This guy Jeff is a complete BAD ASS!!! The amount of stuff he knows, along with how well spoken he is...this guy is on another level. Professional down the line, and a pleasure to listen to. Really impressed by him. It doesn't hurt that he's talking about great gear though either. lol.
Only in places like LA and Nashville would a mecca of pro audio equipment like this exist, so thanks for taking us there, Warren. I think it's a testament to the strength and vitality of the music community that exists everywhere, however small or fractured or unsupported. That when the passion is brought together there can be quite a spectacle. It's an inspiration to musicians everywhere, of every means.
Hi monkey dangus, great stuff! Yes truly blessed to be live out here in Lalaland! I am so glad to be able too show you this and I look forward to being able to do more videos and show off more of the equipement and get to run audio through it!! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing, many thanks Warren
Hi friends, to feed the inner gear nerd in me, I recently visited Vintage King LA for a tour. I was able to speak with their sales manager, Jeffrey Ehrenberg as we made our way through all of the amazing pieces of equipment. We discussed gear, but we also delved into some of the history of these great companies that I think you'll find quite interesting. Thanks ever so much for watching, have a marvellous time recording and mixing, many thanks Warren
Hi Warren! Another superb and informative trip to the candy store. Excellent educational bits everywhere. For example, the importance of a quality 500 rack with high end power source. That was worth watching all by itself. For your followers and Vintage King fans who are just learning, has there been much thought to more affordable entry equipment such as Phaedrus stuff? SOS have written very favorable reviews. Dialing in pre-amp settings for circuits based on London studio postal codes... They came to mind because they offer their own racks with their own power source. Cool story, too. Love to at least consider the little guys! Thanks, Warren!!!
AW shucks thanks G Barge! We are going to do 500 Series units and Racks and we will talk about them in more detail very soon! Thanks for your great comment! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing, many thanks Warren
Thanks nic mcv! Yes special thanks to Vintage King and Jeff for showing us around and giving us an overview of so much incredible gear! I am going to go back and do more specialised videos on popular pieces of equipment very soon! Thanks for watching and being so supportive! It means a lot! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing, many thanks Warren
The guy that built the Speck stuff has incredible customer service. I had a minor issue caused from my unit being abused by the seller, he was super helpful on the phone. He explained everything where I could understand. Plus the eq I bought sounds really great for the money, with excellent features. Very fat and punchy low end.
Thanks Rolf! Yes thanks very much VK for letting us come down and showing us everything!! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing, many thanks Warren
That's it!! I'm taking a trip to VK in Ferndale MI this week! I sold pro gear for years...this salesperson is excellent. I hope the person at the MI location is close to as good.
Thank you Warren and Jeffrey for the great tour!. I was fortunate enough to spend many hours in the speaker demo room as we were picking out the new standard for the +20 sound rooms and the mastering at Riot Games. Honestly, I could spend days at Vintage King. FYI, we ended up with ATC SCM25A for 5.0 surround and JL Audio Fathom F212 sub in the mastering room. Thanks to Vintage King for all of the support! Warren, as a new subscriber, I'm loving all of the videos! Keep up the great work!
Hi Danny, great stuff! Yes it's a wonderful place, just feels like a huge studio filled with all of the best gear that we can try out and test!! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing, many thanks Warren
Warren, THANK YOU so much for doing what you do. Your interviews are amazing, as you ask the questions most of us want to know. That could only be done by someone of your experience and caliber. You are able to add in your knowledge and experience in with the input and answers of each and every guest. That is worth so much to us. Also, your teachings and trainings about songwriting, recording, engineering and production are very helpful. You've taught me a few tricks that I never knew, yet I have been recording, songwriting and engineering for more than half my life. I am considered one of the "Dinosaurs" in the Business, as well. I have been around since the mid-1980s. And, I was working in studios when we switched from analog / tape to digital. So, like you, I adapted and I've learned to love and appreciate both worlds. I was working here in Central Florida and assisting and tracking at PARC Studios (Neve Console) when Full Sail College was getting started. Merely from my work experience (and being in the room when the school owners came in one evening), I was offered a job on the spot with Full Sail. And I began teaching at the school and in their "rented" studios both night and day. As you already know, we even learn more when we are "teaching". As, students sometimes ask us / challenge us with questions that gives us more ideas, and causes us to search for more answers. That's why you are such a vital part of instruction today on TH-cam / internet in your field. I know you must love what you do, because so many of us would love to be in your shoes. And, you have started a platform that is allowing more and more artists, songwriters, engineers and producers to learn and come together. This really needed to happen. The "sharing" of knowledge is vital to helping these art forms (recording, production, engineering and music) stay alive and progress forward. Again, THANK YOU so much. And, knowing you have a wife (she must be wonderfully patient and supportive) and kids, PLEASE give them a big THANK YOU from me - a loyal Fan of your work and videos. I hope they understand and appreciate the importance of your work, dedication to your art, and incredible talent and knowledge you posses. Keep up the GREAT Work!!
Warren, you are such a lovely, enthusiastic guy - you love to name drop - but I love it - and the Vintage King tour is amazing - thank you - please more of these it just deepens knowledge and experience
Haha thanks Stephen! If I talk about the people I work with, it's just because I don't see them as any different from anyone else! Some are unsuccessful, some are successful and some are in between! I'll definitely keep doing what I do! I love making music my friend!
One of my favorite retailers, thanks Warren!I turn folks on to VK every time they ask for a place to shop online.It's my cany shop, where you find yourself gazing at the delicious jars of sweets...Then the GFs voice pulls you out of the fog :-)
Great ...my son and I are building a fully analog studio ....I was hoping one could find a place where all this expensive gear could be tested...going to nashville anyway to visit Mara Machines....thank you Warren
Wow! Haha that's amazing Perfect Straight! Yes it's a bit of a playground to say the least! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing, many thanks Warren
Wow, what a place, I never even heard of some of this stuff... I sure love the Mellotron. I'd love to play with one for a couple hours, just for the fun of it. Thanks for getting us in Warren. Cheers.
Hi Buddy, wonderful! I am so glad you enjoyed the video as much as I did! It was so great to be able to see all of these different things in one place! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing, many thanks Warren
Hi Matthew! I loved the Lightning! Beautiful plane!! Thanks for posting! So glad you enjoyed the video! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing, many thanks Warren
wow ,great video . for some of us who live far away from where it's at ,and/or can't afford most of this equipment ,this video is so much fun and enlightening. i kind of understand now why everybody there loves vintage king . great stuff.
Thanks Vagelis! You Rock! I am so glad to be able to show you this stuff! Thanks ever so much to Vintage King for letting us see all of the incredible gear they have on offer! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing, many thanks Warren
Awesome Warren! Loved this episode and can't wait for you to return to Vintage Kings! The thing I struggle with most is the listening; hearing what a certain effect sounds like. What compression sounds like, or saturation, or different mics. I (and I think others too) need learn what good sound sounds like! These episodes will be a great step in that direction (for me)! So, that is what I would like to see and hear (compressors, eq's, pre-amps, mics) but also what happens, like you touched on in this one, if you turn it all up like this or that producer does. Can't wait to see what you'll show us! Educate!
Thanks very much b13visuals! Yes I'm looking forward to going back there soon! I had an amazing time there! I will definitely continually cover as much as I can! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing, many thanks Warren
Very nice! The name "Vegas mode" likely came from AVID's (back then Digidesign) ICON-series which had the feature for testing all the LEDs and motorized faders were working, also made an impressive lightshow
I bought a whole bunch of vintage gear from VK. I always dealt with Mike. He didnt know me from Adam but treated me like a millionaire star. Then years later I sold him most of the gear back and made some good money. Vintage gear just keeps growing in price. Crazy. I wish I never sold some of my mics.
