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[@Rooster7six]

Man I could seriously watch all your vids just for that intro. love it!!!

[@scottydogg278]

@@Kl1Ainti I'll thank you now - never knew this vid existing - and it's amazing!

[@alltheworstheroes]

Please do the idea of micing a grand piano, that would be awesome and something I’ve thought over in the past

[@SpectreSoundStudios]

It's definitley on the list!

[@joelspaulding5964]

As a keyboardist who has always been a frustrated guitarist, would definitely love to see you take on this. Would enjoy seeing some material that reviews/utilizes a bunch of the original classic high-end gear that most of us only use through plug-ins.

[@toddgarfeild844]

not sure what your budget is, but I use a sennheiser MD 441U dynamic cardioid. I use it for all my acoustic recordings and its been used in the studio on a grand, beautiful pristine sound.. but they will set you back about a grand. no pun intended,

[@gilbertspader7974]

In 1977 I was playing an air driven organ through an acoustic guitar pickup into a marshal amp. Did it sound good no . Did I have a blast playing on it HELL YA

[@peripheraldevotee94]

I actually got to record a grand piano several times when I was in uni. The best and easiest way to mic a piano is to get a coincident pair of mid-range mics - preferably mics like the Rode NT-5 or AKG P-170 - and aim them at the axis of the piano lid from the right side of the piano.

[@RudyAyoub]

Good mornin

[@SpectreSoundStudios]

Morning, Rudy! Hey, I'll be back in LA in April, and hope to work with you again!

[@RudyAyoub]

SpectreSoundStudios hell yea!

[@putridabomination]

Morning \m/

[@gilbertspader7974]

Hello Rudy hope to see you on show again soon . Love your playing !

[@PooNinja]

Fattoush friday live lunch today ??? or Super Salad Saturdays Maybe :)

[@TheDevoidOfficial]

A tip I learned in the Marines för time management: Get 7 pieces of paper (make sure to count them for your drummer) and label each one a different day of the week. Then go down the side labeling it from midnight to 1130 pm in half hour increments (midnight, 1230, 1, 130 etc). Now be honest with yourself and write down what you typically do at that time on that day. You'll be amazed at how much time you waste everyday.

[@juanmarin9484]

Yo thanks for the tip

[@dirknickerson9660]

Thanks a lot for the tip man

[@TheDevoidOfficial]

You're very welcome. Glad I could be of some help

[@JosephSmith-lm4ri]

How about a shirt that says "This is the studio, not rehearsals!"

[@SpectreSoundStudios]

That might work!

[@gilbertspader7974]

Not practice has more punch.

[@AndyinSteps]

You sir deserve a trophy

[@gilbertspader7974]

@@AndyinSteps Are you the guy that did Super Mario bass cover ? You kick ass!!!!

[@AndyinSteps]

​@@gilbertspader7974 The world sure is small!

[@metal_helm]

I didn't realize how much time uploading content to a youtube channel takes until I started. anyway, a lot of us here are happy you gave up video games for this channel, thank you.

[@freepadz6241]

Yes. Friday commute home wouldn't be the same without Glenny. Hope the bro is having a blast in his new life as a celeb youtuber.

[@THRASHMETALFUNRIFFS]

Agree, and Agree!

[@metal_helm]

you watch? listen? to his channel on the way home in the car? or is it public transportation...

[@Metaldad87]

It is all kinds of involved. I have a small channel of 52 subs and I only upload once a week and it's still hard with my family and working full time. Props to the people that do it multiple times a week.

[@Microang]

@DxPx Even in a car, viewers comments could just be playing through the stereo, I just listen to it while I make breakfast, no need to watch the screen really.

[@trevor4533]

In this day and age, getting really good at video games might actually pay you more lmfao.

[@KerriHooper]

Actually more likely to grow an audience with game streaming and there is less overhead, and also just time due to production and songwriting. There's actually MORE money in the game streaming industry.

[@EricRennerYT]

What if i get good at Rocksmith??

[@SpectreSoundStudios]

Ok, do that!

[@FairyCRat]

Rocksmith is awesome, probably the only guitar game that isn't unplayable for guitarists.

[@EricRennerYT]

@@FairyCRat I actually have it. It's alright. It's much faster for me to learn a song by just playing what I hear though than doing it the "guitar hero" way. I did love the original guitar hero games though.

