I fully rebuilt my dream home studio (it was harder than I thought)

[@RhettShull]

I really appreciate all the kind comments on this video, it’s super encouraging!

[@JohnnysMusicGarage59]

GREAT JOB TILLY!

[@progresspedals]

as a music hobby guy, this is inspiring. As a psychologist, it is impressive to see how many "I can't" or "I'm dreading" messages/challenges were overcome in the process.

[@ss-gc9qq]

From a computer engineer, obsessed with connectivity and also with ADHD, I admire your forethought for layout and pre-connecting your patch bay. Incredible design and thought out space, this was very entertaining to watch. One easy thing I think would make the space really pop visually would be to paint that window frame behind the desk any different color than the walls. Looking forward to seeing what you do in there.

[@louderthangod]

There’s something about dogs wearing bandana’s always tickles my heart. I also love that dogs love supervising projects. They just want to help out.

[@lofiloop9124]

The dog certainly helped everybody to keep their calm and focus. Perfect supervisor.

[@DerekBolli]

A cat would have a clipboard in its paws and a pen behind its ear 🙂

[@louderthangod]

@ And then knock it all over randomly.

[@emilyharpist]

That desk is AMAZING

[@claytonfairchild8213]

Cannot believe you would mod a room! ;)

[@morbideddie]

If I spent that amount of money on a house I'd expect every room to be perfect. If you had to mod the room you didn't buy the right house.

[@TomCPlus1]

@@morbideddie Have you ever bought a house, eh?

[@morbideddie]

@@TomCPlus1 bought a few, and never needed to mod a room. Depreciates the house value too since it’s no longer original.

[@gdawgs101]

​@@TomCPlus1I think the joke went over your head...

[@Headroom1]

Lmao well done

[@Fezzler61]

Your significant other is a saint to support you in this project. Mine also helped with the covering of my homemade traps. I am just a home hobbyist, but after I made my room "tight" like you did, the first time I played my acoustic guitar in the space I was like, "Man, this sound like crap now." LOL. Because the space is dead! Now that said, I can add "room" with reverb and control it. Just some "trap" humor. My nemesis is dust. My dog hangs with me and it seems all the electronics is a dust magnet. So I updated my desk for better cable management and put it on wheels so I can clean easier. I know when to change my HVAC filters by the dust build up in my man cave studio. Thanks for sharing.

[@JeremyAndersonBoise]

I’m really glad that you got the chance to do this, I’m thrilled that we get to share it with you through this video, and I’m so glad it’s not about the Rockman pedal

[@JumboJimbo015]

Could be in the pipeline

[@claytongouin5605]

Living the dream, man! Great video and for a full time musician and video creator, this looks like a great space for you. Having gone through my two home studios (just a hobby studio and home office) in two different apartments, the biggest thing for anyone wanting to make their own home studio space is to really think about functionality of the space. I appreciate that you didn't sugar coat the amount of work needed to get to the goal post. My rooms have always needed to be a guest room, a storage space, a recording and mixing space, a home office for me and my wife, and a voice over/editing room. Inevitably, it takes some time and trial and error to find the optimal setup and layout. So, for those interested in doing their own home studio, spend some time getting your stuff into your space and spend some time moving everything around before plugging in and hooking up. Just get a feel for your space - what functions well, what feels good, and what makes you want to be in the space. It might take a few iterations, but when you finally land on it, you can go full bore with your treatment and hooking things up. You'll be much happier taking a few days or even a few weeks trying out different solutions instead of settling on the first thing only to find it isn't optimal for you or your space. Let your room evolve and give it that time. You'll be much happier. Enjoy your room, Rhett.

[@jesjes21]

4:38 pro location sound guy chiming in - Don't use a shotgun mic indoors!!! Shotgun mics indoors are what i would choose for MORE room sound. The pickup pattern isn't just coming out of the front of the mic but a decent amount at the back as well. Outdoors, that isn't much an issue. Indoors, its like one mic pointing where you want it and another quieter one pointing away from where you want it ie pointing at the reflections you're taking out later in RX. Provided you have a means to mount the mic just out of frame, Buy a Sennheiser MKH50 Hypercardioid. That mic is more or less industry standard for indoor dialogue, and smokes a Shotgun mic in that situation. Also rules for female vocal, acoustic guitar, and was made for classical string instruments as far as i know.

