“There Is No Secret Formula” | Warren Huart on Studio Life, Failure & Balance

Multi-hyphenate engineer and producer Warren Huart joins Mitch Gallagher at Sweetwater to talk all things studio life, balance, and what it takes to succeed in music!
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[@sweetwater]

Whose studio scholarship would you like to hear in Sweetwater’s next interview? Sound off in the comments, and be sure to check out Sweetwater for all your studio needs 👉 sweetwater.sjv.io/Studio-Recording

[@jeffin8127]

Reinhold Mack would be excellent.

[@Producelikeapro]

@@jeffin8127 YES! That would be amazing!

[@bbmusic4983]

Joe Carrell!

[@Producelikeapro]

@@bbmusic4983 we love Joe!

[@AldeanLeger]

Maybe someone that is actually making records

[@Producelikeapro]

Mitch Gallagher is the best in the business. A wonderful interviewer and a lovely guy! Thanks Mitch and thanks Sweetwater!

[@teashea1]

Yes. A great guy who makes very good videos.

[@richardmcarthur40]

If I had a voice like Mitch I’d talk to myself even more than I already do

[@Producelikeapro]

@@teashea1 Mitch Rocks!

[@Producelikeapro]

@@richardmcarthur40 Haha indeed! Radio and Voice Over Actor's Voice!

[@diegooliveirabenjamin]

Warren is amazing, an online friend and a true inspiration all around. On top of that is a fellow Chelsea fan. 💙

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks Diego! I really appreciate you!

[@NURREDIN]

Warren is the man! Since Al Schmitt and Bruce Swedien are no longer with us, Warren is the guy to listen to. I hope he's with us for many years to come.

[@Producelikeapro]

Aw shucks! Thanks ever so much! I really appreciate it

[@angermanagementstudios]

Love Warren. I’ve been following him since his channel first started and he’s been a wealth of info and laughs. Legend.

[@Producelikeapro]

Wow! Thanks ever so much for your support!

[@thedaveut]

"Luck" is just preparation meets opportunity. Great job here Warren and Mitch!

[@Producelikeapro]

Exactly! Well said!

[@thedaveut]

@Producelikeapro Thank for the inspiration 🙏

[@Producelikeapro]

@@thedaveutthank you!! You Rock

[@piotrkanarek]

Im never tired listening to Warren.

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much!

[@rickyshines]

I’ll take Warren’s recommendation any day for a great value studio hardware : 1) Audient Interface - (my choice be iD24, the fact that you can insert external gear, and line input option straight to A-D converter bypassing the Audient mic pres) 2) Kali Audio LP6, Presonus Studio Monitor (my pick would be Eris Studio 8 or Eris Pro series coaxial series), Audio Technica Headphones (My choices would be ATH M40x and ATH R70x) 3) Lewitt 640 TS, Lauten Audio Atlantis FC-387, Neumann U47 FET or Warm Audio WA-47 similarly quite good too. Of course Shure SM57 too, can’t go wrong with that. Also mportant too in investing to flatten-out studio room as much we could spend on the hardware/software wise. Sweetwater has all the said equipment , check them out and read the reviews 😎

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much Ricky! I really appreciate the vote of confidence

[@jasonmusic9938]

I still use his acoustic miking technique to this day

[@Producelikeapro]

Aw shucks! Thanks ever so much!

[@GloveBunniesVideos]

Wow, Warren and Mitch. So much cool in one room.

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much!

[@thaexception3406]

Great to hear some of his journey - good one.

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much!

[@davidmarais1048]

Love Warren’s videos and advice - so smart, real and dignified. Thanks for doing this.

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much David!

[@GuitarFuel]

Warren is a legend

[@jesusislukeskywalker4294]

☝️ yes

[@Producelikeapro]

You're very kind! Thank you ever so much! We love Mitch!

[@Producelikeapro]

@@jesusislukeskywalker4294 too kind!

[@GuitarFuel]

​@Producelikeapro, your teachings are beyond helpful Warren... I've learned so much over the time I've been following you! Thank you again and of course Mitch is the man 🤘🏻

[@Producelikeapro]

@@GuitarFuel wow! Thanks ever so much! That means a lot

[@toddj9548]

I have Warren's book and it's my text book of my home studio. I find myself referencing it constantly. I've learned so much from his channel!

[@Producelikeapro]

Wow! Thanks ever so much! I really appreciate it

[@streetmansam5073]

That book is my Bible!!

[@Producelikeapro]

@@streetmansam5073 thanks ever so much!

[@Valkron11]

Very cool interview. I'm an amateur home studio nut and I really like these studio interviews. Thanks!

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much!

[@timbomba9478]

This is an excellent interview, on so many levels…. For so many reasons. The info shared, certainly. Mitch’s interview style, absolutely. He kept the questions brief, and let Warren tell the stories. Nice job.