[@FairyCRat]

@@EricRennerYT I tried Guitar Hero Live earlier this year, I've been playing actual guitar for 3 years, and it just felt extremely weird to me. I haven't tried any version of Rocksmith tho, but I'd love to get my hands on one.

[@ZILtoid1991]

Believe it or not, BanG Dream! Girls Band Party helped me to get better at rhythm. Too bad that the game is now turned into a grindfest, that wants you to spend money on premium currency, which you have to spend on gatcha (lootboxes), so that game is now off from my phone.

[@Kadotus]

Glenn Fricker Simulator 2019 - Pre-order now to get the boiled bass strings DLC for free! *Haista vittu, Glenn!*

[@JuveriSetila]

TORI

[@dbackscott]

No matter how long I boil them, they're still tough as hell to eat!

[@edward0307]

Tää ei oo se kanava mistä aattelin löytää suomimeemuiluu, mut hyvä se vaa o

[@sansocie]

Use a red sauce not white. Acid in red breaks the strings down faster. Bon Apoplexy!

[@gregmerritt9366]

bedroom tips, pro tips, hell, bring on anything and everything you wish to share. The recent aqquisition of new recording and guitar gear, plus the constant posting of content from you, Ola, Fluff, Hennig, Tyler, and Robert are literally the only things keeping me sane this year so far. The how to mic up a grand piano idea definitely gets my vote.

[@M81_WOODLAND]

Thanks for giving up video games, Glenn. I'm not big into metal, but you're putting out solid information as well as being an inspiration.

[@davetbassbos]

I like the focus on home/beginner recording and the different tips to move towards a pro sound. Also anyone who has or works in a massive pro studio probably already knows what they are doing, right?

[@SpectreSoundStudios]

Depends on how long they've been there...

[@davetbassbos]

@@SpectreSoundStudios Fair enough man! I should have said THINK they know what they are doing, lol. Anyway love your channel, and don't worry I'm not really Kip Winger

[@matthewtorbert9211]

Hey glenn, i just would like to say thank you for what you do, for awhile i needed an amp and was constantly lost looking for a decent amp, i didnt know what to look for until i watched your video on the boss katana, i ended up with the 100w combo and i love it. Thanks again and cheers from the "marvelous" land of Delaware

[@bobholland3810]

I like the small home studio videos. That is certainly what is bringing me here.

[@FraggleFoot]

If you're ready for a high end studio, perhaps a video of what to expect would suffice for those wanting high end studio videos. For the rest, we like the dyi approach. Thanks, Glenn. You're the man!

[@Parcolai]

i can't say i spend a lot of time practicing guitar, but i can tell you this. Sparing 30 minutes out of the workday for practicing after lunch does help. When it is not snowing in Vancouver and I don't have to worry about slipping with my guitar, I bring it with me to work. I even made myself pretty well known at work for that.

[@mattswensen3030]

Hey Glenn, I’m so happy for you and your recent opportunities to start to work in LA. More power to you buddy! I hope you have a smooth transition from Ontario!

[@SpectreSoundStudios]

Back in Windsor (BOO!) till April. Long story....

[@mattswensen3030]

SpectreSoundStudios if that’s the case I hope it works out. Not to bitch it’s better than my day yesterday. I got into a major car accident. Even though it’s not my fault. I’m still without a car and knees are messed up.

[@jarrahjones4913]

A video on micing a grand piano sounds awesome. Cheers Glenn!

[@YHRS]

I've got a couple of questions for ya, Glenn: - could we get a bit of a studio tour of your new space? - are you still using the Lumix GH5? If so, what kind of setting are you using for day-to-day videos? Anything special going on in post (LUTs, grading, etc.)?

[@slavesforging5361]

Studio tour!!!!

[@davidm6387]

A quick note about trying to mix with headphones- I've found that for me it is 100% necessary to frequently compare the volume of things by slowly raising them up from silence. This way I avoid weird shit like unintentionally making the drums three times louder than the rest of the mix.

[@brandonmains8958]

Brooo. Love your videos. Working on a solo rock album in my home thanks to you!!!

[@SpectreSoundStudios]

Awesome! Good luck, Brandon!

