Blessed be the ones who maintain these instruments alive and support this industry. For the vintage pieces it's no easy task to hunt down, salvage, maintain and ACTUALLY record these instruments.
First of all, I really appreciate the effort that goes into putting this content out. Now...I would appreciate highlighting some more minimal, conservative (frugal) studios, which can still be set up in inspiring and insightful ways, and most importantly, can produce great music. I can imagine a well-developed studio under $10k total. Most expensive thing is the laptop. There must be many studios like this. (Mine) Especially because the music in this video sounds like it came straight out of a daw. If anything, why not show live footage of him putting things through the manley. Sometimes these videos are a little too streamlined, jumping from cut to cut, showing flashing lights of the equipment, when what would also be nice is just live footage with diegetic sound. Maybe 5 minutes of different demonstrations.
Yeah and most of all lot of "little" home studio or even God musicians with just a MBP and a DT770 produce songs that sound much better than this.. it is nice to the eyes to see all the greatest analog old school gear we can dream of But if it's to sound like basics daw kit... Go check skinnerbox those two for exemple with just a miniMoog and often a digitakt produce live that sound massive (even if it's a bit raw) And I can't remember the name of that guy but the tracks he produce sounded so analog and huge bass synthwave that I just fixed my goal to sound that well with my analogs synth... What a disappointement when I discovered that he was producing only with a laptop and a midi keyboard ......
The best music is created with minimal gear. Look at any successful music producer, Daft Punk, Armand Van Helden, Kraftwerk, Prodigy, Chem Brothers, etc.. they all started with very little and made something out of it. Damn, Drake's making music with rubbermaid garbage cans and he's rolling big time !
Incredible and inspirational video on how much more there is to be considered in the process and progression of digital sound production. Great to see you in your natural habitat. 😎
This is quite surprising. I love how he takes care of very specific things such as which pre-amp is using on which drum machine and slight compressing them before the record stage. This is what basically becomes "your sound" regardless of what timeless drum machine you're using and re-using, as long as you make them yours they'll never grow old.
Get comfortable working at low levels...been my life for the last few years. And I’m mostly traveling for work, so my studio is on the go. One day I will have my set up look like this. Looks like heaven. I could sit in there all day.
Instant favorite studio tour. Not only did Matador show us some of his workflow and gear setup, but he also threw in practical advice on getting to know your studio space. Much appreciated 🙂
What's extraordinary is the creativity some people are able express with so much less. For example, on TH-cam >> Electric Independence: Daniel Lopatin (Oneohtrix Point Never) - Motherboard clip
It’s all about talent and creativity. Gear is just a tool. Some people are happy with one car, others have 5 or 6. It doesn’t make them better drivers but as long as they enjoy (and can afford) it....
"...how many pen do you have in the office, or how much paper do you have? It's irrelevant...because all you have to do is write." This. Just like Hans Zimmer said: "Ideas are not limited by budget, the creative process takes place in your head."
Corkonian here , down in midleton. Love your talent and the set up . You make me feel normal , I spend a lot on equipment. I dont smoke or drink so that's my drug so to speak. More power to ya , hope you get a major film score contract. 👍.
I heard him on Transitions for the first time and then I fall in love with a track he played from "OC & Verde - solstice" and THEN he was about to play at CRSSD with Digweed and I had to go and see it. He definitely put a better set than Digweed... I loved it.
Good stuff Telekom - it would be very interesting to see some content relating to the Romanian minimal scene, maybe a 'one to watch' type of video with some of the rising talents in Romania.
@@ElectronicBeatsTV Too many to list but some which come to mind include Cosmjn, Lizz, Remus, R,hitect, vincentiulian, Vern. There is also a duo like Haokah who I think only plays live. Also, whilst I wouldn't really say they are 'rising talents' , a video on Amorf would be very very interesting :)
Thanks TEB for another amazing video. And thanks Matador, incredible skills and love for the music... inspiring! What's the track starting at 1:47? Reaaally good!!
Beautiful studio and setting. I noticed that there is no acoustic treatment anywhere yet there is a huge amount of hard surfaces and glass. Does this create problems?
@@tameracz THANKS!! I keep trying to up my recording game. I'm at home studio level, and keep looking for ways to improve. His passion for the sound *quality* matches mine.... These are so expensive, going to research them anyway - Really Appreciate the info, Thomas! 😀 👊
I don’t really know about this dude but did he really afford all that gear by making music like that? It’s not bad, But the gear and the location is insane
From what I could pick up here, I gather this musician has this 'touch'...rather unique sound and after having seen this very fine vid, I understand it all, it all just blends together...it all fits perfectly. An artist, who's intentions are, to make just a beautiful product.
