Thanks ! I did put a lot of thought into it ahah. I had the RME before that and it was my main interface for a while but when I moved and upgraded a bit of everything and decided to switch to multitracking I got the Motu 16a which is now my main interface. I kept the Fireface UC, it’s linked to to the 16A via adat so I have more inputs (especially mic inputs which the 16a doesn’t have). All of my FX (the three pedals) and outboard (rack unit) are set up as external instruments from Ableton so that eats physical ins/out fast. Set up like this I only have the 2 mic input on the RME free, which is quite handy since they are on the front and I can plug anything I want, be it a microphone when I do youtube videos or a channel from the modular that I want separate when I record.
I use a mix of plug-ins and my rack unit when mixing, whatever works !
Also I finally put up mini shelves on the wall ! Should have done that aeons ago.
No issues, it works fine. Sound quality is great, it’s plug and play basically. The online software is basic and well done, it doesn’t do your head in like Totalmix. I use all the ins, half the outs and one adat input and it doesn’t flinch. I also use it with CV tools since it’s dc coupled; it’s sending a clock pulse to the modular.
Some views and audio sketches from the bedroom corner. Sold some stuff, tidied and recabled, plugged in a new Zed14. You should never say your setup is finished but…
Could do with a warm lamp or striplight or two instead of the harsh grey light of Manchester though!
It’s true! Really I could/should manage with those two and the Virus, but then 303, FM, analogue poly and the craziness of Evolver are all options on the table. I compromise by not turning everything on each time I sit down.
Yeah I’m sure it’s far from ideal, but they sound good to me. Mostly I’m using headphones anyway because of kids, I put the monitors on when I fancy bashing things out loud or if I’m playing records.
apparently if you’re stuck in a room and can’t customize it perfectly using large distances from the wall, acoustic treatment and sub woofers, etc… the best option is just slamming them against the wall - but not actually touching it - and then treating around them.
there’s a reason a lot of pro studios just build 'em into the walls, I guess. see here:
(I don’t claim to be a pro on this subject by any means, just referencing a reputable source I’ve seen recently.)
That’s interesting, I’d assumed my placement was just poor but sounds like I got at least half of it right (I don’t have any treatment in the room unless you count a bed and wardrobe!).
They certainly sound good to me anyway - I am also no pro on this. I’m still thinking about adding the HS8s sub to them.
I just escaped Eurorackistan and changed my setup again. I didn’t find the time to use it properly. Now I have my beloved OT MK2 and the Pro3 & Prophet 12. I want a DT for drums and stuff to reclaim a track on the ot. So far I love my setup. I think it’s here to stay…
the “built into walls” set ups in studios are actually soffit mounted and those are built out from the actual wall w/bass traps or foam insulation around them and behind them. those are typically “mains” and then the nearfields sit on the console. but many smaller studios just do the soffit mounted mid/near filed monitors.
there’s some good build info on line if you are looking to soffit mount monitors. so, there’s like a false wall.
