TONELUX

ToneLux · 8th July 2004, 04:39 AM

I will be showing some interesting stuff at the AES show, since I am no longer with API. I will announce my distributer is a few days.

hollywood_steve · 8th July 2004, 04:59 AM

Anything like a website or other info during the several months before the fall AES show? (www.tonelux.com didn't get me anywhere....)

ToneLux · 8th July 2004, 05:02 AM

Going through a domain transfer, it should be up is a few days. Sorry. I will be making Eqs, Mic Pres, mixers, just about everything. I will have a new discrete op-amp, new transformer, etc. It will be very killer and affordable.

deft_bonz · 8th July 2004, 12:16 PM

hey man we're all gearSLUTZ here. we need more infos MORE infos a lot MOOORE infos please and of course pix a LOT of pix

deft:::

Wiggy Neve Slut · 8th July 2004, 12:35 PM

U said it DEFT!!!!!!!!!

Need the info!
Wiggy

Mike Tholen · 8th July 2004, 02:43 PM

where's the beef?

TinderArts · 8th July 2004, 02:44 PM

Paul had some drawings at Bonnaroo last month. Things are going fast, the last time we spoke he already has some prototypes close to done. I saw a press release somewhere. When I find it I'll post it.

-I got the release via email. I'll put it up soon.-

TinderArts · 8th July 2004, 03:54 PM

Here's a link to the release

From what Paul's told me, the new mic pre will have a tilt EQ in addition to being remote controlled via ethernet.

I'll have more as he gives up the info.

deft_bonz · 10th July 2004, 09:32 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by TinderArts
Here's a link to the release

From what Paul's told me, the new mic pre will have a tilt EQ in addition to being remote controlled via ethernet.

I'll have more as he gives up the info.

aaahh the appetizer i feel now a little better

your concept sounds very interesting... so let's digest the first round and wait for the main course

**DrDeltaM** · 10th July 2004, 01:34 PM

From the website:

"Paul Wolff has started a new company called TONELUX.
Promising a new direction in professional audio, TONELUX will introduce a new line of DISCRETE rack mountable audio products, including a Fully Parametric 4 band Equalizer, Remote Controlled Discrete Mic Preamp with a Direct Input and a special 1 knob EQ for the DI input, Stereo Mixer modules for DAW mixdowns, Surround Mixer modules for DAW mixdowns and the support modules to tie it all together. _
The New Modular Format will all fit into the same 3U rack, which will hold 16 modules in 19" of space. _Any module can be placed into any position and you can mix EQs, Mic Pre's and Mixer modules in the same rack. _The racks are linkable and will offer master control modules as well as many other modules to accent the line. _The entire line will be introduced at this year's AES show in San Francisco."

This sounds like a killer product line, i always loved the ideas behind the API 500/200 series and the 7600 series, seems he's taking it to another level!

ToneLux · 10th July 2004, 03:14 PM

"This sounds like a killer product line, i always loved the ideas behind the API 500/200 series and the 7600 series, seems he's taking it to another level!"

I am taking this to the next level. Since API is such a well known format of products, I am trying to put products in the gaps, so engineers have not just a choice, but a way of getting from here to there with some additional BEEF. For example, API makes the 550B, which is a selectable frequency 4 band EQ. A clone of that would be pointless, since it is done right (I guess I know that...), so a sweepable parametric is the logical EQ to make. Of course it will sound fatter than hell, and will sweeten any meal, it won't be a clone. I have always felt that if there are two of something, one of them isn't needed.

I am looking forward to the reaction of the industry with this. I promise you, IT WILL BE KILLER...

I will be posting pictures very soon, I have to get the first ones built. I am having many custom parts made to be able to do this right, including one of the coolest knobs you have ever seen.

I will keep you all posted. Send me your wish list. I'm trying to build a company based around the right stuff for the right reasons. If I get enough of the same requests, I will most likely make a product out of it. Of course, I will take all the credit and glory so it will make me seem even smarter than I look. But, after all, it's the recording industry and I'm just tryng to fit in...

TinderArts · 10th July 2004, 05:00 PM

Quote:

I am having many custom parts made to be able to do this right, including one of the coolest knobs you have ever seen.

Yeah, Paul was showing his knob to many at Bonnaroo last month. He even asked a girl to take his knob to John Alagia.

ToneLux · 15th July 2004, 04:56 AM

Check out my site. REV A is up. Let me know what you think of my line. They will all be at AES.

