{"id":6720,"date":"2012-02-22T18:32:46","date_gmt":"2012-02-22T22:32:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/noelborthwick.com\/cakewalk\/?p=6720"},"modified":"2012-02-22T18:32:46","modified_gmt":"2012-02-22T22:32:46","slug":"how-building-cost-effective-acoustic-treatment-for-the-music-studio-will-help-your-music-production-part-2-corner-traps","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/noelborthwick.com\/cakewalk\/2012\/02\/22\/how-building-cost-effective-acoustic-treatment-for-the-music-studio-will-help-your-music-production-part-2-corner-traps\/","title":{"rendered":"How Building Cost Effective Acoustic Treatment for the Music Studio Will Help Your Music Production; Part 2: Corner Traps"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/noelborthwick.com\/cakewalk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/02\/Corner-Trap-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-6731\" title=\"Corner Trap 1\" src=\"https:\/\/noelborthwick.com\/cakewalk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/02\/Corner-Trap-1-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/a>So maybe you have <a href=\"http:\/\/www.cakewalk.com\/Products\/SONAR\/Production-Suite.aspx\">SONAR X1 Production Suite<\/a> running on a killer computer, and now you might have a sound cloud over your mix position; what\u2019s next?\u00a0 Last week I exemplified how I built and installed a hanging sound cloud and this week I will go into detail how I built corner traps to help tame my unorthodox (square) production room.\u00a0 Before reading this post, you may want to visit <a href=\"https:\/\/noelborthwick.com\/cakewalk\/how-building-cost-effective-acoustic-treatment-for-the-music-studio-will-help-your-music-production\/\">my article from last week <\/a>which goes into some detail on room shapes.<\/p>\n<p>My room, unfortunately for me is dead square.\u00a0 This is about the worst case scenario so I had to do some research and talk to a lot of friends who are acoustic professionals such as <a href=\"http:\/\/www.haverstickdesigns.com\/\">Gavin Haverstick of Haverstick designs<\/a>.\u00a0 With my room being about 13.5\u2019 x 13.5\u2019 and 7.5\u2019 ceilings, he has my mix position at 62\u201d off the front wall.\u00a0 So with my positioning about right, and a sound cloud overhead to take out the first ceiling reflections, the next thing to do was try to knock out the corners of the room where bass frequencies could become a big problem.<\/p>\n<p>I decided to make custom corner traps based on my personal situation.\u00a0 Once again, every room and everyone\u2019s needs are different, so if you are on a tight budget, I think it\u2019s best to first figure out what\u2019s important to YOU.\u00a0 For my situation, here were my goals for corner traps:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Cost effective<\/li>\n<li>*Less square footage (I will discuss this below)<\/li>\n<li>Aesthetically pleasing to the eye<\/li>\n<li>Effective bass trapping<\/li>\n<li>Light-weight<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!--more-->*In my situation, my room is pretty small so I elected to make my corner traps only 1\u2019 wide with insulation.\u00a0 I think if you build corner traps and have the space and money, it\u2019s best to make the floor-to-ceiling corner traps 2\u2019 wide.\u00a0 If you go the wider route, you would basically double the numbers in my example below.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/noelborthwick.com\/cakewalk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/02\/Jimmy-Landry-HELP.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-6794\" title=\"Jimmy Landry HELP\" src=\"https:\/\/noelborthwick.com\/cakewalk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/02\/Jimmy-Landry-HELP-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/a>Before I go into any detail, I need to state that <strong>I am not a professional carpenter<\/strong>, and these are not direct instructions on \u201chow to\u201d build acoustic panels.\u00a0 I am simply showing you how I built mine, and if you care to attempt to build your own, you are responsible for how you use this information to build and install these panels on your own and AT YOUR OWN RISK. \u00a0The bottom line is that neither Cakewalk nor I are in any way responsible for how you use this information.\u00a0 I\u2019m not claiming in any way to be an expert on this matter.\u00a0 I simply did some research, talked to a lot of trusted friends, and then went for it.\u00a0 Also, I did use some basic power tools as well as hand tools that I will recommend, so if you are uncomfortable using tools please seek help from a professional.