$12k project studio upgrade shopping list

SoulSpace · 18th June 2005

So I am upgrading my studio and this is my shopping list. The only given is I work in Cubase SX, and I already have a good computer. The main goal is to sound quality, flexibility (band tracking about 25%). I want some "Neveish" vibe, and some API vibe. I am mainly a singer/songwriter/producer. Any thoughts, revisions, suggestions?

Yamaha O1v96; $2000
Aardsync II clock; $500
Distressor EL8X; $1400
2 X DBX 160 XT; $400
2 X FMR RNC; $400
2 X Vintech X73i; $2000
2 X API 512c (used); $1400
2 X API 550(a or b, used); $1600
Gigasampler (computer, program and some libraries); $2000

Total; around $12k

I already have; Avalon 737, UAD-1, O1v (to be sold), Motif, Triton, Lexicon MPX 100, cables, Blueberry Mic, Rode NTK, Beta 58, AT mics, Dynaudio BM6, etc.

I know I need a couple of better mics, but I need to get the baseline studio going and then select the mics.

mersisblue · 18th June 2005

stay away from those digitsl boards man

especailly the yamaha , also go for the AMS 1073 rather then the vintech

David Lee · 18th June 2005

if you must get a digital board, look into the Tascam DM-24

Flora · 18th June 2005

The Vintechs sound great. Thats a good call.

whosyourdaddy00 · 18th June 2005

i really don't see a reason for the aardsync....espicially if you don't use a digital mixer...

18th June 2005	#1
SoulSpace Gear maniac Joined: Mar 2005 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 264 Thread Starter	$12k project studio upgrade shopping list So I am upgrading my studio and this is my shopping list. The only given is I work in Cubase SX, and I already have a good computer. The main goal is to sound quality, flexibility (band tracking about 25%). I want some "Neveish" vibe, and some API vibe. I am mainly a singer/songwriter/producer. Any thoughts, revisions, suggestions? Yamaha O1v96; $2000 Aardsync II clock; $500 Distressor EL8X; $1400 2 X DBX 160 XT; $400 2 X FMR RNC; $400 2 X Vintech X73i; $2000 2 X API 512c (used); $1400 2 X API 550(a or b, used); $1600 Gigasampler (computer, program and some libraries); $2000 Total; around $12k I already have; Avalon 737, UAD-1, O1v (to be sold), Motif, Triton, Lexicon MPX 100, cables, Blueberry Mic, Rode NTK, Beta 58, AT mics, Dynaudio BM6, etc. I know I need a couple of better mics, but I need to get the baseline studio going and then select the mics.

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mersisblue Lives for gear Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 764	stay away from those digitsl boards man especailly the yamaha , also go for the AMS 1073 rather then the vintech

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David Lee Gear maniac Joined: Mar 2005 Location: Santa Monica CA Posts: 237	if you must get a digital board, look into the Tascam DM-24

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Flora Gear addict Joined: Apr 2005 Location: Seattle and Portland Posts: 426	The Vintechs sound great. Thats a good call.

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whosyourdaddy00 Gear maniac Joined: Feb 2005 Location: Nashville Posts: 209	i really don't see a reason for the aardsync....espicially if you don't use a digital mixer...