Crappy and barely working PC, set of DJ headphones with the cheapest of cheap midi keyboard snugly laying on the IKEA dining desk in the corner of a room with my 2 siblings sharing the space size of an office cubicle. If that is or was you then you are a definition of a “bedroom producer”. I was you and with full honesty I still am you!
But there was something profound about this, something romantic in a sense that made me work on my music with passion and relentlessness. I did not care about the world around me because when I was in the zone all I cared for was the music itself. I could make a track in the span of a few hours and I did not care about any eq, side-chain, layering, or anything else. I just wanted to make music.
In my bedroom, I was the king (of course only when I sat in my corner) of the world and the magic happened. 99% of producers actually start from their bedroom. Look it up online and you will see Armin van Buuren smashing out his first big hits from his little room in his parent’s house. When Skrillex initially started producing electronic music, he worked with a relatively basic computer setup in the comfort of his own bedroom.
Being a bedroom producer is something you have to go through before you fulfill your dream of having a designated space crowded with high-end equipment which you think will give you more superpowers and help you make big tunes faster. I honestly find it amazing to have better speakers but it doesn’t necessarily translate to me making better tunes. They might sound better but sometimes it is actually the opposite when it comes to ideas. In my bedroom, there were no distractions like flickering LED strips and flashy keyboards.
I can’t say I want to go back to being a bedroom DJ because having a professional studio is a blessing and if you gradually get exactly what eases up your work that is the right course of action. Everything I have now serves a purpose!
Of course, it is all about you, all about your mindset and how you will face the progress. I know many producers selling their gear to ease the pressure and have more room to “breathe”. It’s not uncommon for producers to experience a shift in their workflow or find certain aspects of their gear set up challenging when transitioning from producing as bedroom DJs to professional settings.
Here are a few Pros of Being a Bedroom DJ:
Cons of Being a Bedroom DJ:
On the other hand, having a high-end studio is a dream for many bedroom DJs. It’s a space dedicated to music production, equipped with top-notch gear that can help you produce professional-quality music.
Pros of Having a High-End Studio:
Cons of Having a High-End Studio:
In the end, both being a bedroom DJ and having a high-end studio have their pros and cons. It’s all about finding a balance that works for you. Remember, it’s not the equipment that makes the music, but the person behind it. So, whether you’re making music in your bedroom or in a high-end studio, keep creating, keep experimenting, and most importantly, keep enjoying the process.
Thank you and have an amazing day in the studio!
Tibor/ReOrder
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