Microphones:
Neumann TLM 103, Aston Stealth, Warm Audio WA84 Stereo Pair, SM57/58, Aston Halo Reflection Filter
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Instruments:
Semi-Hollow Godin Montreal Premier (Main), Fender Jazz Precision Bass, Telecaster (‘History’ brand, Made in Japan), Gibson Les Paul Special, Martin DCX1E Acoustic, OB-250: Orange Blossom Banjo, Baby Taylor, Gretsch Lap Steel G5700, Bass Violin, Electromatic, Epiphone Mandolin, Kala Ukulele, Carved Double Bass (Made in Prague)
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Keyboards/Midi Controllers:
Roland FP-80, Komplete Kontrol S61, Komplete Kontrol M32, Maschine Mikro
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Computer:
Mac Studio M2 Max, OS: Sequoia, Apple Studio Display
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Audio Interfaces:
Apollo Twin X with expandable inputs, Universal Audio Volt 176, Universal Audio UAD-2 Satellite, Behringer X32 Rack
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Digital Audio Workstations
Logic Pro X, Pro Tools, Studio One, Luna
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3d Party Plug-ins
Universal Audio Ultimate 12, iZotope Production Suite 6, FabFilter (All Plug-ins), Soundtoys, Native Instruments Komplete 15 Collectors Edition, Superior Drummer with Expansions, Melodyne 5 Studio
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Monitoring:
SoundID Reference (Monitors and Headphones) Adam Audio T7V, Beyerdynamic DT 900 Pro X, AKG K240 MKII, Avantone Pro MP-1, AirPods, Car Stereo System, Beats Studio3 Headphones
If there’s a particular piece of studio gear you absolutely need for your next project, simply let me know, and I’ll arrange to rent it for the duration of our collaboration. While I’m always adding new tools to my arsenal, I recognize that the quest for equipment is never-ending and, in many ways, futile. I believe in making more with less. I enjoy exploring innovative and intricate ways of using my existing instruments. I thrive on experimentation, and no musical sound is off-limits. If you’re into it, so am I.
In addition, my Apple computers hold a special place in my heart. To ensure the utmost safety of your project files, I take triple precautions—backing up everything on external hard drives, and backing up my computer multiple times a day with Apple Time Machine. Your project files are of the utmost importance, and I guarantee their security throughout the recording process. Even after the project is completed, I will retain your files for at least a year.
While analog recording has taken a backseat to digital, I fully embrace this shift. It has saved us time, money, and space while preventing the accumulation of dust on outdated studio gear. Yes, analog has its charm, but it’s not the ultimate music experience. I’m more than content with using plugins that recreate the iconic sounds and textures from the last five decades of popular music. Truthfully, I can’t discern the difference, and most listeners don’t either. Our focus should be on crafting an exceptional song together, with the music equipment serving as a supportive tool on our creative journey.
