Metal Studio Designer
Easy Way to Build a Pro-Level Home Studio for Recording, Mixing, and Mastering Rock & Metal Music
Online Studio Design Course By University Professor, Pro Audio Engineer, & Metal Mastermind Co-Founder: Ken Candelas
Does This Sound Like You?
Recording Roulette
You're constantly battling noise, bad acoustics, or unclear mixes. You're doing your best with what you’ve got but your room works against you, not for you.
Tech Trouble
You’re not sure how much power your gear needs or if your setup is even safe. Electrics, wiring, and gear compatibility all feel like a mystery.
Acoustic Confusion
You’ve Googled “how to treat a room” more times than you can count. But panels, bass traps, absorption, and diffusion just seem like overcomplicated noise.
Budget Panic
You want pro quality, but you’re not ready to drop $30,000 on a studio degree or hire a team of contractors. You need a realistic, step-by-step plan not theory that flies over your head.
Your Struggles Today vs. Your Success Future
Your Struggles Today 😔
Muddy Mixes, No Fixes
"My mixes never sound clear I think it’s the room, but I don’t know how to fix it."
Totally Zapped by Tech
"Electricity? Acoustics? Math? I'm lost..."
Gear Regret Is Real
"I bought the wrong gear and wasted money."
Lost in the YouTube Spiral
"YouTube videos contradict each other and leave out the hard parts."
No Blueprint, Just Mayhem
"I don’t have a plan just chaos and cables."
Your Success Tomorrow 🚀
Pro Sound, No Guessing
"My studio is fully treated, my mixes translate perfectly, and I know why."
Science-Backed Studio Mastery
"I understand the science and tech behind studio design and I’ve applied it myself."
Every Dollar, Dialed In
"I planned and budgeted correctly every dollar went toward improving my setup."
Real Education, Real Results
"I’ve got a proven course taught by a university professor and pro audio engineer."
Built With Purpose, Sounds Like Power
"I built my studio with intention and design and it sounds as good as it looks."
What If You Could Build a Professional-Grade Studio But From Home?
Picture walking into your own personal recording sanctuary where every sound you record is tight, clear, and ready to compete with top-tier productions.
Now imagine you understand every element of that room. The electricity, the sound treatment, the equipment layout, and even the way your ears process sound.
That’s what Metal Studio Designer gives you:
Total mastery of the science and design behind professional studios without the $30,000 tuition price tag.
Whether you’re building from scratch or improving your current setup, this course gives you the knowledge and resources to do it right from wall to wire.
Learn the Skills That Professional Audio Engineers Use
What You'll Master
Understand the Science Behind Sound
You’ll learn the fundamentals of acoustics, how sound behaves, how it travels, and how to manipulate it. Know why your mixes sound off and exactly how to fix them.
Build a Studio from the Ground Up
From budgeting to layout to HVAC and wiring. You’ll walk through every critical step to create a fully optimized home studio. Get real studio blueprints and layout examples included!
Decode Electrical Requirements
No more guessing or crossing your fingers that your setup won’t fry your gear. Understand voltage, current, power, and exactly how to wire your studio safely and smartly.
Learn Acoustic Treatment That Actually Works
Get clarity on how to isolate your room, treat reflection points, and optimize the sonic space with math-backed strategies. No more guessing or wasting money on gimmicks.
Choose the Right Computer Specs
Get a full breakdown of what kind of computer your studio needs from processor to storage to latency management. Whether you’re mixing, mastering, or streaming, you’ll build the right machine for your workflow.
University-Level Training, Zero Fluff
Structured video lessons, expert guidance, and actionable assignments taught by university professor and pro engineer Ken Candelas, co-founder and CEO of Metal Mastermind®
What’s Really Holding Your Sound Back?
It’s not your gear.
It’s your space.
Your room is the biggest factor in your sound and most metal musicians overlook it.
You don’t need a $10,000 mic if your room is untreated.
You don’t need more plugins if your speakers aren’t calibrated.
You don’t need to guess anymore.
You need Metal Studio Designer.
This Course Isn’t for the Faint of Heart.
This is for those ready to go all in.
If you’re willing to study, plan, and apply what you learn,
you will build a professional studio from home
that sounds as good as (or better than) most commercial spaces.
