31st July 2012
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#31 | | Gear addict
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Originally Posted by Swami Digital  Just noticed, the Phoenix Audio DRS-8 would give you 8 channels input (DI available for each channel) | Nice idea. Thx Swami  | 
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31st July 2012
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#32 | | Lives for gear
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Last edited by JSt0rm; 31st July 2012 at 02:32 AM..
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31st July 2012
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#33 | | Lives for gear
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Originally Posted by Reptil | oh that's hot. seems like every time something like that comes up it's either too far away or they won't ship.
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31st July 2012
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#34 | | Moderator
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He'll ship. I've contacted the guy who's a liason.
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31st July 2012
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#35 | | Gear addict
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Thanks Reptil tbh I'd prefer to arrange shipping myself if he'd be ok with that. I see €3200 is only the starting bid though... yikes! Reptil, I'm sending you a PM!
Also just looking at the Phoenix DRS8 suggested by Swami... £2495 in the UK and $3500 in the US, that's a difference of about £267! Why on earth is British gear cheaper in the US than in the UK?
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31st July 2012
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#36 | | Lives for gear
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Originally Posted by tun Thanks Reptil tbh I'd prefer to arrange shipping myself if he'd be ok with that. I see €3200 is only the starting bid though... yikes! Reptil, I'm sending you a PM!
Also just looking at the Phoenix DRS8 suggested by Swami... £2495 in the UK and $3500 in the US, that's a difference of about £267! Why on earth is British gear cheaper in the US than in the UK? | Its insulting that you would ask for help, i actually took the time to skim your thread and offer advice and then you throw it in my face like I owe you something? You are on the list buddy.
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31st July 2012
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#37 | | Lives for gear
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Originally Posted by JSt0rm Its insulting that you would ask for help, i actually took the time to skim your thread and offer advice and then you throw it in my face like I owe you something? You are on the list buddy. | Normally people post threads like this (what should I buy for X amount) without taking the time to post gear lists, or having done any homework... when someone finally posts ALL relevant information necessary to help them out, you criticize them for it? >.<
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31st July 2012
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#38 | | Lives for gear
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Originally Posted by Swami Digital Normally people post threads like this (what should I buy for X amount) without taking the time to post gear lists, or having done any homework... when someone finally posts ALL relevant information necessary to help them out, you criticize them for it? >.< | He never posted that he had treatment up.
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31st July 2012
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#39 | | Gear addict
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Why is it insulting to ask for help/advice? Come on JSt0rm... relax, no need to get a bee in your bonnet. Please don't turn this thread into a slanging match guys...
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31st July 2012
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#40 | | Lives for gear
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Originally Posted by tun Why is it insulting to ask for help/advice? Come on JSt0rm... relax, no need to get a bee in your bonnet. Please don't turn this thread into a slanging match guys... | your response to me was insulting. Its obviously not insulting to ask for free advice.
I have no idea what a slanging match is so I will be off. Don't ever respond to people like that who are offering you free advice, that's the last advice I'm going to give you.
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31st July 2012
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#41 | | Gear addict
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^ but you didn't offer any advice except an espresso machine!!!
Slanging match = name calling, arguing etc
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31st July 2012
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#42 | | Lives for gear
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This message is hidden because tun is on your ignore list.
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31st July 2012
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#43 | | Gear addict
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Jeez... it doesn't take much for some folks around here to throw their toys out of the pram (pushchair for those on the other side of the pond)...
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1st August 2012
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#44 | | Lives for gear
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Originally Posted by tun Jeez... it doesn't take much for some folks around here to throw their toys out of the pram (pushchair for those on the other side of the pond)... | This thread has taken a massive nose dive!!
Do we call it a slanging match in the UK? I always thought that it was a slagging match?...
Definitely by the looks of things you need to get a ton of preamps.
I'm gonna second the API 3124. That will give you 4 API preamps straight away. All with DI inputs for your synths. Get a lunch box on top of that and then add new preamps/comps etc.. as and when you can afford them. But I think the 3124 comes in at under £2000. So there is still some cash to play with.
Try to leave yourself £500 for the minibrute, slim phatty or whatever Studio electronics are cooking up. Or even and SEM. Second hand SE1X's could be an option too. I got a moog source for £600. Not sure what they go for at the moment.
The chandler TG2 absolutely smokes on synths but it £2000 just for the 2 channels. So Lunch box and 3124 is a good option for similar sound.
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2nd August 2012
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#45 | | Gear addict
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Thanks for the suggestions Odey.
I'd love a Moog Source however I think they're currently going for a lot more than you paid!
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2nd August 2012
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#46 | | Moderator
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Originally Posted by Odey ....
