Guitar Center | 1 year ago
Faced with the daunting task of putting together a home recording studio, Nita Strauss reached out to her friends at Guitar Center Professional to design and build the perfect creative space for her to work in.
Throughout every stage of the process, Nita worked closely with the Guitar Center Professional team to make sure that all of her needs, like perfect sound isolation from the rest of her house, and workflows, and having immediately accessible quick and easy guitar and drum recording, were addressed.
Building on her existing gear, the Guitar Center Professional team put together a dream-worthy studio, including Universal Audio's Apollo X interfaces, preamps from Warm Audio and Heritage Audio as well as a number of microphones, including the exceptionally versatile Slate Digital ML-2 SDC microphone, Nita's go-to choice for guitar cabs.
Learn more about what Guitar Center Professional can do for you: https://www.guitarcenter.com/gc-pro?source=4GOA4LOBA
Get the gear in this video:
Universal Audio Apollo X8p: https://www.guitarcenter.com/Universal-Audio/Apollo-X8p-8-Channel-Thunderbolt-Audio-Interface-with-UAD-DSP-Heritage-Edition-1500000340389.gc?source=4GOA4LOBA
Native Instruments Maschine+: https://www.guitarcenter.com/Native-Instruments/MASCHINE-Standalone-Groovebox-and-Sampler-1500000331413.gc?source=4GOA4LOBA
Heritage Audio HA73X2 Elite Dual-Channel Microphone Preamp: https://www.guitarcenter.com/Heritage-Audio/HA73X2-Elite-Dual-Channel-Microphone-Preamp-1500000216156.gc?source=4GOA4LOBA
Warm Audio WA-412 - Classic 4-Channel Mic Pre: https://www.guitarcenter.com/Warm-Audio/WA-412-Classic-4-Channel-Mic-Pre-1500000035131.gc?source=4GOA4LOBA
Warm Audio WA-251 Large-Diaphragm Condenser Microphone: https://www.guitarcenter.com/Warm-Audio/WA-251-Large-Diaphragm-Condenser-Microphone-1500000264370.gc?source=4GOA4LOBA
Slate Digital ML-2 Small Diaphragm Modeling Microphone: https://www.guitarcenter.com/Slate-Digital/ML-2-Small-Diaphragm-Modeling-Microphone-1500000041294.gc?source=4GOA4LOBA
Avid Pro Tools: https://www.guitarcenter.com/Pro-Tools-Gear.gc?source=4GOA4LOBA
Grab Nita's signature guitars:
Ibanez Nita Strauss JIVAJR Signature Electric Guitar: https://www.guitarcenter.com/Ibanez/Nita-Strauss-JIVAJR-Signature-Electric-Guitar-Deep-Sea-Blonde-1500000321002.gc?source=4GOA4LOBA
Ibanez Nita Strauss JIVA10 Signature Electric Guitar: https://www.guitarcenter.com/Ibanez/Nita-Strauss-JIVA10-Signature-Electric-Guitar-Deep-Space-Blonde-1500000216212.gc?source=4GOA4LOBA
Ibanez Nita Strauss Signature JIVAX2 6-String Electric Guitar: https://www.guitarcenter.com/Ibanez/Nita-Strauss-Signature-JIVAX2-6-String-Electric-Guitar-Ghost-1500000380164.gc?source=4GOA4LOBA
Looking to track better guitar tones? Check out our deep dive on recording guitar tracks with Nita:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YKYQEvdN1DI
Check out Nita's track deconstruct of "Summer Storm," the opening song from her latest album "The Call of the Void.": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gc0Lt6d9MEk
A special limited-edition pressing of the album in ultra-clear vinyl with red, black and white splatter is available exclusively at Guitar Center. Get yours at your local Guitar Center, via our Contact Center or online: https://www.guitarcenter.com/Universal-Music-Group/Nita-Strauss-The-Call-of-the-Void-2-LP-Ultra-Clear-with-Red-Black-White-Heavy-Splatter-1500000400670.gc?source=4GOA4LOBA
Chapters
00:00 - Intro
00:30 - Conceptualization of Nita's home studio
01:15 - Partnering with Guitar Center and GC Pro
02:27 - Overview of how Nita uses her space
03:33 - Nita's experience constructing the studio with GC Pro
05:36 - A typical day for Nita Strauss
06:22 - Equipment tour
07:59 - Importance of having your own space
08:46 - Outro