“The challenge you’ll face is immense but if you want to compete with the best of the best from home, this is the path. I’ve taught at four universities. I know how expensive and overwhelming real studio training can be. That’s why I built this.” -Ken Candelas
My Promise to You
Throughout this course, you’ll gain a deep understanding of studio design, audio theory, electricity, and acoustics.
By the end, you’ll have the knowledge, blueprints, and tools to build a pro-level home studio and the confidence to charge for your work.
Perfect For...
Producers
Who want their mixes to sound just as good outside the DAW as they do in it.
Musicians & Bands
Who want to record, mix, and master their own music without paying for studio time.
Audio Engineers
Looking to level up their knowledge and build a studio that supports professional work.
DIY Studio Builders
Who want to stop guessing and start designing with confidence, clarity, and proven science.
Success Stories
"It was honestly mind boggling how different things were after leaving Ken’s class. Ken was informative, patient, and thorough in the way he teaches.
"I used this studio construction project as a way to plan out my home studio, pick gear, and to make sure it was all within my budget. It was hard work and had a lot of moving pieces, but once it was done, I was happy with my choices. Going forward, I like to use my experience as ways to help others create their ideal home studio and not break the bank doing it."
"Thank you for not gatekeeping this information! I've learned so much from Ken. He breaks down information in a way that I can understand plainly but intelligently."
Meet Ken Candelas
Ken is an audio engineering professor in New York City, teaching at SAE Institute and CUNY colleges. He is also the CEO and Co-Founder of Metal Mastermind®. Endorsed by leading brands like Antelope Audio, Audeze, Chord Electronics, and Eventide, he has worked on major productions such as Good Morning America and in studios across NYC. His expertise includes recording, mixing, mastering, post-production, and broadcast. Ken is The Mad Composer behind the metal project Homerik, drummer for Four Trips Ahead, and a member of the Hey! Audio Student Audio Educators Advisory Group, where he supports audio education and curriculum development.
- CEO and Co-Founder of Metal Mastermind®
- Creator of the philosophical metal project Homerik
- Professional audio engineer, producer, sound designer and author
- Professor of music and audio at the university level
- Audio Technician for Good Morning America
- Drum Tech for Mario Duplantier of Gojira and Shawn Pelton of SNL
- Worked alongside Trans-Siberian Orchestra and Tesla
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What is the All Access Membership exactly?
All Access is our answer to what our students have been wanting and asking for. A affordable way to learn what they want, when they want. With access to 40 courses and counting, covering all aspects of music and audio production. Everything from learning how to play Blues Guitar, to Songwriting, to recording, to mixing and much more! Not only that, it also comes with the ability to meet weekly with our instructors and mentors for hands-on, live calls with anything you may need help with or feedback on. You can learn more about it HERE.
Do you have an payment plans?
Yes! You can split up the cost of the one-time payment option into 4 interest free payments during checkout via PayPal “Pay Later” or Klarna. Now it’ll be even easier to improve and upgrade your skills!
Do you offer any hands-on coaching?
Yes! If you are a member of the Spectre Academy All Access Membership you will have access to weekly hands-on coaching and mentorship from our instructors and team.
Do you offer any Educational Discounts for Pro Audio Software & Tools?
Yes! When you join the Spectre Academy All Access Membership, you will have access to massive Education Discounts (upto 70% off) to some of the biggest names in Audio Production. From brands like Native Instruments, Izotope, Plugin Alliance, Fabfilter, Eastwest Sounds, and many more!
Is Metal Studio Designer just for producers?
Metal Studio Designer is for anyone who wants to build an acoustically treated space. You can use the concepts for a rehearsal room equally as much as a recording facility.
Can I download the slides and examples given in the course?
Yes! You will be instructed throughout the course where to download slides and examples.
How long will it take me to go through Metal Studio Designer?
This really depends on you. We recommend not rushing through the course and spending adequate time on each module. We also encourage you to go through the course as many times as you wish. Remember, once you purchase the course you’ll always have access to it.
How is the course delivered?
Once you have bought the course, you can stream at any time, right from our website on our custom platform which lets you keep track of your progress and interact with your instructor.
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