[@Lazy_eye_blobFish]

Hey everybody! I'm extremely sick but I just wanted to stop by and wish you guys an amazing day. Hope things go well for you and that you have a safe time doing whatever it is you have to do today. God bless! ️ ☺️

[@SpectreSoundStudios]

Hope you're feeling better soon! Thank a doctor!

[@Lazy_eye_blobFish]

@@SpectreSoundStudios thanks glenn, you are a gentleman. I'm getting there, it is just a nasty cold. I got my Nintendo switch and some sonic to play so the title of this video could not be more perfect lmao.

[@juanmarin9484]

Thanks man! I hope you get better!

[@brandonc2859]

Hope you feel better man God bless!

[@brandonc2859]

@@SpectreSoundStudios I know you hate religion, but remember sick twisted religions are not the same thing as the creator of the universe. Regardless of the one true way, big bang, evilution (hey if you came from monkeys good for you, I wouldn't admit that 🤫) something started it all and that something would be our God and creator and he loves you very much. Again fuck religion it is not God cheers!

[@RaulGarcia-vy3zi]

You're losing weight, great job but now you need a smaller shirt size. You have something special with this show, I'm totally hooked as I make sure I don't miss a release. Thanks for all your insight and advise. You have helped me and many others aspire to be better musicians. Cheers from the Rio Grande Valley!

[@SpectreSoundStudios]

Thanks, Raul! Much appreciated!

[@sansocie]

Never too late. Do it. Do what you love.

[@ZILtoid1991]

Once I had to choose between art and music. It was a hard choice, but after not getting anywhere with music, I decided to concentrate on art instead. Now I only have to get good at marketing myself (and at scenery, I just discovered moderndayjames, who's making good tutorials, unlike most people on KZbin). On the noise issues: Check your guitar's wiring and shielding! Some copper foil (don't use cheap household aluminum foil, that will flake off due to oxidization) can do miracle.

[@topgunjoeicdbko]

Bedroom recordings ftw. Great video like always. Btw i think the piano idea is great

[@chrisschmid4239]

Because of you I've finally decided to hang up the amp sims in my axe fx ii, and buy a real tube amp, with a real cab, with a real v30 in it, so I can start constructing my own unique guitar sound. I would love it though if in the future you did a video showing some tips for miking a cab and even possibly showing the comparison between tones with moving the mic around, to various places on the speaker. Cheers, and thanks again for all of the great content!

[@SpectreSoundStudios]

Please watch “how to record Hravy Guitar”

[@danlewis8044]

This got me thinking...Mean Jean Chabadabado raised a good question, and now I want to hear you talk about your pro vs. amateur/home studio experiences with mics and plugins, etc.

[@JpDubbed]

HELL YEAH!! I'd also love a video explaining signal chains when mixing drum tracks 🤘

[@henrirappperson]

Pease do more high end audio videos. I found the Ward Beck to be one of the best videos you've ever done!! I get that your primary target audience is the home recording enthusiast. I think that would help round out your content, and even put some things into context and perspective for people who aren't professionals, as well as appeal more towards those that do. Even as someone who makes their full time living off of recording, I have learned new ways of thinking from your channel. Your take on modern metal production without samples, amp sims, and autotune is refreshing. I tend to work mostly within the high end world of audio for TV, Film, & Commercials but do also come from a heavy music background too working predominantly on indie rock, grunge, punk genres. It's interesting to learn concepts from engineers that work with different genres and to apply them to recordings I do, even if I'm not a home recording guy but work out of commercial studio. Also please tweak your lights position a little, there is always a glare in your glasses that is super distracting.

[@juanmarin9484]

Yeah I agree with you, I think more high end audio videos could potentially bring a new audience and also give us noobs 😂 more information that could help those who are serious about recording... I would appreciate if you could share with me any KZbin channels/forums/websites or any other place where I could learn about music recording, from the noob level all the way to pro level, thanks 🤘🧀

[@rickfeith6372]

IR's are EVERYTHING...even POD models sound sweet with the right IR.

[@juanmarin9484]

Are you talking about pod HDs by line 6?

