I had such a fun time making this video-literally used every single one of my camera equipment! Hope you enjoy it :) - FlexiSpot E7 Standing Desk (Use “JAMESZHAN” for an extra $30 off): bit.ly/3BsfSqr (US) | bit.ly/47QmyLc (CA) - Download the wallpaper (and more) here: jameszhan.gumroad.com/l/mirage - Anthros Ergonomic Chair: bit.ly/jz-anthros ($200 OFF at checkout)
Glad you liked it! Apple definitely nailed it with their chips. I also just find Apple's ecosystem to be really amazing for media production and content creation in general!
hi James great set up .😎. try to raise your monitors and lay them on their sides with the tweeters on the inside,,, they should almost level with your ears when sitting your laptop is blocking the left speaker 🧐.. just a small thing you can try , let me know if it works for you ... i got to get a standing desk 🥰
It's actually not blocking! It only looks like that because of the camera angle haha. Trust me; I went through a whole journey to tune my room's acoustics a while back 😃 Getting a standing desk is soooo nice. I'm standing as I type right now
Please make a video about your background how did you ended up up as engineer? And maybe a studio tour of what you’re using in your workflow Thank you! Great content
Hi, James! I am currently in the process of sliding into the Audio Engineer scene and also have my first big job for a huge TH-cam Channel. Your videos are a great inspiration for me and always seem very approachable and personal. I like that very much. Thank you thank you thank you for all the great tips! Greetings from Germany :)
Does the MacBook Pro get noisy at all for music production under heavy load ? I’m torn between this or mac studio because I really want it to be quiet but I’d love the portability ( of 14 inch or possible ). Thanks for your answer
The fan noise is only audible when the CPU is under VERY heavy load, like all cores are at 100%. Otherwise, in most circumstances, the fans are just quiet.
@@johnnydswing thank you for your kind words! For mixing a mastering, I use REAPER, simply because I can create so many custom macros to speed up my workflow, but I find REAPER’s UI design to be absolutely cold and uninspiring, so I go to Logic for songwriting :)
Hello sir as you had suggested I waited m4 ! My laptop broke a long time ago thanks for you I think it’s worth the wait ! Sir I’m songwriter/beat maker - most of the work consist of with kontakt instruments and ableton and getting into video editing for music videos and vlogs - I’m considering m4 pro with 48 gb of ram and but quite confused with a storage ! This is the my first mac please help me choose the specs for my work needs so I don’t ended up have overkilling it Should I consider max or go with the 2tb storage will that be helpful There is so much fuss on internet regarding storage some say I got 500tb and it’s best choice some day it’s bad ! Can you Please help me with this :) Thanks !
No way! That’s awesome haha. They are very nice. My feet start to hurt after standing for a while and that’s how I learned you were supposed to get anti-fatigue mat or shoes for standing desks!
Very neat and beautifully arranged setup! :) I am looking forward to the M4 review & are you going to be doing a M series video on music production use again too? As it seems that you are leaving music behind in the future... :/
I'm a lifelong musician, so no way am I leaving music! I'm just retiring from doing it professionally after a fruitful decade of working in the field 😃 I will absolutely still be making videos for the new Macs for music production use! In fact, they are already in the works, and I will be ordering one of the new M4 Macs as soon as they are available!
I had such a fun time making this video-literally used every single one of my camera equipment! Hope you enjoy it :)
- FlexiSpot E7 Standing Desk (Use “JAMESZHAN” for an extra $30 off): bit.ly/3BsfSqr (US) | bit.ly/47QmyLc (CA)
- Download the wallpaper (and more) here: jameszhan.gumroad.com/l/mirage
- Anthros Ergonomic Chair: bit.ly/jz-anthros ($200 OFF at checkout)
Do you think the m1 macbook air can be used for production?
@@jannybravo8429 definitely! it all depends on the kind of workload
Very inspiring. Thank You.
I really hope your channel blows up soon, you deserve it.
I appreciate that!
Wow! I really liked all your additions and it looks cozy and welcoming. Great work!!
This definitely gave me some insight and inspiration to get a move on with music and video production.
I'm so happy to hear that!!
Thank you for this well-thought-out and informative video. It reassures my goal of "going Apple" for the first time in the future!
Glad you liked it! Apple definitely nailed it with their chips. I also just find Apple's ecosystem to be really amazing for media production and content creation in general!
@@JamesZhan Exactly what I want to hear!
@JamesZhan do you think the m1 macbook pro still worth it for music production today
@@jannybravo8429it is. just get used for cheap
Great video! Clearly thought out and articulated. Gave me some great ideas. Thx so much!
hi James great set up .😎. try to raise your monitors and lay them on their sides with the tweeters on the inside,,, they should almost level with your ears when sitting
your laptop is blocking the left speaker 🧐.. just a small thing you can try , let me know if it works for you ...
i got to get a standing desk 🥰
It's actually not blocking! It only looks like that because of the camera angle haha. Trust me; I went through a whole journey to tune my room's acoustics a while back 😃 Getting a standing desk is soooo nice. I'm standing as I type right now
Please make a video about your background how did you ended up up as engineer? And maybe a studio tour of what you’re using in your workflow
Thank you! Great content
Thanks for the idea! I have always wanted to make a video about that but wasn’t sure if anyone would be interested enough to watch it haha
@@JamesZhanI'd be very interested in such a video about your background and what kind of work you do on a day to day with your setup!
