Composer Home Studio Tour (2024)
So this year (2024) I decided to both rebuild my computer and completely reset my composing studio. I use this space for all of my music business work, arts management, composing, arranging, mixing, and even some recording.
A lot of this was spurred by receiving a new rack to hold all my outboard gear and rebuilding my PC for the first time in a while. I upgraded from an i7 to an i9 which has made a world of a difference.
So I wanted to showcase how I use a small room, but also how it's definitely not perfect. As artists, one of our assets can be limitations. Use what you got, and when you're ready, grow. Until then, don't feel the need to constantly buy new gear to keep up with trends. I have goals for this space, upgrades I want to make, a long list of gear in my Sweetwater wish list, but for now, this is where I'm at.
This space needed to be pretty versatile for me because I:
1. Compose for live performances (like orchestras, bands, and chamber groups)
2. I arrange music in Finale and Dorico for other composers
3. I do music production work, including some mixing and synthestration
4. I compose and record music for film scores and interactive media (video games)
5. I print, bind, and ship my own sheet music as my own publisher
6. I manage and work with multiple arts organizations which includes fundraising, grant writing, event management, board management, and general business work
7. I work with TouchOSC and create videos just for you.
So ya, I need a space that can handle a variety of tasks quickly and easily.
GEAR
Interface: Focusrite 18i20, PreSonus FirePod
Digital Mixer: QConProG2
Pre Amp: Warm Audio ToneBeast
Patch Bay: Behringer Ultrapatch Pro PX3000
Speakers: Yamaha HS5
Keyboards: Ashun Sound Machines Hydrasynth, Casio Privia p-300
Computer: Custom built PC with i9-12000, 64gb DDR5
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