[@Dirt_Serpent]

I’ve yet to come across any ir that I like more than micing my own cab with my own mic tbh. But I know this is the way people are doing it these days so more power to ya

[@rickfeith6372]

HDs sound great on their own...I'm talking X3/XT era. Plug an HD into the FX return of a 6L6 amp with a great cab and pop it into studio direct mode and set the dipswitch to line level and that thing wails.

[@Dirt_Serpent]

Rick Feith I used to plug an x3 live into the return of my 5150 II cause I didn’t like the tone of my 5150 II, it was noisy as hell. Now I have a prs Archon 100 and I have to say, using the Friedman technique micing my own cab, ir’s just don’t cut the mustard for me anymore. Also a side note, when plugged into a power amp your probly still using a cab so why would you use an ir in that scenario?? Just curious.

[@rickfeith6372]

I am running an HD500 with onboard IR through real cabs. Never tried it with a different IR, because I only use that rig for jamming, not for recording. I can't make it sound good without being in Studio Direct mode or if I turn off mic/cab modelling. I've heard it 100x about "Don't use IRs with real cabs"...tried different onboard IRs, the 'Pre' amp models on the 2nd half..the only high gain model that I use is the Recto w/ the Treadplate 412 cab, it sounds insane...I got it halfway between a Mark and a Rec, with 2 EQs in the signal path. Very Petrucci and older Metallica sounding. I realize I have a unique way of making it work, but it sounds SO GOOD.

[@ChiggyChiggyChiggy]

Just bought my first set of monitors and came to a conclusion: If you think headphones are good enough for mixing it's because you've never tried monitors. They're 1000% essential! Greets from 40 miles east and love you Glenn!

[@SamboatMusicBassCovers]

Hype! I love these videos

[@manny75586]

I do like the home studio focus of the channel, but it would be cool to see a little more about incorporating outboard gear into a home studio set up. Similar to the one you did about the outboard compressor in your workflow. Maybe something about outboard summing mixers.

[@ADMProductionsDJ]

I'd look into the "Miracle Morning" for all those looking for more time to practice. You pretty much wake up earlier and practice during that time. It's been working wonders for me for the past few months. I set-out some goals, and I have a practice journal and make sure my practice is leading up to those goals.

[@franzludwig3250]

Q: With all this talk about monitors I started to wonder what difference the size of a monitors membrane makes, and what the most versatlie allround setup would be. 7", 8" or maybe 6" with a subwoofer. Keep in mind that I'm a bassist...

[@sansocie]

Remember speaker size and room size is linked. 18 inch speakers in a six by six room suck

[@jackd.ripper7613]

@@sansocie Yeah. Made that mistake when I was younger and even more stupid, not for recording but my home listening. I got 18" Bose tower speakers and didn't consider room dynamics and the small area. Needless to say, everything sounded like shit.

[@franzludwig3250]

@@sansocieok, but why exactly. For volume or frequency/resonance reasons?

[@handsupdb]

Can you do a show on your history of DAWs, what you started with and what software you switched to over time and why. What were the big game changers for you? What were the biggest gripes that you still have with won't software? Something you hated but came back to a new version you loved?

[@Zaspor]

Yes! Bigger / more high level recording information would be great in my opinion.

[@hausofchains6097]

Due to licensing I had to move our last album from CDBaby to Distrokid, was easy and fast and I really liked it. Saturday we finished a single off the next album and was so nice to be able to just publish it with out any additional fees!! Thanks Glenn would have never tried them if it wasn't for your videos!! P.S. The Fuck you is just always implied!!!

[@undefined12u]

Fucking love you Glenn, thank you for everything

[@paulemillevasseur7622]

That Archon VST was incredible sounding.

[@mikestckl6939]

i´d dig that thing with the pro stuff , home recording is cool and your tutorials kick ass but it would be awesome to see how it is done on pro gear or how they did it back in the day befor digital stuff came in our homes

[@ricc333]

I think there's some mixing tasks you can do on headphones. My studio is in my house where I have my wife and 5 kids, so sometimes I have to use headphones, but even then I'm only messing with relative things that you can A/B like how much reverb is on something or effect A vs effect B. What I *never* do with earcuffs on is try to balance a mix, do EQ, or compression. It never sounds right on monitors or the car test.