[@Producelikeapro]

Yes! Mitch is an amazing interviewer!

[@recordman555]

Warren Huart and I are kindred spirits. Seriously. Literally.

[@timbrown7652]

LOL Noice

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much! Happy to be kindred spirits!

[@Producelikeapro]

@@timbrown7652 haha thanks!

[@jamminjay317]

Thank you Warren and Mitch great interview with Warren. Long time fan of Warren's. Warren it has been a delight to follow you and is a class act. Looking forward to hear more interviews. Sweetwater! Has always been top notch across the many avenues. Keep on Jammin!!!

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much! I really appreciate it!

[@svendskogheim8065]

Thank you for a very nice portrait interview. So nice to hear the story behind the channel and how he and his wife Kasia found a way and thinking ahead when starting the channel. I´m a member of Produce Lika Pro and for me it´s been great. I was looking for the best place to learn and did a lot of research, and i´m now a lifetime member. These feedback fridays where you are getting feedback on your mixes is great. Sometimes listening and learn is your best friend.

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much Sven! I really appreciate it! Great to have you on board and I really appreciate your support!

[@ArtificialIntelligenceMusic]

Mastering is the most important part of music creation. Good they cover everything. Great interview.

[@lofomuses]

First class guys on both sides of the conversation!

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much!

[@shaunmichaels5797]

Thankyou Sweetwater and Warren Huart for a candid up front interview! You guys "Rock" 🤘

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks YOU Shaun! Mitch Rules!

[@HollywoodRecordingStudio]

We need to have Warren interview Mitch!

[@Producelikeapro]

That would be so much fun!

[@JFSOUL]

Pretty “Sweet..” studio there… That’s what I’m talkin’ about! 🎸🎶🎵

[@Producelikeapro]

Haha indeed!

[@schlep4730]

Great interview ! You have to love Warren.

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much!

[@neocollective]

Marvelous Conversation !! Love these 2. I wish you guys added a link to a Sweetwater list of the mics Warren mentioned though.

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much!

[@ktreier]

Love all Huart & Mitch’s KZbin content and Sweetwater is my go to retailer largely because of my SE Darius B.

[@Producelikeapro]

Marvellous! Thanks ever so much!

[@Mahdi_ddA]

I love this podcast its amazing ❤❤really 😊😊😊⭐🎸🎸🌟🌟🎸🎸😊😊I love this series i love this Sweetwater Warren is a Legend really ❤❤❤

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much!

[@Rivervish]

a big down-to-earth good guy...besides all his activities as a producer, songwriter, mixing...look where warren plays the guitar...he's a great guitarist🎸! Great interview Sweetwater!

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much!

[@treborretlaw]

Great interview! Where is the guitar that Warren's dad built for him?

[@Producelikeapro]

That's a huge question! I don't have a quick answer, all I can say is it's not currently with me!

[@pyschointellectual]

Love the studio it's just right clean and perfectly laid out.

[@Producelikeapro]

Marvellous!

[@JudgeFredd]

Great interview

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much!

[@GeorgeAmodei21]

Great Interview! Always love to hear & learn something New! :)

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@patrickwhite1826]

That comment about The Onedin Line had me searching for Khachaturian's Spartacus and immediatlely brought back a flood of memories.

[@Producelikeapro]

That's wonderful to hear! Beautiful music

[@TrueFallacy]

His father made his first guitar - amazing

[@Producelikeapro]

My Father, Tony was a wonderful craftsman!

[@Nickyrock1962]

nice interview

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much!

[@JohnSk82]

Warren is a British God (do those exist ? lol ).Spot on interview

[@Producelikeapro]

Haha thanks! Not true, however, I appreciate being appreciated!

[@jtrjammer]

Great words and so true...love the '77 Zeppelin Tour T-shirt : )

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much! I rarely wear T Shirts, so when I do they have to count!

[@stevenrayphoto1280]

Love your reviews Warren! When will you review the Neve 1073 spx???

[@Producelikeapro]

Yes! I have to get that done!

[@stevenrayphoto1280]

@@Producelikeapro Thanks Warren, Looking forward to seeing it!!!

[@haraldfrostad]

Thanks a LOT for yet another GREAT interview guys ~ Warren: "The Lewitt LCT 640 TS" - are you using it for vocals, acoustic guitar and amps etc... And will (I guess you will, since it's your favorite mic) you recommend this (Lewitt LCT 640 TS) for any of the Warm Audio mics, especially for vocals..? Thanks a lot for your answer : ) Peace, Love & MUSIC ~ from Norway 🙂

[@Producelikeapro]

I use the 640TS for everything and anything!

[@haraldfrostad]

@@Producelikeapro ~ Thanks a lot Warren, then I know what to do. Peace, Love & MUSIC ~ from Norway 🤠😎

[@Producelikeapro]

@@haraldfrostad you're very welcome!