[@compucorder64]

You're right. But I reckon Rhett just mispoke. Good chance the mic he pointed toward was an MKH50 hypercardiod and he just called it a shotgun mic because it has that look. But, afaik Philip Conrad, his bass player friend is a pro location sound guy too so he probably had good pointers, like you are giving. Now, I just wish MKH50s weren't so pricey, even if they are worth it.

[@jesjes21]

@ oh I didn’t know Phil was a fellow soundie! I debated leaving a comment in the first place lol. Such is life

[@BrewReview]

He’s mentioned before it’s a short interference, an MKH50 if I remember correctly. Totally a worthy choice.

[@RhettShull]

I started with a 416 then moved to the MKH50 on Phil’s recommendation. And yeah he’s a pro boom op on some big productions here in ATL, so I trust him on the location sound stuff.

[@jesjes21]

@@RhettShull well now I’m embarrassed lol. *facepalm* Sending love, the new studio is dank. *crawling back into hole*

[@jsimes1]

That was fantastic! What a journey!! I've never built a home studio but I have done lots of construction over the years and building stuff can start out fun but then it quickly becomes overwhelming. I'm 59 and I was just diagnosed with ADHD this year! I know I've always had it but being a software developer and an artist and a musician and a construction worker I was able to live with the ADHD and actually I think it was a benefit for the software development world I lived in for 30 years. I think I've reached a point in my life where my brain is slowing down and the amount of thought and projects I can juggle at the same time has drastically been reduced. Anyway all that to say I think you did an amazing job and with the support and help of your wife and your friends you have built an amazing studio! I look forward to the new videos and music that comes out of your new space!!

[@WayofYahushua]

Been in this business for a long time and I thank GOD for Sweetwater ! ! !

[@valuedhumanoid6574]

Not to sound like an advertisement for Sweetwater, but not long ago I too built my own studio. Nothing like this, but when I didn't know what to buy to make everything work, I called the engineers at Sweetwater and they were awesome. They asked all the right questions, found out what my goal was for the output of the studio and we went from there. I did purchase it all from them as a way of "paying" for their help, but without them I could never have figured out what to buy on my own. Those dudes and dudettes were totally down with it. Well done Rhett. I am so envious. That motorized desk is the bomb.

[@RJRonquillo]

Everything looks great!

[@andremouracosta]

Great in every single level, Rhet! Congratulations!

[@paavomikkonen]

Great video, very informative! The new room looks (and propably sounds) great!

[@tadmorrison]

A 100hz sound wave is at half its total wavelength at 6.3 feet. That's why you hear it at that distance

[@MrRossharrell]

Dude- this is incredible. Anyone who says its overkill is jealous. I bought really expensive panels and would do that again- not build them myself haha. Those panels will change your life, and the vibe of your room will change your life.

[@konshak78]

+1 for the bass hunter technique. I had a very similar reaction of being amazed at how much it teaches you about your space. 16:48 Thank you @AcousticsInsider!

[@prestonlight122]

Your openness about life with ADHD AND how you work to overcome its setbacks. Makes me feel seen and understood. Room looks killer, I LOVE the color of the walls, and godamn it sounds great in there. I’m in school full time and am getting ready to apply for PhD programs in Art History. ADHD lets me hyper fixate my way into success, but everyday is like Sisyphus rolling his boulder uphill. Kudos to you, Rhett. Your perseverance is not just seen, but truly, truly appreciated!

[@v-for-vieira]

Excellent job!

[@DanielSeriffMusic]

Man, it really looks fantastic. I know it sounds awesome.