Paul

Nutmeg II. · 15th July 2004, 05:25 PM

Uhm sorry to say but MP1 is one of the most commen names for a mic pre!
PLEASE change it!

ToneLux · 15th July 2004, 05:34 PM

So what would be a good name?

Remember what Mom used to say...
"don't point out a problem without offering a solution"

Teacher · 15th July 2004, 05:45 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by ToneLux
So what would be a good name?

Remember what Mom used to say...
"don't point out a problem without offering a solution"

you should do what the adam guys did and have a contest, best name gets a free one...

**DrDeltaM** · 15th July 2004, 05:57 PM

PreLux
QLux
CompLux (you need to add this to the range!!)
MixLux
BeneLux

euh, forget about the last

ToneLux · 15th July 2004, 06:16 PM

Not the company name

The module name...

**DrDeltaM** · 15th July 2004, 06:18 PM

i was talking modules

might be too much Lux in the end tho: ToneLux PreLux could be overkill as name for the pre-amp module ;-)

dave-G · 15th July 2004, 07:05 PM

This will be the gear for recording Lux Interior.

Somehow.. I always flash back to The Cramps when I see the word "lux". Great band. ... ok, sick band... It reminds me of seeing them live when I was in high school.. Left me messed up for a week, kinda like "The Deer Hunter" did.

Sorry.. tangent...

Best of luck to you, Paul!

-dave

enharmonic · 15th July 2004, 07:12 PM

How about SP1 - Sweet Pre 1 ;)

ToneLux · 15th July 2004, 07:37 PM

SP1 is good. The problem with the ending with LUX versions, well, they might as well start with Mc...

McMicLux

ToneLux · 15th July 2004, 07:40 PM

It's the LUXurious TONE, or EQ the earth with Tonelux...

Go to the web site again. I uploaded a pic of the knobs too.

enharmonic · 15th July 2004, 08:31 PM

The S could also be used to identify the pre as solid state, in the event that you would ever get the urge to introduce a tupe pre module

Rubo · 16th July 2004, 12:30 AM

Why not PW-1, name it after yoursel.f f

ToneLux · 16th July 2004, 01:42 AM

I will name it after my self, but I will use the name most use for me...

Harry Paratestis

Ho Ho Ho

jbuntz · 16th July 2004, 02:23 AM

This might be a dumb question but will they be pin compatible with API stuff?

ToneLux · 16th July 2004, 04:16 AM

Hmmm...

Waylon · 16th July 2004, 04:28 AM

Without question, I would call it the CBP-1.

natpub · 16th July 2004, 06:56 AM

Just make sure the name has numbers--there was a good thread on the whole cute names versus numbers thing in audio. From what I got out of it, gear nerds love number combos. Somehow it just must sound better at conventions saying "1176 this or 1073 that," rather than "Oh, I love the new 'pipsqeek' on vocals!"

(but don't tell Eve Anna I said that:-)

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8th July 2004, 04:39 AM	#1
ToneLux Lives for gear Join Date: May 2004 Location: DC Posts: 1,047	TONELUX I will be showing some interesting stuff at the AES show, since I am no longer with API. I will announce my distributer is a few days.

8th July 2004, 04:59 AM	#2
hollywood_steve Lives for gear Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: uh..... Hollywood Posts: 1,170	Anything like a website or other info during the several months before the fall AES show? (www.tonelux.com didn't get me anywhere....) __________________ steve Lexington 125 - High Resolution Location Recording lex125@pacbell.net http://www.lexington125.com

8th July 2004, 05:02 AM	#3
ToneLux Lives for gear Join Date: May 2004 Location: DC Posts: 1,047	ToneLux Website Going through a domain transfer, it should be up is a few days. Sorry. I will be making Eqs, Mic Pres, mixers, just about everything. I will have a new discrete op-amp, new transformer, etc. It will be very killer and affordable.

8th July 2004, 12:35 PM	#5
Wiggy Neve Slut Lives for gear Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: London, UK Posts: 1,834	U said it DEFT!!!!!!!!! Need the info! Wiggy __________________ If i see another 'Which neve clone is better thread... im seriously gona go postal!!!!!!!"

8th July 2004, 12:16 PM	#4
deft_bonz Lives for gear Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: switzerland Posts: 1,121	hey man we're all gearSLUTZ here. we need more infos MORE infos a lot MOOORE infos please and of course pix a LOT of pix deft:::

8th July 2004, 02:43 PM	#6
Mike Tholen Lives for gear Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Chicago Posts: 823	where's the beef?