Matador is well known in the Techno circuit. I saw him play a set at Movement in Detroit some years ago. But yeah I often wonder how much techno musicians like this make a year. I think the gigs is what pays the most?
This is very cool. My only question is why does it seem to me that all the dance music or electronic music always seem to use the same old tired drum sounds? I would think that what with all this marvelous technology with all these great technicians we could have a lot more variety in the drum sounds. I'd also really like to see less reliance on the standard 4/4 beat. Let's try and get more creative. Please! Pretty good nonetheless.
I never heard about this guy in my life but I lived 10 years in Ireland in Dublin. Is he hiding in a cave somewhere? He must be famous on other name because his studio looks serious.
He seemed to bypass national fame and went on to be one of the biggest names in minimal/live techno..... Other Irish DJs like Mano le Tough and Annie Mac followed a similar path strangely enough.
This is both inspirational and envy provoking simultaneously. Thanks for taking the time to make this video Gavin and TEB!
Anyone know where he went to college
Blessed be the ones who maintain these instruments alive and support this industry. For the vintage pieces it's no easy task to hunt down, salvage, maintain and ACTUALLY record these instruments.
That’s one of best collections of hardware I ever seen in a home studio!!!
Matador has the sickest studio and such a good approach to music making. Definitely inspiring.
Such a humble guy and lovely music to my senses. Respect!!
First of all, I really appreciate the effort that goes into putting this content out.
Now...I would appreciate highlighting some more minimal, conservative (frugal) studios, which can still be set up in inspiring and insightful ways, and most importantly, can produce great music. I can imagine a well-developed studio under $10k total. Most expensive thing is the laptop. There must be many studios like this. (Mine)
Especially because the music in this video sounds like it came straight out of a daw.
If anything, why not show live footage of him putting things through the manley. Sometimes these videos are a little too streamlined, jumping from cut to cut, showing flashing lights of the equipment, when what would also be nice is just live footage with diegetic sound. Maybe 5 minutes of different demonstrations.
Very good idea here Tech Talk. Include smaller less expensive studios and show how the artist actually works with his instruments.
Yeah and most of all lot of "little" home studio or even God musicians with just a MBP and a DT770 produce songs that sound much better than this.. it is nice to the eyes to see all the greatest analog old school gear we can dream of
But if it's to sound like basics daw kit...
Go check skinnerbox those two for exemple with just a miniMoog and often a digitakt produce live that sound massive (even if it's a bit raw)
And I can't remember the name of that guy but the tracks he produce sounded so analog and huge bass synthwave that I just fixed my goal to sound that well with my analogs synth... What a disappointement when I discovered that he was producing only with a laptop and a midi keyboard ......
LOLOLO We are talking about one of the biggest companies in the world and you act like this would be made by an artist.
@@PARANDROID biggest company of the world?
The best music is created with minimal gear. Look at any successful music producer, Daft Punk, Armand Van Helden, Kraftwerk, Prodigy, Chem Brothers, etc.. they all started with very little and made something out of it. Damn, Drake's making music with rubbermaid garbage cans and he's rolling big time !
All this series of videos are just gold, when Im stuck at the studio, for sure I watch one of the videos and get insta inspiration.Big fan
as a graphic designer I understand exactly what you mean man :D big up matador
Yeaa! I do the same, I want to rich that level one day, you probably too my friend. Cheers
I come back to this video often, it's just beautiful.
Incredible and inspirational video on how much more there is to be considered in the process and progression of digital sound production. Great to see you in your natural habitat. 😎
This is quite surprising. I love how he takes care of very specific things such as which pre-amp is using on which drum machine and slight compressing them before the record stage. This is what basically becomes "your sound" regardless of what timeless drum machine you're using and re-using, as long as you make them yours they'll never grow old.
or what timeless $$$$ preamp or comp...
Well actually it doesn’t matter too much. It is just more of a habit. No one will hear any difference.
@@arjanpetersen so true.
I like that kind of gear because it limits what I can do. Thousands of presets on plug ins is too much for me.
what he said about his levels and gain staging from the get go is the number one production tip
Get comfortable working at low levels...been my life for the last few years. And I’m mostly traveling for work, so my studio is on the go. One day I will have my set up look like this. Looks like heaven. I could sit in there all day.
you will have to work veeeeery hard .. 0.0
That is old school. With modern daw’s it doesn’t matter too much. Way more headroom. In older days -18 was a way to go indeed.
Instant favorite studio tour. Not only did Matador show us some of his workflow and gear setup, but he also threw in practical advice on getting to know your studio space. Much appreciated 🙂
This is my dreamstudio. That scene at the end.. GOLD.