[@chasejohnson8704]

Would you be willing to do a video on whether or not a guitar with P-90s can work for metal/hard rock? Also, would you be able to get some vintage guitars in the studio for the same application? I think it would be neat to see how some older guitars might fit into a metal or hard rock mix in a studio application. Also, thanks to your channel, I've become quite a fan of Christian Vegh. Any possibilities of you doing continued work with him? Cheers from Kansas.

[@Citizen_J]

have a good weekend Glenn

[@jetpiston2161]

I sometimes get the same noise problem with the buzzing when I record electric guitar at my desk... my high tech fix is to roll backwards in my office chair after I hit record!

[@monsterk7603]

I absolutely love the statement, "what if you just went out and fucking did it?". THAT'S a t shirt!

[@blacksaltscotland]

anyone know a good website for mix feedback?!

[@blacksaltscotland]

@Adam Ruderman thanks dude. real nice............................

[@juanmarin9484]

@Adam Ruderman lol you are a Savage . Thanks for the tip though !

[@guitar19971]

Here’s an idea for a blind test you could do Glenn. Record and mix a song (guitar, bass, drums and possibly vocals) using all budget home gear. So amp sims or budget amps on the guitars and bass, budget drum and vocal mics with say a focusrite interface and those Kali monitors for mixing. Then do the same song, reamping the guitar and bass track through your best amps, using your best mics, interfaces and monitors. I know it would be a lot of work, but it could be a really cool way of showing the difference between cheap and expensive gear and what you can do with cheap gear. Keep up the great work and fuck you Glenn!

[@AXPena]

Hey Glenn, any tips on recording flute and mixing it with metal music? I know this is a metal based channel, but I know you've recorded a lot of stuff. Maybe some experience with some folk metal/symphonic metal bands has given you opportunities in the past. Thank you and please make sweet tender love to yourself!

[@matthewjones8510]

AXPena eloquently put there at the end haha. I’ve never mixed flute in metal, but just spitballing if you have a direct mounted microphone on your mouth piece that will help with consistent proximity. You’ll be able to get a hotter signal without introducing a lot of room sound, which may be critical to getting you to sit strongly in the mix. It won’t sound as natural as a condenser because nobody is putting their ear directly to your mouth piece when listening to the flute, but for these porpoises I don’t suppose traditional or natural are your priorities. Even better if you can record with both and blend. Also make sure you have your own dedicated space in the stereo field. Maybe double track or copy/paste to give yourself more real estate. If it’s still not cutting through, I’d try carving out frequency content from something else that may be stepping on the frequency content of your flute. Hope any of this helps and have fun!

[@dirknickerson9660]

AXPena have you ever listened to "Dark Medieval Times" by Satyricon?

[@AXPena]

@@dirknickerson9660 I don't think that I have. I've only heard one Satyricon album. I'll check it out!

[@aaronsmith2611]

Definitely would like to see a video on miking up a grand piano or even just an upright piano since most would be more likely to find one of those at home.

[@joeyvpoisonfree]

15:15 I had the same issue, it was caused by the LED's in my keyboard feeding back in my pickups. Get rid of the flashy keyboard and you will be good.

[@skatterpro]

I'm 100% based out of a bedroom, yet I definitely want more "high end"-videos too. Not necessarily fewer "budget" options though, they're great! (Yes, I understand there will have to be a compromise, just not complaining!). Also, to really remove radio interference, assuming you have the budget for it, you should build a faraday cage

[@fxflynn111]

Can you do a video comparing the sound difference you get from cab sizes? 1x12 2x12 4x12?

[@mikal]

Advice for the guy asking about monitors: If you can't afford the Kali LP6s right now ($300/pair), I'd suggest starting out with Alesis ELEVATE 3 MKII, which are only $100/pair. I use them as small monitors at home, and they're surprisingly great at representing the overall sound, especially for their size. Most monitors this small are missing the low end, but these do a great job with it.

[@JamesJohnson-hb1me]

If you have noise you can also try just turning and facing a different direction rather than moving away from your computer. Works for me when recording bass- I get noise facing west but no noise facing north. Not sure why though!

[@vincentmasterbassist6784]

Dude Elite Dangerous is amazing

[@SpectreSoundStudios]

I know! I played the original back in the 80s on the C64!