Your videos have done so much as far as understanding my current equipment! I want to thank you so much! I was also wondering if you have any vids on midi equipment for composition etc.
This was one of the most diverse and informative vids I've seen about different gear. I'm actually looking around to find some nice character pieces for my setup and this gave me a lot of good info. I really liked what was said about the 500 series being that I've been was looking into buying some of those. Good to know that the chassis makes a difference.
Hi Kevin, wow thanks very much!! You Rock! So glad you enjoyed the video, I was extremely grateful to VK for letting us look around the store! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing, many thanks Warren
Warren, this is a fantastic tour of a place I've only visited in the virtual world, because I live on the east coast of Florida. I'd be sooner in Nashville, than LA. My only criticism is not enough B roll showing the rack gear in detail whilst you're talking about it. The same would go for any of the gear you're talking about. Often, we see this gear in ads or magazines or even in the online stores, but not so much "in the wild" or at least "in the zoo", as it were. :) Often times, I find that I can never get the physical scale of the stuff because it's always presented in an isolated fashion. To see the pieces in their natural'ish habitat, gives another dimension of comprehension and familiarity that's very important. So, thanks for doing all of this, but show everything in some detail, too! Cheers from Florida!
Awesome idea Warren. I'd really like hear a comparison between a SM7B and any condenser microphone for vocals to see how much of a difference the pick up pattern and isolation makes (and how much more gain it needs). I've heard that for untreated spaces the SM7B will do much better and since a lot of home studio owners aren't recording in treated rooms this would be a good comparison. I'm sure its good advice but I've always wondered whether the difference will be night and day. Maybe pull the mics out of the isolation room and try on the shop floor, or keep the door open and play a song on speakers from across the shop to test for isolation. Also maybe throw up a SM57 in the mix.
Hi Faraz, that's a great idea!! The SM7B is such a great all around mic, a direct comparison would be great! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing, many thanks Warren
59:29 For those who don't know, the guys at Kush have a great podcast called UBK Happy Funtime Hour where they talk about recording, mixing, songwriting, gear and music in general. I think most PLAP fans would really enjoy it
Great to see the Dangerous D Box get some air time. The comment he made about numerous clients saying to him that it was the best investment they made, I'll happily echo this. I used the venerable Avocet quite a bit and honestly, I can't see the need the need to go to that extent, especially for the money. Oh, and I've never used the summing. Like Cranesong, excellant service support as well. Top Tier
Was hoping you would turn around and talk about that Tree audio console maybe next time? Also would love to see in the back where they restore used and vintage consoles and gear. Thanks Warren really enjoyed that.
Thanks Warren, I enjoy all of your videos, and get a real sense that your videos are a wonderful public service to the unwashed masses about gear, the business, and making the best of whatever we have. I recently followed your advice and purchased a Lewitt mic, an LCT 550 to be exact. I'm still putting it through its paces. I also purchased a new Babyface Pro as my interface. I am really enjoying both. I am attempting to be a song writer, and since I do not have space for a dedicated studio (single dad) I have purposely set my sights on being mobile so I can relocate to any room in the house or out of it, if need be. So at this point I am wondering if you could help me decide on wether I need a mic pre or not, or if you could point me the right direction as far as what I can do to add some warmth to my signal chain, and still remain reasonably portable.
Very instructive and interesting! Thank you. I would like to hear how varying the impedance affects the sound of a mic pre. I've been curious since I heard about GrooveTubes' ViPre. Also, more generally, I would like to hear how different preamps affect the sound of an inexpensive mic like a 58 or a 57.
Thanks for taking the time to make the vid Excellent. Are the Headphone you where talking about for mixing the LCD-2 Audeze. I think he said they would be like mixing on a $8000 pair of studio monitors. Sounds like a good investment. I also wonder how the would work for mastering small projects.
Hi The Mix Club, I haven;t yet tried those headphones! But yes he really did rate them very highly!! Have a marvellous time reacording and mixing, many thanks Warren!
Holy flurking schnit...I would have to bring a cot to that place and stay the night. I'm familiar with their online store because they were the only place that was selling the BAE 1073 (it's totally your fault that I was even shopping for those, Warren!). But I had no idea that they were Valhalla for gear nerds. I'm speechless...and captivated.
Hahaha nice quote!! 'Flurking' haha I am both happy that you bought the BAE 1073 and apologetic that I am costing you money! Haha But at least you got a great piece of equipment! Yes Valhalla for gear nerds indeed! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing, many thanks Warren
Oh yes, PS. Yes, Jeff was a great guy to show all of that gear and know so much about it!! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing, many thanks Warren
Produce Like A Pro I'm extremely happy with the BAE, although it seems to be better at making music than I am! As a home recording nobody, I have no business owning one, but holy moly it really is an amazing piece of kit. Like you've said, "it sounds like records". Now, if I can just get that sound to survive my hacky mixing process...
You deserve the best equipment you can afford my friend! Your positive attitude and support have been amazing! I really appreciate all of your comments! I wish you all the best in your music making!! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing, many thanks Warren
Awesome, one of my favorites. If this could turn into a sub series where you go down there and demo and shootout gear that would be amazing. I'm personally at a point where I'm starting to add some hardware units and each purchase is precious because I don't have 9 different pre's or compressors I can switch between on the drums. I don't have a huge mic locker so everything I buy is going to be heavily used but I want it to last because nothing is more expensive than replacing gear you're not using.
Hi louderthangod, yay! So glad this was one of your favourites! It was one of mine too!! I am definitely going to do mic shoot out options! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing, many thanks Warren
This was such a great video Warren! I love gear and instrument talk(therefore I naturally love your channel).This looks like guitar center on steroids with staff that actually know their stuff!
Anyways, great video and great idea to do tbis. would love to see a part 2 of this and even a video tour of Sweetwater as well as other major online retailers.
Thanks Andrew!! Yes, I was very excited to be able to get in and do this with Vintage King!! Very gracious of them!! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing, many thanks Warren
A truly inspiring video. As a totally newbie and the proud owner of my own "studio" with 1 computer, 1 audio interface, a couple of MIDI controllers, my guitars and a microphone, my question is this... With so many options, so much equipment, when do you as a professional know " when you have enough" Does that time come when you can say that your studio is " complete", or do you feel the need of changing you setup from time to time in order to fresh up in terms of creativity ?
Great question! Are you making music? If you are then you are off and running and I believe you will naturally ask the right questions as and when they come up! That way you'll buy the right gear! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing, many thanks Warren
+Produce Like A Pro Warren, on the same note, it would be great to see some examples you and Jeff brought up in the video as part of the "showing hot it's used" follow-up. For example, Jeff made a reference to dual-compressor and when you would used it vs "your favorite" compressor being worked too hard. Or many references to certain compressors or EQ for voice v drums - it would be great to see why you and Jeff like them for the specific applications and why you don't use them - i.e. Show a EQ or compressor you or Jeff use for voice and then use it for drums and walk through what you both are hearing. I think this studio has a great setup to do this with all the switching gear that can quickly go between one effect or the other. Love what you are doing for the community. Your stuff is amazing. Thank you.