What's extraordinary is the creativity some people are able express with so much less. For example, on TH-cam >> Electric Independence: Daniel Lopatin (Oneohtrix Point Never) - Motherboard clip
It’s all about talent and creativity. Gear is just a tool.
Some people are happy with one car, others have 5 or 6. It doesn’t make them better drivers but as long as they enjoy (and can afford) it....
Wow. So much knowledge in this video. Mind blown! Thank you for making this.
The room you will never leave !!
"...how many pen do you have in the office, or how much paper do you have? It's irrelevant...because all you have to do is write." This. Just like Hans Zimmer said: "Ideas are not limited by budget, the creative process takes place in your head."
Corkonian here , down in midleton.
Love your talent and the set up .
You make me feel normal , I spend a lot on equipment. I dont smoke or drink so that's my drug so to speak.
More power to ya , hope you get a major film score contract. 👍.
I like this guy. Real studio folk.
I heard him on Transitions for the first time and then I fall in love with a track he played from "OC & Verde - solstice" and THEN he was about to play at CRSSD with Digweed and I had to go and see it. He definitely put a better set than Digweed... I loved it.
Gorgeous studio, awesome energy, wise words. Thanks for sharing.
Exceptional sound and exceptional studio. Thanks for sharing your insights.
Someone speaking about their approach is sooooo helpful my god thank you
Incredible space. Inspirational vibes. Respect.
Thank you Matador for being my favourite dreamer!
Good stuff Telekom - it would be very interesting to see some content relating to the Romanian minimal scene, maybe a 'one to watch' type of video with some of the rising talents in Romania.
Don’t think so 😬 If you follow eb.net you‘ll find some stuff www.electronicbeats.net/?s=romania
@pl0xx0lp which talents for example?
@@ElectronicBeatsTV Too many to list but some which come to mind include Cosmjn, Lizz, Remus, R,hitect, vincentiulian, Vern. There is also a duo like Haokah who I think only plays live. Also, whilst I wouldn't really say they are 'rising talents' , a video on Amorf would be very very interesting :)
@@pl0xx0lp Let me guess, you're from Romania?
@@AlienShine and love minimal?
Lovely studio, thanks for the nice episode again Telekom. Hope you feature Fort Romeau one day.
We did a feature already but not in the studio 😉 th-cam.com/video/H6t1Oen5LK0/w-d-xo.html
Can’t believe he didn’t mention the Shadow Hills Mastering Compressor. Casual.
man., this setup scared me. obviously just the best.
The track starting around the two minute mark is fantastic.
That was a lot of great advice! Thanks!
Great studio 👍 Thanks for sharing 😎
best studio visit ever ; thank you som much !
wow what a studio! Thanks again for another great video! Between this and the Kenny Larkin studio there is a lot to aspire to!
Both studios are dope!
What a nice guy with a healthy obsession!
Great interview 👏🏾 lovely view and dog 👍🏾
Thanks TEB for another amazing video. And thanks Matador, incredible skills and love for the music... inspiring! What's the track starting at 1:47? Reaaally good!!
Great studio setup and great advice !
Sherman Filterbank! I was waiting for it to get introduced. Great video though and that sure is a beautiful studio!
BXLrules love my Filterbank. I have the same one.
The Filterbank 2 Compact.
It’s so amazing and sometimes untamable and full of happy accidents
Beautiful studio and setting. I noticed that there is no acoustic treatment anywhere yet there is a huge amount of hard surfaces and glass. Does this create problems?
If you listen carefully you hear him talking about this „issue“
Great studio! Great video.
Super smart advices about gains. As always good video ! Keep it going Telecom Beats team !
This is a very well put together video, very motivational and I'm looking forward to producing now. well done champ! =)
I just started its a bit overwhelming at first just dont give up
the vocal sample @5:59 is the same voice as from biceps apricots but a lower octave and other delay. :)
oooh man, Matadors Studio is 🙌🏻❤️
Checked out his tune called Shamen to see if he was putting all this gear to good use. Gotta say yeah .
Holy crap! Amazing!
Gorgeous studio
Love the way he talks about the Apogee converters - that got me wondering what *exactly* he is using? 🤤🤔
Lotta skank probably 😅
@@tameracz THANKS!! I keep trying to up my recording game. I'm at home studio level, and keep looking for ways to improve. His passion for the sound *quality* matches mine.... These are so expensive, going to research them anyway - Really Appreciate the info, Thomas! 😀 👊
I don’t really know about this dude but did he really afford all that gear by making music like that? It’s not bad, But the gear and the location is insane
Hes was signed to Richie Hawtins minus rec label, really good Irish guy, deserves all his success
Carl cox said that he is the best producer of this decade
Matador has been around for 20 plus years now. Minus old guard. Stoked to see this is his setup.