[@vincentmasterbassist6784]

@@SpectreSoundStudios you sir are a true pioneer of space

[@gilbertspader7974]

I spent days typing code into a C64 to get a keyboard sound. It worked for 30 mn then the power blinked for a second and gone.

[@robhuanout5443]

How about play a game that you don't need to sink hours into? maybe a 30 minute sesh of pac man

[@vincentmasterbassist6784]

@@robhuanout5443 nah!

[@Bcwilderness]

2nd the 7506 cans, they have all the vitals covered, where the drums punch and bass clear

[@scottbaxendale323]

The Shure SM7 is one of the most versatile mics made, it works great on the Kik drum.

[@kempwnski]

I bought a pair of MDR V700 a few years ago, I only use them at night for mixing because they do have a boosted low end for DJing so things can sound a bit thin on other speakers.

[@ThatBaritoneGuitarGuy]

Glenn, here is a studio conundrum for you. We have two Peavey PV 12M monitors, but they sound completely different. One has no bass, while the other is all bass. They were bought together, as were the cables, so age should not be any issue for either. They both are connected to the mixer with exactly the same model and length of Roadhog cable, and the settings on the mixer are exactly the same for both. Everything is as close to identical as we know about, but the two monitors still sound completely different. As far as I know, if everything is exactly mirror-image-identical on both sides, then both sides should give identical results. Isn't that how physics is supposed to work? Are we doing something wrong? How can we make them sound exactly the same?

[@Just-Michael]

For reference headphones I just use the Audio Technica M40Xs because they work. Also if you want to eliminate computer noise and whatnot while recording, just turn sideways.

[@Souchirouu]

We want both. The home equipment because that is what most of us are using and the high end stuff because, well its cool! Personally I would like to see more practical video's on the home equipment and a more technical in-depth ones for the high-end equipment. Maybe you can get an engineer who builds these high end things and have him talk about what goes into designing it or visit a factory that makes high-end amps, microphones or what not and have them walk you through the process.

[@manny75586]

To the guy getting noise in front of the computer, many DAWs have iPad remotes. iPads generally don't make noise. I know Cubase and StudioOne have apps that allow you to be far away and use your record button. You can even set levels etc so you don't run back and forth while tweaking your sound.

[@TheChadPad]

I'd definitely be interested in watching something on how the pros record, but I am one of those select few you mentioned. If it's not worth it to you, I understand. I watch all your stuff cause I always learn something, but I wanna know what they do to achieve top-notch fidelity. Also, 8:30 we need more of these giraffes

[@rcobsessed2801]

The odd video in fantasy land would actually be super cool. I mean not a ton but the odd one shot in would really be cool ..

[@c3r1c38]

As to headphones to look into, try the DT990 Pro (250 Ohm) for an open-back set and the Focal Spirit closed-back headphones. They sound almost as good as my Mackie HR824 Mk.2 monitors. Also keep in mind that if your headphone amp isn't beefy enough it can cause headphones to sound weak, thin, have lack of treble, muddy midtones, etc.

[@godsfruit-official2555]

Hey Glenn, I was just wondering what your thoughts were on people opting into using 4 track cassette recorders for their setup in order to achieve a lofi sound. I was also wondering what your thoughts are on the idea of limitations breed creativity pertaining to 4 tracks.

[@EversonBernardes]

30m to 1h of practice a day is all you really need, as long as you know how to practice. That means focused practice, no fooling around: get in knowing what you'll work on, be mindful of what you're doing (and, if possible, record yourself and listen back to it) and do it in a structured manner.

[@ChrisThomasBone]

You graduated on '02, had your studio running in summer of '07, and opened it in Dec '98? Or did you mean to say '08? Also on the topic of monitors, I've only ever used M-Audio and haven't ever even had a chance to listen through anything else. I started with the BX5 D2s, and then after a house fire, I used the insurance money to upgrade to the BX8 Carbons, which I'm currently using. I've never really noticed anything "wrong" with them, but like I said, I don't really have any reference here, so I'm really curious what you or anyone else thinks about the M-Audio monitors in comparison to others at similar sizes and/or price points.