[@TLMuse]

I'm doing something similar in my smaller and much more modest home studio-fixing the acoustics before I mess around with speaker correction. I knew I had a low end problem, just from listening to music, but I underestimated how serious it was. As a first, quick-and-dirty measurement, I used a free oscillator plug-in to manually sweep through frequencies with a sinusoid waveform (I think it was Melda's MOscillator), and there were some whopper resonances. Later, I used the free Room EQ Wizard app, and an affordable calibrated measurement mic, to more carefully measure the response at my mixing position. I have just one free corner, and I bought a corner bass trap from ATS Acoustics for it, as well as a tri-corner trap for the opposite corner (where the corner meets the ceiling). I sent the measurements to ATS and they helped me pick the traps and plan the install (working around moldings, etc.). I'll hopefully be installing it this coming weekend. I hope it makes a noticeable difference! The room doubles as my office, and has acoustic tiles on the ceiling, and shelving on all walls, which turns out to be lucky in terms of removing reflections without requiring more acoustic panels. I'm pretty good with home improvement/woodworking, but decided to buy the traps, partly because ATS has good prices (and I got them during black Friday, 10% off), but mainly from putting a modest value on the time and headache saved, and realizing I wouldn't really be saving anything via DIY. Watching your video made me glad about that decision. 8-) That said, well done, and I hope you feel pride in all of that work. -Tom

[@caryconover]

Truly revelatory. You deserve this room and all the continued success it will bring. Love your KZbin vids and your Threads posts. You're an A-Tier creator. Thanks for all you do.

[@Garnoo]

Congrats on the new space! It's looking sweet. That whole process of making panels, me & my girlfriend went through the exact same thing. I feel your pain. We rebuilt our studio (mixing room, live room & vocal booth) back in 2021 and it took about 3 times longer than we anticipated. A big chunk of that was building 18 of those panels and we still haven't gotten around to installing the clouds. I've been avoiding that for a few years now and you just got me thinking about it again. Not sure if I should thank you or not 😆

[@andyw6026]

Nice project, well done! I'm with the other guy, the variation of where your bass is "loudest" vs "less loud" is due to the length of the sound wave at the bass frequency vs the the wavelength of higher frequencies.....in a small space, this makes a big difference to "perceived" volume at each frequency at each place in the space.....

[@warrenmusic]

Bro you deserve this. As a fellow person on KZbin who plays guitar and produces in a bedroom, I felt all of this. Shout out to the part where you’re clapping before and after!! As you admit, it is probably not the way a professional acoustician would approach it. But in this day where we’re learning about the value of what professionals/institutions do while being constrained by a budget and other limits and yet still motivated to go for it and be ambitious, I have only respect and appreciation for this whole video.

[@nicok5630]

Interesting walkthrough - wishing you much success in that super new room.

[@tonygavilan]

Greatest dude on youtube music community. Your determination, purpose and love for music will get you far. You deserve every inch!

[@danmorgan9795]

Thank you so much for finally changing the color. Your old, old studio, that was the size of a matchbook, was my fav.

[@sebastienmaillet1340]

Rhett, this video and journey is so emotional... seems you went thru a lot and this means much to you. Congratulations and thanks for sharing!

[@snartzzb983]

I'm so glad you gave this a full hour. Could have been longer as far as I'm concerned. Hope you have great times in your new space. God Bless.

[@OfirOrlinsky]

I did this a few years ago exactly same process you followed here. It killed me. Especially building the panels.

[@arustydodge2111]

Very happy to see that you kept and gave a prominent space to the beautiful iron and wood rack that, You and your Dad built. Studio looks Great. AMAZING!⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️👍👍

[@Dadjokes4U]

I feel better about my abilities after watching this video. I did this in my project studio, by myself, about 2 years ago. My ceilings aren't as tall as his and I used a different mounting method for the clouds, so that part wasn't as bad for me. But I found that he went through the same process I did, almost step by step, based on the same online research and "rules" I followed. Especially things like hunting for the sweet spot and treating the *actual* back wall beyond the drywall. I also got huge improvements, though I think my room might be a little too dead in the MF and HF ranges compared to the LF Great results and great video!

