hook up the pro 40 and octopre together? Thanks in advance and happy new year.

[@bluelanternsound1678]

Awesome Graham!! Congrats!!!

[@Barkeroni]

Ive got that focusrite pro 40, and also a summit mic pre. to bypass the focusrite, you need to use the jack input in the 40, not the XLR. I just figured that out and it made a world of difference. But yeah, those pres in the 40 are still much better than your ordinary Mbox or low end interface.

[@Robbinsffxi]

It seems to me that there is too much reverb in the room.

[@bradmodd7856]

It might be ok to mix in but it still sounds bright for tracking in

[@theofficialkrushb]

Nice space. Very symmetrical look. Aesthetically pleasing. My $.02.

[@OmmNomNomNomTom]

great studio! i love your videos man. learning so much. did you forget to EQ your vocals for this one though? haha :D

[@jasonthelegend6800]

what kind of surge protector do you use to protect the equipment? sometimes the circuit breaker trips when my wife uses the vacuum and I just want to make sure my investment is safe. thanks.

[@justinbillings8324]

Nice studio. I just bought a piece of gear for mine. Bought an Eleven Rack and it works perfect for what I need done. The preamp is really good that's built in to it and it doesn't give out no clicks or pops when using it as a interface. I'm gonna build a studio like yours for xmas lol.

[@atibingler]

It's clear to me where he mixes, but can you guys tell me where he's recording? Where does he stand, where does the mic point at, etc? Thanks

[@lukegowest]

You rarely sit on it but I sit on it at least once a day. Does this make sense?

[@DavidAndrewsPEC]

Luke West Yes. That once per day can be for 30 minutes. Assuming 16 slots that long, he has an 8hr working day. Assuming 6 such days, that's 96 such slots ... and he has one of those slots per day ... that is him sitting on it for 6.25% of the time. That sounds pretty rare to me. I'd have thought this might be obvious.

[@alexjtrigs]

You don't need to justify buying that amazing desk, comfort is everything!

[@heliobluesrock]

Dude, I just became your fan. You still have your Super Nintendo too! Sure it's one of the most important piece of gear in your studio! :D

[@scottfishkind5335]

Nice clean setup!! Thanks for sharing it!

[@politis1989]

how is the routing setup? how do you connect your pre-amps and your eleven rack to your interface if you can't access the back of them?

[@ShoumikChowdhuryTheBest]

Inspiring for me...been searching for this kinda video for a long time....finally got it..

[@gunslinger8130]

Dude...the 80's...especially mid to late 80's...memories, dude...memories..."The Golden Years"....you got THAT right...metal was big...and so was the hair...LOL!!! If I could live any time of my life over and over again for eternity...THAT would be the time for me. Lotta "firsts" for me that era...first girlfriend that got freaky, got my first guitar, amp and distortion pedal...heard Metallica "Orion" and that was it...been hooked ever since...and I'm in my forties now...lol. The 80's man...damn good times!!!

[@renemv]

Question! If that room is all the space he has, and all his interfaces are in that desk, where does he put the drums if he is recording them? Or if he is gonna record vocals, does he have the singers to stand somewhere in that little room and sing right there? or does he have like a separate room with the proper space where the players are?

[@MotoAngler]

Can someone help me? How is he routing his eleven rack, chnl strip and focusrite asa?

[@Italian77721]

very nice studio, liked it very much. you talked about the important stuff like the computer and gear. Thanks a lot. :)

[@MusicJamin330]

You should make a gear review on those PreSonus Eris e8 monitors! I'm torn between those or the Yamaha HS8's for an upgrade. Leaning more towards the Eris's due to the tweakability they have.

[@eddiewesley4362]

Great studio Graham simple yet powerful just how I'm setting mine up

[@musikredakteur74]

how did you connect the Channel Strips to your Interface? Patchbay --> Channel Strips --> Input 1 & 2 of Interface? Thank you!

[@luismaza5640]

When you need to use the Pre sonus or the Focusrite ISA pre, do you connect them to the saffire? or how you do the connection?

[@nielsdsinter8822]

Hi nice setup! So u use the 16 focusrite preamps but how do you connect the presonus+isa220 preamps? Do u run em through the saffire preamps? If yes, is there quality loss? And if you do, u can not use the 2 saffire preamps you run em through, right?

[@isaiasgodoynava3306]

Man, your studio just gave me a huge idea :D God bless!