Members Sty1es Posted November 21, 2005 Members Share Posted November 21, 2005 Hey guys, some more studio porn for ya I went out to LA to do a session for the Doc himself. Didnt get a chance to meet him, he was busy in Hawaii But I took pics of both the A and B rooms, enjoy! http://www.putfile.com/ohads{censored}/images Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members guitwizz Posted November 21, 2005 Members Share Posted November 21, 2005 Man, at least my driveway is bigger than that console. I dont feel so tiny then! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members skunky_funk Posted November 21, 2005 Members Share Posted November 21, 2005 Originally posted by Sty1es Hey guys, some more studio porn for ya I went out to LA to do a session for the Doc himself. Didnt get a chance to meet him, he was busy in Hawaii But I took pics of both the A and B rooms, enjoy! http://www.putfile.com/ohads{censored}/images Where did he get all the money to buy those s**t? From guns? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ticalaru Posted November 21, 2005 Members Share Posted November 21, 2005 Originally posted by skunky_funk Where did he get all the money to buy those s**t? From guns? Nope, the money is from your kids buying his records. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members seaneldon Posted November 21, 2005 Members Share Posted November 21, 2005 please note the most important piece of equipment in that studio. The Funk Logic DD-301 Digilog Dynamicator. I never really understood having a 96 channel console when the MPC2000 only has 8 outs (when expanded) and one of the only times you record something live, it's one vocalist with one microphone. He'd be fine with an MBox, if you ask me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Sty1es Posted November 21, 2005 Author Members Share Posted November 21, 2005 Originally posted by seaneldon please note the most important piece of equipment in that studio. The Funk Logic DD-301 Digilog Dynamicator.I never really understood having a 96 channel console when the MPC2000 only has 8 outs (when expanded) and one of the only times you record something live, it's one vocalist with one microphone. He'd be fine with an MBox, if you ask me. LOL!!! That's {censored}ing ignorant man. He obviously uses much more than an MPC2000. As a matter of fact, he doesn't use an MPC2000 at all, he uses an MPC4000, and then only for drums. What about all the other instruments that are being used? What about each individual vocal track (lead, backup, adlib, harmony, etc)? What about when he's producing other people's music and he needs the extra channels? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members seaneldon Posted November 21, 2005 Members Share Posted November 21, 2005 A) it was a joke in good heart. for the most part. B) 96 channels. 20 might be used for the 4 second loops he calls music, i'll admit. but does that mean he plans on recording 76 vocalists? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Sty1es Posted November 21, 2005 Author Members Share Posted November 21, 2005 Alright then....I didnt really catch the sarcasm, but the truth is that that kind of ignorance is alive and well on these forums. Maybe having a huge console is a big overkill for most situations, especially for rap music, but I doubt that anyone would spend that much money on something they don't really need. Granted the Doc can afford to blow a couple extra grands on some extra channels, but I wouldn't be so quick to judge. Truce. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members seaneldon Posted November 21, 2005 Members Share Posted November 21, 2005 Originally posted by Sty1es but I doubt that anyone would spend that much money on something they don't really need. which no doubt explains why a good deal of rappers buy bentleys that they'll never drive more than an hour, total. somebody buy these guys a goddamned guitar and an elvis costello record, already. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Sty1es Posted November 21, 2005 Author Members Share Posted November 21, 2005 Originally posted by seaneldon which no doubt explains why a good deal of rappers buy bentleys that they'll never drive more than an hour, total. Man, if you really believe that all these rappers buy bentleys, then you're pretty gullible. It's mostly for show, for image. I know enough big time rappers that lease Benzes as their cars.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Will Chen Posted November 21, 2005 Members Share Posted November 21, 2005 Originally posted by seaneldon which no doubt explains why a good deal of rappers buy bentleys that they'll never drive more than an hour, total. somebody buy these guys a goddamned guitar and an elvis costello record, already. Oh man, can't tell you how much I despise Costello. But that's the beauty of music, there's something for everyone. I have to thank Dre for quoting George Clinton on all his early stuff with Snoop. I love P-Funk and I might never have been driven to seek them out if not for those early hits "bow-wow-wow-yippy-yo-yippy-yeah". Awesome. I have much more respect for someone like Dre who pulls samples from all over the place and combines them into something new versus others who note for note sample an entire song and change the lyrics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jonmatifa Posted November 21, 2005 Members Share Posted November 21, 2005 Alright then....I didnt really catch the sarcasm, but the truth is that that kind of ignorance is alive and well on these forums. Maybe having a huge console is a big overkill for most situations, especially for rap music, but I doubt that anyone would spend that much money on something they don't really need. Granted the Doc can afford to blow a couple extra grands on some extra channels, but I wouldn't be so quick to judge. Plus, being who he is, the 96 channel console is probably more for *bling bling* than it is for recording tracks. That board is tight! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members UstadKhanAli Posted November 21, 2005 Members Share Posted November 21, 2005 Dr. Dre has a lot of musicians that he calls up to come up with grooves and such, so I don't think it's just him, a vocal mic, and a drum machine. I don't know if it warrants such a huge board, but he uses a lot more inputs that you might think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members A_Str8 Posted November 21, 2005 Members Share Posted November 21, 2005 You guys watch way too many videos. Dre is a millionaire. Do you really think he got there by spending thousands of dollars on equipment he doesn't need? There are a ton of synths, instruments, and effects in there. Maybe he doesn't use 96 channels at a time, but if I had the money, every instrument would have its own dedicated channel(s) so I'm not constantly switching plugs and changing settings. As a matter of fact, that is what I do (on a much smaller scale) I have a 12 track mixer though I can only record 2 tracks simultaneously. Whatever criticism you may have for pop rappers, you cannot deny that many of these guys are excellent businessmen. If you're believing that they are idiots that spend ALL their money on flashy things, then you're just falling for the illusion. How tied to your stereotypes do you have to be to look at a producer who's worth millions and has held onto that worth for years and assume he doesn't know how to handle money AND he doesn't know how to buy equipment? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members aliengroover Posted November 21, 2005 Members Share Posted November 21, 2005 It's funny...the stuff that comes up whenever you mention anybody that's even remotely associated with Hip Hop or Rap, much less a legendary figure like the good Doctor. 'Cause I bet if you said that studio belonged to Garth Brooks, these same people wouldn't be saying, "why would he have a 96 channel console when all he's doing is recording drums and pedal steel guitars?" And like A_Str8 just said, it's assuming the guy AND his team of accomplished industry recognized producers, engineers, and musicians don't know what they're doing. As far as flashy, I believe it was Dre who bucked the trend of having a bunch of cars by getting rid of all but three. He literally asked himself why he needed a whole lot of cars, and answered by saying he didn't. So he kept only what he felt was essential for he and his family. That doesn't sound like an unreasonable man. Besides, who's to tell him what he needs and doesn't need in his studio? BTW, Sty1es, thanks for sharing the pics! Very cool!Peace Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members forceman Posted November 21, 2005 Members Share Posted November 21, 2005 Sty1es, Thanks for sharing these photos. BTW: I wouldn't mind seeing the inside of YOUR studio sometime.. Regards, Steve (West Bloomfield, MI) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil O'Keefe Posted November 21, 2005 Share Posted November 21, 2005 Disclaimer: I'm not "into" Hip Hop... it's "not my bag baby". And I AM into Costello... to each their own. Dre obviously has a bunch of money, and he's obviously got a handle on the business side of things. I agree that he'd be unlikely to buy a board that was away more than he needed just to throw cash around... But does he actually NEED a 96 channel board for his projects? I have no idea... but maybe he does. Maybe he doesn't need that many channels for tracking, but does need them for mixdowns. And even if he doesn't, he might rent the room out to other people (and possibly people working in other genres), and THEY might see that as a requirement for THEIR sessions. Or maybe he needs that for his flim / soundtrack work... that's notorious for gobbling channels on the board. Maybe he doesn't need that many channels but he likes the automation and / or the sound of the board. Or maybe it's just to "impress clients". Any or all of those could be legit reasons (IMO) for him to have that board, and I'm not going to argue with the man's gear decisions any more than I would argue anyone else's gear decisions. Hey, it's his money and his preferences... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil O'Keefe Posted November 21, 2005 Share Posted November 21, 2005 Originally posted by forceman Sty1es, Thanks for sharing these photos. BTW: I wouldn't mind seeing the inside of YOUR studio sometime.. Regards, Steve (West Bloomfield, MI) +1,000. Actually, that just gave me a thread idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members A_Str8 Posted November 21, 2005 Members Share Posted November 21, 2005 Originally posted by Phil O'Keefe Disclaimer: I'm not "into" Hip Hop... it's "not my bag baby". And I AM into Costello... to each their own. I like Hip Hop and Elvis Costello Thanks for the pics. The drool shorted out my keyboard at work so I switched it with an unsuspecting coworker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil O'Keefe Posted November 21, 2005 Share Posted November 21, 2005 Originally posted by A_Str8 I like Hip Hop and Elvis CostelloThanks for the pics. The drool shorted out my keyboard at work so I switched it with an unsuspecting coworker. Smart. Just don't get caught doing the swap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Sty1es Posted November 21, 2005 Author Members Share Posted November 21, 2005 Originally posted by forceman Sty1es, Thanks for sharing these photos. BTW: I wouldn't mind seeing the inside of YOUR studio sometime.. LOL, *MY* studio consists of my laptop, Mbox, and MIDI Controllers The studio I work at is pretty cool, you can see some outdated pics at www.runyonave.com, if you click on Area51. We've done alot since those pics were taken, and there really isnt much in the way of gear pics. I'll let my boss know that he needs to update it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members forceman Posted November 21, 2005 Members Share Posted November 21, 2005 Cool! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members UstadKhanAli Posted November 21, 2005 Members Share Posted November 21, 2005 Originally posted by A_Str8 You guys watch way too many videos. Dre is a millionaire. Do you really think he got there by spending thousands of dollars on equipment he doesn't need? There are a ton of synths, instruments, and effects in there. Maybe he doesn't use 96 channels at a time, but if I had the money, every instrument would have its own dedicated channel(s) so I'm not constantly switching plugs and changing settings. He's got quite a few synths and equipment, and as I mentioned before, he's got a "stable" of musicians that he uses to start up grooves and things like that, so in either case, it's not just him and a drum machine. And he doesn't just chase the money, either, as he turned down quite a lot of money to produce Michael Jackson (I believe he said it was too much hassle, or too many people coming around, or something like that). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members guitwizz Posted November 22, 2005 Members Share Posted November 22, 2005 Styles, If you take the comma off your link, it actually exists! ^^^ Nice blow, thru the ports on the internet speaks. Saves me from dusting them, .....dawg..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil O'Keefe Posted November 22, 2005 Share Posted November 22, 2005 Originally posted by guitwizz Styles, If you take the comma off your link, it actually exists! ^^^ Nice blow, thru the ports on the internet speaks. Saves me from dusting them, .....dawg..... Done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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