Hi Kevin, thanks ever so much for giving me those great ideas! I will endeavour to show as much as I can!! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing, many thanks Warren
Hello Warren, incredible video as always! Just incredibly educational and as always makes me feel like I'm learning all of those important nuggets of information that you could only otherwise learn back in the old days with that fly on the wall approach. Where you would assist and receive mentorship directly or indirectly from experienced people. I thank you for bringing that record making culture where its not only focused on the gear; but even more so on the great people behind every part of the process. It is extremely inspirational for a young musician/producer like myself based out of Guadalajara, Mexico! I have a very specific request for a video for your potential series in Vintage King LA. I don't know how viable it is to discuss the workflow choices of integrating consoles with modern digital workflows. For example, just how many ins and outs of conversion would you require to get the most out of those consoles? Monitoring section quality, and the benefits of having analog cue sends outside of the DAW aux sends realm. The reason why I ask this is that for example, that SSL XL-Desk looks like a great solution as it brings together so many different necessities... 8 mic pres/500 series insert points/Additional insert points/aux sends/G series comp/Superanalogue signal path/cues/4 mix busses/etc. and that Sigma looks like it packs quite an impressive feature set when used in conjunction with consoles. But I really have no idea just how much consideration has to be made on the I/O conversion part of the equation and how to best marry the convenience of the DAW with the Analog Console. It would also be interesting being on that same topic of consoles to see how different brands/models of consoles react to getting driven harder, a kind of a console sonic character A/B test. I suppose just a console focused video would be amazing... an in depth video where perhaps you could elaborate more on how exactly you used every single aspect of the 1608 for the Fray album and why that worked so well for that record! Sorry for the long post Warren, I'm just a gear nerd and overall music fan like yourself... I feel its not very common to find this sort of information online and I thank you for being so generous with sharing your information on this lovely channel! Can't wait for future videos! Diego
Hi Diego, fantastic!! Yes, I am so glad that Vintage King let us have a morning to go around the store in Los Angeles in detail! Special thanks of course to Jeff for letting us tap his enormous knowledge! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing, many thanks Warren
Speaking of the old drinks tray story, it's not a myth. I worked as an IT pro at a factory in the 90-00's and we had to replace a couple of CD/DVD-drives for that reason. We also still used floppies back then and here's one you might not have heard yet: A person from an office in the factory called and said that they are out of floppy disks. Knowing that the person only works with small documents and his 10-pack would last him a lifetime I asked what he was doing at the time. He replies that the computer said that the disk is full and to insert a new disk. After he inserted all of his 10 disks he called us. I pop over to the clients office and open up the side cover and out falls a small pile of floppies. The client had managed to insert them in a crack between the floppy drive and the computer case. #Coin-op
Aw shucks thanks ver so much! I really appreciate it! Haha there are more in the works!! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing, many thanks Warren
Thank You to you and Jeff for doing this. I as in many other will be looking forward to hearing it all. The 500 series where do I begin. The mike room just made me drool.... I always learn something from you productions.
HI Wayne, thanks very much! Yes, Jeff did a great job and Vintage King were very generous in showing us around!! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing, many thanks Warren
You are so very welcome. I got a number for an AMS Neve 88rs in a budget for a studio I am putting together. I hope the money comes thru I want to do this. They offer a whole lot of bang for the buck. They are the pro's with the know. There just no way I can know all of the details, to which they can help me as an owner to make correct choices. They are just great... Hava Nice Day..
WOW. It's so much gear porn... no, it's a cornucopia of gear... a gear pornucopia! I'm really excited because all the thoughts I had watching this video, like a 500 series day, running audio through gear, hearing the speakers,... are on your to-do list. I am looking forward to the speakers especially. If you could shoot out Focal Trio6 with the Neumann KH310 (and maybe the Amphions as well), I'd be in heaven. Additional idea: 1-mic setups for the Eric Valentine drums. Thanks Warren and everyone at VKLA! This is truly a special endeavor you've taken on. Quick note though: As far I know, the Kush Clariphonic is a parallel equalizer, meaning that there is no parallel option per se (with dry/wet control or parallel on/off) but rather parallel is its standard operation. But obviously Gregory Scott would be the best person to ask about this. Again Thanks guys, It's amazing!
Produce Like A Pro Warren, have a male & female vocalist in the mic room, and test out the different microphones. Also, try to see if the Slate mic can sound like the others. These would be excellent additions to your new Vintage King series.
Hi Tim, definitely makes sense to have different singers available! I'll see what I can organise! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing, many thanks Warren
Warren, I'm not sure if my recordings are good enough quality, however, you are welcome to use one as a production example. I wrote, sang and played guitar on all my songs. I'm about to buy protools and monitors to try and mix them. Can you suggest something for me to use to improve the quality and eliminate the hiss and other noises? Always enjoy your videos. Rich
I saw you have there the Tree Audio console, would like to hear it compared to other consoles if thats possible. Great video as always, great job! Love your stuff! :)
Awesome!! I really enjoy all your videos and going to Vintage King Audio was a fantastic idea. It would be so intersting to hear a comparison between an orginial 19" rack and it's counterpart in the 500 series version. Also i would love to hear a comparison between the new Lauten Audio LA320 and some hi-end mics.! This is very educating thanks! Saludos from Chile, South America!
Hi josue, thanks very much! Yes agreed, Vintage King were very gracious to show us around! I am definitely going to check out many different things in the future? Have a marvellous time recording and mixing, many thanks Warren
Always wondered what it was like over there and they've exceeded expectations what a great company. That was generous of him to volunteer viewer submissions. Where do we send in our music?
That's great to hear Chaplin G!! What did he say about submissions? Do you mean for testing the gear? Yes I will definitely have to have something to play through the equipment! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing, many thanks Warren
Hi Warren, thank you so much for all your videos! Would it be possible to put together whole chains of gear based on use cases? For example what I would like to know is which gear would you use to record singer/songwriter (vocal + guitar) at the same time.
Yes great idea! There will be some videos coming and I would love to illustrate define uses in different situations etc!! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing, many thanks Warren
Wow this is Great half way thru man I really like that SSL w/the 500 spots above w/a G Bus Nice. Thanks for sharing I've learned a lot just this far in. Yes go see Rupert that would be Gold.
Hi Watchman4u, fantastic!! yay! Thanks for watching, I really appreciate it! So glad you have picked up so much information!! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing, many thanks Warren
Produce Like A Pro I believe that these could be made into a documentary seriously who else is doing this? Whats the odd's of seeing "Mutt" Langer I'd love to hear some stories from him. Athens Ga has Full Moon Studio & John Keen Studios / Mastering. REM B-52's Pylon …recored at these places & some thats gone, That Tape Mach Engineer Terry Weeks I believe is name I need to find his number I told you about him he lives in Athens & they have the 40 Watt Club a Meca in the day & now The Morton Theater circa 1800's & the Ga Theater everybody has played there the Wuxaria a Real Record Store that has never went out of business Athens for the 80's was a New Wave craze in Athens it was a Music Meca it still is full of Artist & it's a Collage Town UGA lot's of Homes that Sherman did Burn in the Civil War. You can see the REM shots from the Albums if yer a REM fan you can see the "Automatic for The People" Restaurant & sign that was stolen after REM named their album by that name lol.
Wow Mutt Lange!! That would be incredible! One can hope! haha I hear he doesn't like to give interviews, maybe one day? I'd definitely like to travel out to Athens! That would be incredible! I love REM, 'Out Of Time' is my favourite album by them! I have so many incredible memories of that album! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing, many thanks Warren
Love the video! Thanks for all that you do for the audio community. Quick question, do you happen to know the model name of the Audeze headphones that you talking about (The ones that sell for $995). I'm quite interested in getting a set, but I want to make sure I get the correct ones. Keep rocking man!
Thanks very much! I really appreciate it! Vintage King were very generous in giving us their time and showing us around! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing, many thanks Warren
Warren, where's that interview with Rupert Neve? Hehe. I jest as I love your content (and it's FREE!), but an interview with you and Rupert Neve...yeah...epic!
Hey man, you should totally go check out Clayton of Celldweller's studio. He's doing a bunch of videos with vintage King right now see you guys will have something to talk about.
