The MOST Beautiful Studio Desks in the world - Monkwood Studio

[@margaretchristo6859]

Wow, that’s a piece of art anyone will be proud to own in their music studio! You are going to enjoy producing and creating music at this desk for years to come. I’m jealous!

[@SanjayC]

Yes, its amazing! Can't wait to show you all how it looks in my studio!

[@BHStudio24]

@@SanjayC I love this desk. What's the name of the desk you bought?

[@bryansonnet2454]

A true gifted Craftsman doing what his vision brought forth. " Each desk is an Instrument..." well said!

[@giantolibas7906]

Looking at the desks just sparks creativity already.

[@SanjayC]

I agree!

[@PatrickBreenMusic]

Wow dude, great video! One of my favorites I’ve seen from you.

[@SanjayC]

Hey Patrick!! Thanks, man! How’ve you been?

[@PatrickBreenMusic]

@@SanjayC Great over here man. How bout yourself??

[@AdilConstantineMusic]

Wow! I want one !!! Thank you for documenting this and showing his beautiful work.

[@SanjayC]

Hey Adil. Yeah, it was a very special experience. The story and relationships behind it all is even more meaningful to me. I love sharing that.

[@capitalghost]

Dope! Truly inspiring. He is a real deal artist. One of those has my name on it.

[@SanjayC]

Yes he is. Get it get it!

[@Only1Dharti]

THIS IS THE MOST GORGEOUS DESK!!!! Can’t wait for you to reveal your🔥new desk in another video! Till then, I love this video sooo much! Especially your music, ohhh those vocals😍 and the way you put his story together! It was amazing meeting and now becoming friends with Monk! He is so talented, has a great heart and it’s just soooo inspiring to see his work and hear his stories!!! Wow! Can’t believe I could witness this meeting! ♥️ You’re an excellent interviewer! Ok I have so many compliments for this one for both of you! Lol. Now it’s your turn to pay me one! Hahahaha

[@SanjayC]

Thanks. Yes, he's an amazing guy and these desks are just gorgeous!

[@lachlanrussell18]

The way you gas Sanjay up in all of his videos makes me so happy. Love how supportive you are!

[@varunnarayanan3477]

You gotta give yourself credit for some nice video as well!!

[@Only1Dharti]

@@lachlanrussell18 LOLLL I'll always be his fan first before his wife! Also, that's what a built-in wifey-cheerleader is for, am I right?! And thank you for that kind comment! Appreciate your support!

[@Only1Dharti]

@@varunnarayanan3477 See?! Now that's nice someone noticing your work! LOLLL THANK YOU! I mostly played around though!

[@velanche]

This is definitely one of my favorite videos on your channel. I came back to it because last spring I had a custom studio desk made for me, and the feeling of having a well made piece of furniture from pro woodworkers is indescribable. They are very good at what they do, but I was its first customer to request a studio desk, and they really came through. The emotion captured in the video is close to my own when it was delivered. Again, thanks for inspiring, and thanks to the crafters who rock!

[@SanjayC]

Yes, thanks to the crafters - you can feel the energy they put into these desks!

[@edwardmsmilingjr]

Iconic video!!! ... Sanjay c. Wow

[@SanjayC]

Thanks, man! The desks are beautiful, aren't they?

[@edwardmsmilingjr]

@@SanjayC bruh yes they are !!💎🌶🔥🔥🔥

[@jakeqwaninne8502]

i'm an autobody guy almost my whole life,, (i'm 55 years old),but i've always liked working with wood, it's cool what this guy is, doing, i get my inspiration from the same things, super cars and scifi space craft, i recently got a mixing board and had nowhere to put it, so i built it a little 64' X38" desk with parts from a crib, an broken 80" tv,a bunch of plexi glass ,ikea bed ,and some scrap pallets, all being trashed, so all i paid for was fasteners and glue, but it looks like something studio desk might build for a star wars movie set

[@SanathKumarNaibhi]

Wow so inspiring 😍

[@SanjayC]

Yes, I was inspired as well

[@officialWWM]

Wow, his work is beautiful! I wish I could afford one of his pieces of art!

[@richarddufresne2683]

wow ! 🙂 Thank you for this great video !