[@markecker135]

'what if you just went out and did it' . . . Perfect on a tee-shirt, me thinks 👍😎

[@norphar]

Glenn! You're show's been great for improving my recording technique and thank you very much for that, but where can I learn about live sound? I've been mixing bands in bars and small auditoriums for about 5 years now in between being a lighting and video tech but I feel that I'm hitting a wall due to being self-taught. I know live sound isn't your area but I don't even know who to ask. HELP ME, GLEN

[@darrenbraemer6213]

Maybe you could do big studio etiquette and techniques. Pitfalls that waste time. The difference between top end mics and preamps. How the room size acts with different mics. I would love to see high end studio vs. your top end home gear. Maybe also the value of picking the right engineer for your band.

[@bernardomedeiros6697]

Hey Glenn, What is your favorite guitar tone in a metal album? Personaly I love the sound of any of Gojira's stuff and have been in love with Animals As Leader's recent albums but I'm not sure how much of it is technique and how much is gear. Fuck you :)

[@RemmyLebo]

Well Done Team Alpha Gaming Approves :)

[@FarrellMcGovern]

The iZotope RX suite is very nice. In a past incarnation, I did audio recording/restoration work for film & radio and RX is the gold standard there. The technology in it is awesome. I remember one project for this amateur film that had a failure of their primary recording system (amateur sound guy), and only had the audio from the DSLR camera...but it was very windy that day and you couldn't hear the dialog. I was able to eliminate virtually all of the wind noise and pull the dialogue out so that they could use it as work vocals (amateur director...WTF? Lost script!?!?!) for doing ADR later...grrr, fixing things for amateurs... Also, speaking, and the Sony MDR-7506 headphones, they are considered classics for audio recording in the Radio/TV/Film world. For them, basically spoken word & environmental/sound effects, the 7506's don't fuck with the sound, they are repairable, and they last forever. In Radio, they seem to prefer the AKG K 240 as they somewhat more musical. I have a variant of 240s that are very good that I used for recording news readers and interviews for a show I worked on at CKCU FM. And as for RF noise when recording near your computer...yes, you can get awesome pickups that reject that (I have a set of hand made Evans Eliminator 2 Series pickups that can cut through that shit), or you can fix your computer. Most PCs and Macs these days come in plastic cases with SDA in the way of radio frequency (RF) shielding. Dump your LED lighted case with the window on the side, and get an all-metal case. Get some RF shielding material and line the case with it...or, if you can't change your case (grumblegrumble....Mac....grumble) then build what is called a "Faraday Cage" and put your computer in it. It will shield almost all of the RF from your computer. It won't shield all of it since you need to hook up various things via cables to it and thus there will be a (small as possible) hole in it...but it will get at least 90% of it. And for the sake of the gods themselves, don't use WiFi (aka RF noise) on your computer in your studio!!! Use wired ethernet!!!

[@olafvanrijnsbergen1177]

Iron Maiden of all bands also mixed Book of Souls on Headphones. They are even selling their custom voiced headphones they used for mixing. So it's not only home recording bands that afford Monitors. Huge bands also use them

[@SpectreSoundStudios]

Ok.. who was the mix engineer? How many years of experience does he have? Most people watching this show are beginners. See the difference?

[@olafvanrijnsbergen1177]

@@SpectreSoundStudios I'm Pretty sure it was Kevin Shirley, working together with Steve Harris himself. Its true that a lot of people watching are beginners, but you're a beginner, you can neither mix on Monitors nor Headphones. Because well, you'd still have to learn. And if you're starting from blank, I'd imagine it would take just as much time to learn how to mix on headphones, as it would take to learn how to mix on Monitors.

[@charleskp947]

Hey Glen, i get what you're saying RE: the text about the pro gear VS home studios. You're in the position to show many of us what this stuff is about. So even if it's not feasible for most i think it'd be an education. Maybe think of it that way. I'm keen

[@khronscave]

1:20 Well, it's "(broadcast) arch-rival", the EV RE-20's often used on kicks, so why not?

[@janired85]

On eliminating radio interference you could try el cheapo solution and buy pack aluminium tape and make faraday cage or shield behind guitar pick ups and on rehearsal situation one can try turning around and see where the humming stops and see if you can turn guitar head in similar relation in opposite direction.

[@SyntheticFuture]

If you are going to do basic Guitar signal chain can you also do a basic vocal signal chain? Pretty please?