This information is very helpful! Thank you James! I really hope your career takes off
Thanks!
How you maintained all your studio so clean..
Hi, James! I am currently in the process of sliding into the Audio Engineer scene and also have my first big job for a huge TH-cam Channel. Your videos are a great inspiration for me and always seem very approachable and personal. I like that very much. Thank you thank you thank you for all the great tips!
Greetings from Germany :)
Wow, thanks for the kind words! Wish you the best of luck with starting your audio engineering career!
killer desk. kudos!
Thank You. Subscribed. Very helpful, enjoyable, and appreciated.
Good idea to use the styrofoam as a base for the WD external drives.
Does the MacBook Pro get noisy at all for music production under heavy load ?
I’m torn between this or mac studio because I really want it to be quiet but I’d love the portability ( of 14 inch or possible ).
Thanks for your answer
The fan noise is only audible when the CPU is under VERY heavy load, like all cores are at 100%. Otherwise, in most circumstances, the fans are just quiet.
@@JamesZhan Alright thanks 🙏 great videos
240 views??? holy shit this is amazing!
James, please give the Magic Trackpad a go. Enable Tap to click + 3 finger drag. You and your wrist will thank me later!
Rme babyface pro fs 🤓i love mine.. great audio interface
Agreed! I’ve had it since 2016 and don’t see myself upgrading anytime soon
@@JamesZhanme too amazing áudio interface👍🏻👊🏻
excellent video, thank you!. looking forward to the M4 MacBook Pro review!
This is such an amazing channel so professional and informative! What Daw do you use or prefer?
@@johnnydswing thank you for your kind words! For mixing a mastering, I use REAPER, simply because I can create so many custom macros to speed up my workflow, but I find REAPER’s UI design to be absolutely cold and uninspiring, so I go to Logic for songwriting :)
James, very nice studio. Can I ask you if the Adam A5X is the only monitor during mixing? What SPL level are you working at, is it 75dB or more?
Yes, they are my only mains. I usually mix at around 70-73dB SPL.
Nice to see the HDVR (hard drive vibration reducer) in Polar White by Polly Styrene.
haha I was hoping someone would notice!!
Looking forward for m4 mac review 😊
Ha, I've got the Babyface Pro FS and had the Adams... I am running Barefoot now.
Thanks. Curious how connect 2 screens to the MacBook Pro? HDMI and one of the other ports? Thanks
There’s only one single cable connected to my Mac, and it’s to the TS4 dock. Everything, including the two external monitors, is plugged into the TS4!
What is the lamp to the right of your setup/on top of the cabinet?
It’s a wooden LED lamp I bought on Amazon! The item is no longer for sale it seems
Awesome!!! how do you use the keyboard knob in FCP.can you make tutorial about that?
I have a video planned for this!
Hello sir as you had suggested I waited m4 ! My laptop broke a long time ago thanks for you I think it’s worth the wait !
Sir I’m songwriter/beat maker - most of the work consist of with kontakt instruments and ableton and getting into video editing for music videos and vlogs - I’m considering m4 pro with 48 gb of ram and but quite confused with a storage ! This is the my first mac please help me choose the specs for my work needs so I don’t ended up have overkilling it
Should I consider max or go with the 2tb storage will that be helpful
There is so much fuss on internet regarding storage some say I got 500tb and it’s best choice some day it’s bad !
Can you
Please help me with this :)
Thanks !
Nice & Thanks :)
Short Asian here too 🤣 I got the E6 for similar reasons. Still looking for a better chair though.
Same slippers!
No way! That’s awesome haha. They are very nice. My feet start to hurt after standing for a while and that’s how I learned you were supposed to get anti-fatigue mat or shoes for standing desks!
Very neat and beautifully arranged setup! :)
I am looking forward to the M4 review & are you going to be doing a M series video on music production use again too? As it seems that you are leaving music behind in the future... :/
I'm a lifelong musician, so no way am I leaving music! I'm just retiring from doing it professionally after a fruitful decade of working in the field 😃 I will absolutely still be making videos for the new Macs for music production use! In fact, they are already in the works, and I will be ordering one of the new M4 Macs as soon as they are available!
@@JamesZhan Awesome! 🙂 Is the new M4 going to replace your current M1 Max?
@@JamesZhanthat’s amazing! Can’t wait to see how your M1 Max outperforms the M4 Max 😅
isn't your laptop blocking the sound path of your monitors? Will that affect the sounds of the speakers?
Nope! It’s just the camera angle! When sitting, the left woofer is completely unobstructed :)
@@JamesZhan cool, love your videos. Keep moving forward brother
Random comment but except the big guys like ltt you're the first youtuber of canada I'd actively follow.
I appreciate that!
uncle roger is that you.....?
imagine losing that to a hurricane... 💔