1 hour 22 mins and then you decide to skip the manley voxbox 😩😩😩 Can you imagine how excited I was to see the LA2A, 1176 and Voxbox after nearly 1.5 hrs and then 💥 boom. Here’s a rack of 500 series 😩😩😩 Cool vid though.
Awesome tour. Wow what a place. Will have to stop by next time i'm in L.A. Warren on the subject of what we want to see next... Have you considered doing subscriber studio visits/Skype chats? Probably not as enjoyable as seeing all the beautiful studios you have visited but interesting to hear how people who either do this for hobby, full time or a bit in between (Like myself) work in the industry. If you are ever in Phoenix, AZ would love to give you a tour of my studio. I'm British too so I have heaps of Tea (PG Tips) and mcvitties biscuits :-) oh btw.. I sent you the message about those NS-10's. I lost out by $20. Gutted :-(
Hi criticalimprint, thanks very much indeed for your extremely kind words!! Yes I have considered doing that and quite a few people I've featured have written to me! I am excited to be able to show the real world of all of us making music out there!! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing, many thanks Warren
For some reason you come across really honest and likable; like it's almost odd cause you're just talking, but you come through as a really good guy. Anyways, do you have any business tips on how to make it in the production business? Perhaps share your experiences on how YOU got to where YOU are?
Hi Mr. Pan, thanks ever so much!! I have done a few videos describing my journey, please check out my videos! I will also definitely do many more as well! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing, many thanks Warren
That's a big question Ryan! I'm sure the answer is yes! You might have to deal with the duty etc. Have a marvellous time recording and mixing, many thanks Warren
hey warren i loved the tour it was awesome because 1 i love vintage anolog gear and 2 i visit there site alot expecially because i watch pensados place too. But i would like to hear the chandler curve bender because i heard that its a great gear to have and be in your master chain, i like to hear the buzz audio stuff because i haven't heard of them so im curious of the sound and dynamics it brings, the ssl xl console i would like to hear because im building a studio and i just know it would be a great peace or gear to have and work on but i gotta hear how it sounds and that goes for the api console as well because i use there plug ins faithfully so i would like to hear that one as well. And also the maselec as well i would like to hear. im really into production and mastering so thats why i want to hear these products. Also would you have any tips for mastering. and i will be sending my music to the email i do alot of edm/trap music so hopefully yall like it enough to use it on the show. thank you and have a wonderful day.
Hi Randall, Fantastic!! That's so cool to hear! We will have to try out the Curve Bender!! As for mastering yes I do have a few tips, however I am not a mastering expert, there's plenty of those online! Haha I tend to do less is more and then leave it up to the real mastering engineers! Will definitely go through as much gear as I can!! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing, many thanks Warren
Hi Warren, I thought you were "Corinthiano" when i first saw your video thumbnail, thought you were wearing a jersey from my favorite soccer team, "Corinthians shirt with stripes". ;)
Hi lz2k7, I do love Football!! Corinthian's aren't my team, but I love the way Brazilians play Football! Pele is the greatest player that ever lived after all! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing, many thanks Warren
Hey warren nice video :), I have a log cabin I use as a studio, but I don't have a live room - so I need a good pair of sound isolation headphones when tracking drums, any ideas? Thanks
I would "pitch a tent" if I went there!!!Probably have to be evicted!!LOL.By the way,Warren,How do You like the new Genelecs?Thanks for your time and energy educating all of us "little guys"on what most of us would consider a dream career!Cheers Mate.
This guy Jeff is a complete BAD ASS!!! The amount of stuff he knows, along with how well spoken he is...this guy is on another level. Professional down the line, and a pleasure to listen to. Really impressed by him. It doesn't hurt that he's talking about great gear though either. lol.
Only in places like LA and Nashville would a mecca of pro audio equipment like this exist, so thanks for taking us there, Warren. I think it's a testament to the strength and vitality of the music community that exists everywhere, however small or fractured or unsupported. That when the passion is brought together there can be quite a spectacle. It's an inspiration to musicians everywhere, of every means.
Hi monkey dangus, great stuff! Yes truly blessed to be live out here in Lalaland! I am so glad to be able too show you this and I look forward to being able to do more videos and show off more of the equipement and get to run audio through it!! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing, many thanks Warren
You need to get out more bro making a comment like that.
Hi friends, to feed the inner gear nerd in me, I recently visited Vintage King LA for a tour. I was able to speak with their sales manager, Jeffrey Ehrenberg as we made our way through all of the amazing pieces of equipment. We discussed gear, but we also delved into some of the history of these great companies that I think you'll find quite interesting. Thanks ever so much for watching, have a marvellous time recording and mixing, many thanks Warren
Wow !! Thanx Warren & Jeff for an in depth view of Vintage King in LA !!
Thank you ever so much Darlene! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing, many thanks Warren
Hi Warren! Another superb and informative trip to the candy store. Excellent educational bits everywhere. For example, the importance of a quality 500 rack with high end power source. That was worth watching all by itself. For your followers and Vintage King fans who are just learning, has there been much thought to more affordable entry equipment such as Phaedrus stuff? SOS have written very favorable reviews. Dialing in pre-amp settings for circuits based on London studio postal codes... They came to mind because they offer their own racks with their own power source. Cool story, too. Love to at least consider the little guys! Thanks, Warren!!!
AW shucks thanks G Barge! We are going to do 500 Series units and Racks and we will talk about them in more detail very soon! Thanks for your great comment! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing, many thanks Warren
Produce Like A Pro thanks for the vid brother, great candy store, I look forward to going down there to check out some gear I've been wanting to demo
Great video at vintage king. So many great bits of gear, thanks for the tour Warren :)
Thanks nic mcv! Yes special thanks to Vintage King and Jeff for showing us around and giving us an overview of so much incredible gear! I am going to go back and do more specialised videos on popular pieces of equipment very soon! Thanks for watching and being so supportive! It means a lot! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing, many thanks Warren
The guy that built the Speck stuff has incredible customer service. I had a minor issue caused from my unit being abused by the seller, he was super helpful on the phone. He explained everything where I could understand. Plus the eq I bought sounds really great for the money, with excellent features. Very fat and punchy low end.
Vintage King Tour.... what a brilliant idea !
Thanks Rolf! Yes thanks very much VK for letting us come down and showing us everything!! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing, many thanks Warren
Props to the guy, he has mastered the patience!
Warren is a tru gear head, it is not easy to handle that much knowledge even for a seller like that.
That's it!! I'm taking a trip to VK in Ferndale MI this week! I sold pro gear for years...this salesperson is excellent. I hope the person at the MI location is close to as good.
Thank you Warren and Jeffrey for the great tour!. I was fortunate enough to spend many hours in the speaker demo room as we were picking out the new standard for the +20 sound rooms and the mastering at Riot Games. Honestly, I could spend days at Vintage King. FYI, we ended up with ATC SCM25A for 5.0 surround and JL Audio Fathom F212 sub in the mastering room. Thanks to Vintage King for all of the support!
Warren, as a new subscriber, I'm loving all of the videos! Keep up the great work!
Hi Danny, great stuff! Yes it's a wonderful place, just feels like a huge studio filled with all of the best gear that we can try out and test!! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing, many thanks Warren
Warren, THANK YOU so much for doing what you do. Your interviews are amazing, as you ask the questions most of us want to know. That could only be done by someone of your experience and caliber. You are able to add in your knowledge and experience in with the input and answers of each and every guest. That is worth so much to us.
Also, your teachings and trainings about songwriting, recording, engineering and production are very helpful. You've taught me a few tricks that I never knew, yet I have been recording, songwriting and engineering for more than half my life.
