The Compound Recording Studio

I'm somewhat a gear slut. While I appreciate the elements a few computers and choice software can bring to a studio, there is something about a black metal box covered in buttons, knobs and blinky-blinky lights. Perhaps I could get a cleaner sound out of a zippy computer and a high-end audio interface, but I love sitting in front of a console, a row of knobs and faders in front of me making slight adjustments in mixdown.

Don't get me wrong. I'm not one of those bleeding heart analogists screaming "digital sucks". I love recording in the digital realm. I hung up reel tapes long ago and never looked back.

Anywho... Here's my collection of synthesizer's and studio gear. I fully plan on writing my thoughts on each device and in some cases including technical notes (like how to reset elements of a device). That said, I might not do that today.

Where it makes sense, I'll insert this little speaker icon which will point you to a track I've done that highlights the particular instrument.

My Retired List is a collection of devices that passed through the studio at one point or another. I've made notes on my thoughts on the device and, in some cases, why I decided to not keep it. I also have a "Most Wanted List" if you care enough to see what I'm drooling for.


Synthesizers

Technics AX7
Ensoniq Fizmo
Akai AX-60
Akai AX-80
Yamaha DX7 mkI
Crumar Bit One
Kurzweil PC-88
Korg Wavestation EX
Roland D-10
Roland D-50
Roland Juno 106
Roland JP8000
Korg X5D
Korg Polysix

Synthesizer Modules

Novation A-Station
Korg EX800
Korg EX8000
Korg M1R-EX
Red Sound Darkstar
Roland M-OC1 Orchestral
Kawai K3m
Korg MS2000r
Kurzweil Micro Piano
Roland S-550 Sampler
Roland S-330 Sampler
Roland U-110

Self-built or Bent/Mutated devices

The Metatron V

Woodwind

1973 R13 Buffet Crampon Bb Clarinet
Regent Metal Bb Clarinet
1922 Buescher C-Melody saxophone
Conn Alto saxophone

Other

Titano Standard Accordion

Drums and Drum Machines

Roland TD-5 Digital Trap Kit
Yamaha MR10 Drum Machine
Korg DDD-5 Drum Machine
Boss DR-550 MkI Dr. Rhythm

Mixing and Console

Soundtracs Topaz MKI 32:8 Console
Mackie LM3204 and LM3204E
Behringer Eurorack MX 2642A

Outboard / Effects

JBL / UREI 7110 Limiter/Compressor
Lexicon MX-200
Lexicon MPX-100
Sony DPS-R7 Digital Delay/Reverb
Behringer MDX-2100 Compressor
Behringer MDX-1400 Compressor
Alesis 3630 Compressor
Behringer Virtualizer Pro
Peavey 4530 Digital Delay
Alesis M-EQ 230 Equalizer
Digitech RDS-1900 Digital Delay
Peavey Add Verb II
Washburn WSR-42 Multi Stage Distortion
BBE 462 Sonic Maximizer
Alesis Midi Verb I

Guitar Things

Hohner G2 Tremolo
Rogue LX200BF Fretless Bass

Monitors

JBL 4406 Studio Monitor

Amps

Hafler P3000 Transnova

Interface

MOTU 828mkII Audio Interface
MOTU Micro Lite 5-in/5-out MIDI

Recording

Akai DR-16 Hard Disk Recorder
Sonar Producer