I never GAVE UP, and finally got a $100,000 NEVE Console!

Disclosure: Yes, Sweetwater gave me a major discount. But I'm still broke!

About Spectre Sound Studios:
I'm Glenn Fricker, engineer here at Spectre Sound Studios. I love making records, and after doing it for sixteen years, I want to pass on what I've learned. On my channel you can find tutorials on how to record guitar, bass, real drums and vocals. There's reviews and demos of tube amps, amp sims, drums, mics, preamps, outboard gear, Electric Guitar, Bass Guitar, and plugin effects.
We've covered Moon on the Water, played Bias FX, given you the absolute best in Stupid Musician Texts, ranted & raved about bass guitar, and this channel is where The Eagle has Landed.
Everything you've wanted to learn about recording Hard Rock & Heavy Metal can be found right here on this channel!

I also respond to your comments & questions: The best make it into the SMG Viewer's Comments series of videos. Loads of fun, lots of laughs.

Thanks for checking out my channel & please subscribe!

[seanmoore]

As an ex Neve UK employee you have an awesome console right there. I used to be a prototype wireman back in the day and got to meet some amazing artists when they visited us. Great video and so interesting.

[dewey]

It's the absolute best when grown adults get to experience the tingling, ecstatic, can't sit still, feel like running around the house 10x joy level of a child again. Congratulations Glenn. It's the best high ever. Enjoy the ride!

[Cyberstring]

Seeing someone who has been consistently helpful to his community for so long reap this reward is so satisfying. Feels like something is right in the World. You and Death Angel or Exodus would be incredible.

[DorseyFaught]

I gotta say, I’m not a metal musician, I’m a country guitar player/singer who happens to love metal. I’ve learned a lot from you, and I’m stoked for you to be able get such and awesome piece of gear!

[sundialmusicproductions]

We are SUPER HAPPY for your Glenn on your new acquisition. That's quite the stepup from REAPER! Hope that you have fun and use your new powers responsibly.... :)

[dmac]

Perseverance, grit, resilience. Such key factors. Congrats Glenn, well earned!!

[robertmills]

Glenn, congratulations, I think it's great that you showed every one of us what is possible when you stop making excuses put a plan together and never give up, when you punched in that drum audio as soon as it started playing I had this enormous smile on my face, I can only imagine what you will achieve in time, thanks for teaching us all a very important lesson.

[Namelessforever_]

Congrats man! You deserve every knob and fader on that console! Keep going brother! Just the beginning! Windsors finest right here for sure 😎

[ierapetra]

This was rewarding to watch. Getting a Neve is the ultimate reward for an engineer. You deserve it. Hope you enjoy it!

[SoloSabbath]

"And Glenn finds a new passion... dusting and polishing mixing boards." Congrats Glenn! Can't wait to hear mixes on this thing, if we haven't been already.

[thrivedrumming]

Congratulations Glen!! This certainly is well deserved. I look forward to your videos every week and love the content and advice. This is coming from 59 y.o. Drummer who has just completed one year of learning guitar under my belt. I have no idea how good I might get on guitar but I couldn’t be learning during better time in history. Thank you for your channel!

[soulsweet]

I love the fact that with all the negatives you had as far as being in the music business, you persevered and made a respectable name for yourself..I'm also a music hobbyist who loves this field..and more respect that you worked 9 to 5 jobs to realize your dream...Congrats Glenn!

[togelz]

Wow Glenn, so happy for you, you've earned it, enjoy 😁😁😁

[heavyasi]

You’re desire for this board is the same for me with why I play the brands I do.

We all have a specific desire for certain gear, and want what we want!

I’m stoked for ya man, it’s nice to have what you’ve always wanted, and is a pat on the back for all the hard work you’ve put in!

And HEAVY METAL the movie

[alauncomer]

Glenn, you have earned every component in that console and it brings me so much joy to see this video right here. I’ve waited years for this one with you!!! Congratulations brother!!! Here’s to making the metal world a better place!

[RJHEllis]

Glen!! You absolutely deservee this!! I have been following you since I was in secondary school and watching your video helped mold me into the engineer I am today. What inspired me even most is the hard work and humble beginnings you came which my story. Ive used you as a model to appreciate that I will make it too, just slowly, and that is okay. So I am sooo absolutelyyyy happy that this is where you are today. I hope you appreciate that youre living the dream youve always had!! Keep on being great!!!

[MrDaveangelo]

Congratulations, Glenn, you deserve every bit of success you have!

[FelipeAndreoliBass]

Congrats, Glenn! That’s freaking awesome! Well deserved, too!

[DavidNreal]

Congratulations Glenn, happy for you man! Can't wait to see and hear all your new projects!

[jasontanner]

You’ve worked very hard. It’s humbling to see the amount of perseverance required to achieve this level of success. Impressive work. I really appreciate everything you’ve done for us little guys. As a hobbyist I learn so much from your channel. Thank you