[@NicosDaddy420]

That is the MonkWood Turbo Deluxe SD88? I need that in my life!!!!

[@SanjayC]

Yes, its one of the best he's made! I can't get enough of it!

[@NicosDaddy420]

@@SanjayC Need 1!

[@ritapatel5727]

WOW ! I love this video and the desk is beautiful 👏👌👍excellent work !

[@SanjayC]

Yes it is!

[@SoundsAndGear]

Dope bro, love Monkwood stuff! Great vid!

[@SanjayC]

Yeah, I've been eyeing these desks for so long!

[@SoundsAndGear]

@@SanjayC congrats!

[@michaelfoxbrass]

Beautiful work, and great energy on your love of doing it. I love the sit/stand option. Thanks for sharing this story - your keyboard tray design helped me see how I can optimize my current “ikea-ish” setup to work better!

[@SanjayC]

Thanks! Monk said he uses sliders from a file cabinet for the keyboard drawer because they are very heavy-duty.

[@michaelfoxbrass]

Sanjay C that makes great sense - and they’re easy to find in used/thrift store file cabinets - thanks, Sanjay!

[@hinduprinze33]

Amazing artist! Can't wait to see it in your studio and see the creativity it inspires!

[@SanjayC]

Next week!!!

[@Only1Dharti]

Fly over here and see it in person!

[@SSN70]

Bought my Monk Desk years ago, he’s the man ! A true artist and great dude ! Truly one of a kind ❤️❤️

[@SanjayC]

Absolutely...such a great guy and amazing artist! Which desk did you get?

[@capartenlive3026]

An artist !! Thank you CJ ! Even for the trip in California !

[@SanjayC]

Yeah, it was amazing to see everything in person

[@tommykavounidis]

I'm glad someone finally did a video on Monk I've been drooling over his desks for years and ended up building one modelled after his work but definitely no where near as good as what Monk makes!

[@SanjayC]

Yeah, I had searched for videos about Monkwood for a while. That's part of the reason I really wanted to make this video. Such a great guy, too!

[@tommykavounidis]

@@SanjayC yeah, truly an inspiration!

[@williamroark]

I’m Inspired!!!!! Beautiful work!!!!

[@SanjayC]

Makes me want to create!

[@hanfi-music3589]

So, is no one talking about the "Jaws" reference on the wall? There's a big shark about to swallow the fire extinguisher in the back during the sit down interviews. By far one of the best things I've ever seen...

[@kapalutheproducer9162]

Awesome

[@SanjayC]

He's the man!

[@varunnarayanan3477]

Yessssssss that's amazing.. I made my sorta studio desk out of leftover wood and it was the best..

[@SanjayC]

Good for you. Like he said in the video, you can make it yourself. You just need a place for your creativity.

[@darrenmcgregor4943]

🤩 🤩 wow

[@dhanushmohanaraja]

OMG! it's awesome.. 😍😍

[@SanjayC]

Yes, it is. Amazing artist, isn't he?

[@dhanushmohanaraja]

@@SanjayC S, bro. He's awesome

[@Jpaul038]

Monkwook Desks are beautiful! Great story 😃

[@SanjayC]

Thanks!

[@MickBenjamins]

It's here! - Well almost, can't wait to see the follow up :-)

[@SanjayC]

Yes. Next week is the new studio reveal! :-D

[@varunnarayanan3477]

@@SanjayC oh YESS can't waitt

[@aleksywnek95]

Hey Mick! I was wondering. Are there any special things I should definitely tak into account when designing an under-desk shelf for my keyboard? Do you use some kind of locking mechanism when the shelf is maximally extended (I'm thinking magnets?) Your work is beautiful form of art, you both really made my day. Keep it up! Greetings from Poland ;)

[@MickBenjamins]

Aleksy Wnęk I’m not the maker of these desks, sorry!

[@SanjayC]

@Aleksy Monk, the desk artist in the video told me that he uses rails that are made for large filing cabinets for the keyboard drawer. So they are very heavy duty.