[@markwscrivener]

Proper sound treatment made a huge difference to my studio - best studio money I ever spent. Like you said, it makes you want to be there. The other thing I've learned over the years - make little changes to the layout every so often. Obviously changes in equipment preferences and usage will drive these changes, but you will be surprised how much moving a rack or reshuffling some gear can make the whole space feel exciting again.

[@jasonlocke]

Sweet room! Now I'm not the only one with a purple home studio... I can relate on many levels. You get overrun by the gear, and when setting it up is a chore, takes the motivation out of playing and working. Well done!

[@InsolentMusicalPeasant]

What a transformation. That's a beautiful space. And the acoustic difference is insane! The desk is a work of art. Something special about having an original piece like that.

[@bicross87]

loved every seconds of that long video ! The new studio mood is awesome !

[@ericheidemanmusic]

Man super dope space! One day I'll have something like this. Thanks for the inspiration!

[@ericheidemanmusic]

I also love the purple!

[@DaveNorth73]

Right on, you deserve it. The room looks great. This was a cool video, thank you!

[@jonkerr2050]

Looks amazing Rhett. I went through a similar thing in April last year. Not to the level you’re at. But for me building my studio was therapy. My Mom had just passed the day we got the keys for our new house. Building that room the way I wanted was a huge part of my grieving process. Still to this day. And now, it’s my favorite place to be.

[@raydougela7250]

Well then. I watched it all the way thru.Thank you for giving examples of the how and why of thinking it through, how difficult it is to do things correctly, how much time EVERYTHING takes to do it the smartest way. Your video on this was really informative and funny at the same time. I think I said "know what you mean." numerous times, along with thinking, "I'm not the only one". Also, great job by Tilly! Black Walnut is incredibly cool wood as well. So beautiful. Can't wait to watch the "building of" video. Thanks again, Rhett, have fun in Anaheim.

[@ramspencer5492]

Awesome! The new room looks and sounds great!

[@Treeman67]

What happened with your full basement studio?

[@ipuya]

Yeah that's what i wanted to ask!

[@FRIDGEYTHEGOAT]

there was some difficulty with the power supply I believe. Couldn't get enough power down there to power his whole setup or something

[@sounDr.]

He mentions it at 13:00 minutes.

[@IanOPadrick]

You left the comment so early there wasn't a chance to get to the spot in the video where he talks about it

[@Chris_Moncada]

He says it's still under construction

[@thejonathandoan]

Outstanding work, man. The new studio is amazing!! Looking forward to all the videos in this sweet place from now on. This video inspired me to get back to my own room and fix little issues here and there and get back to work! Thanks, Rhett.

[@coopetd]

This was such a great video. Thanks for letting us into the process. Been lurking for a while but can’t wait to see what’s next.

[@petedean4705]

I have to agree with you Rhett. Tilly killed it with the panels. They do look awesome!

[@kingbryn1692]

Looks and sounds great! You essentially coulda stopped the video at the clap because WOW! The difference is night and day and it would have been the ultimate expression of why you took the time to redo the room in the first place. As someone who recently set up a dedicated music room recently I can say that it takes an incredible amount of planning and logistics to get it to become a reality. I cut corners that I wish I hadn’t because the acoustics suck but I also only do a fraction of what you do in yours. It works for me. For now. And it’s an awesome sanctuary for creativity which I suppose is half the proverbial battle. Thanks for the share. It was worth the hour 👍🏼

[@msilv8335]

I empathize so much with this. I built panels and a small cloud for a home theater. I made the boxes exactly the size of one piece of insulation just to avoid some of the issues you ran into either way I agree that it was definitely worth the time and the effort and the expense. Congrats on the new space.

