Since our studio introduction in January, there have been some upgrades.
The main one has been the replacement of the Nektar keyboard controller with what is effectively a stage piano. This doubles as a portable keyboard and a keyboard controller. The X-Touch One duplicated the controls for Logic Pro that were on the Nektar keyboard anyway, and Nektar have not updated their drivers for the M1 Mac since I upgraded that from the old Intel Mac I had.
The modular amplifier has been replaced by a standard amplifier (an old Sony), I've added more keyboard and MIDI instruments.
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Product links:
Behringer UMC404HD audio & MIDI interface - basically allows you to record from audio inputs into computer.
Behringer X-touch ONE controller - easy control of Logic Pro and other DAWs.
Casio CT-S1 keyboard - standalone & full-size keys.
Roland JD-Xi Synthesiser - analogue and digital synthesiser with keyboard & MIDI control.
Behringer Crave - Single VCO synthesiser. We have now designed an acrylic stand for this synthesiser that also holds a second Behringer synth, available at Ambient Power.
Yamaha Reface YC - Analogue organ.
AKG K92 headphones, closed back, great value & quality.
Crush Bass 25 from Orange - 25W bass amplifier.
Ambient Power AP089 Meter clock - displays the time on two analogue meters.
Ambient Power AP096 Patch Switch Adaptor - allows selection of four analogue inputs to one.
Computer: Apple Mac Mini M1 (base version), Samsung Series 7 4K TV as monitor
Audio:Sony STR-DE245 Amplifier (100W/ch), Roksan TR5-S2 speakers, Sonos Port for audio streaming, Aiwa turntable (picked up for £5 and repaired!).
Article - Simon Taylor, 5th September 2021
I've even got my own seat in there now.