I'm gonna second the API 3124. That will give you 4 API preamps straight away. All with DI inputs for your synths. Get a lunch box on top of that and then add new preamps/comps etc.. as and when you can afford them. But I think the 3124 comes in at under £2000. So there is still some cash to play with.
...... | API 3124M+
it has a mixer
also check this out, while you're at it: http://classicapi.com/catalog/index.php
alternative: even less expensive (more channels, but slightly less character)
Speck XSum http://lib.store.yahoo.net/lib/merce...spkxsumpro.pdf
There's actually talk of a new version which has direct outs on every channel.
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2nd August 2012
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#47 | | Gear addict
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Thx for the additional suggestions Reptil...
Regarding the 3124M+, that's this one isn't it? http://www.apiaudio.com/3124mb.html
It's listed on the API site as 3124mb+... I'm not sure if I'd need the mixer but the aux send and return could be useful.
anyway, I'm sure you know what I really want! 
...nevertheless it's good to have options!
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2nd August 2012
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#48 | | Lives for gear
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Originally Posted by Myrok Rolles $3990 in substances and $10 in McDonald's breakfast. | LMAO!!!!! 
Seriously, if I had that cash I'd hunt down a fully functional Alesis Andromeda A6!
Maybe a Voyager
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3rd August 2012
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#49 | | Lives for gear
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4th August 2012
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#50 | | Lives for gear
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Originally Posted by Reptil | I'm assuming you mean you are holding out for the console on ebay. Looks like an awesome piece. And how amazing is it that our moderator here takes the time to suggest quality equipment like that. Reptil you are always an inspiration. We are very lucky to have you in this community.
I think if you look second hand on ebay then you can pick up loads of really good preamps for very reasonable prices.
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4th August 2012
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#51 | | Gear addict
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If you are constrained by budget I offer you this advice:
- preamps vs synths: always go for synths--they are MUCH more important to your sound
- you don't have enough synths seriously you need some nice monos and polys.
- I prefer EQ and comps over preamps / DI for synths
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4th August 2012
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#52 | | Moderator
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Originally Posted by Odey I'm assuming you mean you are holding out for the console on ebay. | Me? Neh  Too many mixers, too little time.
Bought an awesome EAB TRE-400 from Mono-Poly last year, still fixing it up.  Quote:
Originally Posted by Odey Looks like an awesome piece. And how amazing is it that our moderator here takes the time to suggest quality equipment like that. | Consoles like that don't appear every week, true. Quote:
Originally Posted by Odey Reptil you are always an inspiration. We are very lucky to have you in this community. | You as well man, thanks. Positive vibes.  Quote:
Originally Posted by Odey I think if you look second hand on ebay then you can pick up loads of really good preamps for very reasonable prices. | The reason why I suggested one larger piece of gear that the OP is based in Bangkok. So shipping small amps, eqs etc. piece by piece would be a logistical nightmare. IF the sellers even want to do that. (extra paperwork)
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4th August 2012
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#53 | | Gear addict
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Ah shit didn't realize that he was based in BKK
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4th August 2012
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#54 | | Gear addict
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I know what you're saying Tonnu, but I already have more hardware sound sources than I have inputs for. I'm old school... many moons ago I was all hw running live through console straight to dat... over the past few years been restricted to working itb, need to get out!
As far as synths go I'd love a couple more, but right now my priority is tracking/mixing, and after that a new bass, percussion, mics etc, after all that I may consider a new synth!
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4th August 2012
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#55 | | Gear Head
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I would get a great pair of Hardware EQ such as APi 5500 or maag EQ4.
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4th August 2012
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#56 | | Gear addict
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Thx for the ideas asiandude. | |
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6th August 2012
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#57 | | Gear addict
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I won the Studer 089! Over the moon! | |
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6th August 2012
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#58 | | Lives for gear
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Originally Posted by tun I won the Studer 089! Over the moon! | Awesome mate!! So how many channels does that give you? Is it preamp and eq in each channel?
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6th August 2012
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#59 | | Moderator
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from the ebay page: Quote: |
10 mono, 2 stereo, 1 stereo reverb return, 4 aux (pre/post), 4 Kompressoren, eingebauter zuschaltbarer Limiter und 4 Summen .
| yes, amp and eq on the input channels. amps on other channels.
compressor doesn't work but that should be easy to fix.
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8th August 2012
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#60 | | Gear addict
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Sorry Odey, I haven't visited this thread for a couple of days... thanks for stepping in Reptil.
Andreas at www.analog-audio.ch is currently organising getting it sent to him. He'll inspect it and let me know what needs doing to get it in tip top shape and we'll take it from there. It could mean he has it for a couple of months, but some things are worth waiting for!
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