[@SynthChris]

Hey Glenn, I know you’re a fan of the Ignite Emissary. They’re working on version 2, and they’ve let a few people demo of. Any way you might be able to get your hands on it? Peace

[@FirestormAudio]

I would love to see a video on using pro level gear and pro recording and mixing techniques just because I'm curious about how it's done at that level.

[@keithhayward1491]

I tape the strings on every headstock, before the bridge on fix bridge guitars, and springs on my floating trems. That's for everyday play. All those noises drive me crazy

[@joeyhayek]

Love the actual PRS Archon 50 head

[@gtizzle101]

Wow a DAW in assembly, what a legend

[@danabarnes4751]

A note to the dude who has noise issues: you might want to make sure that all your ins and outs ( with the exception of your guitar cable) are balanced.

[@shigrathFX]

A compromise that will produce a lot of work between the low- and high-end recording stuff: Do the same thing in 2 different ways. For example micing up the grand piano, processing etc - for pros and for newbs. Might be an interesting comparison. But yeah, I'm aware that this is a ton of work.

[@chrisp6203]

Hey Glenn, I was wondering what your thoughts are on the Direct-to-Disc process that directly records to a vinyl-disc cutting lathe while the musicians are playing live. I would love to see/hear you do an A/B comparison with Direct versus the new soul sucking all digital tracking method By Crom and Mitra, Cheers and Fuck on you.

[@snowflamestr]

Hey there Glenn, The first time I got into a recording studio was when I was 17 and we definately made tons of bad choices. Went out of town, the guy ended up being a cheesy Pop prducer that applied autotune to everything and our bassist never travelled with us. Second time we went local cause we wanted to support our small town studio. Out of the 5 tracks we recorded we released ONE and it wasnt even good. Also the guy charged us hours of zero work cause he was too stoned to realise he had a distortion plugin on the master channel. Because of those experiences (and more) I've got to a point where I got some kind of studio-phobia. Is it normal?

[@edwincrain986]

I think it was Steve Vai that said " Figure out what you are worst at , and make it a talent.

[@ardhifarhan4821]

Or "Get good at Recording a Videogames"😁😁

[@jrr832]

LOL

[@khronscave]

15:10 Why exactly is that Radial DI box in the signal chain there? Is a guitar amp being used at the same time for monitoring? Also, one must wonder what input level's coming out of the preamp of that particular input...

[@ladyjulia4038]

Hey Glen i seem to remember you having a joyo vivo. Any chance of a review?

[@junkawakami3193]

i don't recall the one of the biggest names on the automobile industry asking newbie questions about audio production lmao

[@PHELCAN]

2:00 it's because the music industry is headed in the home studio direction. Nobody has the money to go record on an SSL 30 miles away from your house, that sounds just as good as a focusrite with an SSL plugin or 500 series ssl eq- how do I know this? Because I've recorded extensively on an SSL 900 aws and a G4000+ in big fancy rooms and iso booths VS done home demos straight into my computer and the computer actually sounds less muddy

[@meangenecharbonneau]

I don't think the industry is headed in the home studio direction. Having affordable, good sounding gear is making home studios a viable option for a lot of music that would otherwise never be heard. My favourite albums were not likely recorded in home studios. The new Tool album is not being recorded with free amp sims and a Scarlet interface. MY next project might be, but wouldn't it be nice to get a glimpse at the top end of things and use that as a reference for what we're trying to make our budget set ups do? Maybe Glenn should do a "sound like X on a budget" series, like Anderton's does with guitar gear.

[@orphanuprising]

Lets get a studio tour of the LA studio?

[@SpectreSoundStudios]

When I get back!

[@emecorp]

About the noise near computer thing... I would suggest to use an iPad or Android tablet (in terms of screen space, it should also work with a cellphone) and use Reaper's Web Interface to controle it remotely. Sure, that would only apply for Reaper users I guess.

[@19Bobbel]

The Beyerdynamic DT1770 Pro are one of the best headphones ever and are amazing for reference when mixing and checking for stereo width. You have to check them out Glen at some point! But your right nothing gives you a better image of your mix than a good pair of monitors. For me the neumann KH120A are definitely the best option in the price range under a thousand bucks. Greets from Germany love the show!

[@massttrshrdrharmonicminor2002]

When I heard a recording artist got shot in La I was like dam Glenn already.