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>How I Built Corner Traps:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>After analyzing my room, I decided that with my limited space I would build corner traps that have 1\u2019 of 4\u201d insulation from floor to ceiling.\u00a0 I decided to frame out the corner traps with exposed wood, and then for the wall-to-ceiling horizontal traps I would completely wrap them in the fabric.\u00a0 The wall-to-ceiling traps would be just 2\u201d thick using Owens Corning 703.\u00a0 For the corner traps I used 4\u201d Rockwool Insulation.<\/p>\n<p><strong>*The exact materials I used for making and installing one corner trap were (estimated costs since I used these materials for multiple panels):<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&#8211;\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Roxul 4&#8243; thick Mineral Wool 4&#8242; x 2&#8242; sheet, Cost:\u00a0 $13.50<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 8\u2019 x 3\u201d x \u00be\u201d Furring strips (wood) from Home Depot, Cost:\u00a0 $2.45<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Fabric \u2013 <a href=\"http:\/\/www.acoustimac.com\/index.php\/diy-acoustic-materials\/acoustic-fabric\/acoustic-suede-fabric-by-the-yard.html\">CASTIELLE ACOUSTIC<em> <strong>SUEDE (key;-)<\/strong><\/em>\u00a0<\/a>FABRIC BY THE YARD, Cost: $5.96 (1 panel)<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Wrapping for back of panel- <a href=\"http:\/\/www.homedepot.com\/h_d1\/N-5yc1v\/R-100182153\/h_d2\/ProductDisplay?catalogId=10053&amp;langId=-1&amp;keyword=paper%20plastic%20drop%20cloth&amp;storeId=10051\">Home Depot paper-throw tarp<\/a>, Cost: $1:39 (1 panel)<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <a href=\"http:\/\/fp.vendaria.com\/vpop\/VpopViewer.html?uid=202077353&amp;iid=AddpfzvImumvmKvJJIIKfwKILumLKv&amp;bg=FFFFFF&amp;nm=BZOpener&amp;err=0&amp;title=&amp;pf=t&amp;fr=t\">Straight support brackets<\/a> for the corners (4) Cost: \u00a0$1.32<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Screws for the brackets (short screws), Cost:\u00a0 $.72<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 3\/8ths Staples, Cost:\u00a0 $.25<\/p>\n<p>&#8211;\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Polyurethane\/Stain, Cost:\u00a0 $.82<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>TOTAL COST PER PANEL:\u00a0\u00a0 $26.14 (Estimate)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Tools Used:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&#8211;\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Sand paper ( I used a motorized sander which was easier)<strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&#8211;\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Electric Power Miter Saw (you can very easily achieve the same cuts with a hand saw)<\/p>\n<p>&#8211;\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Pro grade staple gun (not electric<\/p>\n<p>&#8211;\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Staples (\u201cT50 3\/8<sup>th<\/sup>\u201d 10mm Heavy Duty made by Arrow<\/p>\n<p>&#8211;\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0All-in-one polyurethane\/stain and a brush<\/p>\n<p>&#8211;\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Philips head screwdriver ( I used a power driver but a regular screwdriver would work fine)<\/p>\n<p>&#8211;\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Knee pads<\/p>\n<p>&#8211;\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Protective rubber work gloves, eye protection, and a breathing mask<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/noelborthwick.com\/cakewalk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/02\/Corner-Cut-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-6727\" title=\"Corner Cut 1\" src=\"https:\/\/noelborthwick.com\/cakewalk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/02\/Corner-Cut-1-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/a>MEASURE AND CUT THE WOOD:<\/strong>\u00a0 The first thing I did was to cut the wood so that each edge had a 45 degree angle (the flat way.)\u00a0 I measured my room from floor to ceiling so I made sure that the longest points on the vertical board measured 7\u2019 3\u201d from point to<a href=\"https:\/\/noelborthwick.com\/cakewalk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/02\/Corner-Cut-2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-6728\" title=\"Corner Cut 2\" src=\"https:\/\/noelborthwick.com\/cakewalk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/02\/Corner-Cut-2-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/a> point.