Music Studio Finally Feeling Complete

Moving is one of those rare stresses that I think everyone hates. It's particularly nasty when you've been in one space for over a decade and somehow even worse when moving means giving up your music studio for a few weeks while you settle in.

A few weeks of trying different setups and rewiring later and I finally have a space that simply feels like a massive step up from the dirty basement studio of my old house.

So, in preparation for my one year Steemiversary tomorrow, I want to post some before and after pictures of my studio as it came together. Enjoy!

Here you can see what it looked like after finally getting everything inside the new room. Records and keyboards everywhere. Not going to lie, it is crazy intimidating seeing this much of a mess.

Took a couple of solid hours to do, but the vast majority of the records got put in the old Ikea shelving that is pretty standard for every DJ in America. Still have a bunch of records to re-sleeve, but that is going to be a long project.

Getting the rack mount gear and power supply reinstalled. Unfortunately, the power supply for the Zoom was pretty frail and broke somehow on the trip. Still looks pretty sexy having a rack full of gear.

Unboxing the MatrixBrute with some help from my son. He thought it was a giant toy for him. He was very disappointed it was just an awesome keyboard.

Decided to invest in a little smart lighting for the room from Lifx. Man, I had no idea how much I needed these in my life until I got them. Gone are the days of oppressive white light in my room. Now I can set my color to my mood. Full review coming later.

Many years ago a friend surprised me with a incredible stand for my turntables. I don't keep them setup anymore, but this special piece is a perfect stand for the MatrixBrute. If you look off to the side you can also see an old Roland MC-202. Going to have a ton of fun with these two.

Side shot of the MatrixBrute. Also pictured, an old Technics keyboard, an M-Audio Venom, and my MAM MB-33 for those sexy 303 lines. There is also a pretty cool semi Modular system under it.

Closer picture of the Blue Lantern Evila. Using the CV out of the MatrixBrute to sequence it. Like adding a couple of extra oscillators to the mix.

Unplugged at the moment because I needed the power supply for a DJ gig, but the Elektron Analog 4 and Machinedrum will always have a special spot in the studio.

Gotta have a candle for those production vibes. Some additional rack mount stuff and a field recorder in the mix. Still trying to find a good space for the Novation Launchpad, Circuit, and the NI Maschine, but I'll make it work eventually.

Once during a particularly awful Christmas, I bought some random art from a pizza place and it made me feel pretty good. Still love this thing.

Of course, the doggo needs a studio spot as well.

Hope you enjoyed the pictures! Can't wait to see what new music comes from this room. Here's to new audio adventures.