Show us your home studio setup! - Page 23

8Fingers · 11-28-2011, 06:49 AM

My home studio =

Some of my toys =

tr0n · 11-29-2011, 12:51 PM

That's a lush drum kit. ^

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Originally Posted by Mario88

ok those were dunmbass questions, I just googled most the info. However.....
What would I be getting with an i7 mbp as opposed to an i5, I cant seem to validate buying an i7 tbh, feels an i5 with extra ram would be ideal for me, thinking of going for 13" as I already have an external monitor on my wall if need be at 22", be better for gigs this way I think.

Any thoughts or comments welcome, I am just a noobaby after all.

Seriously, don't worry about getting the i7. Even the i5 has way more processing power than a project studio would need. Go for the extra ram, 8GB will be fine. But buy it from Crucial Memory Upgrades for Macs - Apple Memory - it's cheap but very good. Apple RAM is ECC, which is only necessary for workstations and server installations where uptime is critical. You pay a huge premium for that. Save some money and buy a decent interface (if you don't already have one). The Focusrite Saffire interfaces are great.

Mario88 · 11-30-2011, 11:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tr0n

That's a lush drum kit. ^

Seriously, don't worry about getting the i7. Even the i5 has way more processing power than a project studio would need. Go for the extra ram, 8GB will be fine. But buy it from Crucial Memory Upgrades for Macs - Apple Memory - it's cheap but very good. Apple RAM is ECC, which is only necessary for workstations and server installations where uptime is critical. You pay a huge premium for that. Save some money and buy a decent interface (if you don't already have one). The Focusrite Saffire interfaces are great.

thanks for clearing that up mate. Can you buy from macintosh equipped 8gb already or do I need to buy the chip? if so do I need an 8gb chip, or 4gb? 4gb in the laptop, and 4gb extra makes up 8gb anyway.. if I get an 8gb RAM upgrade wont it effectively make my system run at 12gb? (which I dont need).

Any advice on which of the Saffire range to go for? they all seem pretty solid, but I dont think ill be doing Dj,ing anytime soon.

this has helped Alot guys, thanks to those of you who have been patient so far.

tr0n · 11-30-2011, 05:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mario88

thanks for clearing that up mate. Can you buy from macintosh equipped 8gb already or do I need to buy the chip? if so do I need an 8gb chip, or 4gb? 4gb in the laptop, and 4gb extra makes up 8gb anyway.. if I get an 8gb RAM upgrade wont it effectively make my system run at 12gb? (which I dont need).

Any advice on which of the Saffire range to go for? they all seem pretty solid, but I dont think ill be doing Dj,ing anytime soon.

this has helped Alot guys, thanks to those of you who have been patient so far.

Apple will only ship their own RAM, which is like £160. If you order from Crucial, buy the 2x4GB for £35 - 1/5 of the price. You'll have to take out the RAM that's already installed the machine, you shouldn't mix and match it. Keep it spare in case you ever encounter issues in the future.

In terms of the Saffires, I think any of them are fine, it's the preamps which are probably the best thing about them. Maybe go for the Saffire 6 USB. It suits most purposes fine and you won't have to buy a Firewire adapter, because all MacBooks come with that new Thunderbolt port now.

Farcry0092 · 12-11-2011, 06:57 PM

Hey guys. I'm really jealous of some of these setups haha

Here's the "studio" I'm currently working with, being at school and all.

LG 32" tv being used as an external monitor, connected to my acer laptop.
Running Podfarm into Cubase 5 for recording, and drums are being done via Superior Drummer, which is run through FL studio 10 for easier mapping.

Got the Ux2 there, and 2 small M-audio monitors, a 2 liter of Mountain Dew, and a pair of shitty fender headphones for when the roommate is asleep.

Get a bit of the Ibby in there as well.

Currently in the post production stage of my pop punk bands first EP

While I'm home for break, I'll get some pictures of my other guitarists basement, which is where our real recording setup is, as well as the drum kit, the vocal booth, and all 20(ish) of our guitars and basses and post them in here too.

kylendm · 12-11-2011, 07:21 PM

To keep things short I "moved out" recently and "had" to get my own place. It's pretty cosy here. My girlfriend even said I could setup the living room however I want...since my desk wouldn't fit in the bedroom

Nice, simple, everything is close by.

Solodini · 12-12-2011, 04:17 AM

Gotta love some bx8s. Good choice!

kylendm · 12-15-2011, 10:03 AM

Thanks man, they sound pretty nice. No issues whatsoever.