[@MarcoPolux]

what a pleasant video today 👍 and I must get me one of those desks! (I will copy cat that elevator desk)

[@SanjayC]

Thank you! You'll see more of my desk in next week's video (with all the gear in it)

[@david.ander1]

Wow! Those are gorgeous. I’m drooling 🤤

[@SanjayC]

Haha! I know what you mean!

[@kavinduishara625]

Awsome😍😍😍😍😍

[@SanjayC]

HI Kavindu!

[@kavinduishara625]

@@SanjayC hi sanjay! Can't wait for your next video 😍

[@SanjayC]

Yes that’s going to be epic!

[@kavinduishara625]

@@SanjayC 😍😍😍😍

[@kavinduishara625]

@@SanjayC did you buy the lounchpad ?

[@bobafruti]

That hot-rod desk looks sweet!

[@SanjayC]

Yeah totally get the sports car feeling from it.

[@bobafruti]

Sanjay C darn it! I watched this video and now I’m getting studio desk videos suggested.... Thank you very much KZbin, but I already have a studio desk!

[@anthemmakersmusic]

Nice track Sanjay!

[@DopamineOverload]

Fantastic work. Never heard of this place. Would probably never be able to afford any of these desks in my entire life, but.... lovely work. Perfect.

[@SanjayC]

Yes, its not for everyone's budget, but I love what he said...."You don't need this, you don't need anything but a small space for your creativity." Its that type of attitude that really drew me to this guy's work.

[@b3owu1f]

Very nice. Love the double keyboard trays.. that's a slick idea.

[@SanjayC]

Thanks 👍

[@musicbyrishi]

Two incredible talented persons on one screen. This puts a smile on my face

[@SanjayC]

Thank you! He has such a great attitude, right?

[@musicbyrishi]

@@SanjayC yeah..and I am excited for the studio reveal

[@FadingPixel]

What a timing to see this video. I am making my own studio desk and this gives me inspiration and ideas to do it better.

[@SanjayC]

Nice! I like to hear that. Good luck and let me know how it turns out!

[@FadingPixel]

@@SanjayC I will. Thank you.

[@weraishere]

awesome desk

[@SanjayC]

Yes he's a real artist

[@darrenewing1900]

Very cool. Good to see the behind the scenes of the craft, creating the right environment for creation. Great perspective on what's necessary vs what's cool and expensive ✊😎

[@SanjayC]

Yeah, he has a great attitude. I like when he said, "You don't need any of this." You just need a small space to create.

[@darrenewing1900]

@@SanjayC that was the part that got me as well. I mean I see this man who creates studio furniture for legends yet from the looks of it he has a humble workshop and suggests going to Ikea for the legs of a plywood topped workstation! He comes across as "in touch" on more than one level. I really appreciate this video, thank you. Can't wait to see your creation station. 😎

[@SanjayC]

You totally get it. Love that man. Keep that realness.

[@sudo-bandit]

Such a beautiful video ❤️

[@SanjayC]

Thanks! Its really the desks! :-) And the guy!

[@tawisaaa]

your wife is so so supportive

[@sphinx3563]

Sorry for late comment!!!!!.....Nice video 😁😁😁😁😁😌😌😌😌😌bro

[@SanjayC]

Hi Sphinx! How are you doing?

[@sphinx3563]

@@SanjayC bro..my movie work was going:)))).....

[@lachlanrussell18]

Ok but that beat at the start???? The vocals are fantastic! When’s our next Sanjay single?!

[@SanjayC]

Thanks! Just a random beat I never finished. My next goal is to release a bunch of songs. How is your Sunday?

[@lachlanrussell18]

I can’t wait! Undone has been on my main music playlist for ages. I actually genuinely love your style, independent of how much I appreciate your videos. And for me, it’s actually Monday as of an hour ago! Having a good day though. Late birthday celebrations with the fam.

[@SanjayC]

Nice. Keep the birthday celebrations going!

[@lachlanrussell18]

Exactly right!

[@Musician_Robert]

Those are beautiful desks!

[@tahasabir4161]

You are the best

[@SanjayC]

Thanks, Taha. So are you! :-)

[@MarcosCouncil]

I need all black in red trim desk like this one. Dope

[@angelus1417]

Awesome pieces of art right here , stunning desks

[@anthonybradshaw]

Such an amazing business! Can't wait to see the new desk/studio setup!!