I am considered one of the "Dinosaurs" in the Business, as well. I have been around since the mid-1980s. And, I was working in studios when we switched from analog / tape to digital. So, like you, I adapted and I've learned to love and appreciate both worlds.
I was working here in Central Florida and assisting and tracking at PARC Studios (Neve Console) when Full Sail College was getting started. Merely from my work experience (and being in the room when the school owners came in one evening), I was offered a job on the spot with Full Sail. And I began teaching at the school and in their "rented" studios both night and day. As you already know, we even learn more when we are "teaching". As, students sometimes ask us / challenge us with questions that gives us more ideas, and causes us to search for more answers. That's why you are such a vital part of instruction today on TH-cam / internet in your field.
I know you must love what you do, because so many of us would love to be in your shoes. And, you have started a platform that is allowing more and more artists, songwriters, engineers and producers to learn and come together. This really needed to happen. The "sharing" of knowledge is vital to helping these art forms (recording, production, engineering and music) stay alive and progress forward.
Again, THANK YOU so much. And, knowing you have a wife (she must be wonderfully patient and supportive) and kids, PLEASE give them a big THANK YOU from me - a loyal Fan of your work and videos. I hope they understand and appreciate the importance of your work, dedication to your art, and incredible talent and knowledge you posses.
Keep up the GREAT Work!!
Warren, you are such a lovely, enthusiastic guy - you love to name drop - but I love it - and the Vintage King tour is amazing - thank you - please more of these it just deepens knowledge and experience
Haha thanks Stephen! If I talk about the people I work with, it's just because I don't see them as any different from anyone else! Some are unsuccessful, some are successful and some are in between! I'll definitely keep doing what I do! I love making music my friend!
One of my favorite retailers, thanks Warren!I turn folks on to VK every time they ask for a place to shop online.It's my cany shop, where you find yourself gazing at the delicious jars of sweets...Then the GFs voice pulls you out of the fog :-)
Thanks John for your extremely kind words!! Yes VK is such a wonderful store! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing, many thanks Warren
Great ...my son and I are building a fully analog studio ....I was hoping one could find a place where all this expensive gear could be tested...going to nashville anyway to visit Mara Machines....thank you Warren
Wonderful! I’m glad to be able to help! You’ll learn a lot from these guys! They are very helpful
I have two tabs opened, this one and vintage king website for checking prices haha good video man!
Wow! Haha that's amazing Perfect Straight! Yes it's a bit of a playground to say the least! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing, many thanks Warren
Wow, what a place, I never even heard of some of this stuff... I sure love the Mellotron. I'd love to play with one for a couple hours, just for the fun of it. Thanks for getting us in Warren. Cheers.
Hi Buddy, wonderful! I am so glad you enjoyed the video as much as I did! It was so great to be able to see all of these different things in one place! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing, many thanks Warren
Thank you Warren !
Can't wait for the testing !
Cheers !
Thanks Sad Puppy! Yes more coming! I had a great time! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing, many thanks Warren
Please Interview Rupert. He is such as wealth of knowledge .That would Be amazing !!
Hi Blissy28, I agree 100%!! That would be amazing! Will work on it!! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing, many thanks Warren
BTW fantastic Video Once again :)
Aw shucks thanks Blissy28, thanks very much!! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing, many thanks Warren
Yes fantastic video !!
Thanks very much Darlene! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing, many thanks Warren
Immediately drooled over those PMC IB2S
Hope u like the Lightning! As always excellent video,I'm so glued to your vids, I learn so much . My world !!!
Hi Matthew! I loved the Lightning! Beautiful plane!! Thanks for posting! So glad you enjoyed the video! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing, many thanks Warren
wow ,great video .
for some of us who live far away from where it's at ,and/or can't afford most of this equipment ,this video is so much fun and enlightening.
i kind of understand now why everybody there loves vintage king .
great stuff.
Thanks Vagelis! You Rock! I am so glad to be able to show you this stuff! Thanks ever so much to Vintage King for letting us see all of the incredible gear they have on offer! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing, many thanks Warren
I was trying to convince myself that I didn't need another piece, but after watching this I'm not convinced. Thanks Warren.
Haha I know exactly what you mean! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing, many thanks Warren
I'd love to see a 500 Series-focused video! Chassis and modules! Thanks as always, Warren!
Hi Joon Jong, absolutely! Yes coming soon!! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing, many thanks Warren
Hi Warren, good to see the Gefell got a plug, I use them exclusively for my voice work. The M92.1s and M930art, both stunning.
One of the best video ever on TH-cam, love it , Thankyou for this. 🙏
Hi Sunny Sikka wow! Thank you ever so much!!
Awesome Warren! Loved this episode and can't wait for you to return to Vintage Kings! The thing I struggle with most is the listening; hearing what a certain effect sounds like. What compression sounds like, or saturation, or different mics. I (and I think others too) need learn what good sound sounds like! These episodes will be a great step in that direction (for me)! So, that is what I would like to see and hear (compressors, eq's, pre-amps, mics) but also what happens, like you touched on in this one, if you turn it all up like this or that producer does. Can't wait to see what you'll show us! Educate!
Thanks very much b13visuals! Yes I'm looking forward to going back there soon! I had an amazing time there! I will definitely continually cover as much as I can! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing, many thanks Warren
Very nice! The name "Vegas mode" likely came from AVID's (back then Digidesign) ICON-series which had the feature for testing all the LEDs and motorized faders were working, also made an impressive lightshow
These videos are great even as a podcast to listen to. Thanks
awesome, every minute and piece of gear!
thanks for your videos always helping and teaching within the possible, all very naturally, I love it! thank you and move on!
Thanks for your extremely kind words Eder!! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing, many thanks Warren
I want 8 of everything. Really looking forward to the next part(s) :) Vintage King, Thank you. Now off to VK website ! Warren, many thanks.
Hi Robert, I want at least 8 of everything! Haha Have a marvellous time recording and mixing, many thanks Warren
Another impressive and fabulous video Warren. thanks for sharing
Aw shucks thanks ever so much!! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing, many thanks Warren
Would be absolutely fantastic to have your help mastering my indie stuff
I bought a whole bunch of vintage gear from VK. I always dealt with Mike. He didnt know me from Adam but treated me like a millionaire star. Then years later I sold him most of the gear back and made some good money. Vintage gear just keeps growing in price. Crazy. I wish I never sold some of my mics.
Great video, Warren - enjoyed it very much. I'm looking forward to the next one.
Hi Roy, thank you ever so much!! Yes looking forward to filing some more! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing, many thanks Warren
Your videos have done so much as far as understanding my current equipment! I want to thank you so much! I was also wondering if you have any vids on midi equipment for composition etc.
This was one of the most diverse and informative vids I've seen about different gear. I'm actually looking around to find some nice character pieces for my setup and this gave me a lot of good info. I really liked what was said about the 500 series being that I've been was looking into buying some of those. Good to know that the chassis makes a difference.
Hi Kevin, wow thanks very much!! You Rock! So glad you enjoyed the video, I was extremely grateful to VK for letting us look around the store! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing, many thanks Warren
Those amphion one 18s are such amazing speakers 🔊 🔥🔊🔥🔊🔥
Warren, this is a fantastic tour of a place I've only visited in the virtual world, because I live on the east coast of Florida. I'd be sooner in Nashville, than LA. My only criticism is not enough B roll showing the rack gear in detail whilst you're talking about it. The same would go for any of the gear you're talking about. Often, we see this gear in ads or magazines or even in the online stores, but not so much "in the wild" or at least "in the zoo", as it were. :) Often times, I find that I can never get the physical scale of the stuff because it's always presented in an isolated fashion. To see the pieces in their natural'ish habitat, gives another dimension of comprehension and familiarity that's very important. So, thanks for doing all of this, but show everything in some detail, too! Cheers from Florida!