Solodini · 12-15-2011, 10:35 AM

Yeah, punchy as Stephan Struve. Cheap too, which helps. Did you buy them as a result of BT talking about them? If not then you should stick his This Binary Universe album through them and weep with delight. Sounds so nice!

m3l-mrq3z · 12-20-2011, 01:46 PM

My studio:;

Solodini · 12-20-2011, 02:25 PM

Do you have enough midi devices there, mate? :p

ZOMB13 · 12-25-2011, 01:05 AM

Finally have something decent to post here,

EtherealEntity · 12-25-2011, 01:09 AM

^ Nice

Pictures like that make me reconsider whether I want a 'clinical' looking studio or not.

Triple7 · 12-26-2011, 12:41 PM

ZOMB13, I really want that Rule Of 7 poster. I have been looking for one for a while now, but can't seem to find any!

Sweet ....ing setup as well dude.

ZOMB13 · 12-26-2011, 12:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Triple7

ZOMB13, I really want that Rule Of 7 poster. I have been looking for one for a while now, but can't seem to find any!

Sweet ....ing setup as well dude.

Took me a while to find it, there was one on eBay a few weeks ago :O

Thanks, took me a while, but I'm very happy with it :P

ThisWorldIsOurs · 12-28-2011, 08:00 PM

Just got a 32 inch led tv to use as a monitor!

Solodini · 12-29-2011, 04:36 AM

Some of your photos appear not to be working.

NickDowe · 01-04-2012, 06:48 PM

summit101 · 01-06-2012, 04:03 PM

Ergonomic Keyboard Tray was a new addition since these photos were taken in the fall.

still need to set this cab up for either direct in or with a Shure sm57 i got here.

rippie · 01-06-2012, 07:37 PM

Dude, that Schecter is broken

Sick setup!

summit101 · 01-06-2012, 11:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rippie

Dude, that Schecter is broken

Sick setup!

(Low)C#,G#,D#,G#,C#,F,A#,F (High) / (Low)D#,A#,D#,G#,C#,F#,A#,D# (High) tuning is pretty sick right now

Michael T · 01-07-2012, 07:46 PM

Simple but effective

Fiction · 01-10-2012, 05:44 AM

^ Nice Guy Fawkes mask, an essential to any home studio

p0t_h3ad529 · 01-11-2012, 12:01 AM

Not much, I call it the Metal Corner!

Phrygian · 01-14-2012, 03:48 PM

Getting somewhere!

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12-11-2011, 07:21 PM	#556
kylendm Bird head Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Absecon, NJ Posts: 1,381 Thanked: 38 Feedback Score: 8 reviews	To keep things short I "moved out" recently and "had" to get my own place. It's pretty cosy here. My girlfriend even said I could setup the living room however I want...since my desk wouldn't fit in the bedroom Nice, simple, everything is close by. Xiphos68 likes this. *Check out my band Aspects.*

12-12-2011, 04:17 AM	#557
Solodini Thread Killer. Join Date: May 2011 Location: East Lothian, Scotland. Posts: 2,153 Thanked: 21 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Gotta love some bx8s. Good choice! Check out my book: "Playing Guitar Musically: A Guide to Creativity on Guitar & Bass" FREE Sample Chapters Here Buy the full book here. PM me if you want to discuss it or just fancy a chat. I also give lessons over Skype, Bandhappy and within the Lothians.

12-15-2011, 10:03 AM	#558
kylendm Bird head Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Absecon, NJ Posts: 1,381 Thanked: 38 Feedback Score: 8 reviews	Thanks man, they sound pretty nice. No issues whatsoever. *Check out my band Aspects.*

12-15-2011, 10:35 AM	#559
Solodini Thread Killer. Join Date: May 2011 Location: East Lothian, Scotland. Posts: 2,153 Thanked: 21 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Yeah, punchy as Stephan Struve. Cheap too, which helps. Did you buy them as a result of BT talking about them? If not then you should stick his This Binary Universe album through them and weep with delight. Sounds so nice! Check out my book: "Playing Guitar Musically: A Guide to Creativity on Guitar & Bass" FREE Sample Chapters Here Buy the full book here. PM me if you want to discuss it or just fancy a chat. I also give lessons over Skype, Bandhappy and within the Lothians.

11-28-2011, 06:49 AM	#551
8Fingers Banned Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Brazil Posts: 1,142 Thanked: 69 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	My home studio = Some of my toys =

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12-11-2011, 06:57 PM	#555
Farcry0092 ss.org Regular Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Omaha, NE USA Posts: 69 Thanked: 4 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Hey guys. I'm really jealous of some of these setups haha Here's the "studio" I'm currently working with, being at school and all. LG 32" tv being used as an external monitor, connected to my acer laptop. Running Podfarm into Cubase 5 for recording, and drums are being done via Superior Drummer, which is run through FL studio 10 for easier mapping. Got the Ux2 there, and 2 small M-audio monitors, a 2 liter of Mountain Dew, and a pair of shitty fender headphones for when the roommate is asleep. Get a bit of the Ibby in there as well. Currently in the post production stage of my pop punk bands first EP While I'm home for break, I'll get some pictures of my other guitarists basement, which is where our real recording setup is, as well as the drum kit, the vocal booth, and all 20(ish) of our guitars and basses and post them in here too.