\u00a0 Instead of measuring the second vertical piece, I lined it up with the first piece and drew a line so that the cut would be more accurate.\u00a0 I did the same for the horizontal cuts.\u00a0 I made the horizontal pieces 11\u201d wide on the shortest points so that the 1\u2019 strip of insulation would have \u00bd\u2019 on both sides (the long way) to be able to staple it to the wood.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/noelborthwick.com\/cakewalk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/02\/Corner-traps-sand-the-edges.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-6740\" title=\"Corner traps sand the edges\" src=\"https:\/\/noelborthwick.com\/cakewalk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/02\/Corner-traps-sand-the-edges-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/a>SAND THE WOOD EDGES:<\/strong>\u00a0 Next, with an electric sander (29 bucks at home depot \u2013 or use sand paper or a file) I smoothed out all the edges that I cut.\u00a0 I basically just made sure that there were no super sharp edges or any splintered wood sticking up.\u00a0 Remember, these furring strips are about $.98 each, so they are not the best quality wood and take a bit of massaging to make them look good (sanding, staining, polyurethane etc.)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/noelborthwick.com\/cakewalk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/02\/Corner-traps-Staple-the-corners.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-6732\" title=\"Corner traps Staple the corners\" src=\"https:\/\/noelborthwick.com\/cakewalk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/02\/Corner-traps-Staple-the-corners-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/a><strong>STAPLE THE BASE TOGETHER:<\/strong>\u00a0 I sought after the best looking sides of each piece and formed the structure on a flat surface upside-down.\u00a0 Starting in one corner I put my knees separately over each piece and line up a corner.<a href=\"https:\/\/noelborthwick.com\/cakewalk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/02\/Corner-traps-Staple-the-corners-2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-6733\" title=\"Corner traps Staple the corners 2\" src=\"https:\/\/noelborthwick.com\/cakewalk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/02\/Corner-traps-Staple-the-corners-2-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/a>\u00a0 I then stapled together the pieces.\u00a0 In my opinion, you can\u2019t really go overboard with staples so I put quite a few in.\u00a0 I continued to staple the frame together on all the other corners until I had the long rectangular frame all joined together.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/noelborthwick.com\/cakewalk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/02\/corner-traps-metal-brackets.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-6736\" title=\"Corner traps metal brackets\" src=\"https:\/\/noelborthwick.com\/cakewalk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/02\/corner-traps-metal-brackets-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/a>ADD STABILITY WITH A METAL BRACKET:<\/strong>\u00a0 I then started in another corner and again applied pressure with my knees while screwing in a bra<a href=\"https:\/\/noelborthwick.com\/cakewalk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/02\/corner-traps-metal-brackets-2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-6737\" title=\"corner traps metal brackets 2\" src=\"https:\/\/noelborthwick.com\/cakewalk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/02\/corner-traps-metal-brackets-2-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/a>cket in each corner that went across the joining crease where the staples were.\u00a0 I used brackets that had two screws on each side for added stability.\u00a0 Once this was done the frame was complete and pretty stable and stiff.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/noelborthwick.com\/cakewalk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/02\/Corner-traps-Stain.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-6741\" title=\"Corner traps Stain\" src=\"https:\/\/noelborthwick.com\/cakewalk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/02\/Corner-traps-Stain-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/a>STAIN\/POLYURETHANE (OR PAINT):<\/strong>\u00a0 I then slapped on a hefty amount of all-in-one stain\/polyurethane to the whole frame.\u00a0 I didn\u2019t need to stain the back as only the front would be showing, but I did make sure all the sides on the outside and inside were covered nicely.