It’s been a long wait but I finally managed to acquire on one of my favorite audio processors, the Maselec MEA-2. From now on this beauty has a top row seat @mementomastering
Introducing Orb Sound Lab – a new feature series that explores the art and craft of music production and mastering through the unique lens of forward-thinking artists, producers, and engineers. Each edition highlights each guest’s distinctive techniques, philosophies, and sonic obsessions, offering insight into how personal artistry and technical precision intersect.
We begin this series with a special feature on @petervanhoesen , the acclaimed Belgian techno producer and sound designer, who recently launched his new mastering facility, @mementomastering . In this interview, he discusses how mastering has become a new creative focus, the role of analog gear in shaping sonic depth, and how philosophical intent shapes every decision in the studio.
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The @empiricallabs Distressor, the ultimate swiss army knife of compression. Clean, gritty, musical, pumping, full of saturation - it can do it all. The Memento Mastering studio owns a matched pair, ready to be used for stem mastering and mixing in case a little extra attiitude is required.
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The @cranborneaudio Camden 500 preamps are frequently used when extra grit is needed during stem mastering or mixing. The Mojo circuit is where the magic happens.
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The ngTubeEq: innovative, contemporary eq design by @wesaudio operating out of Poland. This is the most advanced mastering equalizer out there right now. Two output stage types, full recall, automation, mid/side and much, much more. Truly a masterpiece.
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The Rockruepel Comp.Two by @rockruepel_pro.audio
Built like a tank, sounds like a million dollars. This compressor has faster curves than other tube-based models. It’s excellent on anything ranging from dynamic techno to slower jazzy vibes.
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Three bands of magical tube compression in one fine blue box, designed by the legendary John G Petersen of @tubetech The Tube-Tech SMC 2B multiband tube compressor.
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