Awesome idea Warren.
I'd really like hear a comparison between a SM7B and any condenser microphone for vocals to see how much of a difference the pick up pattern and isolation makes (and how much more gain it needs). I've heard that for untreated spaces the SM7B will do much better and since a lot of home studio owners aren't recording in treated rooms this would be a good comparison. I'm sure its good advice but I've always wondered whether the difference will be night and day. Maybe pull the mics out of the isolation room and try on the shop floor, or keep the door open and play a song on speakers from across the shop to test for isolation.
Also maybe throw up a SM57 in the mix.
Hi Faraz, that's a great idea!! The SM7B is such a great all around mic, a direct comparison would be great! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing, many thanks Warren
44:48 that's a really good argument. I was thinking of getting some good headphones but never looked at it it this way...🙌
59:29 For those who don't know, the guys at Kush have a great podcast called UBK Happy Funtime Hour where they talk about recording, mixing, songwriting, gear and music in general. I think most PLAP fans would really enjoy it
Thanks Ned!! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing, many thanks Warren
Always good stuff Warren . . . Love from Mozambique
Great to see the Dangerous D Box get some air time. The comment he made about numerous clients saying to him that it was the best investment they made, I'll happily echo this. I used the venerable Avocet quite a bit and honestly, I can't see the need the need to go to that extent, especially for the money. Oh, and I've never used the summing. Like Cranesong, excellant service support as well. Top Tier
Was hoping you would turn around and talk about that Tree audio console maybe next time? Also would love to see in the back where they restore used and vintage consoles and gear. Thanks Warren really enjoyed that.
I agree! The Tree looks incredible! I would love to do more with them!! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing, many thanks Warren
Thank you for the amazing tour, Warren!!
Thanks Nick!! I am so glad you enjoyed it!! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing, many thanks Warren
Thanks Warren, I enjoy all of your videos, and get a real sense that your videos are a wonderful public service to the unwashed masses about gear, the business, and making the best of whatever we have. I recently followed your advice and purchased a Lewitt mic, an LCT 550 to be exact. I'm still putting it through its paces. I also purchased a new Babyface Pro as my interface. I am really enjoying both. I am attempting to be a song writer, and since I do not have space for a dedicated studio (single dad) I have purposely set my sights on being mobile so I can relocate to any room in the house or out of it, if need be. So at this point I am wondering if you could help me decide on wether I need a mic pre or not, or if you could point me the right direction as far as what I can do to add some warmth to my signal chain, and still remain reasonably portable.
Very instructive and interesting! Thank you.
I would like to hear how varying the impedance affects the sound of a mic pre. I've been curious since I heard about GrooveTubes' ViPre.
Also, more generally, I would like to hear how different preamps affect the sound of an inexpensive mic like a 58 or a 57.
Hi taopagan, Yes, I want to try the GrooveTubes ViPre myself!! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing, many thanks Warren
I would like to hear comparisons of changing impedance on mics as well.
Woo, impressive gear buffet! This guy really knows his gear. Great video.
Thanks CarcPazu! You rock! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing, many thanks Warren
Man that was GREAT!!! Thanks Warren!
Hi Steve, so glad you enjoyed the video!! I had a blast at VK!! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing, many thanks Warren
Feel like a kid in a candy stores. Thanks Warren.
Haha me too!! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing, many thanks Warren
Thanks for taking the time to make the vid Excellent. Are the Headphone you where talking about for mixing the LCD-2 Audeze. I think he said they would be like mixing on a $8000 pair of studio monitors. Sounds like a good investment. I also wonder how the would work for mastering small projects.
Hi The Mix Club, I haven;t yet tried those headphones! But yes he really did rate them very highly!! Have a marvellous time reacording and mixing, many thanks Warren!
Great episode! I would really like to see one on 500 series modules. Im looking to get into these. Thanks!
HI Brent, thanks ever so much!! Yes the 500 series modules coming up very soon!! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing, many thanks Warren
This was just awesome. I want to hear more about the Rupert Neve Master Buss Processor.
Thanks so much.
Hi Rick, definitely! More to come!! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing! Many thanks Warren
Holy flurking schnit...I would have to bring a cot to that place and stay the night. I'm familiar with their online store because they were the only place that was selling the BAE 1073 (it's totally your fault that I was even shopping for those, Warren!). But I had no idea that they were Valhalla for gear nerds. I'm speechless...and captivated.
Also: Hats off to Jeff, that guy REALLY knows his stuff. A true gear hound, and the consummate professional retail rep.
Hahaha nice quote!! 'Flurking' haha I am both happy that you bought the BAE 1073 and apologetic that I am costing you money! Haha But at least you got a great piece of equipment! Yes Valhalla for gear nerds indeed! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing, many thanks Warren
Oh yes, PS. Yes, Jeff was a great guy to show all of that gear and know so much about it!! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing, many thanks Warren
Produce Like A Pro I'm extremely happy with the BAE, although it seems to be better at making music than I am! As a home recording nobody, I have no business owning one, but holy moly it really is an amazing piece of kit. Like you've said, "it sounds like records". Now, if I can just get that sound to survive my hacky mixing process...
You deserve the best equipment you can afford my friend! Your positive attitude and support have been amazing! I really appreciate all of your comments! I wish you all the best in your music making!! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing, many thanks Warren
Amazing. I’ve emailed with Jeff a bunch of times on gear. Hope to someday make it out there and do some listening.
Awesome, one of my favorites. If this could turn into a sub series where you go down there and demo and shootout gear that would be amazing. I'm personally at a point where I'm starting to add some hardware units and each purchase is precious because I don't have 9 different pre's or compressors I can switch between on the drums. I don't have a huge mic locker so everything I buy is going to be heavily used but I want it to last because nothing is more expensive than replacing gear you're not using.
Hi louderthangod, yay! So glad this was one of your favourites! It was one of mine too!! I am definitely going to do mic shoot out options! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing, many thanks Warren
This was such a great video Warren! I love gear and instrument talk(therefore I naturally love your channel).This looks like guitar center on steroids with staff that actually know their stuff!
Anyways, great video and great idea to do tbis. would love to see a part 2 of this and even a video tour of Sweetwater as well as other major online retailers.
Thanks Andrew!! Yes, I was very excited to be able to get in and do this with Vintage King!! Very gracious of them!! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing, many thanks Warren
A truly inspiring video. As a totally newbie and the proud owner of my own "studio" with 1 computer, 1 audio interface, a couple of MIDI controllers, my guitars and a microphone, my question is this... With so many options, so much equipment, when do you as a professional know " when you have enough" Does that time come when you can say that your studio is " complete", or do you feel the need of changing you setup from time to time in order to fresh up in terms of creativity ?
Great question! Are you making music? If you are then you are off and running and I believe you will naturally ask the right questions as and when they come up! That way you'll buy the right gear! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing, many thanks Warren
+Produce Like A Pro Warren, on the same note, it would be great to see some examples you and Jeff brought up in the video as part of the "showing hot it's used" follow-up. For example, Jeff made a reference to dual-compressor and when you would used it vs "your favorite" compressor being worked too hard. Or many references to certain compressors or EQ for voice v drums - it would be great to see why you and Jeff like them for the specific applications and why you don't use them - i.e. Show a EQ or compressor you or Jeff use for voice and then use it for drums and walk through what you both are hearing. I think this studio has a great setup to do this with all the switching gear that can quickly go between one effect or the other. Love what you are doing for the community. Your stuff is amazing. Thank you.