\u00a0 After this was dry I actually sprayed an additional cote of just polyurethane on for added shine and protection.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-6742\" title=\"Corner traps Staple fabric\" src=\"https:\/\/noelborthwick.com\/cakewalk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/02\/Corner-traps-Staple-fabric-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/>STAPLE THE FABRIC TO THE FRAME:<\/strong>\u00a0 (Through trial and error \u2013 this was the best method for making the fabric tight.)\u00a0 I made sure that my frame was completely dry.\u00a0 This is very important because the suede fabric will pick up any dampness from the wood (I found out the hard way.)\u00a0 I laid the frame upside-down on a flat surface again, and started in one corner stapling the fabric down the length of the frame with one staple about every 6 inches. \u00a0I went to the other side (the long side) and pulling the fabric tight but <a href=\"https:\/\/noelborthwick.com\/cakewalk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/02\/Corner-traps-Staple-fabric-2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-6747\" title=\"Corner traps Staple fabric 2\" src=\"https:\/\/noelborthwick.com\/cakewalk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/02\/Corner-traps-Staple-fabric-2-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/a>being cautious of not over stretching, I laid in staples again every six inches or so.\u00a0 Next, I went on one of the horizontal edges (the short piece) and while gently pulling the fabric tight I laid in staples every inch or so.\u00a0 Next, I went back to each long side and gently pulled the fabric tight while laying in staples between the 6\u201d staples.\u00a0 Finally, I was able to get the fabric nice and tight by gently pulling it to the final remaining horizontal piece and laying in staples.\u00a0 Once I finished there were a few more staples to lay in to really tighten the fabric up. \u00a0\u00a0I then cut the fabric just outside the staples.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/noelborthwick.com\/cakewalk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/02\/Corner-traps-staple-the-insulation-1.jpg\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-6752\" title=\"Corner traps staple the insulation 1\" src=\"https:\/\/noelborthwick.com\/cakewalk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/02\/Corner-traps-staple-the-insulation-1-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/a>STAPLE THE INSULATION TO THE FRAME:<\/strong>\u00a0 <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">(USE PROTECTIVE GLOVES\/EYE WEAR\/MASK WHEN WORKING WITH ANY INSULATION)<\/span>\u00a0 As I stated in my scenario, I opted to go with 1\u2019 corner strips so that meant that I had to cut my insulation<a href=\"https:\/\/noelborthwick.com\/cakewalk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/02\/Corner-traps-staple-the-insulation-2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-6753\" title=\"Corner traps staple the insulation 2\" src=\"https:\/\/noelborthwick.com\/cakewalk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/02\/Corner-traps-staple-the-insulation-2-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/a> down the middle the long way as it comes in 4\u2019 x 2\u2019 panels.\u00a0 This was easy and achieved with a long kitchen knife.\u00a0 With the frame still upside-down and now with the fabric attached, I began to staple in the insulation to attach it to the frame.\u00a0 I basically first eyeballed the insulation laying over the frame so that I had roughly a \u00bd\u201d overlay on each side to the frame.\u00a0 Starting down the long way, I simply stapled the insulation to the frame (about 1 staple every 3 inches or so) right around the perimeter while gently pulling on it to make sure it was attaching properly.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/noelborthwick.com\/cakewalk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/02\/Corner-traps-back-wrap-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-6780\" title=\"Corner traps back wrap 1\" src=\"https:\/\/noelborthwick.com\/cakewalk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/02\/Corner-traps-back-wrap-1-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/a>WRAP AND STAPLE THE BACK OF THE PANEL WITH <\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.homedepot.com\/h_d1\/N-5yc1v\/R-100182153\/h_d2\/ProductDisplay?catalogId=10053&amp;langId=-1&amp;keyword=paper%20plastic%20drop%20cloth&amp;storeId=10051\"><strong>PAPER\/POLY DROP CLOTH<\/strong><\/a><strong>:<\/strong>\u00a0 As I stated before, I was going for a \u201ccost effective\u201d approach here with my whole room.