I guess my favorite part is that between all that hugely expensive equipment and gadgets that he has gathered in his "mere" basement (which alone probably costs more than my house!), he has this Behringer monitor controller tucked away that he actually thinks is sounding great... go figure :) i lost it there hahaha
My favourite is a tie between favouring fantastic instruments and excellent players and being kinda “whatever” about the mics. When the players and the instruments are that good you can record them with anything. The other thing is that simple slab of wood over the keyboard which will be happening in my space tomorrow.
Studio looks amazing. Very cool to see a composer's setup. I think I would benefit from Mr. Whittaker's course. Thanks Andrew for getting the word out.
My favorite part is how practical this dude is. He likes windows PC so he uses it. His live stream USB mic is $30 on amazon. It's like, if it works it works lol.
I had to like, subscribe, hit the bell and share in the first few seconds of this video. Had To 😢😭😨😖😱💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓
You do realize that Michael Whittaker got things a little wrong, don´t you? It´s not a home studio,- it´s a fully professional studio facility,- with a house built around it. Cannot even begin to calculate let alone comprehend just how much money he´s put into it. The Antelope alone would lose me a kidney,- and that´s just the converter........ Dang! Ok,- he´s a consumate professional at a certain level, but still........monster impressive place..... and that online seminar of his might just be worth looking into,- ´specially for yours truly already into operatic symphonic contemporary Euro metal..... there´d be a whole new world to learn about,- so maybe, just maybe...... Overflowing here....... :) Do you still find them,- or are they beginning to find you,-.... in other words,- looks like you´ve arrived, my friend! :)
Talk about kind of a small version of typical Hollywood based film and TV composers studio setups especially the master computer and the slaves with sample libraries at the ready. Going to definitely check out his sites thanks for doing this one I dig seeing media composers studios.
I would like to help home studio nerds with this simple trick. Is your desk edge uncomfortable for your forearm ? Go buy a swimming pool floating noodle in the color that works for you. Make a straight cutting line with a piece of wood down the noodle. Cut it open with a box cutting knife, or slowly with scissors. Then open it along the cut and attach it to your desk end. Presto ! You have a cheap arm rest that gives some cheap comfort, and now looks like a big dollar studio console arm rest. You’re welcome !
Spooner Oldham would be at home in that keyboard room ... Michael is such a great player and he really knows his stuff ... Thanks for putting this episode together !
Love Love Love the warmth and inviting vibe, color scheme just says “hey, come on in, chill ...let’s make some music”, my favorite part has to be there at the end when he says, “I don’t know if my studio is as cool as some of the others you toured”, I agree with you Andrew, it certainly is one of the coolest!!
Amazing series man. Question...Have you ever heard of anyone placing a mic above the keyboard when using a grand or upright to capture the sound of the keys and mechanics themselves?
Recently found your channel and have really loved these videos!! Inspired me to work on my studio and while some of these are crazy amazing it still gives me something to work toward. Thank you again for doing this!
I have MXL R40 and MXL R144 on the way to finally try some ribbon mics out with the drum miking and mixing. Should be fun. Those mics sound great blended with an SM57 on guitar amps.
Absolutely amazing and so is his studio. He seems like total pro and chill guy. Going start to his channel and if I can afford it I may sign up for his course. Not sure if scoring is my main focus, but I write very theatrical music and total see learning a great guy from this obvious master. Gosh I wish I could see this studio and him in person. Thank you so much for doing this.
I’m just curious... his studio had some crazy good lighting behind the desk and in other areas. Was that from him for his TH-cam channel or from you for your walkthrough?
12:10 - Actually, it’s called a “modesty panel.” It’s to prevent people from looking up the organist’s skirt. Maybe Mr. Whittaker is just being polite.
I agree with him about the behringer monitor controller. Best $129 I spent in my studio. Prefer it to the original mackie big knob or the presonus central station. I had a grace headphone amp/ preamp before the behringer and I don't miss the Grace that much believe it or not. Nice studio and tour thanks man.