12-20-2011, 01:46 PM	#560
m3l-mrq3z Not Herman Li Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Tübingen, Germany Posts: 1,340 Thanked: 18 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	My studio:; Check out my one-man metal project Listen to more of my music here

12-20-2011, 02:25 PM	#561
Solodini Thread Killer. Join Date: May 2011 Location: East Lothian, Scotland. Posts: 2,153 Thanked: 21 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Do you have enough midi devices there, mate? :p Check out my book: "Playing Guitar Musically: A Guide to Creativity on Guitar & Bass" FREE Sample Chapters Here Buy the full book here. PM me if you want to discuss it or just fancy a chat. I also give lessons over Skype, Bandhappy and within the Lothians.

12-25-2011, 01:05 AM	#562
ZOMB13 SS.org Zombie ! Join Date: May 2007 Location: San Diego, California Posts: 3,388 Thanked: 58 Feedback Score: 22 reviews	Finally have something decent to post here, SlipknotKoRnfan, Lern2swim, ralphy1976 and 3 others like this. Morphesia (Black Metal) http://morphesia.bandcamp.com/ Squirrelly Arts (Industrial Metal) http://www.facebook.com/SquirrellyArts

12-25-2011, 01:09 AM	#563
EtherealEntity T=UWx(2xLxF)^2/386.4 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Southend-on-Sea, Essex, U.K Posts: 8,267 Thanked: 75 Feedback Score: 1 reviews	^ Nice Pictures like that make me reconsider whether I want a 'clinical' looking studio or not.

12-26-2011, 12:41 PM	#564
Triple7 The Decepticon Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Yorktown,NY Posts: 3,090 Thanked: 43 Feedback Score: 6 reviews	ZOMB13, I really want that Rule Of 7 poster. I have been looking for one for a while now, but can't seem to find any! Sweet ....ing setup as well dude. https://soundcloud.com/brianharrigan

12-28-2011, 08:00 PM	#566
ThisWorldIsOurs ss.org Regular Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: boston, MA Posts: 423 Thanked: 28 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Just got a 32 inch led tv to use as a monitor! Larcher and thedrummerkid like this.

12-29-2011, 04:36 AM	#567
Solodini Thread Killer. Join Date: May 2011 Location: East Lothian, Scotland. Posts: 2,153 Thanked: 21 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Some of your photos appear not to be working. Check out my book: "Playing Guitar Musically: A Guide to Creativity on Guitar & Bass" FREE Sample Chapters Here Buy the full book here. PM me if you want to discuss it or just fancy a chat. I also give lessons over Skype, Bandhappy and within the Lothians.

01-04-2012, 06:48 PM	#568
NickDowe Last Red Ember Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Jersey Posts: 168 Thanked: 2 Feedback Score: 0 reviews

01-06-2012, 04:03 PM	#569
summit101 SS.org Regular Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Canada Posts: 228 Thanked: 3 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Ergonomic Keyboard Tray was a new addition since these photos were taken in the fall. still need to set this cab up for either direct in or with a Shure sm57 i got here. dime3334, cfrank and rippie like this.

01-06-2012, 07:37 PM	#570
rippie ss.org Regular Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: in da hole Posts: 39 Thanked: 2 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Dude, that Schecter is broken Sick setup!

01-07-2012, 07:46 PM	#572
Michael T Sea Turtles mate Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Richmond, Ky Posts: 1,362 Thanked: 36 Feedback Score: 39 reviews	Simple but effective kylendm and summit101 like this. Kamikaze7 I for one value my guitars and gear like people value their kids - ....ing with my guitars or gear is equal to me molesting your kids - you just don't do it if you value your life... Whiskey_Funeral For that much money I'd just put myself through Luther School and build the damn thing myself. MaxOfMetal I just love guitars. It doesn't matter how many strings, frets, pickups, or wood used I just dig the .... out of them all.

01-10-2012, 05:44 AM	#573
Fiction For Mod Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Newcastle, Australia Posts: 2,978 Thanked: 23 Feedback Score: 1 reviews	^ Nice Guy Fawkes mask, an essential to any home studio Michael T likes this.

01-14-2012, 03:48 PM	#575
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