\u00a0 One of the way<a href=\"https:\/\/noelborthwick.com\/cakewalk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/02\/Corner-traps-back-wrap-2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-6781\" title=\"Corner traps back wrap 2\" src=\"https:\/\/noelborthwick.com\/cakewalk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/02\/Corner-traps-back-wrap-2-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/a>s I saved a good amount of coin was by covering the back of my panels with the above noted cloth opposed to wrapping each panel completely in the acoustic fabric.\u00a0\u00a0I think wrapping the insulation completely in fabric is much easier and probably a better all-around solution, but in my case I was into trying to save some dough.\u00a0 I achieved this by just sealing the back off with the cloth and staples.\u00a0 I went around the perimeter of the frame over the insulation, and then I folded the cloth back over so that it was double wrapped.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/noelborthwick.com\/cakewalk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/02\/Corner-Trap-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-6731\" title=\"Corner Trap 1\" src=\"https:\/\/noelborthwick.com\/cakewalk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/02\/Corner-Trap-1-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/a>CLEAN AND ISTALL INTO THE CORNER:<\/strong>\u00a0 In my case, I measured the length of the trap EXACTLY so that it was a few millimeters longer than the length from the floor to ceiling.\u00a0 Since my floor is a rug, I was able to wedge the corner piece in without having to secure it.\u00a0 If you are not able to use this method, I would recommend getting creative by attaching each side of the vertical boards to the walls with some sort of metal bracket.\u00a0 I supposed another way would be to screw them directly to the walls with 6\u201d screws using washers on the outside of the frame and also using wall anchors if there are no wall-studs available.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>So there you have it \u2013 pretty slick looking custom floor-to-ceiling corner traps for\u00a0around\u00a025 bucks.\u00a0 The real test was cranking up my <a href=\"http:\/\/www.cakewalk.com\/Products\/SONAR\/Production-Suite.aspx\">SONAR Expanded<\/a> rig with a fat low end <a href=\"http:\/\/www.store.cakewalk.com\/b2cus\/ProductInfo.aspx?productid=10-CWZ32.00-20E&amp;gclid=CLGpq7-Ysq4CFUff4AodJkavOA\">Z3TA+ 2<\/a> patch.\u00a0 I could definitely tell the difference on how the low end responded in the room with the traps.\u00a0 It seems to be more in control and defined.<\/p>\n<p>So after you get yourself <a href=\"http:\/\/www.store.cakewalk.com\/b2cus\/category.aspx?categoryID=9\" target=\"_blank\">upgraded to SONAR X1 <\/a>or pick up the new <a href=\"http:\/\/www.cakewalk.com\/Products\/SONAR\/Production-Suite.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">SONAR X1 Production Suite <\/a>which includes <a href=\"http:\/\/www.cakewalk.com\/products\/sonar\/X1-Producer\/\">SONAR X1 Producer<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.cakewalk.com\/Products\/SONAR\/X1-Producer\/Expanded\/\">SONAR X1 Producer Expanded<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.cakewalk.com\/Products\/SONAR\/X1-Producer\/feature.aspx\/PC4K-S-type-Expander-Gate-Module\">PC4K S-Type Expander \/ Gate ProChannel Module<\/a>, and <a href=\"http:\/\/www.store.cakewalk.com\/b2cus\/ProductInfo.aspx?productid=10-CWZ32.00-20E&amp;gclid=CLGpq7-Ysq4CFUff4AodJkavOA\">Z3TA+ 2<\/a> waveshaping synthesizer, take control of your music creation environment.<\/p>\n<p>Thanks for reading and join me again here soon on the Cakewalk Blog as I exemplify how I completed this room with custom wall panels.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>So maybe you have SONAR X1 Production Suite running on a killer computer, and now you might have a sound cloud over your mix position; what\u2019s next?\u00a0 Last week I exemplified how I built and installed a hanging sound cloud and this week I will go into detail how I built corner traps to help &hellip; <\/p>\n<p class=\"link-more\"><a href=\"https:\/\/noelborthwick.com\/cakewalk\/2012\/02\/22\/how-building-cost-effective-acoustic-treatment-for-the-music-studio-will-help-your-music-production-part-2-corner-traps\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> &#8220;How Building Cost Effective Acoustic Treatment for the Music Studio Will Help Your Music Production; Part 2: Corner 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