I suspect that Michael gets away with using those "cheap" mics coz he could play a cereal packet plugged into a old radio and make it sound soulful! The bits where he played got me right in the tingles!! You rock Michael!
Curious about the front head of the kick removed. I don’t notice any tape on the lugs. I’ve never had much luck with recording a kick that way unless I duct tape all the lugs on the kick to stop them from rattling. How do you combat this?
Great stuff, Andrew, thanks for another informative studio tour. One thing I would like to hear from all of these studio owners is which sample rate they use and any reasons for their preference?
Just gonna comment on a year old video to say you really inspired me dude ive watched a lot and didnt know what was really possible today. Thanks for the eye opener I hope to add something to the mix someday.
Another Excellent video! AM! Did you find out the make & model of that mic iso metal birdhouse for vocal isolation? I have a big room for vocals & would love to try that! If anyone know please comment! K
yes-excellent channel! Can't get enough of these videos! I was all over Ebay and couldn't find that mic isolater that is shown in this vid. Any chance you could provide a link? Thanks!
Dang. I don't even know what my favorite part of this is.. what's yours?
The fact that I can actually write as an intern
Yes.
I guess my favorite part is that between all that hugely expensive equipment and gadgets that he has gathered in his "mere" basement (which alone probably costs more than my house!), he has this Behringer monitor controller tucked away that he actually thinks is sounding great... go figure :) i lost it there hahaha
I worship Steely Dan so the Keith Carlock part blew my mind.
My favourite is a tie between favouring fantastic instruments and excellent players and being kinda “whatever” about the mics. When the players and the instruments are that good you can record them with anything.
The other thing is that simple slab of wood over the keyboard which will be happening in my space tomorrow.
I've worked with michael on several occasions when he played live at Rudy's Jazz Room in Nashville. Stellar dude. Stellar player.
that's dope!
Happy Monday. Getting some Peter from forgetting Sarah Marshall vibes. Great studio!
i appreciate the wider aspect ratio
Right!? Just a touch wider makes it so much more "cinematic"
It never fails that all of the cool, cheap and random hardware these guys have is something they always say “I don’t know it was on Amazon/eBay” lol.
True
I absolutely loved this one . This guy has a bright spirit , really humble , knows his stuff.
What a cool channel , great job .
i look forward to Monday evenings to watch this series. This is by far my favourite. Thanks for doing these videos!
Dang a studio owner who's a true musician? Friends with Keith Carlock? Humble and easy going? Amazing set up, great tour
Dude love this tour. Binging your studio tour playlist for a 3rd time this week. Taking notes.
Awesome! Thank you!
AMAZING, AMAZING,AMAZING. And so well thought out!!!!
Thanks GG!
Best TH-camr in awhile. Keep it up man
Wow, thanks
Incredible studio. Love the warm color scheme of darker red.
Glad you like it!
Wow! Incredibly well-thought-out studio. Love the atmosphere. Hard to believe it's in a home.
Thanks so much!
those videos make my Mondays better!!!!! thanks man
Glad to hear it!
SERIOUS
Wow this studio is insane! 🔥
wtf is happening in that control room
That´s how he lands the mothership........
Studio looks amazing. Very cool to see a composer's setup. I think I would benefit from Mr. Whittaker's course. Thanks Andrew for getting the word out.
Home studio? its bigger than my London flat!
all the candle holders in there are so cool haha
Aw I love Mike Whittaker...was a monster player even years ago back in LA. Such a great space Whitty
I’ll smash that like button!!! Look forward to seeing your videos
Love the look of that place. Looks really rich.great job with these vids love them!👍😎
Glad you like them!
Yooo thanks for doing this! The anxiety has been real today. Sick to zone out to this for like 30 mins. Thanks homie 🙏
feel you. i also watch doug demuro for anxiety zoneouts. lots of detail to focus on :)
Woah. I’ve never seen a desk setup like that before, but it seems so convenient.
maybe my favorite
Awesome musician/composer with an equally awesome studio!
My favorite part is how practical this dude is. He likes windows PC so he uses it. His live stream USB mic is $30 on amazon. It's like, if it works it works lol.