8th July 2004, 02:44 PM	#7
TinderArts Gear addict Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Bowie, MD Posts: 357	Paul had some drawings at Bonnaroo last month. Things are going fast, the last time we spoke he already has some prototypes close to done. I saw a press release somewhere. When I find it I'll post it. -I got the release via email. I'll put it up soon.- __________________ Support live music! http://www.myspace.com/oblivionsun

8th July 2004, 03:54 PM	#8
TinderArts Gear addict Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Bowie, MD Posts: 357	Here's a link to the release From what Paul's told me, the new mic pre will have a tilt EQ in addition to being remote controlled via ethernet. I'll have more as he gives up the info. __________________ Support live music! http://www.myspace.com/oblivionsun

10th July 2004, 01:34 PM	#10
DrDeltaM Moderator Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Belgium Posts: 3,529	From the website: "Paul Wolff has started a new company called TONELUX. Promising a new direction in professional audio, TONELUX will introduce a new line of DISCRETE rack mountable audio products, including a Fully Parametric 4 band Equalizer, Remote Controlled Discrete Mic Preamp with a Direct Input and a special 1 knob EQ for the DI input, Stereo Mixer modules for DAW mixdowns, Surround Mixer modules for DAW mixdowns and the support modules to tie it all together. _ The New Modular Format will all fit into the same 3U rack, which will hold 16 modules in 19" of space. _Any module can be placed into any position and you can mix EQs, Mic Pre's and Mixer modules in the same rack. _The racks are linkable and will offer master control modules as well as many other modules to accent the line. _The entire line will be introduced at this year's AES show in San Francisco." This sounds like a killer product line, i always loved the ideas behind the API 500/200 series and the 7600 series, seems he's taking it to another level!

10th July 2004, 03:14 PM	#11
ToneLux Lives for gear Join Date: May 2004 Location: DC Posts: 1,047	The LUXurious TONE "This sounds like a killer product line, i always loved the ideas behind the API 500/200 series and the 7600 series, seems he's taking it to another level!" I am taking this to the next level. Since API is such a well known format of products, I am trying to put products in the gaps, so engineers have not just a choice, but a way of getting from here to there with some additional BEEF. For example, API makes the 550B, which is a selectable frequency 4 band EQ. A clone of that would be pointless, since it is done right (I guess I know that...), so a sweepable parametric is the logical EQ to make. Of course it will sound fatter than hell, and will sweeten any meal, it won't be a clone. I have always felt that if there are two of something, one of them isn't needed. I am looking forward to the reaction of the industry with this. I promise you, IT WILL BE KILLER... I will be posting pictures very soon, I have to get the first ones built. I am having many custom parts made to be able to do this right, including one of the coolest knobs you have ever seen. I will keep you all posted. Send me your wish list. I'm trying to build a company based around the right stuff for the right reasons. If I get enough of the same requests, I will most likely make a product out of it. Of course, I will take all the credit and glory so it will make me seem even smarter than I look. But, after all, it's the recording industry and I'm just tryng to fit in... __________________ Paul Wolff www.tonelux.com...or .be or .de or .uk or .eu or .org or .net or .jp "When I look behind me, I clearly see my past getting really, really, further and further and further away"

15th July 2004, 04:56 AM	#13
ToneLux Lives for gear Join Date: May 2004 Location: DC Posts: 1,047	LET THE BIDDING BEGIN Check out my site. REV A is up. Let me know what you think of my line. They will all be at AES. Paul __________________ Paul Wolff www.tonelux.com...or .be or .de or .uk or .eu or .org or .net or .jp "When I look behind me, I clearly see my past getting really, really, further and further and further away"

15th July 2004, 05:25 PM	#14
Nutmeg II. Lives for gear Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: GEARmany Posts: 897	Uhm sorry to say but MP1 is one of the most commen names for a mic pre! PLEASE change it! __________________ "Any recording engineer who uses a tube U47 is obviously not a professional" Stephan Temmer 1979

15th July 2004, 05:34 PM	#15
ToneLux Lives for gear Join Date: May 2004 Location: DC Posts: 1,047	names So what would be a good name? Remember what Mom used to say... "don't point out a problem without offering a solution" __________________ Paul Wolff www.tonelux.com...or .be or .de or .uk or .eu or .org or .net or .jp "When I look behind me, I clearly see my past getting really, really, further and further and further away"