[@SanjayC]

Next week! Woohoo!

[@anthonybradshaw]

@@SanjayC I'll keep my notifications on!!!!

[@dytran]

That looks awesome!

[@SanjayC]

Yeah it’s beautiful!

[@seventhtower]

I love solid wood. That looks good mate. How much legroom / distance between the floor and the tray?

[@DojoOfCool]

I'm drooling so much seeing those desks. I don't record that much I used to to, but from having career as SysAdmin and musician I'm used to be behind a desk with a computer. As a guitarist it was easy sit at my desk with computer and monitors. Actually I used a dining room table it was big enough for computers monitors and occasionally a small controller and play guitar. Since playing keyboard 90% of the time now I would love a desk that would fit a 88 key controller as well as computer and monitors and etc. So one of those desks would be awesome the only other one I've seen someone have was a film composer who had a powered desk with a keyboard tray so she could work sitting or standing her monitor were on stands next to the powered desk.

[@SanjayC]

Yeah these desks are amazing. Film composers always have the best stuff right?

[@DojoOfCool]

Once media composer get established they can afford all the good stuff. I wish I could find someone who sells keyboard trays then I'd try to build a desk myself or get another dining table and attach a keyboard tray.

[@biggdrake]

Wow. This is something that people don't even think about. Usually if it's a table or shelf system that holds up everything that's all people think about. I think your the only one to post an interior design aesthetic of a home studio. Have you ever done a video on what your studio actually consist of? I know you do product descriptions so I just assumed you have every gear known to man in a warehouse for equipment. 👍

[@SanjayC]

Ah...that's coming next week. The full setup revealed in my studio with all the gear explained! :-) Can't wait to share with you all.

[@biggdrake]

@@SanjayC Hey, have you heard of the Samson MIDI controller? I was looking for one that has a MIDI out and that one does and comes with Komplete Control from Native Instruments but no mention if it comes with Ableton which was the sticking point. I'm not sure if Ableton doesn't come with it or it just wasn't mentioned as it says it works with all DAWs.

[@anthemmakersmusic]

Sade style way to go!

[@SanjayC]

Thanks! That's a real compliment! Love Sade

[@SoundslikeTunesTV]

Inspiring! DAMN!!!

[@SanjayC]

Yes, he inspires me. How are you doing today?

[@SoundslikeTunesTV]

@@SanjayC Today I am fine and really busy by thinking about a new flat and how to manage the acoustics inside of the studio room there. And really especially I am thinking about a new desk - with no more bad back again ;-) You are doing very well, I hope?

[@SanjayC]

Get a sit-stand desk. It is really helping my back.

[@SanjayC]

Get a sit-stand desk. It is really helping my back.

[@anthemmakersmusic]

Very cool!

[@shadowbanned5164]

Have to say the fact you can stand or sit at your desk is awesome.

[@SanjayC]

Yes, it makes a huge difference!

[@Only1Dharti]

🎉🎉YOU JUST HIT 100K !!!!🎉🎉

[@olliecooke7995]

Great video!

[@SanjayC]

Thank you Ollie Cooke!

[@milesklotz3963]

How strange that I've spent the past 2 days watching studio desk videos and now this pops up. Great video!

[@SanjayC]

Wow! What have you been looking at?

[@milesklotz3963]

@@SanjayC Just different ideas for inspiration when I build one in the coming weeks. Thanks for showing us this company. Their instragram is full of great content!

[@Real-time22]

$65 in materials plus imagination and some TLC equals dream console.

[@xoran4728]

Damn👏❤️

[@SanjayC]

:-) What are you working on today, XORAN?

[@xoran4728]

@@SanjayC watched a couple of tutorials and then just stalked people on Instagram 🤔

[@SanjayC]

Haha haha!!

[@axelanas9537]

Great wood artist! So...how much is it?

[@SanjayC]

Check out his website in the description. Some prices there

[@premixmpk7070]

❤❤

[@SanjayC]

Hi BTM! HOw are you today?

[@premixmpk7070]

@@SanjayC its a good day :)

[@tawisaaa]

wowww

[@wellingtondtivoicenote5065]

Guy is a genius 🙏🏿

[@SanjayC]

Yes he is!

