It’s taken the last 10 weeks… but it’s finally here.
The eighth studio I’ve been a part of building, and honestly my dream studio.
HVAC, electrics, acoustics, endless problem solving… this room damn near beat me a few times, but we got there. 😂
This build was all about simplicity and minimalism. A cleaner workflow, fewer distractions, and focusing on what actually matters.
Most of my mixing stays in the box, but now my summing is happening in the analogue domain through the new ngSumBox, ngBusComp and ngTubeEQ setup from Wes Audio, monitored by the almighty PMC 8-2 XBDs.
Still kind of can’t believe this room is real.
Welcome to my new mix room at The Hub Ibiza Studios.
Now back to making records.
Shoutout to @bainzzz , @tomedwardsmusic , @pmcspeakers_pro@pmcspeakers , @wesaudio , @turnlab@oxiinstruments and @wave_nature_acousticals
#mixengineer #studiolife #ibiza
New from @1010_music - BLACKBOX 2!
Order now at TURNLAB.be 👈🎛
The blackbox 2 carries on the legacy of its own portable sampler throne – now with even more creative possibilities for both studio and stage.
An even more refined workflow, outstanding sound quality, professional-grade connectivity, and a compact format that fits anywhere.
Designed for DAW-free music production and live performance, the blackbox 2 provides a professional platform for creating and editing samples. From loops and one-shots to slices and multisamples, the high-resolution touchscreen enables recording, sequencing, playback, and mixing with a clear visual interface.
With extensive real-time control capabilities and versatile inputs and outputs, the blackbox 2 is ideal for DAW-less jams and live performances.
Highlights at a Glance:
NEW! High-resolution 4” color touchscreen
NEW! Track view loads up to 4 one-shot, loop, slicer, or multisample instruments; one-shot and loop modes support up to 16 samples per patch
NEW! Launch, Scene, Song, Mixing, and Effects screens for beatmaking and live performance
NEW! USB-C host and device ports for multichannel USB audio and MIDI
NEW! Battery-powered operation for mobile jamming and portable performances
Twice the processing power compared to the original blackbox model
Premium effects with per-track routing
Sample streaming from microSD for long WAV files and detailed multisample instruments
Easy sampling of external gear with automatic multisample instrument creation
The original Oberheim OB- X, built in 1979. Maybe my favorite synth of all-time. My friend Maks, who owns @turnlab here in Antwerp, let me borrow this lovingly restored beauty while I make my new album of synth and choir music. It has such a warm, rich, nostalgic sound — it feels alive under my fingers.
In this video, I turned on a nice Cocoquantus drone and then played the first thing that came into my heart. These are the iconic opening chords “In the Nature of Daylight” by @maxrichtermusic . They bloom beautifully with the timeless sound of the Oberheim.
BTW, not only does @turnlab have this OB-X amongst all their offerings, they also have a perfectly restored Jupiter 8. Gahhhhh….
New a new big boy by @wearefocusrite
USB-C Audio Interface
With 26 inputs and 28 outputs, as well as two ISA and six additional microphone preamplifiers
Two classic ISA microphone preamplifiers (Lundahl LL1538 input transformers) with full digital remote control, switchable impedance
High-pass filter and up to 79 dB gain
Six additional remote-controlled microphone preamplifiers with 69 dB gain, Air and variable Drive modes
Auto-Gain function
Talk back
24-bit/192 kHz AD/DA converters from the Focusrite RedNet series with 125 dB dynamic range
+48V phantom power
Level meter
Monitor section
Format: 19” / 2 U
Dimensions: 482.6 x 89 x 292.8 mm
Weight: 5.56 kg
Connections:
8 x microphone inputs: XLR
8 x line inputs: 6.3 mm jack
2 x instrument inputs: 6.3 mm jack
2 x line outputs: XLR / 6.3 mm jack
10 x Line output 6.3 mm jack
2 x stereo hedphone output: 6.3 mm jack
2 x Send/Return: 6.3 mm jack
2 x ADAT input and output
S/PDIF coaxial input and output
MIDI input and output
Word clock input and output
USB-C
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