Minimalism.
The most fun setup I’ve had in a while. Basically the Elektron workflow on steroids.
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They’re not bad at all to start (they’re the best headphones I’ve ever heard in a lot of ways), but the one consistent complaint I was getting about my mixes was that they didn’t have enough width. I was afraid to pan stuff out because of how that sounds in headphones, and I don’t have a speaker set I trust to mix on regularly. So I started using Acustica Sienna because that lets me add room simulation to the LCDs, and it gives me a much better sense of the soundstage. Now, I can pan stuff much better and I don’t get any constant complaints about my mixes, which tells me that I’ve addressed my biggest weakness.
In short, the AKGs aren’t bad at all for a $400 headphone, but the LCDs are 3 times the price and I’m feeding them with $200 of additional software, so it’s really not much of a fair competition.
The Unfair Competition
As far as the AKGs vs LCDs, the AKGs have a better sense of width than the LCDs without any correction, and they have a bit more top end (say around 6k and up, more air). The LCDs, on the other hand, have an extra octave or two at the bottom end that no other headphone I’ve ever heard gives me. Even without software, the LCDs are so detailed in everything they have that you’re not going to miss a little extra top end or a little width because you can tell when something is off center by a degree, when something has changed in level a fraction of a DB. I actually had to upgrade my DAC for the first time in close to a decade when I got the LCDs because I could hear the noisefloor of my old, very cheap DAC with them. With the correction software added, I get back that sense of space from the AKGs (and then some) and they’re linearized to more or less match the highs, but I retain all the detail.
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The snow sounds great and does everything the the ti2 can do except it’s only 4 part multitimbral and less voice count. I have a ti2 keys and the snow is a bit annoying to navigate even knowing the machine inside and out. The size and great price was why I bought it.
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A4—AR…
This is the setup I’ve always wanted to use, but the need for triplets and odd time signatures in my line of work continues to push me in other directions.
10 years ago, it was a hard but deliberate choice to champion the Tempest over the A4, and I still want an A4…
Cheers!
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This is awesome. I love Bitwig but always want a more tactile experience with it, but whenever I add something, suddenly I have power cords, data cords etc.
How well does oxi one interface with BW?
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It works great, it’s pretty straightforward and it’s a damn good sequencer. It’s not a controller though, “only” a sequencer, so for me the missing piece of the puzzle was the Midi Fighter Twister, especially with the amazing Twister Sister script. When I use both with Bitwig, I have all the interaction, the tweakability and the control I need. That’s why I see this like the Elektron workflow on steroids and that’s also why I might sell some gear in the near future, including the DN (I might keep the OT though), because I realised I don’t need so much and it feels like the ultimate setup for me.
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Ooh I like this! Currently looking for some cable/adapter organization inspiration and I happen to have this exact Ikea unit…
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I am welcoming new Heat+FX to my setup and needed to modify my custom stand for A4, DN and now AH+fx.
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My studio is completely different now since 2021 but the Ikea drawer unit is still here 
Great for smaller cables, adapters, chargers, guitar pedals etc.
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What other organizational innovations do you have? Thinking of starting a thread…
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Temporary setup for an afternoon bbq blasting some kicks and blips.
Was pretty nice actually to mix standing, having beers and chatting around as it goes.
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I’ve never felt more certain that I need an oversized hanging monochrome nature photo banner as a backdrop for my gear than I am at this very moment, so thanks for that.
can I assume that this is a xylophone and not a vibraphone? looks to be made of wood by coloration.
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What is that marimba? I’ve never seen one with such a flat layout and thin bars. I’d love to hear it if you have any recordings.
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It’s Malletech vibraphone with red (metal) bars.
Here are some examples of vibes + synths:
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How did you get into my apartment?!
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Is the console for personal mixes or do you have a side gig doing soundman/live sound work?
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Personal mixes. I know it is a bit overspecced…
It is not wired in at the moment though. Snakes to do so again are underway. New desk (for computer, no mixer) arrives tomorrow, so my old desk can be used to place my console at a normal working height… 
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yeah dude, I even try and walk in an angled attic room and my face is up against the wall in no time, or at least it feels like the room is caving in. you’ve got nerves of steel.
everything looks awesome though, good luck with your new desk!
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