[@bensmirmusic]

what was the total cost ?

[@Awkwave]

I'm impressed with that auto incline wow lmao sick

[@MichaelDowComposer]

What cables other than midi keyboard go through all those holes on the extra shelf?

[@SanjayC]

Wow...where do I begin? I have a power strip on the shelf...so all the power cables. I also tuck the slack of the audio and USB cables there. If you have a lot of stuff on the desk (like I do), it gets full very fast.

[@Depthofhorror]

Ableton given some sounds in it but How to add extra instruments sounds in Ableton ? Make a vedio on it plz

[@SanjayC]

Here's a video about it: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iaSQaI2qoa2tn5Y

[@RandyWHorton]

great stuff here folks! big love from Randy `w. H~orton here in KSA..

[@SanjayC]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@jeremythornton433]

That's gorgeous! Way out of my price range though. However, I do work a bit with wood so now I have a couple of ideas. Maybe one day down the road.

[@SanjayC]

Yes, price range is high, but the quality and workmanship is justified. Definitely a piece to save up for and the last desk you'll ever need.

[@abhishekc1458]

Wow

[@SanjayC]

Yes, he's amazing!

[@masy7894]

Notification squad slept a little longer today. Will be on time from next video 😍❤ . Awesome video sanjay. Hope you are okey now.

[@SanjayC]

Hi Maslin! All good my friend. How are you?

[@masy7894]

@@SanjayC I'm good brother. Learning to produce country songs using the session guitars from komplete brother . That ultimate 12 has taken my production learning process to another level.

[@SanjayC]

Woah! County songs. Nice!

[@SanjayC]

What is your favorite from Komplete 12?

[@masy7894]

@@SanjayC i love the sampled instruments so much brother more than the synths that come with it. Example I always wanted to do orchestral music but never had proper samples.... Komplete just opened a new door with all those Ensampled instruments and percs. It's just... So amazing. If I have to conclude with one statement about komplete 12 ultimate.... It's a ocean that has resources to produce every single genre of music that's ever heard by man.

[@sham903]

love it

[@SanjayC]

Thanks! Shoutout to Monk!

[@dmn2273]

0:42 How everybody wishes there Wife was when she’s waiting for you in the car 😂 🤣

[@SanjayC]

LOL

[@iamshiv21]

It's one of my dreams to have a desk like that.

[@SanjayC]

Yes, its definitely a desk of my dreams as well. What do you use now?

[@iamshiv21]

@@SanjayC computer desk.

[@SanjayC]

Yeah I did that for many years. From ikea

[@iamshiv21]

@@SanjayC beginnings are always humble

[@wrzs1525]

Hey Sanjay,I just wanted to ask that I already have a midi keyboard but without drum pads so what should I get??

[@SanjayC]

Hey buddy. I really like Maschine drum pads, but if you want something cheaper, check out the Presonus Atom or even cheaper ones by Akai. But remember that you can play drums on your keyboard already. :-)

[@Fotozones]

Ooooh, so I think the pandemic started after your wife touched that desk, man! She needs to go and touch it again. ;-)

[@julufaded]

Really nice desks but beyond my budget 😩🤣

[@SanjayC]

Something to aspire to! What do you use now?

[@julufaded]

@@SanjayC I'm currently using a desk that the wife bought me from a certain store, that I'm unable to remember right now. Has everything but a spot for a bigger keyboard, since I want to get the nektar 49 keys.

[@Vishnukingslayer]

Is there any good store like this in india

[@jamesjett1561]

I am now trying to find a electric sitting/standing desk for my studio. Do you have a recommendation under $1000?

[@AMusicalPsychosis]

These are gorgeous, but soundesign is just as pretty and just a hair above half the price

[@kenjidrake7809]

Wow beautiful desk!! I've always wanted to ask you this. Do you master your own tracks? What do you think about the brainworx masterdesk from plugin alliance and what do you use to get that professional streaming ready sound when putting it out into the world?