I had to like, subscribe, hit the bell and share in the first few seconds of this video. Had To 😢😭😨😖😱💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓
You do realize that Michael Whittaker got things a little wrong, don´t you?
It´s not a home studio,- it´s a fully professional studio facility,- with a house built around it.
Cannot even begin to calculate let alone comprehend just how much money he´s put into it.
The Antelope alone would lose me a kidney,- and that´s just the converter........ Dang!
Ok,- he´s a consumate professional at a certain level, but still........monster impressive place..... and that online seminar of his might just be worth looking into,- ´specially for yours truly already into operatic symphonic contemporary Euro metal..... there´d be a whole new world to learn about,- so maybe, just maybe......
Overflowing here....... :)
Do you still find them,- or are they beginning to find you,-.... in other words,- looks like you´ve arrived, my friend! :)
Talk about kind of a small version of typical Hollywood based film and TV composers studio setups especially the master computer and the slaves with sample libraries at the ready. Going to definitely check out his sites thanks for doing this one I dig seeing media composers studios.
I would like to help home studio nerds with this simple trick. Is your desk edge uncomfortable for your forearm ? Go buy a swimming pool floating noodle in the color that works for you. Make a straight cutting line with a piece of wood down the noodle. Cut it open with a box cutting knife, or slowly with scissors. Then open it along the cut and attach it to your desk end. Presto ! You have a cheap arm rest that gives some cheap comfort, and now looks like a big dollar studio console arm rest. You’re welcome !
Scoring the ninja turtles cool 👊🏽🙂
Someone tell this guy he doesn’t need 5 computers to do his job
Well he kinda does thou...
sickest 106 on the entire planet, basically.
Amazing studio.
The editing cuts were a bit much.
Spooner Oldham would be at home in that keyboard room ... Michael is such a great player and he really knows his stuff ... Thanks for putting this episode together !
This is right up my alley. As usual... GREAT STUDIO and GREAT TOUR :D What an incredible use of space.
Glad you enjoyed it!
How do you keep finding these truly EPIC studios?! This was awesome. Keep it up
Thanks a ton!
What about the WESTLAKE's? BBSM-12's!!AWESOME
Cool! I do get a little dizzy from the camera movements, i have to admit😅
i like everything I see here, except the keyboard on the stand. How does bro type like that?
Love Love Love the warmth and inviting vibe, color scheme just says “hey, come on in, chill ...let’s make some music”, my favorite part has to be there at the end when he says, “I don’t know if my studio is as cool as some of the others you toured”, I agree with you Andrew, it certainly is one of the coolest!!
Amazing series man. Question...Have you ever heard of anyone placing a mic above the keyboard when using a grand or upright to capture the sound of the keys and mechanics themselves?
Recently found your channel and have really loved these videos!! Inspired me to work on my studio and while some of these are crazy amazing it still gives me something to work toward. Thank you again for doing this!
Of all the studios - This is my goal!
Get outta that basement. Radon radiation. All the best from Germany.
Man. Michael Whittaker is a name I've been missing out on. This man bleeds professionalism. That piano environment is incredible.
Hanging Bass Trap 🤔 awesome now that's something I never thought of
Awesome vid Andrew 👊 👊 👊 👊 👊 👊
This is such a beautiful space. So inspirational
I have MXL R40 and MXL R144 on the way to finally try some ribbon mics out with the drum miking and mixing. Should be fun. Those mics sound great blended with an SM57 on guitar amps.
His live stream mic was a maono microphone I’ve done a video for maono on my channel for a microphone review
get in touch with tommee profitt, I would love to see you do a tour.
Absolutely amazing and so is his studio. He seems like total pro and chill guy. Going start to his channel and if I can afford it I may sign up for his course. Not sure if scoring is my main focus, but I write very theatrical music and total see learning a great guy from this obvious master. Gosh I wish I could see this studio and him in person. Thank you so much for doing this.