[@pinstripe_pedals]

The purple is just lovely! 🤩

[@lmrecorders]

I commend the effort and empathize with the tediousness of building your own acoustic panels. I have made a lot of them over the years at various times. Most recently I made 15 acoustic blocks from those cheap, stackable storage crates that are mostly open on their 5 surfaces. I lined them with that fabric used to cover the bottoms of furniture and filled them with Safe n Sound. Getting the fabric cut and lining the crates was a bit of a pain but the 10x15x12 crates are a fantastic configurable gobo. I covered the open side with pegboard incase I want a reflective side. Of all the acoustic treatment I've made, that gobo is the most satisfying because it really squelches the drum kit when it's in front. You project here is making me think of knocking out a few more larger wall modules. One suggestion is to double the thickness of the insulation in your modules if you have the room. One layer will knock down some decent midrange but not much on the low, lows.

[@quentindorseymusic]

Love the long form content!

[@rickshearer]

...absolutely impressive teamwork and results! Congratulations!

[@CSAndrewHenry]

Wow! Congrats Rhett! The room looks amazing and I love that you are so much more comfortable in there now. Here's to many years of magin music and videos in there!!

[@ericburnett8163]

Thanks for sharing the overhaul of the studio! I just bought a small shelf unit for my modest pile of gear (pedals, audio interface, desktop amp) as I've wanted to put more time in with it all. I am totally experiencing that same sense of wanting to just sit with that you talked about with your whole studio. I think it's the sign of a job well done.

[@rohankhemraj]

This is one of my favorite videos you've ever made. Perfect mix of diy reality with a decent payoff.

[@WhatJeanWants]

So happy for you! You and your Team did a great job on your new studio setup!!

[@heypockyway6652]

After seeing snippets on socials, it’s great to see this long form video where we can really see the thinking and troubleshooting. Nice one Rhett!

[@scottycasteel]

Dude! After watching that, im actually excited for you. Looks great. Thanks for taking the time to share that.

[@lukeblievernicht8067]

No joke, this got me so excited seeing that it was a full hour long 🙌🏼 thank you! As a fellow ADHDer and creative hobbyist, it’s very inspiring to see someone like me be thriving while having similar struggles. Thank you, this channel means a lot to me.

[@alexo5861]

Rhett, amazing work on your Home Studio. I started watching your channel when your studio was in the mechanical closet in your parents house. You have come a long way, cant wait to hear and see what comes from your new set up. Now it time to get a real console and get the basement studio going!

[@AsteroidKiller]

Looks awesome! 🙌

[@RobHarrisGuitar]

Hey Rhett. Just watched this video. Really enjoyed it. I’ve recently been thinking of remodelling my own room with a height rising desk. I have too much gear that I don’t use/ need anymore. I’m due a declutter and re think. It’s been a pleasure watching your journey over the last hour. Thanks for the attention to detail. Great work. I hope you enjoy your new room. Enjoy NAMM. Rob.

[@gafarbello107]

It’s so crazy because I found Acoustic Insider and been doing the Build a Better Bass Trap course of his and without finishing the course, just by finding the sweet spot of the bass and stereo field I notice an IMMEDIATE difference. Love how your space has finished up and looking forward to mine looking similar

[@gafarbello107]

*found a week in a half ago

[@Garythefireman66]

Congrats on the new space & equipment. This was a lot of fun to watch

[@oliverburnand1228]

Good job I'm.glad you had it finally finished 😮

[@EdDiesProyekt]

Looks killer, cozy and warm... I like it a lot

[@johnmiller3804]

Looks awesome! Nice job 👍 I love changing up spaces! So much fun 🤘😎🤘

[@ShimiHalperin]

It looks really great! That's a lot of work that went into that!

[@TheDotyboy]

It looks wonderful! Love the color, and the layout seems much better! I am happy for you, and I look forward to the new content you make in this improved space!

[@musicmann1967]

I'm glad you mentioned Acoustics Insider. Even though I work in a very well tuned and treated professional mastering studio, my home studio situation is pretty bad! lol I skimmed the video titles, and although I know most of this stuff already, it's good to have it all in one place as a reference, instead of just s bunch of random knowledge banging around in my brain! haha Since you went through the whole process and are happy with the results, I feel pretty confident having Acoustics Insider as a reference point in the future. Thanks!