[@SanjayC]

Hi Kenji. Yes, I master my own tracks. I typically use Izotope Ozone to do it. For my Spotify release, I used Ozone. I've used Brainworx Masterdesk and the Masterdesk Classic version that UAD has. I like both of them, but I find that (because of my mastering experience level) Ozone is faster and provides better results for me. Masterdesk has a really nice stereo enhancer.

[@kenjidrake7809]

@@SanjayC Nice man!! Yeah Ozone is really good at that. I have ozone 8 elements. I just got the ssl 4000 E channel strip by brainworx(which sounds really good on drums) for $30 through a voucher and I can get another for $30. What do you think about the new plugin alliance shadow hills class A mastering compressor?

[@permafrost5415]

ME WANT!!!!!!!

[@SanjayC]

Haha!

[@indraa_jeet]

I made a custom Desk for myself and it cost me less than 80$..! My productivity has gone up so much after that... I think its mostly because every time I get into my studio I am just happy with what my little room has become and that gets me Inspired.

[@SanjayC]

That's all it takes - you loving the environment you work in. It makes such a big difference. Good for you for creating an $80 desk!

[@loweroctaves]

Definitely for people who have disposable income $6000 for a desk is bananas considering how much gear you can buy with that.

[@rova6203]

Hi Sanjay, I love your reviews on keyboards. Could you review the Studiologic SL88 Grand ? I have read it is better than the Arturia Keylab 88 and Native Instruments Komplete Kontrol S88 MK2 and closer to a real piano feel and would love to have your opinion on it. Thank you

[@SanjayC]

Sure...let me see if I can get one for review

[@rova6203]

@@SanjayC Thanks !

[@rova6203]

@@SanjayC There is also the Studiologic SL 88 Studio which is cheaper (around $400 www.studiologic-music.com/products/sl-studio/ ). I think it might be the equivalent of the Arturia Keylab 88 in terms of keybed while the SL 88 Grand may be more high-end.

[@mlrd6622]

Hey Sanjay, my song 'Counterfeit' is getting SIGNED to Wolfrage Recordings!

[@SanjayC]

Wow! So cool! Congratulations! When will it be released?

[@mlrd6622]

@@SanjayC Unknown but hopefully in the next 3 months.

[@albertoselvaggi]

oh Man, this is an awesome desk!!! but it looks like they don t sell in europe...pity!!!

[@SanjayC]

Yes, its a small business.

[@divinodayacap3313]

So why does the actor Andy Garcia needs a music desk and some Neve 1073s? I'm beyond curious.

[@SanjayC]

He records his own music. I believe he has a band (Cuban music)

[@sabariharidas5696]

Is there any team in India?

[@SanjayC]

Unfortunately not yet.

[@steves.daniel9662]

Can munk make studio desks for people in india????

[@chachreyes2102]

WOW 🤩 That’s AMAZING!!! How much was your desk? I’m interested 😊

[@chachreyes2102]

I love how u got it designed to move up. I also have back issues.

[@SanjayC]

Hi Cach. Check the Monkwood site in the video description. Some prices there. FYI, if you're building your own desk, you can purchase sit-stand bases on Amazon!

[@RevElaineNjerveZack7]

14 hours late. Oh my!

[@SanjayC]

Woah! super late today!

[@tonyrapa-tonyrapa]

Did I say I was jealous? 'Cos I sure am!

[@SanjayC]

There will always be something to aspire to! :-)

[@tonyrapa-tonyrapa]

@@SanjayC It's actually given me the impetus to build my own... It might take a while though!

[@dtrelzmusic]

what's the warranty on this costly product?

[@SanjayC]

Best to contact Monkwood Studios for that info.

[@coreybarnett7659]

Someday...

[@SanjayC]

Yes. And it will happen sooner than you imagine. Keep pushing!

[@AnnkurKumar]

3:03-4:05

[@_yuri]

i am gonna make a 3m desk for myself it wont be that pretty but it would be a long boi

[@SanjayC]

Good for you! You can make a lot by yourself. Send me some pictures when you're done. What kind of keyboard are you going to put on it?

[@_yuri]

@@SanjayC oh well that's a project for next january it will be a computer desk actually with maybe an arturia mini mk2 and an Audiointerface.

[@SanjayC]

Very cool!!

[@SanjayC]

Nice. Keep me updated!