What’s the fcking track at the beginning?! Can’t find it for years now
Did you find it ?
Many thanks, guys for your such nice work of making this kind of content.. keep up the good work. cheers
by far the most beautiful and amazing studio I've seen, except for maybe deadmau5's
From what I could pick up here, I gather this musician has this 'touch'...rather unique sound and after having seen this very fine vid, I understand it all, it all just blends together...it all fits perfectly. An artist, who's intentions are, to make just a beautiful product.
I am a fan since the first minus releases.. Oh good God Matador evolved sooo much! Love and respect for this dude!
Love it! He's such a nerd :)
I want to buy some music this guy has made. What’s a good album to get?
Love the Devilfish modded TB303!
Bruh that 5088 console is the real flex
Studio dream goals
Gavin is so nice guy, telling a lot of useful tips ! Thank you !
I want to go to there.
Theres like 200k worth of equipment in this studio. How successful is this dude? Crazy...
Only thing I can imagine is that he sleeps and cooks in this room too 😅
Most Grammy winning producers dont have this much gear. He’s a collector that writes music.
200k only for the analog mixer
Matador is well known in the Techno circuit. I saw him play a set at Movement in Detroit some years ago. But yeah I often wonder how much techno musicians like this make a year. I think the gigs is what pays the most?
@@ritec Looks like he plays over 50 a year so that adds up.
Top man, brilliant insight🙏
loved this
What's the track at 2:00 ?
does someone know which track it is at 5:50?
beautiful instruments ❤️👌🏾
Awesome content! A true artist Right here. Tracks id's anyone?
very articulate. thank you.
Awww the dog at the end tho!
Track ID at 5:50 please somebody must know
This is very cool. My only question is why does it seem to me that all the dance music or electronic music always seem to use the same old tired drum sounds? I would think that what with all this marvelous technology with all these great technicians we could have a lot more variety in the drum sounds. I'd also really like to see less reliance on the standard 4/4 beat. Let's try and get more creative. Please! Pretty good nonetheless.
Jeremy Thornton preach.
There are so many reasons to use them but actually they are very reliable, work perfect with other instruments, and people used to them
There's tonnes of music like that and has been for decades.
Listen to Autechre
there is infinite electronic music w/o 4 on the floor and with innovative drum sounds, just gotta poke around a little
First track ID please?
Same. What’s the track?
Anyone found it?
Not yet
Anybody found it yet?
Awesome🎶🎹🎼
Well of course it's breathtaking. There's a Moog One in the room.
what about the CS80 ;)
what song is the intro played?
I love this channel.
Been waiting for this... :)
what a pro!
WHAT!!!.... over a year ago just 1 or 2 synths and now this?
Or this setup: th-cam.com/video/Q5hgQTEf0mg/w-d-xo.html
@kosmikmusa over the years. In one year is nonsense
1 or 2 chosen synths, chosen out of many synths, just in this room
Ok. Now I got it. Heard totally something else.
I was a bit worried.
@@kosmikmusa no probs. I sometimes struggle with understanding Irish accent. Not used to it as much as used to English or American, for example.
😲 amazing space
I never heard about this guy in my life but I lived 10 years in Ireland in Dublin. Is he hiding in a cave somewhere? He must be famous on other name because his studio looks serious.
He seemed to bypass national fame and went on to be one of the biggest names in minimal/live techno..... Other Irish DJs like Mano le Tough and Annie Mac followed a similar path strangely enough.
He is one of the biggest producers in the world. Apparently you have no clue...
love these
Moog One, CS-80... Okay, I've seen enough 🤯
FUCKING RELEASE THIS SONG AT THE BEGINNING MATADOR!!
BEEN NEEDING IT FOR YEARS NOW AND MY EARS AND MIND NEED IT
anyone know what that main keyboard / sequencer combo they keep showing is?
Polyend Seq found it!
Song @ 3:35?
What a lord! Good tips
Proper studio
Does anybody know what step sequencer (the long black one) it is?
Look up Polyend Sequencer
I was searching through the comments for that exact question and answer. Thank you!
@@adiblasi I second that...Thank you !
The only thing that's missing in this studio is Studer multitrack tape recorder.
Bad ass studio.
He seems like a cool dude.
awesome vid
Cute studio dog!
track id?
have you . got the track ID?
Perfectly Attuned!
My absolute dream
You are not alone