I’m just curious... his studio had some crazy good lighting behind the desk and in other areas. Was that from him for his TH-cam channel or from you for your walkthrough?
What controller do you have there to your right?
This is the same color scheme as a vampire's house 😂 complete with candles. It looks incredible! I would love to record there.
Keith Carlock (Steely Dan, Sting) is an amazing drummer!
Wow August 1st is my bday... That'd be a gift xD
He sounds like tony masarati
12:10 - Actually, it’s called a “modesty panel.” It’s to prevent people from looking up the organist’s skirt. Maybe Mr. Whittaker is just being polite.
4:20 ninja turtles!
That’s a beautiful studio thank you Andrew for bringing these fantastic studios for us all to enjoy
Glad you enjoy it!
I agree with him about the behringer monitor controller.
Best $129 I spent in my studio.
Prefer it to the original mackie big knob or the presonus central station.
I had a grace headphone amp/ preamp before the behringer and I don't miss the Grace that much believe it or not.
Nice studio and tour thanks man.
This is just crazy man
What a dream studio. The host is asking great questions.
Yes! More people playing some of the instruments please
Damnation! How cool was that! Nuff said.
Thank you. You are a proud PC guy just like me. And your home studio is awesome.
hey andrew!!! amazing dude!!!thanks for that
Michael is awesome
Great tour and intro to the composer. Thx.
I suspect that Michael gets away with using those "cheap" mics coz he could play a cereal packet plugged into a old radio and make it sound soulful! The bits where he played got me right in the tingles!! You rock Michael!
Curious about the front head of the kick removed. I don’t notice any tape on the lugs. I’ve never had much luck with recording a kick that way unless I duct tape all the lugs on the kick to stop them from rattling. How do you combat this?
Great stuff, Andrew, thanks for another informative studio tour. One thing I would like to hear from all of these studio owners is which sample rate they use and any reasons for their preference?
What’s the computer keyboard he is using called? This is CRUCIAL information for my work
Great work as always but the video is jumping / twitching all over the place but audio is OK. Maybe my playback?
I like the Vienna Ensemble Pro, useful for orchestral stuff with lots of tracks. He just scratches the surface of a lot of gear. Great tour
Nice
IDK why, but I just like and trust this guy right off the bat.
I NEED THAT MINI SOUND ISOLATION BOOTH HE HAD ON TOP OF THE MIC. WHERE CAN I FIND IT?
Love the tip about "Anydesk" thanks Mike...thanks Andrew! Great interview, great tour!
Thank you so much for continuing to post these! I’m an electronic music producer but I still find all these ‘live’ studios so interesting. Love it!
Glad you enjoy it!
Just gonna comment on a year old video to say you really inspired me dude ive watched a lot and didnt know what was really possible today. Thanks for the eye opener I hope to add something to the mix someday.
Love your channel, how u like that new control surface?
I love it
I love how this man has all of this incredible gear but chooses to use a $30 USB microphone for livestreaming
Dude. His basement is bigger than my parents house and my apartment combined if you don’t count the garage. That’s insane.
I have a small home studio with mediocre equipment and everything in the same room. This studio is to dream about for someone like me.
That was awesome.
Huge looking space with lots of fun gear to grab inspiration from! Love it
It really is!
Super rad space!
Dude can play keys!
Can u stop the cut in and out zooming please! The video editing is hard to watch, but the content is great
So what would you do differently? Thanks. Looks good.
I'd love to get a link or brand name for those silver boom stands on the piano, they look great
Behringer model d on his main desk ... 👍
His control room looks like a vampire's cave and it's effing rad
I want those mic stands (piano)!!! Who makes them???
What are those computer keyboard risers?
Keith Carlock is a legendary drummer.
Awesome studio! My kind of space.
Another Excellent video! AM! Did you find out the make & model of that mic iso metal birdhouse for vocal isolation? I have a big room for vocals & would love to try that! If anyone know please comment! K
yes-excellent channel! Can't get enough of these videos! I was all over Ebay and couldn't find that mic isolater that is shown in this vid. Any chance you could provide a link? Thanks!