[@KelsterVonShredster]

Looks amazing.....nice job. Love the desk and amp shelf. I think you deserved the desk!

[@krispykrunkdonut]

my office is a more grey shade of purple... its the best it makes me so happy! so good choice!

[@AdamMalster]

Dude, this is one of your most amazing videos. Well done.

[@alegutierrezmusic]

That desk is just amazing, love it.

[@philf4086]

Looks like that room has a connection to a balcony/loft. That can't be easy to deal with. I'm 10 minutes in and will see what happens. Same with the windows, which are such a hard reflector. I really enjoyed watching the room come back together with the many improvements that you've made Rhett! Great job!!

[@billtcheapbuiltcheap9568]

Nicely done. Everyone's work really came together. Looks like a space I would never want to leave.

[@paulmckenfitnessnutrition2434]

The studio looks lovely Mr Shull. Well done to you & your Missus.

[@mustanggrandpubah]

The purple just works. Nice and warm.

[@jrwojick]

Space looks amazing! Nice work

[@Impractical_Engineer]

Thank you. Appreciate and love the long form video. These build videos are awesome, informational and entertaining.

[@dude_crush_]

SO SICK!!! Congratulations Rhett! 👏🏻🔥🔥🔥

[@UrbanSelfSufficiency]

Thanks for the long video. Me and my bro just watched it on the big TV on the couch. Loved it.

[@TheOziBattler]

sounds so much better! Nice work!

[@lhscarborough7047]

Love the space! Thanks for documenting this process and sharing it. Desk is awesome. Purple color is cool! Great job.

[@martinwalls7151]

Great work ! Enjoy your new space! You’ll look forward to creating all the sounds for the future 👍

[@markhoskins]

I put these kind of panels up in my studio and it sounds great. In terms of tips, I'd add putting fibreglass mesh under the fabric stops the fabric bulging. Also, hanging the clouds with hooks and chains allows adjustments. Fantastic effort and I'll bet it sounds fantastic in there now! 😁👍

[@petersdrue]

I like the lint roller on the table.

[@NoFate97]

Johnny! I didn’t realize that build was for you, he is great. Love when my youtube worlds collide

[@FiftyNinerWinder]

@RhettShull great video man. Tons of info, well edited, nice space… learned a ton and love the long form. Just know that it’s not lost on us how much time was spent filming and editing this video, let alone the time you put in re-doing that space. Awesome job man!

[@georgespencer3973]

That is a ton of work, Rhett! It came out great. It does definitely look like a space with a vibe. I’d want to just hang out in there, too. Tilly did a pro job on that fabric covering. They look super sharp. Enjoy NAMM!

[@ianmorales7757]

Y’all, find yourself a spouse that supports you like Tilly does. What an awesome wife! You’re blessed, my bro! Thanks for sharing the process. It’s a dream of mine to have a good home studio.

[@jorgeh.fernandes1681]

Amazing! heaps cool!! Congrats!

[@matthewdortona237]

Positively fabulous job Rhett!!👍

[@pazduha]

Super awsome video. It reminds me of what I had to go through when I build my studio. Maybe just some thoughts about the speakers, desk and panels placement. You might get some early reflections of sound. I am not a sound design guy. But consider that there might be reflections from: 1. speaker->lovely desk->ears 2. speaker->gap between the cloud panels->ears. 3. speaker->gap between side panles->ears. 4. speakers-> ceiling->guy on the sofa ears. Imagine everything made of mirror and if u can see the speakers in it mirrors there has to be a panel. Anyway you might have better info on all of this.

[@michaelbuckingham5140]

Spent a good chunk of this video super distracted ( in a good way) by your dog. Adorable.

[@fotog04]

Absolutely beautiful studio! Killer desk!!! Simple yet so functional and GORGEOUS walnut!! I'm so jealous

[@chrisrussoroos6091]

Amazing video. Congratulations Rhett. You work hard for this.