15th July 2004, 05:57 PM	#17
DrDeltaM Moderator Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Belgium Posts: 3,529	PreLux QLux CompLux (you need to add this to the range!!) MixLux BeneLux euh, forget about the last

15th July 2004, 06:16 PM	#18
ToneLux Lives for gear Join Date: May 2004 Location: DC Posts: 1,047	tonelux Not the company name The module name... __________________ Paul Wolff www.tonelux.com...or .be or .de or .uk or .eu or .org or .net or .jp "When I look behind me, I clearly see my past getting really, really, further and further and further away"

15th July 2004, 06:18 PM	#19
DrDeltaM Moderator Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Belgium Posts: 3,529	i was talking modules might be too much Lux in the end tho: ToneLux PreLux could be overkill as name for the pre-amp module ;-)

15th July 2004, 07:05 PM	#20
dave-G Lives for gear Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Florida Posts: 2,096	This will be the gear for recording Lux Interior. Somehow.. I always flash back to The Cramps when I see the word "lux". Great band. ... ok, sick band... It reminds me of seeing them live when I was in high school.. Left me messed up for a week, kinda like "The Deer Hunter" did. Sorry.. tangent... Best of luck to you, Paul! -dave

15th July 2004, 07:12 PM	#21
enharmonic Lives for gear Join Date: May 2004 Location: 410 Posts: 569	How about SP1 - Sweet Pre 1 ;)

15th July 2004, 07:37 PM	#22
ToneLux Lives for gear Join Date: May 2004 Location: DC Posts: 1,047	Now someone is thinking! SP1 is good. The problem with the ending with LUX versions, well, they might as well start with Mc... McMicLux __________________ Paul Wolff www.tonelux.com...or .be or .de or .uk or .eu or .org or .net or .jp "When I look behind me, I clearly see my past getting really, really, further and further and further away"

15th July 2004, 07:40 PM	#23
ToneLux Lives for gear Join Date: May 2004 Location: DC Posts: 1,047	And... It's the LUXurious TONE, or EQ the earth with Tonelux... Go to the web site again. I uploaded a pic of the knobs too. __________________ Paul Wolff www.tonelux.com...or .be or .de or .uk or .eu or .org or .net or .jp "When I look behind me, I clearly see my past getting really, really, further and further and further away"

15th July 2004, 08:31 PM	#24
enharmonic Lives for gear Join Date: May 2004 Location: 410 Posts: 569	The S could also be used to identify the pre as solid state, in the event that you would ever get the urge to introduce a tupe pre module

16th July 2004, 12:30 AM	#25
Rubo Gear Head Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 61	Why not PW-1, name it after yoursel.f f

16th July 2004, 01:42 AM	#26
ToneLux Lives for gear Join Date: May 2004 Location: DC Posts: 1,047	Goodd Ideaa... I will name it after my self, but I will use the name most use for me... Harry Paratestis Ho Ho Ho __________________ Paul Wolff www.tonelux.com...or .be or .de or .uk or .eu or .org or .net or .jp "When I look behind me, I clearly see my past getting really, really, further and further and further away"

16th July 2004, 02:23 AM	#27
jbuntz Lives for gear Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 1,650	This might be a dumb question but will they be pin compatible with API stuff?

16th July 2004, 04:16 AM	#28
ToneLux Lives for gear Join Date: May 2004 Location: DC Posts: 1,047	pinout Hmmm... __________________ Paul Wolff www.tonelux.com...or .be or .de or .uk or .eu or .org or .net or .jp "When I look behind me, I clearly see my past getting really, really, further and further and further away"

16th July 2004, 04:28 AM	#29
Waylon Gear addict Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 403	Without question, I would call it the CBP-1. __________________ But, whatever you do, don't go with cheap XFMRs, you may have to use them someday. - Remoteness

16th July 2004, 06:56 AM	#30
natpub More cowbell! Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 1,710	Just make sure the name has numbers--there was a good thread on the whole cute names versus numbers thing in audio. From what I got out of it, gear nerds love number combos. Somehow it just must sound better at conventions saying "1176 this or 1073 that," rather than "Oh, I love the new 'pipsqeek' on vocals!" (but don't tell Eve Anna I said that:-) __________________ Vibrational Arts, Inc. Blue Sky Way Sonic Sorcery Studios Austin, Texas/Columbus, Ohio

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