Hi Kevin, thanks ever so much for giving me those great ideas! I will endeavour to show as much as I can!! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing, many thanks Warren
Hello Warren, incredible video as always! Just incredibly educational and as always makes me feel like I'm learning all of those important nuggets of information that you could only otherwise learn back in the old days with that fly on the wall approach. Where you would assist and receive mentorship directly or indirectly from experienced people. I thank you for bringing that record making culture where its not only focused on the gear; but even more so on the great people behind every part of the process. It is extremely inspirational for a young musician/producer like myself based out of Guadalajara, Mexico!
I have a very specific request for a video for your potential series in Vintage King LA. I don't know how viable it is to discuss the workflow choices of integrating consoles with modern digital workflows. For example, just how many ins and outs of conversion would you require to get the most out of those consoles? Monitoring section quality, and the benefits of having analog cue sends outside of the DAW aux sends realm.
The reason why I ask this is that for example, that SSL XL-Desk looks like a great solution as it brings together so many different necessities... 8 mic pres/500 series insert points/Additional insert points/aux sends/G series comp/Superanalogue signal path/cues/4 mix busses/etc. and that Sigma looks like it packs quite an impressive feature set when used in conjunction with consoles.
But I really have no idea just how much consideration has to be made on the I/O conversion part of the equation and how to best marry the convenience of the DAW with the Analog Console. It would also be interesting being on that same topic of consoles to see how different brands/models of consoles react to getting driven harder, a kind of a console sonic character A/B test. I suppose just a console focused video would be amazing... an in depth video where perhaps you could elaborate more on how exactly you used every single aspect of the 1608 for the Fray album and why that worked so well for that record!
Sorry for the long post Warren, I'm just a gear nerd and overall music fan like yourself... I feel its not very common to find this sort of information online and I thank you for being so generous with sharing your information on this lovely channel! Can't wait for future videos!
Diego
Hi Diego, fantastic!! Yes, I am so glad that Vintage King let us have a morning to go around the store in Los Angeles in detail! Special thanks of course to Jeff for letting us tap his enormous knowledge! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing, many thanks Warren
Speaking of the old drinks tray story, it's not a myth. I worked as an IT pro at a factory in the 90-00's and we had to replace a couple of CD/DVD-drives for that reason. We also still used floppies back then and here's one you might not have heard yet:
A person from an office in the factory called and said that they are out of floppy disks. Knowing that the person only works with small documents and his 10-pack would last him a lifetime I asked what he was doing at the time. He replies that the computer said that the disk is full and to insert a new disk. After he inserted all of his 10 disks he called us. I pop over to the clients office and open up the side cover and out falls a small pile of floppies. The client had managed to insert them in a crack between the floppy drive and the computer case. #Coin-op
You've made some great videos but man is this video special! It was too short though!
Aw shucks thanks ver so much! I really appreciate it! Haha there are more in the works!! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing, many thanks Warren
Thank You to you and Jeff for doing this. I as in many other will be looking forward to hearing it all. The 500 series where do I begin. The mike room just made me drool.... I always learn something from you productions.
HI Wayne, thanks very much! Yes, Jeff did a great job and Vintage King were very generous in showing us around!! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing, many thanks Warren
You are so very welcome. I got a number for an AMS Neve 88rs in a budget for a studio I am putting together. I hope the money comes thru I want to do this. They offer a whole lot of bang for the buck. They are the pro's with the know. There just no way I can know all of the details, to which they can help me as an owner to make correct choices. They are just great... Hava Nice Day..
Hi Wayne, let me know how you get on with the AMS 88R! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing, many thanks Warren
I will..
Hava Nice Day...
Great stuff!!!! :) I just added some of these things to my must have list!!!! :) The SSL board may take a while!!! :) LOL
You should do a 500 day and a mic day too!
Hi cuddlebear34, that sounds like an amazing idea to me!! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing, many thanks Warren
Thanks Warren.
Thank you Keith!! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing, many thanks Warren
WOW. It's so much gear porn... no, it's a cornucopia of gear... a gear pornucopia!
I'm really excited because all the thoughts I had watching this video, like a 500 series day, running audio through gear, hearing the speakers,... are on your to-do list. I am looking forward to the speakers especially. If you could shoot out Focal Trio6 with the Neumann KH310 (and maybe the Amphions as well), I'd be in heaven. Additional idea: 1-mic setups for the Eric Valentine drums.
Thanks Warren and everyone at VKLA! This is truly a special endeavor you've taken on.
Quick note though: As far I know, the Kush Clariphonic is a parallel equalizer, meaning that there is no parallel option per se (with dry/wet control or parallel on/off) but rather parallel is its standard operation. But obviously Gregory Scott would be the best person to ask about this.
Again Thanks guys, It's amazing!
Haha yes indeed noisesoundtonevibe, it really is a cornucopia of gear indeed!! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing, many thanks Warren
Neve MBP got no love lol. I can't work without it.
I wonder how many watched the entire presentation, I know I did.
Hi Tim, wow that's fantastic!! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing, many thanks Warren
Produce Like A Pro Warren, have a male & female vocalist in the mic room, and test out the different microphones. Also, try to see if the Slate mic can sound like the others. These would be excellent additions to your new Vintage King series.
Hi Tim, definitely makes sense to have different singers available! I'll see what I can organise! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing, many thanks Warren
Produce Like A Pro That would be great, thanks!
I did too could've watch another 2 hours.
Warren, I'm not sure if my recordings are good enough quality, however, you are welcome to use one as a production example. I wrote, sang and played guitar on all my songs. I'm about to buy protools and monitors to try and mix them. Can you suggest something for me to use to improve the quality and eliminate the hiss and other noises? Always enjoy your videos. Rich
Loved it, always a struggle that I'm cubase based! However I love it! Always another way !!'hoped you liked the Lightning !
Hi Matthew, I understand! If you know your DAW really well that's all that matters!! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing, many thanks Warren
I saw you have there the Tree Audio console, would like to hear it compared to other consoles if thats possible. Great video as always, great job! Love your stuff! :)
Hi Adam, yes I'd definitely love to hear it as well!! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing, many thanks Warren
This is awesome!!!! Thank you for doing this.
Thanks Darry! I appreciate it!! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing, many thanks Warren
Awesome!! I really enjoy all your videos and going to Vintage King Audio was a fantastic idea.
It would be so intersting to hear a comparison between an orginial 19" rack and it's counterpart in the 500 series version. Also i would love to hear a comparison between the new Lauten Audio LA320 and some hi-end mics.! This is very educating thanks! Saludos from Chile, South America!
Hi josue, thanks very much! Yes agreed, Vintage King were very gracious to show us around! I am definitely going to check out many different things in the future? Have a marvellous time recording and mixing, many thanks Warren
great that was a lot fun ! watching :)
Hi Allan, thank you ever so much! Glad you enjoyed the video!! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing, many thanks Warren
Thanks Warren. Very interesting
Thanks John, I really appreciate it! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing, many thanks Warren
A Rupert Neve inter view would be FAB....
This is great, which is just what you do...
Thanks....
Hi Wayne, I know that would be amazing!! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing, many thanks Warren
Thanks For the reply. I will. Hava Nice day..
You're welcome Wayne! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing, many thanks Warren
Always wondered what it was like over there and they've exceeded expectations what a great company. That was generous of him to volunteer viewer submissions. Where do we send in our music?
That's great to hear Chaplin G!! What did he say about submissions? Do you mean for testing the gear? Yes I will definitely have to have something to play through the equipment! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing, many thanks Warren
lol. ok thanks anyway
Haha ok Chaplin! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing, many thanks Warren
Great vid Warren!! i would love to hear the ssl xl desk.