[@sheldonzaharko8429]

thanks Mitch

[@richardbelisle4807]

Watched the jaco doc..last night…someone said when your all consumed like jaco was so many other parts of life fall by the wayside and that’s not, a healthy thing.

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks for the great comment!

[@bobhoran9778]

C1000, lol, bought mine when I was a kid. Still have it at 58. Probably should look into that Lewitt, or the Slate when it’s on sale.

[@Studioinsession]

2 Awesome Guys 🤙🤙🤙😎👍

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much!

[@jesusislukeskywalker4294]

huge fan 🙏❤️☝️ great stuff

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much!

[@danymalsound]

Hi Mitch, what's that Sony mic you were using? Cheers!

[@אפיאליאב]

big like from "ISRAEL" !!

[@mellobotstudio]

People don't want to hear about the rich and famous working hard to get there because it reminds them of how hard they don't work. It's easier to think you have bad luck rather than realizing that you're just lazy.

[@chubbyhorvath9296]

Thank you Mitch for this amazing video. I love Sweetwater, wish you guys were here in Australia as well.. Very professional aaaaand generous company. Warren.........If I was a chick I'd fall in love you..... Amazing person, amazing human....... Thank you for this interview!!!!!

[@TheSakuraGumiLTD]

I'd say if you don't have acoustics then buy that... then if you do upgrade that and your monitors... you can do much more will much less if you can hear everything... being able to hear everything anything does with zero guessing steps you up so much more than super expensive analogue... although, you will need a clean conversion to monitor, and there is the interface upgrade lol

[@DanLoFat]

All the police members loved the King Fisher!

[@Producelikeapro]

YES! Great store!

[@kevinisaacs6930]

🔥❤🌟

[@KurtDPalmer]

was a question asked?

[@DanLoFat]

That .ic placement is hilarious, familiar with the pattern and allows you to aim it parallel to the ground, so you do not have to drop down like that!

[@Brutuscomedy]

But there is a secret weapon MXPX 🤪

[@Producelikeapro]

Haha maybe?!

[@mark6302]

So what was Plankton trying to get all these years??

[@teashea1]

Excellent video. I like Warren very much. He is a good guy and has made some excellent videos. It is unfortunate that he has now fallen on hard times. Nevertheless, he had a great positive attitude. The failure of Spitfire Studio would have destroyed many people. Not Warren. With a straight face and no apologies he now has a tiny bedroom home studio where he makes some nice, well produced YT videos. A strong and talented guy. I wish him the best and will continue to look for his videos.

[@Producelikeapro]

Haha it this a joke? I assume so! Went from a lovely 600 sq ft studio to a purpose built, two control room 2,000 sq ft studio! Which Steven Slate sub rents one of the control rooms from me! Haha

[@michaelyolch79]

Being UNCOMPROMISING is a major coin-toss to be honest. On one hand, you have artists like Prince, and many others of course, who are simply extraordinary. They can afford to be uncompromising...even from the get-go. On the other hand, there are A LOT of people who THINK they're extraordinary...but their success would have NEVER happened if they hadn't compromised and listened to labels, producers, writers, arrangers, etc. The trick is knowing when, where, and what to compromise or not. And that's akin to beating the house in a casino! HAHA!

[@timbrown7652]

If you're Prince and you're writing contemporary to the time sounding Pop songs then you don't need to compromise, you're already doing what a label, publisher or manager would want you to do!

[@gogo-bi9qh]

Quit sticking GIANT microphones in front of everyones faces - like amateur You Tubers. It's distracting & unnecessary. You guys of all people should know this!

[@Producelikeapro]

It was an audio podacst, they also filmed it, hence why it looks like this. If you see the other things we've done together, that were done just for video, you won't see a mic!

[@Circharles]

Not that big of a deal. There is so many gems being dropped on this video i didn’t event think about the mics.

[@bobhoran9778]

They like big mics, they cannot lie…

[@brucerounds3692]

Take a breath

[@mikewaldron4492]

It's a recording studio, hence the mics. No studio uses lavelier mics for vocals. Get yourself an education... 🤦🤡

[@Giomalmsteen]

Chart-toppin' hair, but not like Unknown Hinson's

[@DanLoFat]

Yes there is a secret formula, that's by it's a secret. He says there is no secret formula, then proceeds to tell us the secret formula.

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks! Haha Not sure I said anything secret? Thanks for watching!

[@Ottsucks]

Love me some Warren ❤

[@Producelikeapro]

Haha thanks!

[@ZZ-ou7gp]

formula??? hard work hard work hard work hard work no sleep no sleep no life no life unhappy wife :) but you'll end up with a gr8 career

[@michaelhawkins6149]

Love him. Thanks.

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks Michael!