Hi Ron, that sounds like a lovely idea! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing, many thanks Warren
Hi Warren, thank you so much for all your videos! Would it be possible to put together whole chains of gear based on use cases? For example what I would like to know is which gear would you use to record singer/songwriter (vocal + guitar) at the same time.
Yes great idea! There will be some videos coming and I would love to illustrate define uses in different situations etc!! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing, many thanks Warren
Nice Pensado Award on the shelf in the beginning.
Wow this is Great half way thru man I really like that SSL w/the 500 spots above w/a G Bus Nice. Thanks for sharing I've learned a lot just this far in. Yes go see Rupert that would be Gold.
Hi Watchman4u, fantastic!! yay! Thanks for watching, I really appreciate it! So glad you have picked up so much information!! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing, many thanks Warren
Produce Like A Pro I believe that these could be made into a documentary seriously who else is doing this? Whats the odd's of seeing "Mutt" Langer I'd love to hear some stories from him. Athens Ga has Full Moon Studio & John Keen Studios / Mastering. REM B-52's Pylon …recored at these places & some thats gone, That Tape Mach Engineer Terry Weeks I believe is name I need to find his number I told you about him he lives in Athens & they have the 40 Watt Club a Meca in the day & now The Morton Theater circa 1800's & the Ga Theater everybody has played there the Wuxaria a Real Record Store that has never went out of business Athens for the 80's was a New Wave craze in Athens it was a Music Meca it still is full of Artist & it's a Collage Town UGA lot's of Homes that Sherman did Burn in the Civil War. You can see the REM shots from the Albums if yer a REM fan you can see the "Automatic for The People" Restaurant & sign that was stolen after REM named their album by that name lol.
Wow Mutt Lange!! That would be incredible! One can hope! haha I hear he doesn't like to give interviews, maybe one day? I'd definitely like to travel out to Athens! That would be incredible! I love REM, 'Out Of Time' is my favourite album by them! I have so many incredible memories of that album! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing, many thanks Warren
I bet you could get Tony Platt. He worked on Back in Black & FTATR w/Mutt as engineer.
Wow that would be amazing Watchman4u!! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing, many thanks Warren
Love the video! Thanks for all that you do for the audio community. Quick question, do you happen to know the model name of the Audeze headphones that you talking about (The ones that sell for $995). I'm quite interested in getting a set, but I want to make sure I get the correct ones. Keep rocking man!
nice :) you always have good video's !!! keep up the good work
Thanks very much! I really appreciate it! Vintage King were very generous in giving us their time and showing us around! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing, many thanks Warren
Warren, where's that interview with Rupert Neve? Hehe. I jest as I love your content (and it's FREE!), but an interview with you and Rupert Neve...yeah...epic!
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Too late 😔
Hey man, you should totally go check out Clayton of Celldweller's studio. He's doing a bunch of videos with vintage King right now see you guys will have something to talk about.
Hi Mackie, that sounds great!! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing, many thanks Warren
1 hour 22 mins and then you decide to skip the manley voxbox 😩😩😩 Can you imagine how excited I was to see the LA2A, 1176 and Voxbox after nearly 1.5 hrs and then 💥 boom. Here’s a rack of 500 series 😩😩😩
Cool vid though.
Awesome tour. Wow what a place. Will have to stop by next time i'm in L.A. Warren on the subject of what we want to see next... Have you considered doing subscriber studio visits/Skype chats? Probably not as enjoyable as seeing all the beautiful studios you have visited but interesting to hear how people who either do this for hobby, full time or a bit in between (Like myself) work in the industry. If you are ever in Phoenix, AZ would love to give you a tour of my studio. I'm British too so I have heaps of Tea (PG Tips) and mcvitties biscuits :-) oh btw.. I sent you the message about those NS-10's. I lost out by $20. Gutted :-(
Hi criticalimprint, thanks very much indeed for your extremely kind words!! Yes I have considered doing that and quite a few people I've featured have written to me! I am excited to be able to show the real world of all of us making music out there!! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing, many thanks Warren
For some reason you come across really honest and likable; like it's almost odd cause you're just talking, but you come through as a really good guy. Anyways, do you have any business tips on how to make it in the production business? Perhaps share your experiences on how YOU got to where YOU are?
Hi Mr. Pan, thanks ever so much!! I have done a few videos describing my journey, please check out my videos! I will also definitely do many more as well! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing, many thanks Warren
19:19 I’m pissing myself when Warren says ‘woah!’😂
Awesome to see that sort of place! Shame we don't have a Vintage King UK! With that in mind, do you happen to know if the ship to the UK, Warren?
We do, Ryan!
That's a big question Ryan! I'm sure the answer is yes! You might have to deal with the duty etc. Have a marvellous time recording and mixing, many thanks Warren
Yay! Good job Vintage King! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing, many thanks Warren
Speakers please, do 20 videos about speakers, better 30 videos, 50 would be the best! I will watch all of them.
Haha Ok! Not sure if it will ne 50 but I will definitely do lot's more! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing, many thanks Warren
hey warren i loved the tour it was awesome because 1 i love vintage anolog gear and 2 i visit there site alot expecially because i watch pensados place too. But i would like to hear the chandler curve bender because i heard that its a great gear to have and be in your master chain, i like to hear the buzz audio stuff because i haven't heard of them so im curious of the sound and dynamics it brings, the ssl xl console i would like to hear because im building a studio and i just know it would be a great peace or gear to have and work on but i gotta hear how it sounds and that goes for the api console as well because i use there plug ins faithfully so i would like to hear that one as well. And also the maselec as well i would like to hear. im really into production and mastering so thats why i want to hear these products. Also would you have any tips for mastering. and i will be sending my music to the email i do alot of edm/trap music so hopefully yall like it enough to use it on the show. thank you and have a wonderful day.
Hi Randall, Fantastic!! That's so cool to hear! We will have to try out the Curve Bender!! As for mastering yes I do have a few tips, however I am not a mastering expert, there's plenty of those online! Haha I tend to do less is more and then leave it up to the real mastering engineers! Will definitely go through as much gear as I can!! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing, many thanks Warren
I'd use the gift card to put towards a mic preamp!
Consoles + Micpres (wanna hear the Skibbe clone of the Flikiinger on Sly Stone's console) + compressors + the Maag Air. Thanks Warren.
Hi Pascal, wow thanks! Definitely will go through as much as I can!! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing, many thanks Warren
You asked! I would really love to hear the skibbe preamp and the maag EQs. It'll do! Thx Warren!
Hi Pascal, ok great thanks!! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing, many thanks Warren
Hi Warren, I thought you were "Corinthiano" when i first saw your video thumbnail, thought you were wearing a jersey from my favorite soccer team, "Corinthians shirt with stripes". ;)
Hi lz2k7, I do love Football!! Corinthian's aren't my team, but I love the way Brazilians play Football! Pele is the greatest player that ever lived after all! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing, many thanks Warren
same to ya Warren, thanks!
Thanks Iz2k7!
I'd love to hear the Audio Tree console!
Agreed Ben!! Let's make it happen!! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing, many thanks Warren
Hey warren nice video :), I have a log cabin I use as a studio, but I don't have a live room - so I need a good pair of sound isolation headphones when tracking drums, any ideas? Thanks
The neves I hardly hear talked about are the Neve 33115's..
i must find a music shop near where i live. Absolute is awsome but lack in hardware stuff
I would "pitch a tent" if I went there!!!Probably have to be evicted!!LOL.By the way,Warren,How do You like the new Genelecs?Thanks for your time and energy educating all of us "little guys"on what most of us would consider a dream career!Cheers Mate.
Hi Michael, haha I hear you! I am enjoying the new Genelecs! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing, many thanks Warren